ABOUT US
Driving innovation since day one
Since 2005, BEACON has been dedicated to helping organizations manage innovation successfully. Founded by Tom Stefels and Quintijn Innikel, BEACON grew from a small team in a converted WWII bunker into a trusted innovation partner for leading companies. Over the years, we’ve guided organizations across sectors to turn complex ideas into successful, market-ready products.
From our base at the DotSlash scale-up hub in Utrecht, our team continues to help clients identify the right opportunities, shape them into concrete projects and deliver results that make a real impact.
Our next chapter: BEACON | Verhaert Nederland
Verhaert Masters in Innovation is a pioneering European product innovation group with innovation centers in Kruibeke, Nivelles, Kortrijk, Ghent and Antwerp in Belgium, Utrecht in the Netherlands, and Aveiro in Portugal. As part of Verhaert, we share best practices and expertise to accelerate innovation across industries.
Verhaert has been driving innovation in the Netherlands for many years – collaborating closely with Dutch organizations and through BEACON. Together, we now combine BEACON’s proven expertise in managing complex innovation projects with Verhaert’s strength in product design and engineering, creating a fully integrated innovation partner for the Dutch market.
Our synergy lies in the way we combine our strengths. BEACON’s project managers guide organizations of innovation projects, including defining and prioritizing product requirements, while Verhaert’s engineers translate these requirements into functional, market-ready products.
Rooted in the Dutch innovation ecosystem and connected to Verhaert’s multidisciplinary network across Europe, BEACON | Verhaert Nederland brings structure, creativity and pace to every stage of innovation – ensuring ideas evolve into tangible results.
Innovate faster
Speed is crucial for success. The faster you can move from idea to market, the greater your impact and return.
Over the years, we’ve distilled our experience into five golden rules that help organizations accelerate innovation while maintaining control.
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Focus. Define clear goals and stick to what truly drives impact.
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Team. Build small, dedicated teams with clear ownership and motivation.
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Smart reuse. Reuse proven technologies and innovate where it truly matters.
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Parallel planning. Work in parallel when speed is essential, balancing risk and reward.
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Short sprints. Break work into manageable steps that keep focus, pace and commitment high.
Faster innovation
The faster you bring your innovation to market, the greater your chance of success. Our five golden rules help you accelerate every step.
Peace of mind
Our on-site project managers help you steer your innovation process with confidence, minimizing risks and maximizing results.
Team spirit
We make diverse, multidisciplinary teams perform smoothly, turning complex innovation projects into successful outcomes.
Hear it from our customers
Take the fast track to innovation
Ready to bring your next product to market with confidence? Let our locally anchored innovation factory guide your ideas from concept to successful launch.
