VCW Case Study

Open Innovation in the Chemical Industry with HYPE GO!

VCW is an independent German organization that fosters the exchange and collaboration between chemists from business, academia and research institutions. In 2013, the VCW launched an industry-wide open innovation platform, based on HYPE’s on-demand innovation platform HYPE GO! During a period of five weeks, participants collaborated enthusiastically to develop ideas on how social media can be used effectively in the chemical industry.