Cisco Innovation Center

Innovation has always been important, but in today’s competitive and ever-changing environment, it is a survival skill. At openBerlin we lead co-innovation in action together, along with a vibrant ecosystem of partners, to create business and technology solutions that unlock opportunities and markets at the speed of rapid prototyping. What we do is reflected in our 3 guiding principles:

From Years to Weeks

An Open Innovation PlatformopenBerlin is part of a global network of Innovation Centers, each with its own specialization. At openBerlin, we innovate on industry solutions in manufacturing, logistics and transportation.

The Innovation Center in Berlin provides access to technology expertise, development equipment, investment funds, joint marketing and rapid prototyping. Innovation and business opportunities are accelerated through hands-on engagement with customers and partners.

The Think TankAt openBerlin we welcome a diverse mix of colleagues, including entrepreneurs, academia and developer communities. Enjoy an excellent cup of coffee while you engage in creative technology and business conversations.

Fun Fact: The drawers in the coffee counter were collected from 30 different locations around Berlin.

At the end of the day, innovation is all about people. At openBerlin we want to attract the smartest and most creative people to work together on innovative ideas and new solutions. openBerlin provides the space for doing exactly that.

Interested in engaging with innovative partners and companies? Contact us: openberlin-contact-web@cisco.com www.openberl.in

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Demo AreaThe openBerlin demonstration area is about sharing ideas and hands-on experiences through use-case scenarios. The four step co-innovation process includes (1) jointly creating innovative concepts, (2) building and demonstrating a prototype; (3) delivering a customer proof of concept and (4) presenting and delivering a marketable solution in a maximum of six months´ time.

The pallet structures are demo-pods, which are used to showcase the prototypes and innovative solutions.

Co-Working SpaceThis is a software and hardware development space where diverse teams create new ideas, inspire each other and work together on different projects. You might notice there are no light switches or temperature control devices throughout the entire building. Instead, more than 5000 sensors are constantly collecting data, and adjusting the temperature and lighting in each location. Each room adjusts and has the perfect setting for light, temperature and humidity, depending on the number of people present. Following the overall maxim of environmental sustainability, all equipment and furniture you see in openBerlin is either refurbished or secondhand.

Collaboration RoomsAll nine meeting rooms are unique and individually furnished with handpicked vintage items. Each room is equipped with a Telepresence system to enable the team to collaborate virtually throughout the world. Every inch of openBerlin is designed to generate an inspiring and creative environment.

No need for badges at openBerlin. Remaining true to our vision of seamless mobility, face-recognition systems throughout the building enable a new experience.

Micro FactoryThe micro factory provides all the equipment needed for turning an idea directly into a fully functional prototype.From idea creation through prototyping, all life cycle steps of a new solution can take place under the same roof at openBerlin.

openBerlin innovators created their own drone from scratch by printing the components with the 3D printer.

The AtticAffectionately known as the “no-shoes-area,” this is the optimal space for taking a deep breath andacquiring a new perspective. Take a break. Take off your shoes and relax in a hammock, or host an actual meeting here.Changing the surrounding often helps the development process of new ideas.

Either way, you can refresh your mind and return to your work, ready to tackle new challenges and tasks.

From Corporate Drivento Market Driven

From Closed to Open