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Fixing Commercialisation
There is no shortage of people willing to give it a try.
Often, the technology is good. Perhaps there is even a proof of concept or demonstrator model to prove that the concept is technically feasible. The idea might even be protected or branded, perhaps by a patent or trademark.
What‟s happened to innovation? Seven Trends and One Big Myth
In most advanced economies of the world, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inventors are important sources of innovation. Universities contribute to technological innovation too, playing a key role in the innovation system through knowledge production and knowledge transfer to the private sector.
Nine Years of Commercialisation Progress
Nine years ago, when the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) was first created, we were quickly forced to ask ourselves how we could add value to our own market – those seeking to commercialise their ideas.
Government and Innovation To the average punter, the phrase "innovation and government" is an oxymoron. (Yes, the "oxy" is intentional)!.
Ideation – The Antecedent to Innovation
Ideation or idea generation is a key driver of the innovation process. So how do we find our best ideas?
Where to now for Innovation?
In case you’d missed it, one of the hundreds of reviews the new Australian government is currently undertaking is a review into the national innovation system, chaired by Dr. Terry Cutler.
The importance of being collaborative
Perhaps you’ve seen “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, a farcical play in which two young gentlemen living in 1890s England both use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") on the sly.
Understanding creativity and innovation in the workplace
The term creativity is sometimes interchanged with the word innovation. A clear distinction exists between the terms; however, many senior managers and leaders do not clearly understand the differences or their connection.
Has the wind gone out of the sails of research commercialisation?
Perhaps the wind started to die early last year, when the Productivity Commission released its research report into Public Support for Science and Innovation.
Thinking Big at the Smaller End
Innovation has been identified by organisations as a key strategy for growth and sustainability in the turbulent and highly competitive global arena.
Creative or Innovative
An article by AIC Deputy CEO, Dr. John Kapeleris, about the differences between Creative and Innovative.
Hidden Gold - Valuing and Managing IP
Valuation of IP
The Idea Auction
An article written by the AIC's Deputy CEO, Dr. John Kapeleris. It discusses a process that can be used to sell your ideas, interally and externally.
