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While research is the core of our day-to-day efforts, high-impact innovation is our objective. Confronting crime is no easy task. It requires retailers to become assertively inventive and resourceful and demands serious collaboration. This is why we created the INNOVATE program and the groundbreaking labs that are central to our productivity.

At the LPRC, our research is driven by innovation and real-world relevance. We operate six state-of-the-art INNOVATE labs located at the University of Florida Innovate Hub, where cutting-edge technologies enable us to prototype, test, and simulate next-generation solutions in a controlled environment. Beyond the lab, our work extends to nine SaferPlaces cities across the country, where we evaluate these solutions in active retail settings to better understand their real-world impact and effectiveness.

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What is the INNOVATE Program?

Retail-related crime is a major barrier to creating safe shopping and working experiences and is an obstacle to creating and preserving flourishing communities. Criminals cause overwhelming harm to people, neighborhoods, property, and financial success. The Loss Prevention Research Council plays a key role in helping the industry find better ways to reduce losses and protect their assets.

That’s why we maintain our INNOVATE Program, which is central to the LPRC’s far-reaching efforts to foster collaboration and creative thinking. Through our industry partnerships, interactive labs, field research communities, and experimental tools, we conduct extensive, groundbreaking research that leads directly to practical, highly effective innovations that keep retail businesses safer, more secure, and more profitable.

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Why INNOVATE?

INNOVATE is all about collaboration. We create and maintain partnerships with retailers, solution providers, universities, and other stakeholders to allow us to share our expertise and resources. As an LPRC retail member, you can access the INNOVATE Program and events where you can learn about cutting-edge technologies, network with other stakeholders, and share your expertise.

Everyone who participates in INNOVATE can take advantage of its many practical benefits, such as:

Cutting-Edge Solutions

Gain access to research and pilot programs that focus on the latest technologies and strategies for loss prevention, security, and operational efficiency.

Reduced Shrinkage & Improved Security

Implement evidence-based practices that minimize losses and create a safer shopping environment for customers and employees.

Targeted Research

Influence the LPRC’s research priorities and request studies on specific challenges retailers face — with insights that are relevant to your needs.

Networking & Collaboration

Connecting with other leading retailers, solution providers, and industry experts allows members to take advantage of their shared knowledge.

Competitive Edge

Take part in validating and adopting innovative solutions that can give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Professional Development

Get access for you and your team to training programs and workshops that teach the latest trends and best practices in loss prevention and security.

Who is a part of INNOVATE?

The INNOVATE community is comprised of select retail leaders and solution providers, law enforcement, and other industry experts who are committed to collaboration in the ongoing battle against retail crime.

INNOVATE Advisory Panel

The INNOVATE Advisory Panel — comprising 36 major retail corporation experts alongside our Solution Provider Advisory Panel members — meets virtually throughout the year and twice in person at the LPRC’s annual IGNITE and IMPACT conferences. We steer critical innovation, field testing, and highly realistic integrated crime scenarios across dedicated labs and community venues.
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INNOVATE Partners

The INNOVATE Partners provide important insights and help resource LPRC’s research team to meet industry R&D needs. They also receive exclusive research, branding, event sessions, podcasts, and webinars.

  • Champion Level
  • Leader Level
  • Partner Level

Contact our team for more information about our partnerships.

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INNOVATE Programs

  • SaferPlaces Field Initiatives — The SaferPlaces Lab meets the demand for expanded and persistent anti-crime and anti-violence research. 
  • LPRC Integrate — Realistic Scenario Breakdown Events
  • INNOVATE Program Affect-Detect-Connect Centers of Excellence — 
    – Smart/Connected Community
    – Smart/Connected Enterprise
    – Smart/Connected Place
    – aiSolve
  • LPRC FusionNet Preparation, Handling, and Recovery Connection Platform
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Be a part of INNOVATE

You can contribute to INNOVATE case studies and pilot programs by testing new technologies and practices in your stores, allowing you to validate solutions and provide valuable feedback to the research community.

By participating in INNOVATE, you contribute to shaping the future of the retail industry, making it a safer and more efficient space for everyone.

Create a safer and more secure shopping environment in your stores and boost customer satisfaction and loyalty — all of which lead to higher sales and fewer losses.

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