Sven is Managing Director Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research, and Professor for Innovation and Interdisciplinary Research at Pforzheim University with major activities in the field of strategic R&D and technology management.
His areas of interest include R & D processes, R & D strategy, performance measurement as well as in technology and innovation management. In addition to his business administration degree, he completed his doctorate in engineering during his work in CC R&D Management at Fraunhofer IAO.
He has been involved in numerous national and international research and consulting projects to help industrial companies from various industries improve their R&D strategies, processes and organization. His work focuses on strategic R&D and innovation management, in particular the observation, evaluation and integration of potentially disruptive developments.
Since 2017, Sven Schimpf has been Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research.
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Welcome to the R&D Today Roadmapping theme from the editors, Rob Phaal, Clare Farrukh and Sven Schimpf
Industrial innovation has changed fundamentally over the last ten years. Companies have widely adopted new tools such as open innovation, innovation networks and ecosystems. This best practice guide provides case-studies to share learning points.
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Content is the essence of roadmapping. But the impact of impressive, professional visuals that attract interest in their own right can often be overlooked.
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