Wellspring Worldwide has launched a significant upgrade to its flagship innovation management platform, Accolade Core, introducing a new methodology called the Core Six Framework. The update is designed to help innovation leaders drive measurable, sustainable business growth through a more structured and data-driven approach.
The Arvada-based company describes its updated platform as a game-changer for organizations seeking to align innovation efforts with strategic business objectives. The new Core Six Framework provides a blueprint for teams to manage innovation more effectively — whether disruptive or incremental—by offering greater visibility and operational discipline.
“Innovation remains a black box for many organizations,” said Sean Downs, CEO of Wellspring. “Accolade Core opens that box, delivering the structure and visibility needed to align innovation with strategic priorities. With the Core Six Framework, it becomes a repeatable, scalable engine for sustainable growth.”
Developed from more than 20 years of industry experience, the Core Six Framework focuses on six key pillars: Governance, Innovation Execution & Data Processing, Security, Enterprise Integration Hub, Portfolio Intelligence, and Growth Engine. These elements aim to help organizations align cross-functional teams, streamline execution and generate tangible business results.
Accolade Core itself operates on a three-step process — Data Sourcing, Data Unification, and Data Activation — transforming raw data into actionable insights. This workflow enhances operational efficiency and supports faster, more informed decision-making, the company said.
The upgraded platform delivers a comprehensive system for managing the entire innovation lifecycle — from idea generation to market launch. According to a recent Total Economic Impact study by Forrester Consulting, companies using Accolade Core have seen a 25% increase in revenue from new products, a 15% reduction in time-to-market, a 10% decrease in project management costs and a 1% increase in profit margins.
Wellspring serves as an innovation and intellectual property management partner for various organizations, helping bridge the gap between research and commercialization to drive growth.
