The tool encourages participants to share best practices, experiences, and ideas by interacting with others in a structured yet playful format.
Innovation Bingo is a gamified networking tool that uses a bingo grid filled with prompts or statements related to innovation practices, experiences, or personal traits. Participants walk around and talk to others, trying to find someone who matches each statement. When they do, they fill in the corresponding box.
This format:
- Encourages interaction across roles and backgrounds
- Helps surface diverse experiences and practices
- Creates a relaxed atmosphere for sharing ideas
- Can be adapted to specific themes (e.g. climate-smart farming, digital tools, circular agriculture)
Tips for use:
- Tailor prompts to the audience and theme (e.g. “I’ve tested a new crop variety” or “I’ve used a digital advisory tool”)
- Encourage participants to ask follow-up questions to deepen the exchange
- Use the bingo session as a warm-up for more structured innovation activities
- Avoid prompts that are irrelevant or too niche for the group
- Ensure everyone feels included—design prompts that apply to diverse roles
- Don’t overcomplicate the rules; keep it light and intuitive
Suggestions for combining with other ISS tools and methods:
- Post Cards – for creative reflection after the bingo round
- Empathy Mapping – to deepen understanding of shared experiences
- Dinner Hack – to turn insights into actionable ideas
- Sticking Barriers – to identify common challenges revealed during bingo
