• New INNOVATE concept opens at the Boots site in Nottingham in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
• The INNOVATE philosophy and workspace allows Boots “intrapreneurs” to test and learn boundary-pushing ideas at speed
• INNOVATE is powered by TCS Pace^TM and will be a world class innovation hub that fuels the next leap of growth for Boots

Boots has today launched a new INNOVATE workspace in partnership with TCS at its site in Nottingham. The purpose of the workspace is to encourage and nurture a ‘start up’ culture, helping Boots to uncover opportunities to leverage emerging technology.

INNOVATE has been meticulously designed in collaboration with TCS to be an agile incubator combining creative space with top talent and evolving technology. The INNOVATE workspace is made up of a variety of collaboration spaces, including a mini auditorium where every wall is a whiteboard; giant, mobile presentation screens; easy tech connectivity; and multipurpose work surfaces. It will allow dedicated teams of Boots “intrapreneurs” to work on ideas that will not only make Boots a more efficient business but position it as a leading innovator in the industry. TCS Pace^TM brings together the best of TCS’ innovation capabilities and a vibrant partner ecosystem across the globe at INNOVATE to co-create the future of Boots.

Speaking at the launch, Boots CIO Rich Corbridge said: “We are excited to be opening our much-anticipated INNOVATE workspace in partnership with TCS. INNOVATE offers the chance to revolutionise the way we think about technology at Boots and push the boundaries of what we can achieve with agile thinking and a fearless test and learn approach.

“The opportunity to be creative, solve problems and be seamlessly connected with our tech partners is key to positioning Boots at the forefront of innovation in the industry. I can’t wait to see how my Tech at Boots team, as well as wider team members, take advantage of the INNOVATE philosophy and workspace, and to see the incredible ideas that will be conceived and evolved here.”

K. Ananth Krishnan, CTO at TCS said: "INNOVATE, powered by TCS Pace^TM will be a world class innovation hub that will leverage the research and innovation ecosystem to futureproof the Boots businesses. TCS is happy to partner Boots to systematically conceptualise, build and test new technology and business ideas, and drive transformation in agile, iterative cycles."