Industrial innovation
management consulting
Helping industrial companies improve their innovation performance by addressing strategic, organisational and/or process-related challenges, using the 5-40® Methodology. Every engagement begins with a thorough diagnosis and results in an innovation management solution tailored to the company’s structure, sector and strategic objectives.
Specialised innovation management consulting for industrial companies
Industrial companies face very specific and complex challenges when managing innovation, both external—such as regulatory requirements, intellectual property, open innovation, and supply chains—and internal, including strategy, organisation, or investments, among others.
Inspired by the 5-40® methodology, these consulting services help companies address these challenges rigorously and achieve the expected innovation outcomes.
A service tailored to your company’s needs
The consulting service is aimed at industrial organisations that need to structure or improve their innovation management, regardless of their size or starting point.
Large industrial companies
Organizations with well-established R&D&I functions looking to streamline and optimize their innovation processes, strengthen collaboration across functional departments, and/or consolidate scattered projects into a single, more effectively managed innovation portfolio.
Industrial SMEs
Companies that want to move from reactive, informal innovation to a structured and replicable process, without needing to build a large internal R&D&I structure.
Technology start-ups
Early-stage industrial companies that need support to manage their projects effectively and navigate the path to market with confidence.
Innovation consulting areas
Our consulting services cover four areas, which can be provided independently or combined to meet each organization’s specific needs.
Strategy and organisation
Aligning the company’s innovation strategy and/or R&D&I organization with its overall business strategy and objectives. Conducting a preliminary assessment and providing tools to select and prioritize R&D&I projects, enabling the company to build and manage a focused, effective innovation portfolio.
Innovation
process
Improving the company’s innovation process and management using the 5-40® methodology. Assessing needs, tailoring processes and tools, establishing governance structures, training teams, and supporting implementation until the organization can operate independently.
Project
management
End-to-end management of individual R&D&I projects or entire project portfolios using the 5-40® methodology.
Advisory
board
Expert advisory support to the organization’s advisory board or innovation committee on industrial R&D&I strategy and management, including project portfolio decisions.
A consultant with direct experience in industrial innovation management
The difference between a consultant with real-world experience in industrial R&D&I projects and one who relies on generic frameworks can be decisive.
Arturo Casado has conducted applied research at MIT and led innovation at major international industrial groups. He holds patents in technically demanding fields and has contributed to the launch of new products and manufacturing technologies. He has first-hand knowledge of the technical, economic, organisational, and strategic challenges of industrial innovation.
As a result, he offers consulting services based on a proprietary method, developed directly from this experience: the 5-40® Methodology.
Other innovation management services
Training
Training programmes for R&D&I teams to acquire the skills needed to apply the 5-40® Methodology to their projects.
Coaching and mentoring
One-to-one support for executives and R&D&I managers in developing their capabilities as leaders of the innovation process.
Interim Management
Temporary leadership of the innovation function for organisations that need to cover a critical position or lead a transformation process in their R&D&I management.
Frequently asked questions about industrial innovation management consulting
What is industrial innovation management consulting and what is it for?
Industrial innovation management consulting helps industrial companies improve innovation performance by strengthening how innovation is managed internally. It covers areas such as strategy, organizational structure, internal processes, and public funding. Engagements typically follow four stages: initial assessment, solution design, implementation, and follow-up to measure results.
How does this consulting differ from generic innovation consultancies?
Unlike other consulting approaches, this service is based on the 5-40® methodology—an integrated approach specifically designed to manage innovation in industrial environments. Its 360-degree perspective is particularly valuable in complex manufacturing settings, where addressing one issue can often create new challenges elsewhere.
Does the consulting service include support in accessing public R&D&I funding?
The 5-40® Methodology includes seeking and securing public funding as an integral part of managing innovation initiatives. The consulting service therefore includes general guidance on improving the fit and effectiveness of public funding. However, it does not include advice or support in applying for funding programmes for specific projects in the form of grants and direct aid, tax relief, or social security contribution deductions.
How should I choose the right industrial innovation consultancy for my company?
The most relevant criteria are: real experience in the industrial sector (not only in generic management consulting), a proprietary and proven methodology, the ability to adapt the process to each organisation’s particularities, and a focus on measurable results. It is advisable to prioritise consultants who have directly managed R&D&I projects in industrial environments over those applying third-party methodological frameworks.
Can this service be engaged if my company has never managed innovation in a structured way?
Yes. The consulting process always begins with an initial diagnosis that establishes the organisation’s real starting point, regardless of its level of innovation maturity. Many industrial companies that have achieved strong innovation performance did so precisely because at some point they decided to structure their innovation process from scratch.
Which industrial sectors have experience with this consulting service?
The 5-40® Methodology has been developed and applied in sectors such as chemicals, materials, consumer goods, durable goods, components and food. Thanks to its flexible design, it is equally applicable to any industrial company managing product, process or service innovation projects with a certain degree of technical complexity.
Request information on the innovation consulting service
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