Planbox Acquires IdeaConnection, the Best-in-Class Open Innovation Expert Solver Network

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“Our motto is multidisciplinary teams solve problems.” IdeaConnection has a long-standing record as a trusted open innovation partner for some of the world’s most recognized brands with a reputation for running completely confidential challenges with pre-screened candidates under NDA. Customers can gain unprecedented access to source emerging technology leads through a global network, actively and continually researching for potential opportunities that turn the conventional method companies pursue on its head. The AI engine mines your data for insights while your community collaborates to discover, develop and capitalize on the best strategically aligned ideas within your ecosystem of employees, customers, partners, academia and startups. Planbox is the comprehensive innovation management platform trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Blue Cross, Cargill, Caterpillar, Dow Chemical, Exxon Mobil, Honeywell, John Deere, Novartis, Ontario Power Generation, Sun Life Financial, Whirlpool and Verizon, with millions of internal and external users. Since 2007, IdeaConnection’s open innovation service has successfully solved thousands of complex challenges in a wide range of industries for clients such as Bayer, Fujitsu, Kraft, Magna, Nike, Pfizer, PepsiCo, Syngenta and Wrigley.

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