“Indispensable for enterprise innovation programs,” noted QKS Group in its latest evaluation.
For the fourth consecutive year, HYPE Innovation has been recognized as the Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix™ for Innovation Management by QKS Group, a global advisory and consulting firm. HYPE earned the highest ratings for both technology excellence and customer impact, reflecting the strength of its enterprise platform.
The SPARK Matrix™ provides an in-depth assessment of global market dynamics, key trends, the vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. It delivers a comparative ranking of leading innovation management providers and offers strategic insights into vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and overall market position.
In this year’s evaluation, thirteen vendors were assessed across critical performance factors, helping innovation leaders make informed decisions when selecting the right solution for their organizations.
According to Nipuna M, Senior Analyst, QKS Group:
“HYPE delivers a modular, enterprise-grade platform that unifies strategy, discovery, ideation, evaluation and realization into a single, configurable environment. The solution embeds AI and machine learning throughout the lifecycle, helping teams surface signals, auto-tag and cluster content, and accelerate decision-ready insights. Its interactive radars, innovation graph and built-in reporting provide clear line-of-sight from strategic priorities to portfolio investments, while APIs and front-line integrations enable seamless collaboration and outcome tracking across the enterprise.”
Nipuna M further adds:
"By providing an enterprise-grade platform that clarifies how ideas translate into measurable outcomes, HYPE is helping organizations navigate complexity and change with greater confidence. Its focus on connecting strategic priorities with idea-to-value workflows, combined with real-time tracking and what-if analysis, has made HYPE indispensable for enterprise innovation programs. The vendor’s emphasis on transparent portfolio governance, cross-team collaboration, and data-driven modeling of innovation trajectories underscores its renewed market momentum. As a result, HYPE has re-established itself as the leader in the SPARK Matrix: Innovation Management, 2025,"
“This recognition reflects the work we’ve put into giving organizations a clearer, more connected way to manage innovation. When strategy, ideas, evidence, and portfolio decisions sit in one environment, teams can move with far more confidence. We’re pleased to see QKS Group highlight the importance of this level of integration for enterprise innovation programs,” said Frank Henningsen, CEO of HYPE Innovation.
The full SPARK Matrix™: Innovation Management, 2025 report is available on the QKS Group website.
About HYPE Innovation
HYPE Innovation is trusted by over 600 global organizations to manage the full innovation lifecycle, from strategic foresight to ideation, tech scouting, startup engagement, and project execution. Its modular, AI-powered software connects strategy with delivery, helping business units align efforts, make smarter decisions, and scale what works across the enterprise. With more than 20 years of experience and expert consulting, HYPE enables organizations to make innovation systematic, inclusive, and outcome-driven—reducing costs, driving growth, and building resilience in a constantly changing world.
About QKS Group
QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients in achieving business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client’s business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. To learn more, visit: qksgroup.com
