The International Network for SMEs (INSME) aims at promoting the internationalization of national innovation systems. Our network encourages and facilitates transnational cooperation among innovation stakeholders worldwide, with a view to fostering SMEs’ access to existing knowledge. The INSME Annual Meeting is a perfect place to take stock of the main Network achievements, to increase knowledge [...]
Calendar of Events
May 20, 2013
TRIZ: The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
This course provides a basic introduction to the Inventive Problem Solving Process known as “TRIZ” (Russian acronym for “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving”). TRIZ is a structured, “left-brained” approach to breakthrough innovation through the use of patterns of invention documented in the most inventive of the world’s patents. This analysis demonstrates an overall algorithm, which [...]
May 16, 2013
PIPELINE 2013
Now in its fourth year, PIPELINE 2013 gives attendees practical guidance to apply immediately to drive more innovative, productive, and profitable product development in their organizations. Attendees can take advantage of: Easy to access informative presentations from leading experts in innovation, product development, and portfolio management Stories and insights from practitioners who’ve successfully implemented processes [...]
April 23, 2013
Innovation and Technology Transfer in SMEs
SMEs represent a large reservoir of jobs. More must be made so that they can better exploit the global markets and create new activities and jobs. In Italy, more than 10% of SMEs would become more competitive if they engaged in relevant R&D (Research & Development). Based on this recent book From Science to Business, [...]
April 17, 2013
Breakthrough Innovation 2013
During our research with leading innovation practitioners, we asked the question: What are the key issues you are facing with regards to your innovation strategy in the current climate? And we got the same answers over and over again. How do you successfully create a culture of innovation? What tools and techniques can be used [...]
April 10, 2013
Eu-SPRI Forum
The UAM-Accenture Chair in Economics and Management of Innovation and INGENIO (CSIC-UPV) would like to invite you to the 2013 Conference of the Eu-SPRI Forum. The Conference aims to encourage dialogue betweens academics and practitioners to improve innovation policy design, implementation and evaluation. The Conference will offer keynote speeches, parallel thematic sessions, roundtable discussions, special [...]
Inventions Geneva 2013
The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is the biggest event in the world to be exclusively devoted to inventions. All the novelties at this exhibition can only be shown here once. Industrial and commercial companies, universities, inventors and researchers, associations, private and state organisms and institutes, present their inventions, the results of their research [...]
April 8, 2013
Innovations in Medical Devices
In times of increased pressure in the healthcare industry medical devices companies are combating a number of challenges connected with development of breakthrough innovations. They strive to be competitive and at the same time are under a tremendous pressure to manage their portfolios, create high quality devices at a lower cost while complying with complex [...]
April 4, 2013
International Conference on Global Innovations in Technology & Sciences
Globalized competitiveness and increased awareness of the environment have made the engineering technology research significantly different with more emphasis on competitive technologies and innovative approaches. The ICGITS 2013 will be the most comprehensive conference focused on the various aspects of Innovation in technology and sciences in the global scenario. For more information please visit www.icgits.org
March 28, 2013
Ideas Economy: Innovation 2013
The fourth-annual Ideas Economy: Innovation event explores the tectonic shifts at the intersection of business and technology. We gather senior-level decision makers, including chief information officers, chief technology officers, chief strategy officers, chief executives, and entrepreneurs who are responsible for driving innovation through technology. The theme this year Technology has always enabled competitive advantage and [...]
Ideas Economy: Innovation Forum 2013
Redefining the speed of business The Economist’s fourth annual Ideas Economy: Innovation Forum 2013 will explore the fundamental technological shifts redefining business in the twenty-first century. As the digitisation of manufacturing is launching the world into a “third industrial revolution”, 24/7 connectivity and social networking is facilitating a global innovation revolution arguably more profound than [...]
March 5, 2013
11th Annual World Food Technology and Innovation Forum 2013
The 11th Annual World Food Technology and Innovation Forum brings together the world leaders in food research and development, food innovation, marketing and food technology to debate, and shape the future of the food industry. Key themes include: Understanding and communicating with the new consumers vis-à-vis the current economic crisis Using social media to create [...]
February 27, 2013
How to Implement an Innovation Management System (IMS) using the Balanced Scorecard Framework?
This International Strategy Execution Hands-On Workshop aims to combine the best world-class management tools and frameworks with practical advice for planning and implementing innovation management systems. It will also provide guidance on the main activities that Executives will need to effectively deploy Balanced Scorecard and other cutting edge frameworks within their organizations. After attending this [...]
February 26, 2013
Stage-Gate® Innovation Summit 2013
Stage-Gate® Innovation Summit 2013 returns to provide a powerful exchange and collaboration of cutting-edge ideas, solutions, experiences and free-flowing discussions with industry’s best and brightest innovation leaders. Discover how eight Innovation Champions from leading companies are achieving productivity gains despite the numerous challenges they face. Network with seasoned innovation champions that share a common goal [...]
February 20, 2013
Innovating on Innovation: New Leading Practices in Food, Beverage & CPG Innovation for 2013
This webinar outlines a set of new leading practices that should be at the top of the agenda for any food, beverage or CPG firm that is focusing on organic growth through innovation in 2013.It defines four key areas of the innovation lifecycle – innovation planning, idea and concept development, gated process management, and portfolio [...]