Why a clear innovation benchmark matters now
Innovation is under more pressure than ever. Budgets are being reprioritized, technologies are evolving at lightning speed, and established processes are being questioned. What was considered best practice yesterday is critically reassessed today. In many organizations, “driving by sight” has become the norm—especially where innovation work has strategic relevance.
This is exactly where the HYVE Innovation Pulse Check 2026 comes in. This cross-industry study provides a transparent, reality-based snapshot of the current innovation landscape. The goal is to make innovation tangible: What are the real focus areas today? What is slowing organizations down? And where do new opportunities emerge?
Benchmarking innovation management
The Pulse Check explores, among other things:
- the key innovation and focus areas for this year
- the biggest operational and strategic challenges and opportunities
- the role of Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Foresight, and Customer Experience
- and assessments of the future development of professional innovation work
Benchmarking has never been easier. Gain insight into other organizations’ innovation strategies, priorities, and trends—and identify opportunities to refine your own roadmap.
Your benefits: Comparability, guidance, and exclusive insights
Every contribution feeds directly into the overall study, helping create a realistic, cross-industry picture of what truly drives innovation today. The survey is deliberately practical, clearly structured, and takes only about 10 minutes to complete. Of course, all responses are fully anonymous.
