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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Business Support – Regional Ecosystem
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is spearheading a strategic approach to foster economic growth by maximizing investments and supporting businesses in the region. Through initiatives like the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, there is a focus on driving innovation, attracting foreign direct inve
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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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Understanding Solvers and Memecoins in the Seven Seas Ecosystem
Explore the role of solvers, LSTs, and memecoins in the Seven Seas ecosystem, where strategists develop smart contracts and innovative strategies to enhance user experience and optimize trading processes. Learn about the Sommelier architecture and the significance of CEX-DEX arbitrage in the crypto
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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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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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Exploring Different Ecosystem Types and Functions
Learn about the major types of ecosystems such as Grassland, Aquatic, Forest, and Desert presented by Priyanka Chowksey of DAIMSR. Understand the components of an ecosystem, including biotic and abiotic factors, and the significance of different ecosystems like Forest Ecosystem and Desert Ecosystem.
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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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Empowering Canadian Innovation with Mitacs Accelerate Program
Mitacs is a catalyzing force in the Canadian innovation ecosystem, empowering innovation through partnerships that deliver solutions to pressing problems. The Mitacs Accelerate program facilitates collaboration between researchers and various sectors, offering flexible funding models, and fostering
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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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An Ecosystem Services Approach to Water Resources
Discover the world of ecosystem services through mapping and classifying services provided by different landscapes using Google Earth. Learn how to link Google Earth to photographs and investigate various features to understand the production of ecosystem services over time.
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Overview of O-RAN SC Bronze Release Objectives and Timelines
The content delves into the objectives of the OSC Bronze release focusing on end-to-end RAN communications and traffic steering use cases. It highlights the key elements of the Bronze release like health checks, RAN ecosystem connectivity, and timelines for bi-annual releases. Additionally, it discu
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Advancing Research and Innovation Strategies in Ethiopian STI Policies
This mutual learning exercise focuses on transforming the research and innovation ecosystem in Ethiopia, discussing STI policies, technology transfer, human resource development, job creation, and wealth generation. Key institutions like the Armauer Hansen Research Institute and Ethiopian Public Hea
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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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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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Leveraging AI for Enhanced Government Services - Insights from Pierre Baviera, CEO of Derilinx Ireland
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing government services through improved citizen engagement, efficiencies, innovation, and data-driven policy making. With the right ingredients of data, technology, and validated business problems, AI delivers tangible benefits like enhanced customer serv
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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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Benefits of Mycorrhizae in Plant Nutrition and Ecosystem Health
Mycorrhizae play a crucial role in enhancing plant nutrient uptake, protecting against pests, improving plant growth, and fostering ecosystem stability. These symbiotic relationships provide various benefits such as increased nutrient supply, protection from pathogens, enhancement of plant growth fo
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Analysis of Research and Innovation Ecosystem in Mauritania: Challenges and Opportunities
The research and innovation ecosystem in Mauritania faces various challenges such as low funding, weak collaboration between sectors, and limited participation in international grant schemes. However, opportunities exist in mining, fishing, and renewable energy sectors, with potential for economic g
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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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Understanding the Key Functions of an Ecosystem
Ecosystem functions are vital for the survival of various components within them, with energy flow, nutrient circulation, and biogeochemical cycles playing significant roles. Energy flow starts with solar radiation and sustains producers, consumers, and decomposers, highlighting the interconnectedne
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Ecosystem Considerations in Fisheries Management Laws
Analysis of the intersection of the Magnuson Stevens Act, Endangered Species Act, and Marine Mammal Protection Act in addressing ecosystem considerations within fisheries management. Evaluation of current regulatory frameworks and the need for an ecosystem-based approach towards fisheries and apex p
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Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Food Chains, Energy Pyramids, and Trophic Levels
An exploration of key concepts in ecosystem dynamics, including food chains, energy pyramids, secondary consumers, and trophic levels. Discover the interconnected relationships between organisms in an ecosystem and the vital role of key species. Dive into the differences between food chains and food
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Understanding Ecosystem Valuation and Non-Market Techniques
Ecosystem valuation aims to assess user preferences for ecosystem goods and services, determining the economic value attached to nature's benefits. Ecosystems offer provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services crucial for human well-being. Various non-market valuation techniques like
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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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Radical Social Innovation and Pushback: A Critical Analysis
Challenging the mainstream 'feel-good' approach to social innovation, this analysis by Julie Froud and Karel Williams advocates for a radical practice requiring political struggle, mobilization, and financial/ecological viability. It critiques the undiscussed aspects of mainstream usage, emphasizing
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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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AI Solutions for Direct-to-Customer Sales Innovation Briefing
Explore the latest in AI technologies enabling direct customer sales and marketing strategies. The proposal focuses on market access, customer experience enhancement, logistics organization, business ecosystem requirements, and cost-effective tools. Partners like Upseller Oy, GreenPeak Oy, ETM Ltd.,
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Rethinking Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Towards Virtuous Innovation Landscape
The discourse presented delves into shifting the entrepreneurial ecosystem away from technological colonialism towards a more humane and virtuous landscape. It explores the harmful impacts of technological innovations, behavioral economics, Prospect Theory, stakeholder capitalism, and the role of fi
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Unlocking Innovation for a Sustainable Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council, in collaboration with Telstra and Study Sunshine Coast, presents the Mayor's Telstra Innovation Awards 2023. Open to high school students in years 9 to 12 within the Sunshine Coast area, this competition encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation. With over $10,000
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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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Understanding Nitrogen Dynamics in a Mediterranean Savanna Ecosystem
Investigating the fate of nitrogen from fertilizer treatments and root litter turnover in a Mediterranean Savanna ecosystem. The study compares the short-term fate of 15N tracers in ecosystem stoichiometry experiments, highlighting changes in soil-plant functioning. The research addresses N turnover
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Comparison of Workplace Learning and Innovation in High-Performing Organizations
This study compares workplace learning and innovation in two high-performing organizations in different sectors, focusing on informal elements such as tacit pedagogy. It explores conditions supporting learning and innovation, team-working practices, and external factors affecting innovation. The stu
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PRACE's Role in Advancing HPC Ecosystem and EuroHPC Integration
PRACE, through its proven recipe and achievements, actively contributes to the High-Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem in the EU. It provides access to Tier-0 systems, supports scientific projects, offers training programs, and facilitates R&D access for industrial users. With a focus on excellen
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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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