Dot Idea (.IDEA) – a new concept for incubation program and open innovation based on user need.

Many companies are seeking interaction with external actors as an alternative to enable the advancement towards identified innovation opportunities. Technology clusters, parks and incubators have been playing an important role in promoting connections and interactions. In this context, the Dot Idea Program emerges as a result from a joint effort to create a program that supports the development of new businesses that converge the interests of different actors into an integrated value chain. Dot Idea is an incubation and open innovation program co-created by Unitec, incubator of Tecnosinos, and SAP, to foster new business and strengthen Brazil and Latin America as hub to develop new solutions for traditional organizations. In regards to lessons learned, the dot.health cycle has shown some success and difficulties, such as the relationship between startups and the hospital internal team, and the startups’ need to be funded from the beginning in order to have full dedication to the project.