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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Priority Themes for PNDAR Projects in 2024: Mobilizing for Agricultural and Rural Development
The PNDAR program for 2024 aims to mobilize stakeholders in agricultural and rural development to accelerate the agro-ecological transition. Key priorities include enhancing research, development, and innovation to drive sustainable transitions, supporting collective methods for innovation, and prom
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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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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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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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Evolving 5030 District Projects: Encouraging Innovation, Supporting Growth, and Recognizing Success
Evolving 5030 District Projects aims to enhance leverage, visibility, and scale for club projects and beneficiaries. Current initiatives include Harvest Against Hunger, Music4Life, Music Mends Minds, and Partners for Work, among others. The District Policies outline the criteria for establishing and
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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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Horizon Results Booster - Maximizing Impact for Research & Innovation Projects
The Horizon Results Booster, a service offered by the European Commission, aims to boost the impact of Research & Innovation projects by helping beneficiaries better disseminate and valorize their results, increase exploitation potential, improve access to the market, and implement effective dissemi
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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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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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Industry Symposium Highlights and Project Specifics for 2022
The Partnering with Industry Symposium in February 2022 presented valuable insights into major capital projects like the Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation Centre (ISIC), Capital Maintenance, Utility Reduction Programs, and Minor Institutional Projects. Specifics of projects such as ISIC's 9,5
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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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Overview of Off-Grid Hydropower Status in Myanmar
The NEP workshop on Off-Grid Electrification in Myanmar held in Nay Pyi Taw in 2015 shed light on various off-grid hydropower projects in different states of Myanmar. The projects range from small-scale individual setups to larger community-based initiatives, showcasing a mix of private, government-
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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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VA Innovation and Research Review System (VAIRRS) Overview
VA Innovation and Research Review System (VAIRRS) is a platform for researchers and research personnel within the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System to submit and get approval for research studies. It runs on the IRBNet platform, where users can register and manage their projects. The system provide
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Fusion Science Department Enabling Research Projects 2021-2023
The Fusion Science Department Enabling Research Projects for 2021-2023 focus on developing novel fusion-relevant scientific and technological ideas. These projects, led by Principal Investigators, are distinct from main work packages and involve scientific planning, team collaboration, and resource
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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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Shovel-Ready Projects Initiative for Cybersecurity Innovation in Canada
This proposal outlines the launch of the Shovel-Ready Projects Initiative aimed at advancing cybersecurity innovation and talent development in Canada. The program, led by the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCC), seeks to fund eligible projects that enhance cybersecurity capabilities through researc
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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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Analysis of Technology Projects Backlog Process and Project Trends
This detailed report examines the technology projects backlog process, project trends, and analysis of completed projects within the past year. It delves into metrics such as active projects, completed projects, new projects, and the ratio of incoming requests to completed projects. Additionally, it
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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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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program in California
The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program by the California State Parks Division of Boating & Waterways aims to provide funding for boating-related projects. From Tier I projects with grants up to $200,000 to Tier II projects up to $1.5 million, the program supports various activities like tie-
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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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Indian Housing Block Grant 2023 Competitive Priorities
The Fiscal Year 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive NOFO Training focuses on Soundness of Approach with a maximum of 42 points. Subfactor 3.1 emphasizes IHBG Competitive Priorities, including new housing construction projects, housing rehabilitation projects, acquisition of units, and
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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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Stage-and-Gate Approach in Research Projects
Stage-and-Gate is a decision support framework for academic and academic-industrial collaborative research projects. It guides projects through evaluations, focusing on promising solutions while cutting out less feasible options. This approach helps in navigating the innovation funnel from the early
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Financing Disruption in Innovation and Capital Supply
Exploring the intersection of financing, disruption, and innovation in the context of firm-level projects. Discussions touch on market inefficiencies, information asymmetry, and the impact of IPOs on innovation. Selective evidence suggests market responses to growth stocks, R&D increases, and post-I
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