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# Beta-i: Global innovation consultancy helping world-class companies design and scale collaborative, open and corporate innovation strategies, products and ecosystems.

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [The Frugal Way Out of “Pilot Purgatory”.](https://beta-i.com/frugal-way-pilot-purgatory/): Most organizations are stuck in "Pilot Purgatory." They are running dozens of expensive, isolated AI experiments that look impressive in demos but never impact the P&L. They are blocked by slow governance and a deep-seated organizational resistance to change.
- [Stop “Adopting AI.” Start Creating Value With It.](https://beta-i.com/create-value-with-ai/): The ambition to become an AI-native organization is not a technology project; it's a fundamental rearchitecting of how your company creates value. The traditional, multi-year roadmap is an obstacle to this ambition. It bets heavily on a future you cannot predict, locking in capital and killing the agility needed to survive.
- [Get your AI together: Doing AI Readiness Assessment Right](https://beta-i.com/get-your-ai-together-doing-ai-readiness-assessment-right/): When done right, an AI readiness assessment doesn’t hand out medals. It sharpens perspective. It shows where intent outpaces infrastructure, where optimism hides blind spots, and where governance lags behind experimentation.
- [Collaborative Innovation at Web Summit 2025: Talking about Investment](https://beta-i.com/collaborative-innovation-web-summit-2025-talking-about-investment/): At Web Summit 2025, the Beta-i team spoke with investors from across the venture spectrum to understand what truly drives investment decisions today. Despite differences in geography, portfolio focus, and investment stage, the answers were remarkably aligned. The next generation of investment won’t be driven by hype cycles but by founders with depth, products with purpose, and markets with meaning.
- [Collaborative Innovation at Web Summit 2025: Shaping 2026](https://beta-i.com/collaborative-innovation-at-web-summit-2025-shaping-2026/): Beta-i was at the Web Summit 2025 - how could we miss it? -  talking to startups, corporates, and investors, capturing the pulse of what’s next. Across the ecosystem, from large organizations to early-stage founders to active VCs, one message came through clearly: the near future will be anything but slow. Innovation is accelerating, business models are shifting, and new solutions are emerging with the potential to reshape our lives and industries.
- [From the ‘business of today’ to the innovation of the future: T³ is a new model to guide companies in integrating AI.](https://beta-i.com/from-the-business-of-today-to-the-innovation-of-the-future-t%c2%b3-is-a-new-model-to-guide-companies-in-integrating-ai/): For companies, Artificial Intelligence has the potential to open the door to new opportunities, with productivity gains and greater efficiency in their operations. However, the technology also brings new challenges, including doubts, fears, and uncertainties regarding its implementation. For Beta-i, the answer lies in a new model called T³.
- [Government services are moving to mobile phones. How?](https://beta-i.com/govern-services-mobile/): GovTech is the application of innovative technologies to modernize public administration and service delivery to citizens.
- [AI-Augmented Innovation: From Boardroom Ambition to Bottom-Line Results](https://beta-i.com/ai-augmented-innovation/): Enterprise innovation leaders hesitate when I ask that question, and the pause is revealing. Quarterly targets tighten, supply chains wobble, and the cost of capital keeps climbing. Yet many corporate innovation engines still operate like analog metronomes in a streaming world: lengthy research cycles, over-engineered pilots that devour budgets, and committees that vacuum the momentum out of bold ideas.
- [Bringing Together Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, and CEOs? That’s Innovation.](https://beta-i.com/bringing-together-entrepreneurs-lawyers-and-ceos-thats-innovation/): Between the space and financial sectors lies an entire universe that merges innovation, learning, and collaboration among CEOs of some of the most influential companies in the country.
- [NextLap Creates a Successful Collaboration and Revolutionizes the Industry](https://beta-i.com/nextlap-sustainable-future/): In the previous edition of NextLap - the innovation program by Valorpneu, designed and managed by innovation consultancy Beta-i - the companies Farcimar, Genan, and Infraestruturas de Portugal joined forces in a pilot project that is bringing immense environmental benefits. This collaboration tackled two challenges and sparked a very positive revolution in the industry. We tell you everything in this article.
- [Beta-i receives a €4 million investment from FCamara to boost innovation leadership and global expansion](https://beta-i.com/beta-i-receives-a-e4-million-investment-from-fcamara-to-boost-innovation-leadership-and-global-expansion/): Beta-i received €4 million in investment from FCamara, a Brazilian multinational specializing in business transformation through technology and innovation. The investment aims to accelerate both companies' internationalization and further enhance the impact on global clients through innovation and technology projects.
- [Teleporting to the Future: What to Expect from Mobility in 2050?](https://beta-i.com/future-mobility-2050/): Mobility is one of the topics most frequently discussed on the sustainability agenda. Since the transportation sector is one of the most polluting, there is an increasing focus on the energy transition of cities into smart cities, aiming for carbon neutrality goals. But if we take an even bigger leap and look ahead to 2050, what can we expect from mobility?
- [Why Competitors Make Great Innovation Partners](https://beta-i.com/why-competitors-make-great-innovation-partners/): Traditionally, competition has been viewed as a zero-sum game in which one player wins and the other loses. Companies often focus on outperforming their competitors to gain market share and improve profitability, but the increasing speed of change and the impact of not innovating is pushing organizations in a different direction. Inaction can be incredibly costly, and companies that fail to innovate risk falling behind. So, rather than shying away, businesses should actively seek out collaboration opportunities with their competitors. If you are still suspicious here are a few reasons why:
- [The Power of Bioeconomy in the Amazon](https://beta-i.com/the-power-of-bioeconomy-in-the-amazon/): Historically, replacing the forest with activities related to agriculture and livestock has not resulted in a significant increase in the HDI (Human Development Index) of populations. In many cases, it leads to rural exodus, especially for young workers who seek activities with better wages and career prospects.
- [Catalyzing Innovation: How Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan is Shaping the Future](https://beta-i.com/catalyzing-innovation-prr/): Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) is a transformative national initiative designed to steer the country towards sustained economic growth, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This ambitious program, which runs until 2026, aligns with the broader Portugal 2030 Strategy, focusing on medium-term progress in social, economic, and environmental domains. The PRR is structured around three core dimensions: Resilience, Climate Transition, and Digital Transition, comprising a total of 21 components and 161 measures, which include 44 reforms and 117 investments.
- [Ethical Design: What is it and why is it important for innovators?](https://beta-i.com/ethical-design-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important-for-innovators/): Recently, I found a theme that works as an intersection between these subjects I love - empathy, impact, and innovation: ETHICAL DESIGN.
- [Who Moved My Cheese – Blockchain Edition](https://beta-i.com/blockchain-food-safety-transparency/): Imagine a world where every cheese, coffee bean, potato, and egg you consume comes with a digital certificate of authenticity, impossible to fake, and a list of everyone involved in getting into your plate. While this might sound like science fiction, it’s not. This is the evolution that blockchain technology has brought to the food industry, providing an unparalleled level of trust in the food we put on our tables.

