Duration: 2 months
20% of your working time
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Swisscom's internal innovation program that helps you turn your idea into reality.
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Kickbox
We are Kickbox
Swisscom's internal innovation program that helps you turn your idea into reality.
This is Swisscom Kickbox
Kickbox is an internal innovation program that empowers Swisscom employees to bring in their business ideas and validate, test and develop them through a multi-stage process. Employees can submit their ideas 365 days a year and are provided with time, budget and experts to support them on their intrapreneurial journey.
There are different phases in the process. We define them as RedBox, BlueBox and GoldBox. To be able to get to the next phase you have to convince Swisscom experts by continuously optimizing your project idea.
Kickbox process
Validate
RedBox
You did the first step, welcome to the RedBox phase! In the RedBox phase, you validate your idea and test its business potential. The RedBox ends with you pitching your idea to convince the experts of it and to get funding for the BlueBox phase.
Pilot
BlueBox
The BlueBox phase starts as soon as you have found a suitable sponsor. You will test your pilot with real customers, using Kickbox's resources. Are you ready to take your project to the next level?
Duration: 4-6 months
20% of your working time
20% of your working time
Implement
GoldBox
Congratulations, you have shown great business potential and entrepreneurial spirit with your idea. You have now the possibility to further pursue and scale your idea in aline organisation, a separate project or as a spin-off.
Duration: ongoing
20-100% of your working time
20-100% of your working time
Kickfacts
We strive to empower our employees to apply their innovative mindset using their out-of-the-box ideas in order to create impact for society and foster innovation at Swisscom.
26
GoldBoxes
78
Net promoter score
10
Spinoffs
4000
Kickbox Community Members
With Swisscom Kickbox, we use the knowledge, ideas and creativity of all our employees. Together we create positive impulses for society and at the same time growth for Swisscom.
Christoph Aeschlimann
We don't want to lose sight of
internal innovation drivers: The Kickbox shows what our employees are made of.
Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler
Through the Kickbox platform, we had the opportunity to implement our idea. We received great support in the process. An exciting and educational process - the Swisscom spirit is real!
Sebastian Eggert
Kickbox offers employees the unique opportunity to work passionately on new sustainable products and services.
Marius Schlegel
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Frequently asked questions
Can we also start the RedBox as a team?
At RedBox level, there is a lead person (KickBoxer) who introduces the idea. However, if you have the opportunity, we encourage you to form a team with different skills early on. We observe that teams are more successful and it will also be useful for a possible BlueBox stage where the team approach is emphasised. So yes, you can. If you are a team, discuss who will take the lead and what roles the others will focus on
What are idea campaigns?
A few times a year, campaigns are held looking for ideas in a certain area. Ideas in all areas can be submitted at any time. However, if your idea fits into a campaign, the chance of advancement increases significantly, as more funding budget is available.
Is there a deadline for submitting ideas?
There is no deadline for good ideas! You can submit your idea at any time. Campaigns are an exception. If you would like to submit your idea for a campaign, please note the deadline communicated there. If you miss the deadline, you can always submit your idea, but it will no longer be considered for the campaign.
When and how do I receive my RedBox?
As soon as your idea has been submitted, you will receive an information email. We will then send you your box by post as soon as we have your address. If something doesn't work out, you can contact us at any time.
Where does the 20% working time come from?
You get the coach and the budget of 1000 CHF from Kickbox. The time you invest comes from your team. So discuss your plan with your boss and colleagues - think of it as your first pitch. If necessary, you can also use your 5 learning days or contact us at get.kickbox@swisscom.com to discuss it.
How can I successfully complete the RedBox?
If you follow the methodology, take advantage of the coaching and use the services available to you through KickBox and the platform, you will be able to successfully pitch your idea to internal sponsors or investors to take it to the next level. If it doesn't work out... the journey is often more important than the destination! Maybe it will work out with the next KickBox!
HOW DO I MAKE IT TO THE BLUEBOX PHASE?
You start the next chapter of your innovation journey by finding internal sponsors to fund your BlueBox.
CAN I JOIN KICKBOXING EVEN IF I HAVE NO IDEA?
Yes, very much so! Every Swisscom employee can register on the platform. We would be happy if even more people joined the community and shared their knowledge and experiences.