On our own behalf
1stMOVER and Rödl & Partner combine expertise to offer integrated open innovation services
When innovative strength meets legal, tax and transaction-related security: With a new, comprehensive range of services, 1stMOVER and Rödl & Partner now offer companies structured, professional and legally compliant implementation of open innovation projects.
The following section illustrates how the open innovation philosophy and various open innovation formats can be applied to key global challenges.
Open Innovation:
From idea to impact – without friction losses
Open innovation has long been more than just a buzzword – it is a strategic imperative for companies that want to develop innovative products and services in ever shorter cycles. However, many initiatives fail due to a lack of structure, unclear goals or legal pitfalls.
This is precisely where the new cooperation model between 1stMOVER and Rödl & Partner comes in: it combines methodological implementation expertise with legal, tax and business management expertise – for open innovation that is effective and sustainable in the long term.
Challenge: Open innovation between actionism and uncertainty
Whether it's start-up scouting, hackathons or venture clienting, many companies invest in modern innovation formats without defining a clear strategy or appropriate legal structures. The result: expensive individual measures with no lasting impact.
Common mistakes:
- Format selection before defining objectives
- No early clarification of the form of cooperation or transaction
- Lack of legal and tax protection
- No integration into existing structures
The Result: Innovation theatre instead of business impact.
The solution: an integrated consulting approach – from requirements to transaction
The new joint offering from 1stMOVER and Rödl & Partner closes this gap. It is based on a consistent 5+2-phase model with clearly defined success factors:
The 5 key success factors:
- Precise needs assessment: Where does the shoe really pinch?
- Strategic format selection: Which path suits the goal, resources and maturity level?
- Early clarification of cooperation: What kind of cooperation is sensible and realistic?
- Integration into the overall process: Think ahead from the outset – don't adapt retrospectively
- end-to-end process design: From challenge to scaling
Plus: 2 integral levers for success
- Legal, tax and transaction-related protection
- Case-based process architecture & standardised templates
The objective: Implement open innovation securely, quickly and effectively – without operational disruptions or legal pitfalls.
Practical example: From machine manufacturer to joint venture
A case study from the white paper demonstrates how the new approach works.:
A medium-sized mechanical engineering company was looking for a predictive maintenance solution. Instead of starting with an isolated hackathon, a structured challenge with clear legal preparation for a possible joint venture was carried out with 1stMOVER and Rödl & Partner.
Result:
- Smooth establishment of a joint venture with the best challenge participant
- Market entry in 12 months instead of 36
- High internal acceptance thanks to clean governance and KPIs
Benefits for businesses:
- Faster time-to-market through clearly defined processes
- Legal, tax and transaction-related security from day one
- Higher probability of success through structured format and partner selection
- Maximum scalability through an end-to-end innovation model
Conclusion: Structure beats actionism – security creates impact
Many open innovation initiatives fail not because of a lack of will, but because of a lack of structure and security. The new service offering from 1stMOVER and Rödl & Partner ensures that innovation is not only launched, but also implemented in a legally compliant manner and scaled sustainably.
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Learn in detail how you can use the five success factors for secure open innovation – including checklists, practical examples and implementation tips.
