InnoCentive is an international crowdsourcing platform that connects companies with problems to solvers around the world at low cost. While it provides a global network and works with governments, it may have legal issues due to a lack of guaranteed confidentiality. InnoCentive opportunities include linking problem solvers faster and at lower cost, while threats include new entrants and a crowded market.

1. International : INNOCENTIVE
Strengths
- Low costs
- Global network
- Work along side with Government and
ONGs
- System based upon rewards
- Project Rooms
Weaknesses
- Not guarantee confidentiality, leading to
legal issues
Opportunities
- Link people/teams interested in problem
solving with companies with problems
- Develop innovative
products/services/responses in a faster
and at a lower cost way
Threats
- New entrants
- Market with low barriers to enter
InnoCentive

2. International : IDEA CONNECTION
Strengths
- Partnerships worldwide
- Work along with specialists
Weaknesses
- Criteria of success made by companies
- Probability of not fulfilling the deadline
- Time management
Opportunities
-Link teams interested in problem solving
with companies with problems
Threats
- Other services with more flexible
deadlines.
- New entrants
Idea
Connection

3. National : COTEC
Strengths
- Provides capital to the users
- Government support/initiative
- ACT
Weaknesses
- Confidentiality issues
Opportunities
- Increase the competitiveness among
Portuguese companies
Threats
- New entrants
COTEC

4. National : INOCROWD
Strengths
- Work along side with both seekers and
solvers
- Fast paced
Weaknesses
- Still not very well known
- Confidentiality
Opportunities
- Encourage people to work alongside
companies and participate in solving its
issues.
- Enter a market with few competitors
Threats
- Cotec is a very strong brand
- Other new entrants
InoCrowd