WELCOME TO 

The
Innovation
Circle

The Heartbeat  of Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem

An active community of corporate innovators to innovators by heart.

Innovation is everyones job.

Innovation is not only a matter for innovation teams, we need to go beyond. Innovation is a fundamental, transversal force that permeates every aspect of an organization, becoming a vital part of its metabolism.


At Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem, our vibrant and dynamic community, we embrace all innovators who are shaping the future.

The Innovation Circle stands as the first community of corporate innovators by heart, a cradle for those passionate about pushing boundaries. Together, we foster a future-driven mindset and an "all things innovation" culture across the organization.

Together, we thrive.

Why should you join us?

The Innovation Circle is tailored for organizations committed to pushing boundaries, staying ahead of trends, and anticipating future needs by learning from experts, connecting with peers, and sharing experiences. 

An "all things innovation" culture.

LEARN

from Experts

Discover best innovation practices from senior corporate speakers and leading academic experts.

Listen to straight-to-the-point talks focusing on implementation of innovation strategies.

CONNECT

with Peers

Network and build relationships with corporate innovators across industries


Each year people from national and global companies attend our events, where ample time is dedicated to networking.

SHARE

 Experiences 

Gain insights from interactive, peer-to-peer discussions on selected innovation topics.


The Innovation Circle events and content are designed to facilitate in-depth and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.


Build a Future-Driven Mindset Across Your Organization

The Innovation Circle is an exclusive membership at the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem, which allows your company to empower your teams, by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to innovate effectively, to foster a future-driven mindset, by promoting an "all things innovation" culture across the organization.

  • LEARN from Experts


    Discover best innovation practices from senior corporate speakers and leading academic experts.

    Listen to straight-to-the-point talks focusing on implementation of innovation strategies.

  • CONNECT with Peers


    Network and build relationships with corporate innovators across industries


    Each year people from national and global companies attend our events, where ample time is dedicated to networking.

  • SHARE Experiences


    Gain insights from interactive, peer-to-peer discussions on selected innovation topics.

    The Innovation Circle events and content are designed to facilitate in-depth and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

  • LEARN 
    from Experts

    Discover best innovation practices from senior corporate speakers and leading academic experts.

    Listen to straight-to-the-point talks focusing on implementation of innovation strategies.

  • CONNECT 
    with Peers

    Network and build relationships with corporate innovators across industries


    Each year people from national and global companies attend our events, where ample time is dedicated to networking.

  • SHARE 
    Experiences

    Gain insights from interactive, peer-to-peer discussions on selected innovation topics.

    The Innovation Circle events and content are designed to facilitate in-depth and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

  • LEARN 
    from Experts

    Discover best innovation practices from senior corporate speakers and leading academic experts.

    Listen to straight-to-the-point talks focusing on implementation of innovation strategies.

  • CONNECT 
    with Peers

    Network and build relationships with corporate innovators across industries


    Each year people from national and global companies attend our events, where ample time is dedicated to networking.

  • SHARE 
    Experiences

    Gain insights from interactive, peer-to-peer discussions on selected innovation topics.

    The Innovation Circle events and content are designed to facilitate in-depth and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Immerse in an "all things innovation" culture

At The Innovation Circle your teams can immerse in an "all things innovation" culture, learning from experts and with peers, collaborating to build a better future. 


Get a glimpse of the Innovation Circle previous  events:

April 2024

Innovation Workshop:
Exploring Life-Centric Innovation 


With Damien Lutz
Futurist. Writer. UX/UI Designer. Founder of lifecentred.design.

May 2024

Innovation Talk:
Our Secure Quantum Computing


With Jaya Baloo
Chief Information Security Officer at Rapid7.

June 2024

Disruption Eats Legacy for Breakfast

With Etienne Huret, CEO of Natixis Portugal
&
Anna Lenz, CEO of Nestlé Portugal

June 2024

X-Innovation Session:
The Witchcraft of Innovation Management


With Pinar Kulacz
Chief Innovation Officer at Beko (Arçelik Group) and Rui Coutinho, Executive Director of Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem 

July 2024 

Innovation Workshop:
Gen AI for Innovation

With Paulo Sousa, partner at LTPlabs, Bruno Oliveira, at Sumol Compal & Marlene Gaspar, LLYC Portugal Director.

