Two white papers published by our Innovation team
Author: Ioannis Batas
March 20th 2025
At CORE Innovation Days, held earlier this year, our Innovation Department published two white papers: "Our Innovation Management Methodology for EC-funded Projects" and "Factory of the Future: What’s Happening, What’s Evolving, and What’s Next."
The two white papers were distributed to attendees, offering valuable insights into our innovation management methodology and the transformative potential of Industry 4.0.
White Paper #1: "Our Innovation Management Methodology for EC-funded Projects"
In the dynamic landscape of EU-funded research, turning innovative concepts into tangible solutions requires a strategic approach. In the first white paper, we present our Innovation Management methodology, which unfolds through a four-phase exploitation strategy designed to help researchers and consortium partners navigate the entire process. From identifying project Key Exploitable Results (KERs) to developing market roadmaps, our methodology ensures that results are protected through Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and strategically positioned for market adoption.
Our Innovation Management methodology also features the CORE Exploitation Canvas, a tool we designed to streamline the market entry of KERs from EU-funded projects. The canvas guides teams through 10 key blocks: identifying partners and IP ownership, selecting IPR protection, analyzing the target market, addressing barriers, assessing broader impact, evaluating the State of the Art and Unique Selling Points, outlining exploitation routes, setting actions and milestones, and identifying costs and revenue streams. By simplifying complex innovation processes, the CORE Exploitation Canvas helps teams align outputs with market needs, accelerate adoption, and create sustainable impact.
You can download the white paper here.
White Paper #2: "Factory of the Future: What’s Happening, What’s Evolving, and What’s Next"
Industry 4.0 is revolutionising manufacturing, presenting both opportunities and challenges for companies. Our second paper explores the transformative potential of smart factories enabled by AI, IoT, and other advanced technologies. The global Industry 4.0 market is experiencing explosive growth, projected to reach €511 billion by 2032, driven by the shift towards scalable, automated, and interconnected production systems.
This white paper analyses key technologies shaping the future of manufacturing, from AI and IoT to robotics and additive manufacturing, while addressing the barriers companies should mitigate. It highlights critical issues like workforce upskilling, cybersecurity risks, and the integration of legacy systems, offering practical strategies to navigate these challenges. By bridging current capabilities with future possibilities, this paper serves as a guide for manufacturers looking to embrace digital transformation and secure long-term competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.
Our insights for this second paper were further enriched by our involvement in leading the exploitation management activities of the MODUL4R and M4ESTRO projects.
You can download the white paper here.
White papers now available online
At CORE Group, we believe that knowledge sharing is essential for driving technological progress and empowering innovators to transform ideas into impactful solutions.
If you missed the event or want to explore further, both white papers are now accessible. Learn how CORE Innovation is shaping the future of research exploitation and innovation management.
