How is this different from R&D?

A CINO focuses on strategic innovation portfolio management and culture versus technical R&D execution.

Can you help launch new ventures?

Yes, venture building and incubation are core services.

What about corporate accelerators?

Yes, we design and operate corporate innovation programs.

How do you measure innovation success?

We track innovation pipeline health, venture success rates, and revenue from new products.

How is this different from R&D?

A CINO focuses on strategic innovation portfolio management and culture versus technical R&D execution.

Can you help launch new ventures?

Yes, venture building and incubation are core services.

What about corporate accelerators?

Yes, we design and operate corporate innovation programs.

How do you measure innovation success?

We track innovation pipeline health, venture success rates, and revenue from new products.

Services

Fractional CINO Services

Expert innovation leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CINO services provide innovation leadership including innovation strategy, R&D portfolio management, venture building, and innovation culture development. Scale innovation expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CINOs deliver innovation strategy, portfolio management, venture studio development, open innovation programs, innovation metrics, and culture transformation.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Innovation Audit	Assessment and roadmap	1-2 days/month
Innovation Programs	Active initiative oversight	2-4 days/month
Innovation Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess innovation capability, develop portfolio strategies, and build innovation engines. Our CINOs bring experience launching new ventures and products.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CINO Services

Fractional Chief Innovation Officer services provide expert innovation leadership to drive R&D strategy, build innovation capabilities, and deliver breakthrough products and services.

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Our CINO Services Include

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Innovation Strategy: Vision, priorities, and innovation portfolio management

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R&D Direction: Research programme design and management

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Corporate Venturing: Innovation labs, accelerators, and venture building

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Technology Scouting: Emerging technology evaluation and adoption planning

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Innovation Culture: Intrapreneurship programmes and innovation frameworks

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IP Strategy: Patent strategy, protection, and commercialisation

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How Fractional CINO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Discovery	Innovation audit and opportunity mapping	Weeks 1-4
Design	Innovation framework and portfolio	Weeks 4-8
Delivery	Programme execution and measurement	Ongoing

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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