Innovation Consulting

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Our company is based on three pillars

The CREAX chemistry builds on the unique combination of three ingredients: the creative power of our team, the analytical strength of our software and the systematic approach of our methodology.

  • Our clever methodology offers a structured framework for systematic innovation.
  • Our in-house developed software tool offers intelligent visualisations of the world’s knowledge.
  • Our team of talented engineers unites creativity with profound technological knowledge.
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CREAX in your development process

Our innovation consulting services are guaranteed to speed up your development process. Our structured approach streamlines erratic idea generation and acts as a solid foundation for tackling your R&D challenges.

CREAX assists at several stages in your R&D process, depending on the challenge at hand. We support companies with ideation in the Fuzzy Front End. We help solving production or process problems. We even find new applications for products or materials that are already on the market.

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Our service matrix

We are experts in combining the existing with the novel, in making the match between technologies and markets and in recycling validated technologies across industries.

Our innovation methodology is well structured

The CREAX method acts as an accelerator and checklist for innovation. Our systematic framework has been developed based on twelve years of experience in innovation consulting for technology-driven companies.

The methodology builds upon 4 clear steps:

  1. Value:
    Create added value by distinguishing performance, harm, interface and cost factors.
  2. Resources:
    Think outside the box in space and time and use existing resources to your benefit.
  3. DNA Analogy:
    Find, explore and integrate knowledge from other industries.
  4. DNA Variation:
    Change properties for new and improved functions.

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Our team is committed to your success

The CREAX team is a mix of Engineers, Product Developers and Science PhDs. This exceptional brew of different knowledge backgrounds and experiences results in a powerful synergy of skills. Our team unites creativity, technological knowledge and a thorough understanding of intellectual property. Apart from that, we are also simply die-hard technology lovers and fools for innovation.

Our network is your benefit

Our intense partnerships with prominent players in a wide range of industries keep us at the forefront of technological innovation. This vast network, connecting R&D specialists all over the world, acts as an accelerator for open innovation. Being accustomed to fast switching between different application domains enables us to detect tech transfer opportunities where others see none.