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As ex-entrepreneur in digital tech, I was very pleased to share the stage with my colleague Moe Ba, ITU innovation expert, for this first Live Q&A, this time on digital innovation for sustainable development. What topic would you like to be discussed in another Q&A with an ITU expert? Put your favorite in the comments below. Some highlights from the recording below of our first Live Q&A: - Digital innovation is a productivity gainer (tech is not a root cause of change; tech is there to help you do a job) - Top 3 industries globally that urgently require sustainable development supported by tech: energy, transportation, construction - Make your small piece of the pie a big pie through collaboration to get complementary resources, opportunities and capabilities to drive digital innovation together (to mitigate silos in today’s specialized economy); no one can get innovative products to market alone - Policy needs to be agile to adapt to rapidly changing technology and provide support to innovators early in their journey; 90% of SMEs fail because they cannot figure out the right business model and collaboration with partners, including the private sector, to go beyond prototype #WTISD #InnovateForProsperity #innovation

"Gearing up for innovation! The IIC Quarterly Council Meeting is in session, discussing updates, strategies, and unveiling plans for the upcoming IIC Calendar. Exciting times ahead for nurturing creativity and fostering innovation. #IICMeeting #InnovationCouncil #FuturePlanning 🚀💡"

🏆 Ranga Yogeshwar honours WERMA Signaltechnik for innovative achievements! 🏆 Last weekend, WERMA was officially presented with the prestigious Top Innovator award by science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar at the German SME Summit in Weimar, highlighting our commitment to innovation in signaling technology. In it's class, WERMA was particularly strong in the "innovative processes and organisation" category. Our CEO, Matthias Marquardt, and Head of R&D, Daniel Kensy, proudly accepted the award. This marks the sixth time WERMA has earned this esteemed recognition for our outstanding innovation management. Daniel Kensy emphasized, "Our innovation strategy prioritizes customer value and our three core competences" - digitisation, networking, and software development. Matthias Marquardt stated, "We aim to optimize our innovation process sustainably, addressing environmental protection and reducing our carbon footprint." Thank you to our incredible team and valued customers for your support. We look forward to achieving even greater heights together! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eAg7vca6 #Innovation #TOP100 #WERMA #SignalingTechnology #IndustryLeaders #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation

If you are interested in Healthtech, investment in Healthtech, this is the one…it’s a game changer for pain free living and life performance! DM me if you want to find out more and can’t attend. #healthandwellness #healthtechnology #healthtechinnovation #healthtechstartup #healthcareai

Experimenting with innovation at #WOIC2023? Present your paper for publication at CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation IdeaSquare - the innovation space at CERN

#Bristol proudly holds the 7th position in the UK for #innovation. With a continually expanding count of over 190+ #Medtech & #HealthTech enterprises, our region is flourishing. Our distinctive cross-sectoral collaborations, combined with an outstanding support and growth ecosystem, make it easy to see why the West of England is the ideal destination for establishing and thriving in your business. Don't miss out. Join us at #MEDICA2023 in the UK Pavilion on stand J16-2, Hall 16, and let's connect. Our distinctive cross-sectoral collaborations, combined with an outstanding support and growth ecosystem, make it easy to see why the West of England is the ideal destination for establishing and thriving in your business. Don't miss out. Join us at #MEDICA2023 in the UK Pavilion on stand J16-2, Hall 16, and let's connect. Or find out more https://bit.ly/45ILhyk #MEDICA #Bath #LifeSciences #TechEcosystem #Biotech #InvestmentOpportunity #BusinessExpansion #WestOfEngland #InvestmentOpportunities MEDICA - Leading International Trade Fair Bristol Robotics Laboratory Epic eXmoor Pharma FluoretiQ Limited Innovate UK Medilink UK Mission Street Open Bionics Science Creates University of Bath University of Bristol

Join us at #Innovation2024 in London on March 19 & 20 to witness how innovations are transforming public services and identify the best practices that can be implemented in your field. Register now: #Innovation #BetterWorkingWorld

🤝 🔄 Taavi Madiberk has been reappointed as a member of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Board for a second term, extending his mandate until December 2025. The Board plays the central role in shaping the strategy and implementation of the #EIC - Europe’s flagship innovation programme, boasting a budget exceeding €10 billion. 🔍 The newly appointed Board, consisting of 10 renewed members and 10 newcomers, brings together a diverse mix of researchers, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, ecosystem builders, and innovation experts in key areas for Europe’s future innovations. 👤 Board President: Michiel Scheffer 🌐 Board Members: Rima Balanaskiene, Mali M. Baum, Ana Barjasic, Bart BECKS, Kat Borlongan, Bart De Moor, Carsten Dreher, Lars Frølund, Vicky D. K., Michaela Krskova, Teresa Neves, Chiara Petrioli, Francesco Profumo, Špela Stres, Anita Krohn Traaseth, Patrik Sobocki (MSc, PhD), Dimitar Vasilev, Francisco Velazquez de Cuellar, and Yousef Yousef. 📅 The inaugural meeting of the newly reconstituted Board is taking place today in Leuven, Belgium. All the best to the members, and let's hope this gathering marks the beginning of a new and prosperous era in European innovation and collaboration. 🤝 📖 More infoabout the EIC Board at #Skeletonians #EU #EIC #Innovation #EuropeanInnovationCouncil #Sustainability #GreenTransition #HorizonEurope #EICBoard #TaaviMadiberk #Deeptech #Cleantech #EnergyStorage

100% agree with Triin Jürgens here - Erik Arnold and Matthias Ploeg brought the goods to this TAFTIE training. I would add but a morsel of a thought. We are in an era of exponential complexity growth where linear models aren’t enough to bring results on national and regional scales. Hence the need for 3rd gen or systems innovation. But from experiences with different management systems we can see that thinking in systems and, even worse, systems of systems is something that comes naturally to only a very small number of people and could come not at all to others. So here’s the next challenge to innovation agencies - how to find, hire and manage systems-thinking people. Or grow them, maybe? More difficult still - where to find system-thinking leaders? 🤔

As member states call on the Commission to do more to enable the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) to combine their efforts, align strategies and avoid duplication, here's how the two institutions collaborate now: https://lnkd.in/dZSUgFeU