Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer implemented system for managing development of an idea into an innovation is provided. The system includes: a user talent database that stores a plurality user talent profile records relating to user talent; an idea database that stores a plurality of idea records relating to an idea submitted by a user; and an innovation database that stores an innovation record that that is based on a defined process. The system further includes an innovation management module configured to manage the development of the idea into an innovation by populating the innovation record with an idea record of the plurality of idea records, populating the innovation record with a dynamic subset of the plurality of user talent profile records, and populating the innovation record with data input by one or more users.