Categoria: innovation

A new study finds that the clustering of high-tech innovation has made American metros more divided. The urban revival of the past two decades has led to a striking contradiction. As high-tech talent and industry have moved back to many cities, increasing their economic output and lowering unemployment rates, these cities have become increasingly unequal.…

The biggest barrier to innovation? It may be your managers

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Companies may be their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation, research suggests. In a new survey by global staffing firm Robert Half, CFOs cited too much bureaucracy (30 percent) and being bogged down by daily tasks and putting out fires (27 percent) as the biggest barriers to innovation. These obstacles may also have…

Innovation Fund Announces National Funding for Promoting Biomedical Technologies

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Blackboard/ Shutterstock.com Envision is a nano-sized anti-cancer drug capable of destroying a breast tumor without damaging the surrounding tissue. Or imagine a self-healing skin graft developed from nanomaterials that treat the wounds of those with diabetes. These two biomedical technologies alone could be capable of greatly improving the quality of life for patients…

What We Can Learn About Innovation From Leonardo da Vinci

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I spoke to Walter Isaacson, author of Leonardo da Vinci and the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, about why he decided to write his new book, what we can all learn from da Vinci about improving our own skills, some new discoveries he had through researching for the book, why passion leads to creativity and his best…

As P&G celebrates 180 years of innovation, what can brands learn from its innovative culture?

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P&G’s innovation centre in Singapore. As Procter & Gamble (P&G) gets ready to celebrate its 180th anniversary at the end of this month, its evolving innovation practices and culture throughout the years in the face of digital disruption and emerging technologies is one of the many causes for celebration. So what can brands learn about…

Irish government prepares for Brexit by funding new food innovation hub

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The Irish government is to spend EUR8.8m (US$10.4m) on a new National Food Innovation Hub, intended to help the country’s food businesses deal with the fallout of Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union. The funding for the project in Cork will be via the country’s Department of…

Research investment ‘not a luxury, but a necessity,’ Estonian leader tells other EU members

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Estonian prime minister Jüri Ratas at the European Research Excellence conference in Tallinn TALLINN – Estonia’s prime minister used his country’s presidency of the European Union to call on other states to boost spending and support for research and innovation – both at home and in the next EU Framework Programme. “Investing in research and innovation…

HireUp receives Government of Canada funding to combat youth homelessness

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Incubated by Canada’s leading social innovation consultancy, Impakt, HireUp is now an independent social enterprise with a mission of helping to end youth homelessness by connecting employers to young people who are at-risk of or have lived experience of homelessness. The Government of Canada is funding the development of a platform to help provide economic…

Does your business in UK need funding from a new innovation loan?

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