by Albert Meige | Jun 30, 2010 | INNOVATION
At the seminar “Innovation, convergence of approaches” co-organized by INOVA and Alma Consulting Group, Xavier Bonnaud, Innovation Manager of the “Services Industrie” Department at Schneider Electric, has presented some aspects of their...
by Albert Meige | May 16, 2010 | INNOVATION
There has been tens, if not hundreds, of attempts to launch social networks for scientists and for researchers over the last 3 years. The new “Linkedin for Researchers” or “Facebook for Scientists”: www.collab.com, www.academia.edu,...
by Albert Meige | May 8, 2010 | INNOVATION
At the Roundtable “SMEs: how to integrate advanced technologies, in partnership with public research” held at the “RDV Carnot” on May 5th and 6th in Lyon, Florin Paun, Deputy Director for Industrial Innovation at ONERA, explained why “the...
by Albert Meige | May 3, 2010 | INNOVATION
While the French government has recently launched “Le Moteur de la Recherche” to increase collaboration between public and industrial research, President Barack Obama recently signed a memorandum that highlights issues related to the implementation of his...
by Albert Meige | Apr 25, 2010 | INNOVATION
Many innovations are related to chance, a set of fortuitous conditions (happy or unhappy). However, chance is not enough. Knowledge and experience are necessary to transform the set of conditions into innovation. This is the concept behind the word “serendipity”. This...
by Albert Meige | Apr 18, 2010 | INNOVATION
In August 2009 White House sent a memorandum to the executives of various research agencies and departments regarding Science and Technology priorities for 2011 budget. The memorandum explains the prioritization regarding science and technology activities and...
