Interesting Agriculture Facts.
Explore interesting facts about agriculture, the UK's crop production, farm economics, and the potential of agri-tech innovation. Learn key statistics about land usage, crop values, and the importance of agriculture in the UK economy. Discover how technological advancements are shaping the future of
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Enhancing Business Innovation Measurement Using Natural Language Processing
Explore the use of alternative data sources and advanced methods like natural language processing and machine learning to enhance the measurement of business innovation. Focus on acquiring richer innovation measures from non-survey data, such as product announcements and financial filings. Assess th
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Open innovation and collaboration in the MSME ecosystem
MSMEs face challenges like limited resources and market access but can thrive by embracing open innovation and collaboration strategies. These approaches involve leveraging external ideas and working with stakeholders to drive innovation and achieve common goals. In contrast, closed innovation relie
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Investing in Public Service Innovation: A Review of PSIF Funding
This review examines the effectiveness of the Public Service Innovation Fund (PSIF) in fostering innovation in Irish Public Service organizations from 2019 to 2021. It explores the rationale for funding innovation, evaluates project outcomes, and compares international practices in funding public se
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Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation - Overview and Priorities
The Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI) under the African Union Commission focuses on developing policies and programs for the growth and development of Africa. With a mandate to align with AU Agenda 2063 and global sustainable development goals, ESTI emphasizes educa
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Loyola University Maryland
Discover the latest initiatives at Loyola University Maryland's Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Engage in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor program with core courses focusing on experiential learning, tech treks, expert panels, and more. Get involved in transforming lives throu
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CORE Organic Pleiades Network First Annual Workshop Roadmap 2030 - Event Recap
The CORE Organic Pleiades Network held its first annual workshop in Brussels, focusing on organic research and innovation in the European agri-food sector. The event discussed HEU partnerships, national/regional action plans, research funding, and more. CORE Organic aims to enhance knowledge and inn
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Innovate UK - Driving Innovation and Growth for UK Businesses
Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency, supports business-led innovation across sectors and regions. Their mission is to help UK businesses grow by developing and commercializing new products, processes, and services within an agile and inclusive innovation ecosystem. Offering various funding, supp
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Enhancing Access to Medicines and Health Products through Innovative Approaches
Global Health Centre experts discuss how building access into innovation can ensure better access to medicines, vaccines, and health products. Key ideas include planting seeds for access early in innovation, exploring alternative innovation models, and rethinking the relationship between innovation
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Revolutionizing Agriculture with Triple Performance Platform
Triple Performance is a comprehensive knowledge and collaboration platform designed for agro-ecology transition. It offers a space for farmers and agri-stakeholders to exchange knowledge, discuss farming practices, and enhance agri-systems through feedback. The platform includes a wiki for farming k
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Understanding Theoretical Concepts of Innovation and Diffusion Theories
Explore the theoretical concepts of innovation, comparing innovation vs. innovativeness and delving into the diffusion of innovation theory by Rogers. Discover how innovation, innovativeness, and the diffusion of innovation theory play crucial roles in organizational settings, impacting technology a
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Annual Performance Plan 2023/2024 Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation
Dr. Cele, the Acting CEO, presented the annual performance plan for the 2023/2024 financial year to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation. The presentation covered various aspects such as the post-COVID-19 context, the National System of Innovation advancements, legisl
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Understanding Innovation Management Processes: Push vs. Pull Models
Innovation management process involves a systematic approach for generating, evaluating, and implementing new ideas efficiently. It guides organizations through the innovation life-cycle, aiding in better decision-making and risk reduction. This article discusses the classification of innovation man
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Kenya Agri-Nutrition Strategy Overview
The Kenya Agri-Nutrition Strategy focuses on six primary areas to enhance nutrition-sensitive agriculture actions. These areas include leadership, advocacy, governance, strengthening service delivery systems, increasing food availability and consumption, harnessing resources, community empowerment,
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Enhancing Evaluation Systems in Uzbekistan's Agri-food Sector for Sustainable Development
The agri-food sector in Uzbekistan faces various challenges such as food security, climate change, and market risks. The session explores the complexities influencing sector management and emphasizes the need for a coherent national strategic framework. It highlights the importance of planning and p
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University of Glasgow Innovation Strategy 2020-2025
The University of Glasgow's Innovation Strategy for 2020-2025 focuses on translating ideas into new processes, products, and services to drive entrepreneurship in Glasgow. The strategy includes fostering innovation clusters, co-creating with communities, supporting academic entrepreneurship, enhanci
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Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund - Supporting Sustainable Agriculture
Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund, implemented by Self Help Africa with support from the European Union and the Government of Zambia, aims to integrate smallholder farmers into sustainable value chains in Zambia. The project provides economic, nutrition, and technical support to agri-enterprises, wit
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ETFs Foresight Approach to Future Skill Needs in Economic Sectors
European Training Foundation's study focuses on analyzing future skill needs in selected sectors using an innovative method that combines big data analysis and traditional techniques. The study aims to support education and training policies by understanding how drivers of change impact jobs and ski
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Managing Tension Between Creativity and Efficiency: A Framework for Uncertainty in Innovation
Explore the tension between creativity and efficiency in innovation through Pearsons' Uncertainty Map (1991), which categorizes uncertainty about ends and means. The map helps analyze uncertainty in various innovation processes, from exploratory research to improving existing products, offering insi
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Economics of Technology and Innovation in Times of Crisis
Innovation plays a crucial role during times of crisis such as a pandemic, driving advancements in technology, economic growth, and transformative change. This chapter explores the motivation for innovation, the process of technological advance, theories of economic growth, networks of innovation, a
