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ACCELERATING DESIRABLE FUTURES

by Solving the World’s Most Wicked Challenges

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to envision, orchestrate and accelerate desirable futures
worldwide by addressing complex systems-level challenges at the intersection of
academia, industry, and policy.

Our toolkits (tools, methods and systems) aim to orchestrate complex
multi-stakeholder ecosystems to help established firms, governments,
universities and new ventures to better address today's urgent systemic
challenges in areas like climate and economic renewal.
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Imperial College Business School, in partnership with the Royal College of Art
and leading global industry players, has established Wicked Acceleration Labs.



1. WE USE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION TO ENVISION DESIRABLE FUTURES. 
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2. WE SKILLFULLY ORCHESTRATE RESOURCES, CAPABILITIES, AND ECOSYSTEMS TO EMPOWER
HOLISTIC PROBLEM-SOLVING. 
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3. WE ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE WORLD'S MOST
COMPLEX CHALLENGES.


HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

Our world faces intricate and pressing problems. These challenges call for a
grand coalition that includes industry, academia, government, and civil society.
At Wicked Acceleration Labs, we work to equip these sectors with tools,
methodologies, and processes to help address these complex systems-level global
challenges. To solve these wicked challenges, there is a need for agile,
adaptive, and systems-level interventions that involve the collaboration of
diverse stakeholders, transcending international borders, industries, and
governments. 
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We provide support to address the varying needs of different stakeholders:

Innovation Managers
For corporate strategy departments and innovation managers seeking radical and
disruptive solutions, we offer specialized assistance in designing and
orchestrating your moonshot programs. Elevate your innovation initiatives with
our strategic guidance and support.
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R&D Managers
If you're an R&D Manager, leverage our expertise to strategically de-risk your
future technology development using deep tech speculative design. Elevate your
potential to develop a concept, secure investment, and offer specialised
support.
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Non-Profits & NGO’s
Servicing non-profit organisations and social enterprises dedicated to the UN's
SDGs, we can provide you with the tools to effectively engage in ecosystem
collaboration with established companies, startups, and government entities.
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New Ventures
Collaborating with new ventures seeking to accelerate growth and expand
business, our platform can support you in understanding your product-market fit,
identifying your systems impact, and navigating industry accelerators.
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Policy Makers
We support policymakers in tackling significant systems-level challenges, and we
provide policymakers with tailored frameworks, tools, and methodologies designed
to effectively navigate ecosystem complexity and open innovation models.
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University Centers
We support university labs, centres, Technology License Offices (TLOs), and
Knowledge Exchange (KE) leaders in their efforts to expedite the
commercialisation of research. Our assistance includes providing unique wicked
acceleration frameworks and a comprehensive toolkit tailored for deep tech
acceleration and speculative design.
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WHAT WE OFFER

We bring together global leaders in academia, industry, and government to
address complex challenges. We provide a variety of toolkits, methods, and
initiatives to accelerate the creation of desirable futures:

Scale 360: Supporting International Communities in Achieving Circularity

Scale360°'s tested methodology and Circular Innovation Playbook

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Global Application of this methodology to any local context

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See how circular innovation can redefine your community's future

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Deep-Tech Acceleration Sprint: Cross-sector Innovation for the Future

Explore the impact of deep tech solutions on some of the worlds most pressing
problems

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streamline innovation, transforming ideas into action and de-risk strategies

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Gain entrepreneurship skills and maximizing potential for innovation

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Wicked Acceleration Module: Enabling Learners to Tackle the Worlds Most Pressing
Problems


Explore Dynamic approaches to tackling wicked problems

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engage with experts from Imperial college London and other wicked Acceleration
labs partners

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develop innovative solutions tackling the worlds most complex and systems-level
challenges



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Coropoate Acceleration Symposium: Showcase of Experts in Industry and Academia
Solving Wicked Problems

explore the ways industry experts and thought leaders are tackling some of the
worlds most pressing challenges

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Network with changemakers tackling wicked problems through academia, Industry,
and Policy

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case studies and fireside discussions teaching key learnings of solving wicked
problems



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Xploratory Alpha Health

Helping organizations in mental health adopt "moonshot" strategies and
mission-driven approaches

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Alpha Health is dedicated to revolutionizing chronic disease management.

