The document discusses the realities of innovation and its implications for projects. It states that innovation is a knowledge-intensive process that uses knowledge and ideas to create social and economic value. It also notes that innovation can involve new technologies, organizations, marketing strategies, or policies. The document emphasizes that innovation is an integrated and evolving process that requires diverse partnerships, including farmers, researchers, private sector, and government. It concludes that projects need flexibility to tackle multiple types of innovations, identify new problems and partners over time, and systematically reflect on successes and challenges.