$2.5m innovation fund supports use of data in poor countries
A new $2.5m innovation fund led by the World Bank will support ideas to improve the production, management and use of data in poor countries. The new initiative seeks to…
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Nature index measures impact of academic research on innovation
The Nature Index 2017 Innovation supplement sheds new light on the impact academic research is having on innovation by examining how research articles from 200 institutions are cited in third…
Shanghai based science park supports Saint-Gobain to innovate in smart cities and IoT
Industrial corporation Saint-Gobain is working with a science park in Shanghai to support innovation and establish cooperation in smart cities, energy saving, new materials and IoT (internet of things), as…
Tech innovation index maps industrial clusters in the UK
The UK’s Open Data Institute (ODI) and the Digital Catapult have published the UK Tech Innovation Index, showing the UK’s most active innovation communities by industry sector, in an online…
How does a small, historic city craft an economic development proposal with the right stuff needed to win a $10 million revitalization grant?
How does a small, historic city craft an economic development proposal with the right stuff needed to win a $10 million revitalization grant? To find out, click the following link…
Emerging technology hub Hudson, NY wins $10 Million grant for riverfront revitalization
By Richard K. Wallace Hudson, NY – After an unsuccessful bid last year, the City of Hudson, New York was awarded a $10 million New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative…
Eclipsed by Samsung, Intel retreats from wearables, IoT, and the maker market
Silicon Valley is the place to shop for the flavor of the day, especially when it comes to hyped-up new technology businesses. But some companies, Intel especially, are known to lose…
The future tech that will be real in 2021
In some areas, technology sometimes seems to be advancing leaps and bounds. While much of what we thought might be too futuristic 50 years ago is now commonplace, the timescale…
Improved research translation to speed innovation into real-world applications
Leading science and engineering organizations in the UK have announced their ambition to help transform ideas and discoveries generated by researchers into practical solutions and applications. The Academy of Medical…
Stock exchanges often overlooked as part of innovation ecosystem
When government leaders and policymakers talk about the importance of SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) in driving innovation, job creation and economic growth, one of the areas often overlooked…