Solve your scientific and business challenges with hackathons and collaborative research projects
We get the most out of talented individuals by bringing them together and nurturing creative ideas
"Growth is never mere chance; it is the result of forces working together."
James Cash Penney
Boost Your Innovation Capacity
Welcome to Disruptiv where we run targeted hackathons and open innovation projects bringing together the brightest minds to solve technical, scientific, and business challenges.
Based on our experience in R&D and innovation management, we have developed a process to get the most from the interaction between the experts we bring together to solve our clients' problems.
Please find an overview of the process below, but do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like more information. We love to talk about what we do!
Meet the Team
We combine skills and experience from different backgrounds
Founder
Liza Shvyndzikava
Liza spent 5 years organizing and facilitating collaborative university competitions to solve innovation challenges for well-known international companies. She also has 12 years of experience in IT marketing.
Liza is passionate about helping different stakeholders collaborate and understand each other so that they can come up with novel solutions and make breakthroughs.
Research and Innovation Expert
Christoph Appert
Christoph has dedicated over two decades to advancing technology and research in the medical field. Christoph co-founded ForYouFirst AG, a company focused on providing high-end orthodontic appliances at fair prices. He has also held significant positions at Straumann AG and Ivoclar AG, where he managed large research teams and directed global research initiatives. Christoph holds an Executive MBA from HSG St. Gallen and a PhD ETH Zurich. He is passionate about fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive innovation and create groundbreaking solutions. His leadership and strategic vision have consistently propelled the organizations he has worked with toward success.
A brief overview of our process
Experience the power of true co-creation
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Meet to define the problem
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Choose the most suitable framework
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Define profile of participants and find them
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Run the bespoke open innovation process - designed specifically for the client and problem
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We take care of the organization for the whole process
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All ideas generated belong to you, the client