July 2024

Disruption Eats Legacy for Breakfast

With António Pires de Lima, CEO at Group Brisa

September 2024
Innovation Talk:

AI for Happiness

With Etienne Huret, CEO at Natixis Portugal

October 2024
X-Innovation Session:

Innovation & Accounting: OKRs

With Carolina MesquitaHead of Transformation Office at Sparkfood (Sonae)

November 2024
The 

Innovation 

Circle Summit


Visioneurship:
Better Change Faster

January 2025

Innovation Workshop:

Impact-Driven Innovation


With Rui Coutinho, Director of the Future of Nova SBE

February 2025

Innovation Talk:

Daring to Change - From Artificial Intelligence to Human Relationship

With Daniela Marzavan, TEDx speaker, MBA professor at Nova SBE.

March 2025

X Innovation Session:

Corporate-Startup Meshwork
With  João Costa RibeiroLead Open Innovation Manager at Galp, Marta Miraldes, Program Lead at Unicorn Factory Lisbonand Carla Portela, Senior Project Manager at Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, Nova SBE.  

April 2025

Innovation Workshop:

Turning Future Scenarios into Actionable Strategies

With António Alvarenga, professor at Nova SBE.

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Next Events:

Embark on the Innovation Circle's journey. Our event timeline offers unique opportunities to learn, connect, and share experiences throughout the year. Check out the upcoming milestones in our innovation agenda:

  • Disruption Eats Legacy
    for Breakfast:
    Innovation Custodianship

    With Ana Figueiredo, CEO of MEO Group & Rui Coutinho, Executive Director for the Future @ Nova SBE.

    May 27th, 9h00
  • X-Innovation Session:
    Co-Evolving Platforms 

    With Leonardo Varella-Cid, CEO & Co-Founder @InnovationCast & Daniel Riscado, Head of Center for Transformation @Fidelidade

    June 25th, 9h30
  • June 25th
    X-Innovation Session: Co-Evolving Platforms 
  • July 16th
    Innovation Workshop: New Metrics for Innovation 
  • September 24th
    Innovation Talk: Visioneurship
  • October 29th
    X-Innovation Session: AI-Powered Collaboration Engines
  • November 26th
    The Innovation Circle Summit

Want to join us in one of these sessions?

Join the Innovation Circle today and be part of the innovation vanguard. Transform ideas into reality, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of your industry.

Your journey at The Innovation Circle

The Innovation Circle offers a curated program of events and content, powered by Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem, to foster the innovation culture and mindset within the organizations.


Events

Innovation 

Workshops

Full morning sessions, professional development interactive workshops, hands-on experience, with
theoretical-practical framework
on methodologies, tools, processes and practices.

Innovation
Talks

Mid morning sessions, inspirational talks about hot corporate innovation topics, insights and trends, given by recognized experts from the most diverse backgrounds and meaningful conversations with CEOs. 


X-Innovation 

Sessions

Full morning sessions, designed to connect with your peers, discuss innovation challenges, mutual mentoring and coaching.


Innovation
Circle Summit

An annual get-together event, focused on Innovation, reflecting the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem's DNA.


Content

The Innovation
Circle Podcast

A quarterly innovation-focused podcast, blending corporate heart-to-heart conversations.

Visioneurship
Files 

A quarterly digital publication, featuring relevant insights, tools, case studies and inspiring stories.

 Innovation Circle Newsletter

A monthly newsletter with a selection of interesting readings about Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem and its radar

Visioneurship 2035:  Trends & Scenarios for Innovation Ecosystems

 A forward-looking report that catalyzes reimagining how innovation ecosystems may evolve by 2035.
 >> Download here 

Be part of the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem

Our community encourages members to build connections that inspire and support your innovation journey foster fruitful collaborations, by engaging partnerships that propel your initiatives forward. 

Ask for more information

about The Innovation Circle

Ready to be part of Nova SBE
Innovation Ecosystem?

Let's chat.

Carolina Fernandes

Head of Community

E: carolina.fernandes@novasbe.pt

Maria Folque Guimarães

Community Manager

E: maria.guimaraes@novasbe.pt

Visioneurship 2035: Trends and Scenarios for Innovation Ecosystems

As we navigate unprecedented global challenges, from climate change to technological disruption, the "Visioneurship 2035: Trends and Scenarios for Innovation Ecosystems" serves as a catalyst for forward-thinking. It challenges us to reimagine how innovation ecosystems will evolve and adapt by 2035.

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Key Themes Shaping Innovation:
Decentralization and Distributed Leadership
Impact-Driven Metrics of Success: Impact, Equity, and Ethics, emphasizing Social and Environmental Outcomes.
Cross-Sector Collaboration and Community-Led Innovation

Stakeholder Evolution:
Corporations as Ecosystem Custodians
Startups in Liquid Organizational Models
Universities as Interdisciplinary Collaboration Hubs
Policy-Makers Leading Through Decentralized Governance
NGOs as Ethical Guardians
Communities as Co-Creators of Innovation

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