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📣 Canadian SMEs: Are you in discussions for co-innovation with a #Japanese corporate partner? Do you require validation, adaptation, or proof of concept of your innovative product for the Japanese market? Through their Japan – Corporate Co-Innovation Program, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada IRAP can provide support of up to $75,000 for proof of concept projects with Japanese partner(s), with the goal of developing a future R&D project together. ✅ Registration deadline: January 31, 2025 ✅ Sectors of focus: Digital industries, #cleantech, advanced manufacturing, natural resources & #energy, health & life sciences, agriculture & food, transportation ✅ More information: https://lnkd.in/gGJKjJca

The outcomes from the latest Australian Innovation Statistics report appear positive at first glance 🇦🇺💡. In case you missed it, we provide a summary of the highlights from this recent report. We also dig a little deeper to see that despite some positive indications, there are some concerning signs regarding Australia's innovation performance that should provide pause for thought and consideration of how businesses undertaking R&D can be better supported. #australianinnovation #researchanddevelopment #taxinsights

German-Japanese October Technology Forum 🎊 I will be a speaker at the presentation and panel discussion at German-Japanese October Technology Forum next week. https://lnkd.in/gymGyXyi The German-Japanese October Technology Forum is a platform for promoting cooperation between Germany and Japan in the fields of ICT, DX and GX. It is also a leading example in the regular German-Japanese ICT policy dialogue between the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport. This fourth forum will focus on climate change and the future of agriculture facing both Germany and Japan, as developed countries facing challenges, while discussing solutions using DX and GX approaches. German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan) #AHKJapan #German #Japan #Agtech #Agritech #startup #agriculture #technology #horticulture #agritechnology #ICT #DX

A National Business Research and Development Strategy and Action Plan is the logical conclusion of our editorial series – Towards 3% R&D – Turbocharging Australia’s Innovation Effort. In this edited excerpt, Dr Dr John H Howard of the Acton Institute lays out the elements of the strategy. #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #auspol #innovation

#WIPO has published the World Intellectual Property Report WIPO has published the 2024 World #IntellectualProperty Report, which is published every two years, and offers fresh insights into the role of #innovation in market economies and, in doing so, fosters evidence-based policy-making. Each edition focuses on specific trends in an area of intellectual property (#IP). The 2024 edition of the World Intellectual Property Report highlights the positive impact of innovation and industrial policy on helping to leverage the existing capabilities of a country or region. The report demonstrates how know-how leads to technological progress and economic growth. It looks into three industries, #agriculture, motorcycles and #videogames to illustrate how policymakers can help build innovative capabilities.

Innovation drives us forward, as businesses and as a nation. Investment in innovation through R&D is vital to our sovereign capability, skills, and future knowledge. However, Australia’s R&D spending declined to just 1.68% of GDP in 2021, after a peak of 2.24% in 2008. What factors have contributed to the drop in R&D spending - particularly over the past decade - and how can we achieve the Federal Government’s target of 3% of GDP? Supported by BDO, the AuManufacturing news and media series - ‘Towards 3% R&D - Turbocharging Australia’s Innovation Effort’ explores these questions and more through contributions from thought leaders and industry experts. Keep up with the series on AuManufacturing’s website and stay tuned for the e-book and webinar to follow. #manufacturing #innovation #australianmanufacturing #researchanddevelopment

In this post I am looking at two recent WIPO reports on Innovation Trends and will quickly discuss their implications, especially for SMEs. ➡ The first report, "Global Trends in Innovation Patterns: A Complexity Approach," paints a curious picture of the global innovation landscape. It uses data on scientific publications, patents, and international trade to analyze the capabilities of different countries. The report highlights that innovative activities are concentrated in a handful of high-income countries (surprise-surprise!). Interestingly, scientific publishing and patenting are more concentrated than exports, meaning fewer countries in fact dominate these areas. This concentration poses a challenge for SMEs in Europe, as they face stiff competition from these innovation powerhouses. ↪ So, the big question is: how can European SMEs thrive in this environment? ➡ The second report, "Can we map innovation capabilities?" provides some clues to this. It proposes a method to measure innovation capabilities across science, technology, and production, using the same data sources as the first report. This method acknowledges that both relative and absolute specialization are important. A country might not be a global leader in a field, but if it strategically allocates resources and excels relative to its peers, it can still build valuable capabilities. That's a crucial point for European SMEs. They may not have the resources to compete head-to-head with large corporations in every field. But by focusing on niche areas where they can build a comparative advantage, they can still innovate and succeed. This report also emphasizes the importance of "relatedness" in innovation. This means building upon existing capabilities to develop new ones in adjacent fields. It's like climbing a technology ladder, step by step. For example, Singapore initially specialized in capabilities with lower complexity. Over time, they strategically developed related capabilities of higher complexity, eventually becoming a leading innovator in more sophisticated fields. This "related diversification" strategy can likewise be a game-changer for European SMEs, where they can leverage their existing strengths and knowledge to gradually move into more complex, high-value fields. I will include the links to both reports in the comment section below. #innovation #ipstrategy #ipandsmes #wiporeports

“The scoreboard clearly shows that if we want to catch up with the #innovation leaders, both public and private sector #research and development #investments must be increased to create new exportable products and services with higher added value”

Are you curious how Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) are shaping the future of innovation and digital transformation in the Western Balkan Region? 🖥️🌍 We are excited to share the publication of "Overview of Business Models and Sustainability of Digital Innovation Hubs in the Western Balkan Region" 📖—a comprehensive chapter featured in the book New Trends in Engineering Research 2024, published by Springer Nature 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPy874fJ This work delves into: ✅ The unique business models of DIHs in the region. ✅ Their critical role in supporting SMEs and fostering innovation. ✅ Strategies for long-term sustainability and growth. 📚 Whether you're an innovation enthusiast, a policy maker, or an entrepreneur, this chapter offers valuable insights into the ecosystem driving digital transformation in the region. Špela Stres Milos Milosevic Ivan Stefanic European Digital Innovation Hubs Network #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #WesternBalkans #DigitalInnovationHubs #SpringerNature

📣 𝕎𝕖𝕓𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕣 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕕𝕖𝕖𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕔𝕙 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔸𝕘𝕣𝕚𝕗𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣 ➡ Are you an innovative company operating in the #agrofood sector? ➡ Do you want to learn more about the opportunity offered by the EIC Accelerator programme? Let’s participate to the webinar organized by #EEN2EIC and the #EEN Sector Group #Agrifood. 🗓 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣: 07.10.2024 at 11:00-13:00 CET 🎧 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: on line, MS-Teams 👥 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: ✅ Startups and SMEs of the Agrofood sector ✅ Individuals planning to launch an SME in the Agrofood sector ✅ Small mid-caps (equity investments only) in the Agrofood sector   𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙: ⏹ Showcase of European funding opportunities available through the #EICAccelerator programme ⏹ Firsthand experiences shared by successful applicants ⏹  Information on how to benefit of the #EnterpriseEuropeNetwork advisory services   🎯 Don't miss this opportunity to discover how the #EICAccelerator can propel your #deeptech #innovations forward. Join us for an informative and inspiring session designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed. Join our free webinar to learn how you can secure significant financial support, receive expert guidance, and build valuable industry connections to bring your innovative ideas to market and achieve commercial success. 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠: Link: https://lnkd.in/dbXmUvMZ  #EUeic APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea Steinbeis Europa Zentrum PRAXI Network EuroQuity - Bpifrance Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)