We co-create. We educate. We coach. We inspire. UMIO/Innovate is where design and business come together for better leadership, better business and more meaningful impact.

  • Dr Stefan Smuts

    I was privileged to be one of the MBA students from Stellenbosch University in South Africa who participated in the design thinking module by UMIO/Innovate. It was one of the best modules I have been exposed to. I strongly recommend this module to anyone wishing to obtain skills and knowledge to apply design thinking to complex problems.

  • Innovate/Strategy

    Co-creating bespoke design and innovation visions, strategies and roadmaps for your business and brand.

  • Innovate/Research

    Discover unmet needs that change business perspective.

  • Innovate/Design

    Advocating co-creative and iterative problem solving. By using Design Thinking we help solve ‘complex problems’. In the lead-up to the sprint or trajectory, we crystallize the scope so it is specific, applicable and measurable.

  • Innovate/Academy

    We are proud to offer a range of in-company and cross-company training programmes, always with expert tutors, and Maastricht University as a world-class academic institute of excellence alongside us.

  • Innovate/Coaching

    With tailored individual and team coaching on topics from personal leader of design to team management upskilling.

  • Innovate/Business Schools

    We co-develop and teaching Master program modules for world-leading Business Schools such as Stellenbosch University, Turku University, IESEG, and Nanjing University. Teaching innovation modules that are dynamic, relevant and action-based.

  • Innovate/Meetings

    We curate and facilitate different types of connections. From small working groups tackling a common challenge, to conferences and events that explore bigger topics.