The Key innovation system (KIS²) is an application aiming to support innovation management. A prerequisite to a properly functioning system is a well-structured process, our so-called key innovation structure, which we would be happy to discuss with you.

KIS² supports innovatiemanagement because of the following characteristics:
Primary characteristics:

• KIS² structures innovation management where possible. The agreed upon process that innovations go through is recognisable in the application: the user is facilitated to develop an idea in to a product in several steps, or is helped to determine whether that in itself is actually a good idea. KIS² uses a stage-gate process.
• KIS² creates overview and insight: Management gets a grip on the total portfolio of innovations and the way resources in the area of innovation management are deployed.
• KIS² serves as a discussion platform centered on innovation.

Secundary characteristics:

• Decision making on innovations is integrated with project management of innovation projects. KIS² has its own project management module, but can also integrate with other existing platforms.
• KIS² helps to distinguish article changes and innovations. In practice there is a thin line between the two, which is important to determine what resources are to be allocated to article changes or innovation.
• KIS² serves as an archive. KIS² helps to structure documentation of innovations and to make documentation more transparent. This makes it easier to prevent reinventing the wheel.

• KIS innovation process
• KIS article changes
• KIS project management
• KIS document management

KIS innovation process is the core module of the applocation. KIS document management is a supportive module for all other modules and for the KIS homepage.