Introducing Progressia: A simple, field-validated method for technological innovation

Innovation, a growth catalyst, often lacks structure. Unlike science, innovation lacks a comparable, structured method. While tools, frameworks, and practices exist, none precisely mirror the scientific method. The article introduces the Progressia method, leveraging the Technical Readiness Level (...

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Main Authors: Francesca Turetta, Enrico Costanzo
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Language:English
Published: CERN 2024-10-01
Series:CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation
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Online Access:https://e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CIJ/article/view/1505
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description Innovation, a growth catalyst, often lacks structure. Unlike science, innovation lacks a comparable, structured method. While tools, frameworks, and practices exist, none precisely mirror the scientific method. The article introduces the Progressia method, leveraging the Technical Readiness Level (TRL) ladder, initially developed by NASA, along with a Need/Market Assessment Ladder, forming an "innovation matrix." Tested in a plant-based protein project by Cereal Docks Group, the method aligns technology advancements with market needs, ensuring a smooth transition to industrialization and market readiness. Showcasing effectiveness in reducing uncertainty, the Progressia method propels successful technical innovation projects also in a corporate environment.
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spelling doaj-art-c352bff89c4b4408adffb37fed7afe4b2025-08-20T01:47:40ZengCERNCERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation2413-95052024-10-018210.23726/cij.2024.1505Introducing Progressia: A simple, field-validated method for technological innovationFrancesca Turetta0Enrico Costanzo1Dipartimento Ricerca & Innovazione, Cereal Docks SpA, Camisano Vicentino (VI), ItalyDipartimento Ricerca & Innovazione, Cereal Docks SpA, Camisano Vicentino (VI), Italy; Grey Silo Ventures Srl, Camisano Vicentino (VI), Italyy Innovation, a growth catalyst, often lacks structure. Unlike science, innovation lacks a comparable, structured method. While tools, frameworks, and practices exist, none precisely mirror the scientific method. The article introduces the Progressia method, leveraging the Technical Readiness Level (TRL) ladder, initially developed by NASA, along with a Need/Market Assessment Ladder, forming an "innovation matrix." Tested in a plant-based protein project by Cereal Docks Group, the method aligns technology advancements with market needs, ensuring a smooth transition to industrialization and market readiness. Showcasing effectiveness in reducing uncertainty, the Progressia method propels successful technical innovation projects also in a corporate environment. https://e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CIJ/article/view/1505innovationtechnologymethoduser-researchTRL
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