## Pages
- [AI](https://beta-i.com/ai/): A brilliant AI strategy is meaningless without world-class execution. To close the gap between ambition and impact, Beta-i has partnered with FCamara, creating a unified force for end-to-end AI transformation.
- [Newsletter](https://beta-i.com/newsletter/): The innovation wheel spins fast. So, every week, we keep track of it.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://beta-i.com/terms-and-conditions/): Last updated: February 16, 2023Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.
- [Privacy Policy](https://beta-i.com/privacy-policy/): Last updated: February 16, 2023.
- [Blog](https://beta-i.com/blog/): Blog The Frugal Way Out of “Pilot Purgatory”.Adding €15.5 Millions in Sales in 8 MonthsStop “Adopting AI.” Start Creating Value With It.Get your AI together: Doing AI Readiness Assessment RightCollaborative Innovation at Web Summit 2025: Talking about InvestmentCollaborative Innovation at Web Summit 2025: Shaping 2026From the ‘business of today’ to the innovation of the future: T³ is a new model to guide companies in integrating AI.Government services are moving to mobile phones. How?AI-Augmented Innovation: From Boardroom Ambition to Bottom-Line ResultsBringing Together Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, and CEOs? That’s Innovation.NextLap Creates a Successful Collaboration and Revolutionizes the IndustryBeta-i receives a €4 million investment from FCamara to boost innovation leadership and global expansionNext PageNo results found.
- [Services](https://beta-i.com/services/): and co-create your future
- [Strategy & Governance](https://beta-i.com/services/innovation-strategy-and-governance/): Create a clear path that aligns innovation with your business objectives, and design and implement the initiatives you need to deliver results.
- [Open Innovation](https://beta-i.com/open-innovation-ecosystem-building/): Companies adopting an Open Innovation strategy share the resources, risks and rewards with partners, reducing financial costs and optimizing operational structure.
- [Corporate Ventures](https://beta-i.com/corporate-ventures/): We go hand in hand from idea, to validation, execution and go to market strategy.
Helping you create additional or alternative lines of revenue.
- [Innovation library](https://beta-i.com/innovation-library/): This is where the collaborative innovation content and knowledge comes to live.
- [Our Work](https://beta-i.com/all-our-work/): doesn't fit in a page.
- [Meet us](https://beta-i.com/about/): and that’s what we know best.
- [Contacts](https://beta-i.com/contacts/): The first step to innovate better is this one We'd love to hear from you LisbonBrussels São PauloBoston
- [Beta-i | Collaborative, Open & Corporate Innovation Experts](https://beta-i.com/): From Boston, Brussels, Lisbon 
and São Paulo to the world.

