Venture Laboratory
Run the CoE’s 100-day incubation cycle and turn the findings into a decision for each project.
How it works
Scope the test
Define the customer or stakeholder need, the assumption being tested, the baseline, a measurable target and what would stop the test.
Design a bounded pilot
Name the project lead, participants, permissions, budget, dependencies and evidence collection method. Decide how to handle errors, exceptions and possible bias.
Run and review
Compare results with the baseline and target. Track exceptions and corrective actions. Use control charts when enough comparable observations are available.
Prepare the decision
Summarize what the evidence supports, remaining risks and the resources required for the next stage. Recommend proceeding, extending, redesigning or closing.
What the center delivers
Test plan, baseline and targets, pilot evidence, issue log, cost record and next-stage recommendation.
Illustrative project application
For a dairy pilot, test one product against one buyer specification for one destination, measuring batch rejection, accepted deliveries and delivered margin.