Ecosystem Strategy
Designing the system behind growth
Ecosystem strategy is about structure and intent. It defines who participates, how value is created, how decisions are made, and how the system evolves over time. ICANEO supports boards, leadership teams, funds, and ecosystem operators to design ecosystems that are coherent, resilient, and scalable. We focus on clarity of roles, alignment of incentives, and governance that enables action rather than friction. This work sets the foundation for everything that follows.
The EightIQ Model
A practical framework for ecosystem performance. The EightIQ Model is ICANEO's proprietary framework for understanding how ecosystems work and where they fail. It examines the critical dimensions that determine ecosystem performance, from strategic intent and platform enablement to governance, incentives, and execution capability. Used as both a diagnostic and a design tool, it provides a clear view of what is missing, misaligned, or overcomplicated.
EightIQ underpins all ICANEO engagements. It gives leaders a common language to move from fragmented initiatives to a system that scales.
The proprietary ICANEO framework that prevents ecosystem failure through perfect sequencing