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Alpha Health Lab enhances organizational strategy by exploring, envisioning, and
prototyping across various contexts.



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Proprietary Toolkits: Our Suite of Solution Models and Frameworks to Solve
Wicked Challenges


Assessment of your current corporate venturing and intrapreneurial activities

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Development of an end-to-end process from ideation up to scaling

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Design of your Organisational Structure and Incentives to sustain Your solutio



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CHALLENGES WE EXPLORE

Wicked Acceleration Labs works to support institutions in achieving the United
Nations 16 Sustainable Development Goals. We have four domains where we focus
our projects and research:


EARTH AND CLIMATE


Wicked Acceleration Labs directs its efforts towards the Earth domain, aiming to
develop sustainable solutions that address environmental challenges, climate
resilience, and resource management to ensure a thriving planet for future
generations.

SPACE


In the realm of space, Wicked Acceleration Labs explores cutting-edge
innovations and projects that push the boundaries of space exploration and
technology, contributing to advancements in human exploration and discovery.

OCEANS AND WATER


Wicked Acceleration Labs is committed to the preservation and exploration of our
oceans. Our projects focus on sustainable practices, marine conservation, and
technological advancements to safeguard the health of our oceans.

FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY


Wicked Acceleration Labs delves into emerging technologies. Our focus is on
harnessing the potential of these cutting-edge innovations to address complex
challenges and drive positive change across systems.


UPCOMING EVENTS

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4TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CORPORATE, DIGITAL, AND WICKED ACCELERATION

16, NOVEMBER, 9AM - 8PM

THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CORPORATE ACCELERATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
IS A PREMIERE ANNUAL EVENT AT IMPERIAL COLLEGE BUSINESS SCHOOL TARGETED AT
CORPORATE VENTURING, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND WICKED ACCELERATION
PRACTITIONERS FROM ACROSS INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING SOME OF THE LEADING SCHOLARS IN
THIS BURGEONING AREA.THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON 16 NOVEMBER
2023 AT IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON’S SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS AND AT SCALE SPACE IN
THE WHITE CITY CAMPUS.THIS 4TH SYMPOSIUM WILL FEATURE A COMBINATION OF KEYNOTE
SPEECHES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS, AND FIRESIDE CHATS TO
SHARE IDEAS AND BEST PRACTICES ON DIFFERENT MODALITIES OF ACCELERATION, AND TO
EXPLORE WAYS TO ADDRESS THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME.

Learn more about the event
More events to be revealed soon!

We are fortunate enough to have a growing number of exceptional partners
contributing to solving wicked challenges.



SIMPLY GET IN TOUCH AND START A DISCUSSION!


If you have a wicked problem to solve, a shift to circular economy, a complex
ecosystem to navigate, a sustainability challenge or simply wish to discuss how
you can get involved as a potential collaboration partner, then get in touch so
we can explore next possible steps.
Contact us


WHO WE ARE

Our team of experts bringing their wealth of skills and expertise from a wide
range of background.

NICK DE LEON

Executive Education and Knowledge Exchange Lead
royal college of art

ERKKO AUTIO

Chair in Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship
Imperial college london

NICOLAS REBOLLEDO

Design for Policy Platform Leader
royal college of art

CRISTOBAL GARCIA HERRERA

Research associate & Corporate Acceleration Lead
imperial college business school

MIKE PINDER

Honorary Practice Fellow and Lecturer
imperial college business school

CHRISTOPHER L TUCCI

Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation
imperial college business school

JOHN MAKEPEACE

Service Design Research associate
royal college of art

MATTIA GOBBO

Service Design Research associate
royal college of art


INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED

Imperial College Business School, in partnership with the Royal College of Art
and leading industry players, has established Wicked Labs.



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accelerating desirable futures
Powered by: Imperial College London +  The Royal College of Art

Our objective is to ignite and sustain economic renewal through circular economy
innovation, moonshot design and orchestration, corporate new venture engagement
and deep tech acceleration.
©2021 Wicked Acceleration Labs. All Rights Reserved.

Any views expressed on this website are those of the Wicked Acceleration Labs
Research Team and do not necessarily reflect the official position or views of
Imperial College London or Royal College of Art.


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