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…
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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…
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.…
Key tips for corporates looking to innovate through engagement with startups
While corporate R&D is said to be on the rise, one of the other ways in which large firms look to innovate is through working with startups. As we said…
European Commission to invest €30 billion in societal challenges and breakthrough innovation
The European Commission is to spend €30 billion of the EU research and innovation funding programme Horizon 2020 during 2018-2020, including €2.7 billion to kick-start a European Innovation Council. Horizon…
Corporate innovation: policy changes pose risk to R&D investment in US, UK and China
In a global survey of 562 executive participants, R&D leaders expressed concerns about the growing heat of rhetoric about economic nationalism – and its potential impact on companies’ R&D investments…
Dublin boosts smart city initiative with IoT network and innovation fund
A mobile operator and city council have partnered to implement a low power wide area network technology as part of a smart city initiative, and also announced an innovation fund…