Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Let us show you what innovation is all about!

FAU Ambassador Professor John Bessant, who has been active in research, teaching and consultancy in innovation management for over 30 years, will help you to understand the skills, ideas and capabilities behind the concept of innovation.

This innovation-appetizer video series will give you a first glimpse into the world of innovation and provide you with inspiring activities, vivid case studies and helpful tools.

Soon we will also deepen this knowledge in FAU’s upcoming online course „Innovation & Entrepreneurship“. Stay tuned!

What is innovation? | Innovation and Entrepreneurship

FAU Ambassador and innovation expert John Bessant defines terms, which play a major role in the world of innovation. To make this even more tangible, he gives historical examples of innovation.

Does innovation matter? | Innovation and Entrepreneurship

FAU Ambassador and innovation expert John Bessant describes the challenge we face today of not being left behind. Solution: We have to innovate to stay up with the game!

Why innovate? | Innovation and Entrepreneurship

FAU Ambassador and innovation expert John Bessant explores the question „Why do even big and innovative companies fail?“ Again, the answer lies in the adaptability of these institutions. But see and hear for yourself.

Innovating Innovation | Innovation and Entrepreneurship

FAU Ambassador and innovation expert John Bessant describes the innovation journey – moving from ideas to create value.

Ideas are not enough! | Innovation and Entrepreneurship

FAU Ambassador and innovation expert John Bessant focusses on the question “Which direction do we move in within our innovation journey?” and presents useful tools to help us here (4 P’s innovation compass).

Exploring innovation space | Innovation and Entrepreneurship

FAU Ambassador and innovation expert John Bessant summarizes the key influences of innovation and gives a first glimpse into the different levels of innovation.