## Projects
- [Funded Projects](https://beta-i.com/project/funded-projects/): The following projects are part of the “NextGenerationEU” program, aiming for the economic recovery at EU level, or as a new impetus for the European project, reinforcing the bonds of solidarity between Member States (MS), constituting as a factor of unity between people, with Recovery and Resilience as common denominators.
- [The world’s largest innovation program on energy transition](https://beta-i.com/project/free-electrons/): Website
- [Fast-track technology for the energy transition](https://beta-i.com/project/the-energy-starter/): Energy Starter
- [Growing a tech ecosystem](https://beta-i.com/project/bringing-the-future-forward-with-real-challenges/): Vodafone Mentoring Program
- [Improving the lives of people with dementia](https://beta-i.com/project/innovation-in-dementia/): Building Tomorrow Together - Innovation In Dementia
- [Transforming the packaging waste sector](https://beta-i.com/project/re-source/): Re-source
- [Getting the most out of Brisa’s innovation potential](https://beta-i.com/project/brisa-ahead/): Brisa Ahead
- [Pioneering payment solutions for +300 million users](https://beta-i.com/project/sibs-payforward/): SIBS PayForward
- [Making cities smarter and more sustainable](https://beta-i.com/project/smart-open-lisboa/): Smart Open Lisboa
- [Empowering intrapreneurs to drive decarbonization](https://beta-i.com/project/empowering-intrapreneurs-to-drive-decarbonization/): TypeCorporate Intrapreneurship Program
- [Accelerating the blue digital transition](https://beta-i.com/project/bluetech/): Bluetech
- [A more sustainable tourism industry](https://beta-i.com/project/the-journey/): The Journey
- [From waste to profit with end-of-life tires](https://beta-i.com/project/next-lap/): TypeOpen Innovation

## Resources
- [Opening to Innovation](https://beta-i.com/resources/opening-to-innovation/): Download the Open Innovation guide with Beta-i and understand the full potential of several forms of collaboration and how we can guide you through it. 
- [Synergy Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/synergy-canvas/): A visual tool for mapping collaborative possibilities
- [Blueprint for Open Innovation in 2025](https://beta-i.com/resources/blueprint-for-open-innovation-in-2025/): Build impactful, startup-friendly programs
- [Guide to Intrapreneurship](https://beta-i.com/resources/guide-to-intrapreneurship/): Let’s call them Intrapreneurs.
- [How to Map New Business Opportunities](https://beta-i.com/resources/how-to-map-new-business-opportunities/): Identify new growth directions
- [How to Innovate with Competitors](https://beta-i.com/resources/how-to-innovate-with-competitors/): Competition doesn't need to be a zero-sum game. This guide will help you taking collaborative innovation to the next level.
- [Pilot Roadmap](https://beta-i.com/resources/pilot-roadmap/): Our Pilot Roadmap is your trusted guide, built on industry best practices and a decade of successful collaborations with global companies and innovators. With the Pilot Roadmap, you will:
- [Reverse Pitch Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/reverse-pitch-canvas/): The Reverse Pitch Canvas is designed to support companies looking to partner with startups for disruptive technologies, potential investments, and talent for future innovative projects.
- [Impact Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/impact-canvas/): Similar to a business model canvas, the Impact Canvas focuses on the social and environmental outcomes your solution aims to achieve.
- [Sustainability Assessment Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/sustainability-assessment-canvas/): The Sustainability Assessment Canvas is a collaborative tool that can be used inside your organization or across players.
- [Pilot Development Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/pilot-development-canvas/): Our Pilot Development Canvas has supported the successful launch of thousands of meaningful collaborations.
- [Corporate – Startup Collaboration Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/corporate-startup-collaboration-canvas/): Collaboration between corporations and startups can unlock enormous value for both parties, but finding the right collaboration model can be daunting.
- [Pitch Evaluation Sheet for Intrapreneurship](https://beta-i.com/resources/pitch-evaluation-sheet-for-intrapreneurship-projects/): Easily identify the most promising opportunities and make data-based decisions focused on results and the company strategy.
- [Startups Pitch Evaluation Sheet](https://beta-i.com/resources/startups-pitch-evaluation-sheet/): Simplify your pitch evaluation process and discover startups with the best fit.
- [Innovation Project Canvas](https://beta-i.com/resources/innovation-project-canvas/): The Innovation Project Canvas is your go-to tool for structuring, planning, and executing innovative projects, ensuring that your ideas become a reality. With the Innovation Project Canvas, you can:

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