Innovation

The first edition of CERN’s Journal of Experimental Innovation, an open access publication looking at how to direct innovation, is published on Friday. Editor-in-chief Saku Mäkinen outlines its scope

Small companies with limited resources have much to gain from open innovation. But, says Wim Vanhaverbeke, a lack of suitable tools leaves SMEs struggling to organise and manage collaborations. They need support from local networks

In the tenth edition of the Index, China becomes the first-ever middle income economy to be ranked in the top 25

Systemic failings persist in the science systems of several member states, the EU executive finds in its latest country assessments.

Central and eastern European countries continue to lag western neighbours on assessments of the quality of science and innovation results. But on one measure at least, venture capital investment, the gap seems to be closing

Tekes funding has a major impact on the growth and success of businesses. More than 80% of Tekes customers that have been successful in their innovation activities say that Tekes funding was a key part of their success. Jobs increased by 16 per cent in SMEs funded by Tekes during the period 2012–2015.

Dow Included in the Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators List

One of the world’s most successful inventors – with over 400 patents to his name – best known for his bi-metal kettle controls used in two billion devices worldwide, is yet again turning his attention to philanthropy at his alma mater, the University of Cambridge

The submitted projects, which may eventually become new business initiatives, include microgrids for better energy management in refugee camps, a virtual space to encourage survivors of traffic accidents to return to work, and a system to improve communication skills and quality of life for people with mental disabilities