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The 2026 Lux Innovation Survey

Senior Director and Principal Analyst

Find Out What Sets Top Innovation Teams Apart

Innovation teams face more pressure to deliver than ever, and 84% of innovation leaders say today’s risk environment is already getting in the way. The 2026 Lux Innovation Survey benchmarks 160 senior innovation professionals to reveal which practices separate top performers from the rest.

In this report, you’ll learn:

  • How goals and KPIs differ between teams that outperform and those that struggle
  • Why access to corporate risk assessments is linked to better outcomes
  • Which risks innovators expect to dominate over the next three years

The risk environment won’t get easier. Make sure your innovation team is built for it.

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The 2026 Lux Innovation Survey

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