Competition on Innovation Competencies
Turkish Exporters' Council (TİM), IMP3Applications are still open for the “InovaLIG 2020” competition, organized in collaboration with Rove Academy. The aim of the competition is to foster an interactive innovation culture among participating companies and public institutions, universities, institutes, local governments, chambers of commerce, etc., and to reward companies with high innovation capabilities. Participation is free; those wishing to participate should fill out the online application form at the link below and follow the instructions sent to their email address.
Example evaluation: http://www.inovalig.com/Content/ornek-degerlendirme
Participation Statistics and Award Winners from Previous Years:
| Year | Number of Applications | Award Winners |
| 2019 | 1.236
• Private sector: 1,229 • Public: 7 |
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| 2018 | 1.216 | http://www.inovalig.com/Main/Champions/2018 |
| 2017 | 971 | http://www.inovalig.com/Main/Champions/2017 |
| 2016 | 761 | http://www.inovalig.com/Main/Index_2016 |
| 2015 | 480 | http://www.inovalig.com/Main/Index_2015 |
| 2014 | 460 | http://www.inovalig.com/Main/Index_2014 |
Website: http://www.inovalig.com
Online application form: http://www.inovalig.com/Main/registration
Who can apply?
Operating based on innovation;
- Private sector companies of all sizes and from all sectors.
- Public institutions and organizations, universities, institutes, local governments, chambers of commerce, etc.
Advantages of participating in the competition:
- The top 3 companies in 5 different categories received awards at Türkiye Innovation Week.
- The opportunity to receive the benchmark analysis report, worth €350, free of charge.
- The opportunity to be featured in success stories on TİM publications and all related social media platforms.
- Representation at national and international events throughout the year.
- Representation in innovation-focused international delegations and programs.
- All participants who complete the benchmark analysis report will receive a certificate.
- Champion companies will have the opportunity to participate and promote their products with a large number of representatives at Türkiye Innovation Week.
- The ability to monitor its position both within the sector and globally over the years, and to develop it on an interactive platform.
- The opportunity to have the profile information of champions in 5 different categories included on the InovaLIG website.
- If applications are submitted separately for each affiliated company, if any, it will be possible to conduct a comparative analysis between these affiliated companies.
Award Competition Categories:
| Category | Explanation |
| Innovation Strategy | This axis evaluates whether the company's overall strategy and innovation strategy are directed towards projects that will provide maximum benefit to the company. |
| Innovation Organization and Culture | This axis assesses the extent to which the company's organization and innovation network contribute to innovation management, and the degree to which innovation management has been internalized within the company organization. |
| The Life Cycle of Innovation | This axis assesses the extent to which innovation lifecycle processes, encompassing idea management, product/service/business management, product launch, and continuous improvement, are integrated into a company's innovation management. |
| Innovation Resources | This axis assesses the presence of enabling factors within the company that can enhance the positive impact of innovation management, such as information technology, project management, intellectual property rights, and human resources management. |
| Innovation Results | This axis evaluates how effective the company's innovation management activities are on business success indicators such as sales and operating profit. |
Application and competition process:
- After the application process is complete, all companies that applied to InovaLIG are sent evaluation questionnaires. Companies are expected to complete the evaluation process of the questionnaire, which consists of 47 questions.
- Applicants will be evaluated in 5 different categories, and the top 50 applicants will qualify for the semi-finals. Applicants who reach the semi-finals will be visited by TİM Innovation Consultants.
- The 50 applicants who reach the semi-finals will be evaluated, and 25 finalists will be selected.
- In the final round, 25 applicants present their innovation approaches and methodologies to the Grand Jury. After listening to the presentations and asking questions where necessary, the Grand Jury members select the top three in each category through a secret ballot. A total of 15 companies are determined, with the top three in each category, by averaging each jury member's evaluation score and the survey results.
For more information and questions:
Tel (1): (212) 454 04 62
Tel (2): (212) 454 06 18
email: info@inovalig.com
