University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Netherlands)

An ambitious university in dynamic surroundings. As a university of applied sciences, we provide education and conduct research. We train (future) professionals who are highly in demand in the labour market and are inextricably tied to the Utrecht region. The link between education, research, and the professional world enhances our regional impact. HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht provides education and carries out applied research. This means that we help companies and institutions to find solutions for a wide variety of complex issues. Our research generates new knowledge and insights both for the relevant professional field and for our teaching activities.

Within our four faculties we offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in engineering, IT, life sciences, design and media as well as business and social sciences. In teaching we focus on applied sciences, giving our students a practical insight into their fields of study through projects, lab work, internships and theses in industry. Our expertise is drawn from faculty members, who have worked in industry before joining the university. In research we are an important partner for the city of Hamburg’s companies and innovation clusters, developing new ideas from the synergies of this dynamic location. Our fields of expertise reflect the technologies, industries and services that make Germany a leading economy and our close collaboration with Hamburg's innovation clusters allows us to develop this knowledge in our teaching and research

John Caunt Scientific Ltd (UK)

JCS specialise in product innovation as the core activity of their nuclear radiation detection, measurement and shielding products business. They have successfully designed and developed market-leading products from idea to implementation. Their understanding of full-cycle product innovation is vital for the development of the Fincoda Innovation Barometer. 

Carter & Corson Business Psychologists (UK)

Carter Corson have over 15 years’ experience in designing, developing and implementing competency frameworks and diagnostics in assessment, development and training. They work closely with project partners to refine and validate the Fincoda Innovation Barometer.  They have worked with a host of both public and private sector organisations in Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing and Tech industries and are using this knowledge to ensure the barometer is fit for purpose across all types of organisations. 

Schneider Electric España SA (Spain)

Schneider Electric creates new innovations to meet the planet’s energy challenge and make the smart grid a reality. They have a well-developed understanding of what product and process innovation looks like within a multi-national organisation and contribute their insight and expertise in order develop and pilot the Fincoda Innovation Barometer. 

Celestica (Spain)

Celestica provide electronics manufacturing services globally through their 30 000 employees. They execute their business in Centers of Excellence strategically located in North America, Europe and Asia. An organisation who thrive on their employees' capacity to innovate, Celestica provide their insight and expertise around innovation at work to support the development of the Fincoda Innovation Barometer. 

Meyer Turku Oy (Finland)

Meyer Turku is a specialist in building cruise ships, passenger ferries and special ships. Innovation in all forms, from process to product, is an important component of working life at Meyer. Their understanding and knowledge of what it means to be an innovative employee is helping to shape the Fincoda Innovation Barometer, so we can successfully measure this in others. 

ECDL (The Netherlands)

ECDL is an international organisation dedicated to raising digital competence standards in the workforce, education and society. Our certification programmes, delivered through an active network in more than 100 countries, enable individuals and organisations to assess, build and certify their competence in the use of computers and digital tools to the globally-recognised ECDL standard, known as ICDL worldwide. ECDL is a multinational operator with profound experience working with schools, educators and commercial enterprises, ECDL bridge the gap between education and business. Their experiences and knowledge provide an understanding of innovation for both learners and workers, helping to shape the Fincoda Innovation Barometer and ensure its usability and effectiveness for all.