Tag: finland
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Public funding cuts hurt Finnish innovation
The former boss of Tekes, the public funding body for technology and innovation now under the umbrella of Business Finland, says the state is doing innovation wrong. Veli-Pekka Saarnivaara led Tekes – the state business development body now called Business Finland – for more than a decade. “In Finland the thinking now is that companies…
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Singapore’s long game in innovation
For decades, the Republic has moved steadily towards becoming an innovation-driven economy. Today, it is poised for the next phase in its innovation journey, with its position as a business hub in rising Asia, and access to private venture capital. Innovation may be the buzzword today but for Singapore’s economic planning agencies, our journey in…
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Tap Into The 7 Secrets Of Silicon Valley’s Innovation Culture
Today, companies can create a culture of value creation, no matter where they’re based, Soren Kaplan writes. Here’s how. BY SOREN KAPLAN Silicon Valley isn’t just a spot on a map. It’s a brand–a global symbol of enduring innovation. Mark Zuckerberg moved Facebook from his Harvard dorm room to Silicon Valley. Steve Jobs grew up…
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