Monthly Archives: August 2011

Technology Strategy Board (TSB) – Supply Chain Innovation

The Technology Strategy Board is to invest up to £4.5 million in new collaborative research and development aimed at encouraging industrial end-users to work with supply chains and innovators to create new products and services for a sustainable economy. The … Continue reading

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Framework Programme 8 (FP8) has a new name – Horizon 2020

The new and upcoming European Commission Framework Programme 8 (FP8) has been given a new name: Horizon 2020. Following the “You name it” competition, commissioner Geogeghan-Quinn has announced today the new name for the future EU funding programme for research and … Continue reading

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What is Innovation?

We often use the words “creativity” and “innovation” interchangeably but we should not. Creativity is about coming up with ideas while innovation is about “bringing ideas to life.” While individuals may display creativity, innovation occurs in the organizational context only, … Continue reading

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European Commission Funding Boost of EUR 7 Billion for Innovation Union

Research is set to remain high on the EU’s political agenda as Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announces the release of nearly EUR 7 billion for stimulating European innovation through research funding. As the biggest ever European Commission … Continue reading

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