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Description

Employees can utilize the Innovation Station application on any company-provided or personal device, including computers and smartphones. Anyone has the opportunity to propose an idea, while others can easily cast their votes and leave comments, with the option for anonymity. Once an idea accumulates a specific number of votes, the innovator is allowed to initiate the investigation phase. In certain instances, an executive may choose to expedite an idea's progression without waiting for the necessary votes. The innovator is then given a period of approximately 30 days along with designated resources to further explore and refine their idea, culminating in a final presentation to executives. If the investigation proves favorable and is reviewed positively by a panel assessing the business case, the idea advances to incubation, where it undergoes prototyping, small-scale testing, adjustments, and validation. It’s important to acknowledge that not every idea will succeed, which is perfectly acceptable, as some concepts may simply be ahead of their time, although thorough research has been conducted. Ultimately, the last stage involves either the implementation of a new product or enhancement of a process, or a decision to either Pass or Perish the idea based on its viability. This entire process encourages creativity and innovation within the organization while allowing for constructive feedback.

Description

Zip-Zap Ideas® serves as an online brainstorming platform that enables teams to effortlessly share and cultivate innovative concepts related to a defined challenge (referred to as the ZIP). Additionally, it offers an efficient approach to assess the most promising ideas with target customers to pinpoint those with the highest potential (known as the ZAP). So, how does the process unfold? Start by defining your Innovation Challenge. You can establish your project by outlining up to four specific business challenges, incorporating relevant stimulus materials, and inviting your virtual team to participate. Next, encourage your team to ZIP New Ideas. Inspire remote teams to contribute and ZIP their initial thoughts during Webex meetings or through individual brainstorming sessions while on the move. Then, Highlight Early Favorites. Team members can mark their preferred ideas using any mobile device, allowing them to edit and enhance their concepts with images and additional details. Finally, Group and Refine Leading Ideas. Take a moment to pause your project, allowing you to organize and categorize early ideas into themes, which will help in refining the best concepts for further development. This structured approach promotes collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member's input is valued and considered.

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API Access

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$375 per user, per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Valvora

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.valvora.com/products/innovation-station/index.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ideas First

Founded

2000

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.zipzapideas.com

Product Features

Idea Management

Activity Dashboard Yes 
Brainstorming Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Creator Tracking Yes 
Idea Ranking Yes 
Project Tracking Yes 
Status Tracking No 

Product Features

Idea Management

Activity Dashboard Yes 
Brainstorming No 
Collaboration Yes 
Creator Tracking No 
Idea Ranking Yes 
Project Tracking No 
Status Tracking No 

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