Europe needs renewed agenda for research and innovation
At a recent meeting of the European Commission held in Sofia on 16 May 2018 on research and innovation, leaders said Europe needed to do better to turn research innovation…
Category: Innovation
Abu Dhabi launches second global fintech innovation challenge
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and KPMG Lower Gulf Limited have launched their second annual FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge to drive innovation…
Connecting global ecosystems at London Tech Week
Despite the economic patriotism of the British and US governments, with the former talking about forsaking strong trade relationships in Europe and pursuing self-harm with its intention to exit the…
How Wellington’s film industry spurred innovation to create a new tech and media cluster
By Adam Bennett As you arrive at the international airport in the city of Wellington, New Zealand, visitors are greeted with a 14-foot-long animatronic dragon’s head, Smaug, from The Hobbit…
Chengdu formulates new economic development targets for 2022
Chengdu, capital of China’s Sichuan province, has set its strategic targets for economic development, aiming to have an output from its ‘new economy’ exceeding RMB 500 billion (approximately US$75 billion)…
Massachusetts leads US states in the new economy index
A study of the 50 US states provides an index to indicate which states are leading in the ‘new economy’, and which are falling behind. It also reveals clear patterns,…
Innovation and startup ecosystem makes Europe more attractive for US and China investment
Increased innovation and an improved startup ecosystem in Europe have been cited as key reasons for the continent’s growing appeal to US and Chinese investors over the last five years,…
Paris wins €1m prize as most innovative European city in 2017
The European Commission has awarded the 2017 European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) prize of €1,000,000 to Paris. The award, granted under the EU’s research and innovation program Horizon 2020, recognizes…
Data driven cities: 20 stories of innovation
With two-thirds of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, the question of how to make cities work better for their inhabitants has never been more urgent.…
Top 10 emerging trends for daily life in future cities in 20 years
A recent survey commissioned by Vodafone asked a group of futurologists to identify what technological developments they think would transform home and working life as part of future cities in…