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Innovation programs

Unlock innovation across every dimension

Innovation programs

Unlock innovation across every dimension

Extensive portfolio

6 programs

Different formats

On campus, blended, or online

Impactful learning

97% participants recommend

Is your innovation strategy built for impact?

Research shows that innovation and growth are inherently linked, and that a company’s ability to innovate is the most important driver of sustained growth and competitive advantage (McKinsey, 2025).  IMD’s innovation programs equip you with the frameworks, tools and mindset to drive purposeful change – guided by top faculty, surrounded by diverse peers, and centered on real-world impact.

Whether you’re shaping strategy or implementing new ideas, IMD’s innovation programs prepare you to drive what’s next.

Adopt an innovation mindset

Learn how to challenge the status quo, adopt an outside-in-perspective and reimagine your strategy. 

Instill an entrepreneurial culture

Learn how to ignite an agile, dynamic organizational culture that thrives on innovation.  

Leverage new technologies & frameworks

Discover cutting-edge technologies and frameworks that drive growth and transformation. 

Learn from diverse perspectives

Brainstorm with peers from across industries to explore creative solutions to common innovation challenges.

Experience IMD for yourself

Join a complementary masterclass or information session and dive into topics such as leadership, AI, strategy, and more. You’ll discover more about how we teach and explore our executive programs along the way. See all upcoming IMD events.

“What are some of the biggest myths about innovation?”

Learn more about innovation at IMD, as William Fischer and Charles Fine, share their take on the myths surrounding this topic.

Accelerate your career with the right innovation skills

Over 96% of our 2025 innovation program participants stated:

Insights

I gained fresh knowledge and insights.

Reflection

I reflected on my assumptions and practices

Practical tools

I gained some practical tools/ideas that are relevant for me

Effective conversations

I engaged in effective conversations about key issues for my team and organization.

Participants review their IMD innovation program experience
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Diana Pirciu Vasile

Head of Education, Federatia Romana de Fotbal, Romania

A must for anyone who leads a team

I totally recommend this course to anyone who leads a team. The power of the group is a main takeaway as well as the ability to use the innovation frameworks. Also, being creative and working in a group helped me better understand the value each person brings in forming a great and complex project.

Innovation in Action participant

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Timo Gunia

Founder, Gunia Consulting, Switzerland

Inspiring, and packed with insights

Innovate with AI and Tech is packed with insights into how cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, IoT, and quantum computing can drive business transformation. Visiting EPFL’s state-of-the-art labs, and seeing them in action was inspiring. and hands-on prototyping sessions made the tech feel applicable and actionable for real-world challenges.

Innovate with AI and Tech participant

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Ana Martin

Global Head of Strategy and Innovation
Havas Media Network

A strategic path to innovation

Driving Strategic Innovation is not just another top management course, it’s a life-changing experience. I didn’t just want to learn about lateral or wishful thinking, I wanted structure – tools and models that would help me guide innovation confidently and strategically.

Driving Strategic Innovation participant

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Nadim Banna

Senior Strategy & Operations Salesforce, Switzerland

A dynamic interplay between theory and real-world application

Innovation in Action was an inspiring program where I experienced a dynamic interplay between sophisticated theoretical principles and their direct application in real-world scenarios. The highlight? Connecting with incredible people driven to shape the future!

Innovation in Action participant