I differentiate 4 types of innovators:

1. Radical innovator – creates or adds new technologies or systems. Often in chance for invention.

2. Value-add innovator – brings new additions on market with connection to customer. Possible inventor, too.

3. Adapter – adapts the product to customer wishes – incremental ideas – no clear chance for invention.

4. Special adapter – adds solutions to markets on which he spots a niche – focused on end-customer.