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Social Innovation and Social Change: Increasing Impact
Explore the concepts of social innovation and change in the context of societal and economic development. Delve into the key principles of social innovation, its impact on society, and the characteristics that define a practice as a social innovation. Understand the complexity of assessing and analy
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Green Industrial Innovation Policy Making in Europe by Reinilde Veugelers
Shifting economies towards green industrial innovation in Europe is a significant transformation that requires reconciling various objectives like decarbonization, economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. The role of innovation in green industrial policy is crucial for delivering n
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Green Economy Conference Overview
This overview highlights the program's focus on green economy innovation, educational policies, and collaboration with international partners. It delves into Latvia's challenges and the significance of green innovation entrepreneurship in driving radical changes. The narrative extends to the Europea
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Study on EU Retail Sector: Drivers of Choice and Innovation
The study examines complaints of large retailers imposing detrimental conditions on food suppliers, affecting investment, choice, and innovation. Findings suggest that competition, economic environment, and bargaining power influence innovation, while private label penetration shows a negative corre
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LEAP-Agri: Enhancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
LEAP-Agri focuses on improving food security and sustainable agriculture through research and innovation collaborations between African and European teams. With a total budget of 28M and 30 partners from 18 countries, LEAP-Agri has funded 27 R&I projects, aiming to strengthen the EU-Africa partn
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Innovation Center Iceland: Driving Diverse Projects and Technological Advancements
Innovation Center Iceland is a pivotal R&D and business support institution in Iceland, focusing on research, technology transfer, education, and entrepreneur support to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. With over 90 employees in 6 locations, they engage in diverse projects coveri
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Invest in Alberta's Thriving Agri-Food Sector
Alberta offers a competitive business climate with low taxes and costs, making it a prime location for agri-investment. The province boasts a robust agri-food sector, providing a reliable supply of commodities and a strong reputation for high-quality agricultural products. With easy access to global
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Understanding the Importance of Innovation Policy in Economic Growth
Nations implement innovation policies to drive long-term economic growth by enhancing their innovation ecosystems. These policies vary from industrial policy and technology policy, aiming to support key industries, technologies, and firms. Addressing market failures like inability to capture full be
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Insights on Ecosystems of Innovation and Government Role
Delve into the dynamics of innovation ecosystems and the vital role of government in fostering innovation. Topics include bridging gaps, open innovation, the demand side of innovation ecosystems, Candy Innovation Model, and key conclusions drawn. Explore how technology and market value are added, st
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Nigeria Agriculture Policy Activity (NAPA) - Sustainable Dietary Change Through Agri-Food System Transformation
Nigeria faces a significant challenge with malnutrition, requiring sustainable dietary changes through agricultural value chain growth. The country's agri-food system needs urgent transformation to support healthier diets and environmental sustainability. Research aims to analyze how agricultural gr
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Farm Enterprise Progress Monitoring and Evaluation
Understanding the progress of an agri-enterprise involves monitoring production efficiency, returns, and cash income. By assessing factors like yield per hectare and net income, farmers can optimize their operations for increased productivity and profitability. This process requires a comprehensive
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Mixed Bag of Academic Performance in Denver Innovation Schools - December 2023
Denver's innovation and innovation zone schools show varied academic outcomes, with innovation zone schools outperforming other governance types while innovation schools lag behind. Growth also varies widely by governance type. Subgroup analysis reveals innovation zone and innovation schools have be
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EIT Raw Materials Innovation Programs Overview
EIT Raw Materials offers various innovation programs including Jumpstarter and Accelerator aimed at supporting innovators in sectors like healthcare, agri-food, energy, urban mobility, and manufacturing. These programs provide funding and resources to startups and SMEs to develop innovative solution
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Digital Innovation at Viridian Housing: Empowering Communities Through Innovation
Explore the transformative journey of Viridian Housing in digital innovation, led by Ed Wallace, the Research & Innovation Manager. Discover practical examples showcasing the value of innovation, the role of technology, and the impact on community empowerment through initiatives like digital inclusi
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Exploring Innovation Through the Berkeley Method: Insights and Frameworks
Delve into the world of innovation with the Berkeley Method, focusing on preparing students for diverse innovation opportunities in the new economy. The program, led by Ken Singer and Ikhlaq Sidhu, introduces the MTI program and the Innovation Collider Model at UC Berkeley. Explore the Innovation Co
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Boosting Resilience and Green Growth in Small-Scale Agri-Food Businesses
Empowered Youth in a Green Palestine presents a call for proposal aimed at enhancing economic resilience by providing business development support for small-scale agri-food businesses. The project focuses on promoting the green economy and creating employment opportunities for young individuals. Key
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Exploring Innovation Management in EGI Federation
The EGI Foundation engages in advanced computing for research partly funded by the European Commission. Smitesh Jain, an Innovation Management Specialist, plays a key role. The concept of innovation and its horizons are outlined, along with types of innovation and innovation management activities.
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Empowering Youth in Agricultural Value Chains for Circular Economy
Engaging youth in driving circular economy in agricultural value chains involves identifying agri-business ventures, providing a supportive environment for idea creation, investment in startups, and fostering resource mobilization and partnerships. Encouraging innovation, facilitating development, a
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Exploring Digital Innovation Hubs and Agri-food Partnerships in Malaga Workshop
This workshop, held in Malaga, Spain, focused on exploring synergies between Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and Agri-food partnerships. The agenda included discussions on how DIHs can meet Agri-food sector needs, with parallel discussion groups and field visits. It also highlighted the importance of
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Innovation Ignite: Agri Ideas Competition at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University proudly presents the Agri Innovative Idea Competition IGNITE, inviting youth to showcase their ideas in agriculture and allied sectors. Win cash prizes up to 10,000 and grab the opportunity to be the torchbearers of business-oriented agri
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