The Next Silicon Valley - Page 18 of 38 - The Future of Technology

Turning air into water and CO2 into fuel among top 10 emerging technologies of 2017

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

A diverse range of breakthrough technologies, including artificial leaves that turn CO2 into fuel, and a technique that harvests water from air, could soon be playing a role in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, according to the ‘Top 10…

Internet for all ambition requires new public-private investment model to transform digital adoption

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

More than half of the world’s population, or four billion people, have no access to or do not use the internet. In order to connect the unconnected, governments, businesses and civil society actors will need to think differently about investing…

Over half of companies struggle to align innovation strategy and business strategy

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Richard Wallace |

Most companies (54 percent) struggle to align their innovation strategy and business strategy, leaving many companies flying blind as they place bets on innovation. In addition, strategy, not size of investment, is the greatest determining factor in the success of…

Why global collaboration between technology hubs is vital for economic growth

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

Collaboration is a key theme in the success of any innovation ecosystem. Collaboration across industry, university and government all contribute to the development and prosperity of a city, region or nation. But cross border-collaboration between hubs is also important, and…

Microsoft calls for new rural broadband strategy using TV white space

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

In the USA, 34 million people still lack broadband internet access, and 23.4 million of these live in rural areas. In today’s world, broadband internet is now considered an important utility, and people living in rural communities are increasingly unable…

G20 leaders declare commitment to globalization, digital skills, women’s empowerment

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

Promoting international trade and investment as important engines of growth, sharing the benefits of globalization, driving digitalization and digital skills, and women’s empowerment were key themes of the declaration made by leaders at the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany this…

Electric vehicles to reach 54 percent of car sales by 2040

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

At the World Government Summit earlier this year, when questioned about what should be the key areas that governments should focus on over the next 20 years, Elon Musk mentioned artificial intelligence and sustainable transport. A forecast from Bloomberg New…

Cluster theory: what makes a successful hub?

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

Policy makers often spend a lot of time deliberating how to develop a successful cluster capable of delivering economic impact for the city, region, or nation. But how are such clusters or hubs developed? The UK innovation agency Nesta carried…

Science parks and angel networks collaborate to enable more innovation and entrepreneurship

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Nitin Dahad |

The international science parks association and several angel investment networks have come together to enable greater innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of ideas. At the Malaga Innovation Festival in Spain, the IASP (International Association of Science Parks) signed an MOU for…