What makes a Feedback Call successful?

Your research has potential. Find out where it can make a difference.

CrowdInnovation opens up new perspectives on your idea and helps you to recognise its potential applications more clearly.

This transforms research into an innovative approach with direction, relevance and impact.

How do you structure a successful Feedback Call?

Your call should be easy to understand—at a glance, even for people outside your field of expertise.

Come up with a concise title that summarizes the central idea in one sentence.
Formulate a clear “Call to Action”: invite the crowd to provide feedback!
Describe the problem, who is affected, and why it’s important.
Explain your proposed solution: What do you want to build or test, and what impact will it have?
Avoid technical details and jargon as much as possible.
Put it in context: Where and when is it relevant (industry, campus, region, etc.)?
Include supporting evidence if possible (links, numbers, photos, prototypes).

Clearly state exactly what kind of feedback you need—e.g., ideas regarding feasibility, design, or the business model.

Use AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc., to help you formulate your request effectively.

Most importantly: The faster and more easily the crowd understands what you need from them, the more feedback you’ll receive!

Your crowd—your network—is the key to success. Engage your entire network and ask for their feedback.
Use existing platforms and channels such as newsletters, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to reach your crowd.
Find multiplyers, friends, and colleagues who will support you by helping you spread the word about your call.
Every opinion and every piece of input is important and can provide you with new ideas. So make sure your crowd is as diverse as possible in terms of education, age, cultural background, etc.
Thank people for every piece of feedback. Clearly express how much you appreciate your crowd’s help, and show them what a major development they’ll be a part of.

Every piece of feedback is an opportunity that can offer new perspectives.
Engage with the people who gave you feedback, ask questions, and start a conversation.
Brainstorm and discuss with your team what impact the feedback might have on your case.

Work with your team to implement the insights gained from the feedback.
Connect with the people who provided feedback to continue the conversation.
Find partners who believe in your vision and work with them to bring it to life!