In today’s fast-paced business environment, innovation is a crucial driver of growth and relevance. MHD Innovation, founded by Maria Halse Duloquin, is bridging the gap between corporate teams and their innovation goals through a dynamic approach that is reshaping how businesses bring new ideas to life. The boutique agency specializes in delivering high-energy, fast-paced hackathons and innovation sprints that foster creativity and yield tangible, real-world outcomes.
Maria Halse Duloquin, a British-Mexican entrepreneur, leads MHD Innovation with a mission to help organizations go from conceptualizing ideas to executing them with measurable results. MHD Innovation offers a fresh perspective on corporate innovation by providing teams with a structured yet dynamic environment where they can experiment and develop solutions quickly.
The challenge many organizations face today is that, although innovation is a top priority, only a small percentage of companies are able to effectively execute their innovation goals. A report by BCG found that while 83% of companies rank innovation as one of their top three priorities, only a small fraction are prepared to bring these ambitions to fruition. This disconnect is often caused by a lack of direction, understanding of the innovation process, or alignment between departments. This is where MHD Innovation steps in, helping companies bridge the gap between ambition and execution.
Through customized, 24- to 48-hour hackathons, MHD Innovation transforms traditional corporate thinking. Unlike conventional brainstorming sessions that can often leave teams feeling stuck, these hackathons push participants to think beyond the status quo, encouraging collaboration and unleashing creativity. The result is not just new ideas but prototypes that can be tested and implemented almost immediately.
“The innovation process isn’t just about creating ideas; it’s about creating the right conditions for them to flourish,” says Halse Duloquin. “Most companies say innovation is a priority, but very few give their teams the time and space to actually do it.”
Each hackathon is designed with specific challenges that encourage both strategic thinking and creativity. By incorporating design thinking, clear strategy, and expert facilitation, Halse Duloquin ensures these events are both productive and energizing. This combination of creativity and results-oriented focus is what makes MHD Innovation’s hackathons stand out in a crowded market of innovation consultancies.
MHD Innovation’s approach is unique in its blend of hands-on facilitation with strategic leadership. Halse Duloquin’s personal involvement in every event ensures a seamless experience for clients, from the planning stages to the final presentation. Clients benefit from Halse Duloquin’s expertise and leadership throughout the entire process, rather than being passed off to junior staff. This bespoke service, combined with her deep corporate fluency and creative unpredictability, sets MHD Innovation apart from other agencies.
An emphasis on diversity is another key component of MHD Innovation’s methodology. Halse Duloquin prioritizes the inclusion of diverse voices, both in terms of team composition and the ideas that emerge from these hackathons. This diversity ensures that the solutions created are as varied and impactful as possible. By providing the right mix of collaboration, constraints, and creativity, MHD Innovation ensures that their hackathons are not just an exercise in idea generation but also a catalyst for meaningful change within organizations.
“Hackathons are pressure-tested playgrounds for collaboration,” Halse Duloquin explains. “They shake up hierarchy, unlock real ideas, and make innovation feel energizing again.”
In addition to its innovative approach to corporate hackathons, MHD Innovation is also committed to advancing gender equity in the workplace. Halse Duloquin, a strong advocate for empowering diverse voices, has created a women-led agency that encourages inclusion and representation in all aspects of the company’s work.
MHD Innovation has worked across a range of industries, from luxury retail and finance to public policy and global startups. In every sector, the results remain the same: bold, actionable innovation that helps clients move from ideation to real-world delivery.
“I don’t just run workshops – I build momentum. My job is to help companies move from stuck to shipping,” Halse Duloquin shares. “Every hackathon brings teams closer to a better way of working.”
As companies continue to face the challenge of meeting their innovation goals, MHD Innovation is showing them how to turn vague aspirations into concrete achievements. Whether through a high-energy hackathon or a more focused innovation sprint, the agency’s approach ensures that companies don’t just talk about innovation, but actively create it.
The unique combination of strategy, design thinking, and facilitation is what makes MHD Innovation stand out. With Halse Duloquin at the helm, the agency brings not only a fresh approach but also the leadership and expertise necessary to achieve real results in record time.
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