{"id":2189,"date":"2025-06-13T10:51:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T08:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch.ownb.it\/innovationsberatung\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:10:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:10:55","slug":"innovation-consulting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/sme\/innovation-consulting\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Consulting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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    We give your SME fresh momentum<\/h1>\n

    Are you looking to realize the innovation and development potential of your company? We work with you to explore what\u2019s possible and support you in the initial implementation of your project\u2014helping your business stay competitive.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

    The collaboration with Ahead was more than just support for DrM \u2014 it was a true catalyst.
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    Innovation and Project Support for Your SME<\/h2>\n

    Innovation is a key success factor for any company aiming to hold its ground in a challenging market environment over the long term. Ahead supports small and medium-sized enterprises across all industries in assessing and unlocking their development and innovation potential.<\/p>\n

    Alongside technological know-how and expertise in funding and grants, we also bring solid business and economic expertise. This allows us to support you not only with questions around digitalisation, sustainability, and business model or process innovation, but also with strategic issues, market potential, and the positioning and marketing of your services and products.<\/p>\n

    We act as your point of contact in the early stages of your project and, where needed, support you in clarifying and applying for funding, as well as in gaining access to relevant specialist experts. Our advisory services are structured into three phases:<\/p>\n

    1. Initial Consultation & Status Quo Analysis (up to 5 hours, free of charge)<\/h4>\n
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    In an initial personal and non-binding conversation, we clarify your needs, gain an understanding of your business model, market, and processes, and reflect on the opportunities and risks of your project. Together, we structure the development process and assess funding eligibility and potential specialist expertise. The outcome is a solid basis for deciding whether\u2014and how\u2014your project should be taken forward into Phase 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

    2. Project Development & Funding Strategy (up to 30 hours, free of charge)<\/h4>\n

    In this phase, an idea or identified need is developed into a viable project. Together, we define objectives, scope, and requirements, and assess technical, organisational, and market feasibility. We help activate the right experts from industry and research, support you with process-related and legal questions, and prepare funding applications (e.g. Innosuisse).<\/p>\n

    Ahead contributes the strategic and business perspective\u2014market potential, business model, and positioning\u2014while our partners provide the technical and\/or methodological expertise. The outcome is a clear implementation or funding recommendation, including a go\/no-go decision for the next phase.<\/p>\n

    3. Advanced Advisory & Implementation Preparation (up to 30 hours, CHF 165\/hour excl. VAT)<\/h4>\n
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    If additional work is required to realise your project, we provide more in-depth support. Typical areas include implementation support, preparation of prototypes or MVPs, ad-hoc project support, organisational development, and the further definition of partnerships.<\/p>\n

    The focus is on making your next development step practical and close to the market\u2014by clearly linking strategy, financing, and technical and\/or organisational implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Strategic and technological expertise for your SME<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    Development of new business models, services, products, and processes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    Access to partners, funding opportunities and expert network<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    Free initial consultation & status quo analysis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    Free project development & funding strategy (up to 30 hours)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    Advanced advisory & implementation preparation (up to 30 hours)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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