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Lisbon’s Mayor Moedas: Leading the city’s rise as a global innovation hub
Carlos Moedas on making Portugal’s capital an entrepreneurship centre amid a national political crisis. Lisbon, famed for its golden sunsets and cobbled streets, stands rich in history and resilience. It has weathered earthquakes and political and economic turmoil, cultivating a strong spirit. Currently, the city navigates issues like gentrification, a housing crisis and climate threats.…
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AfriLabs, Nigerian Deputy Speaker Innovation In Nigeria
In its recent efforts to foster ties with governments globally, a delegation from AfriLabs, the largest innovation-focused organization in Africa, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to discuss the future of the Nigerian innovation ecosystem and exploreopportunities for partnership and support. The meeting was…
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Master Plan Revealed for SPARC Innovation Hub in Kips Bay
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have unveiled the master plan for the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay, a new life sciences hub located on Hunter College’s Brookdale Campus at East 25th Street and First Avenue in Kips Bay. Designed to transform a full city block, SPARC Kips Bay…
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Product Hackathon – Digital Innovation Assembly launches NGN3,000,000 grants for ideation and early-stage startup
Digital Innovation Assembly (DIA), an association of digital and technology professionals expanding the frontiers of digital innovation and enterprise in Nigeria, is delighted to announce its call for applications to entrepreneurs, digitally savvy businesses, and technology enthusiasts for its Digital Innovation Hackathon Event. The Hackathon is meant to identify, highlight and support innovative technology ideas.…
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Innovation justifies optimism in China’s long-term economic outlook: Nikkei Asia
TOKYO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) — China’s ever-strengthening focus on product and technological innovation should underpin confidence in its longer-term economic outlook, reported Nikkei Asia. Noting that ever-more hyperbolic terms are being used to describe China’s economic outlook these days, William Bratton, head of Asia-Pacific cash equity research at BNP Paribas, said in an opinion piece…
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IIM Kashipur achieves 4-star rating in national innovation rankings
RUDRAPUR: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur has achieved a 4-star rating in the latest Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) list for 2022-23, as released by the Union Ministry of Education. This marks an improvement from its previous 3.5-star ranking.The institute attributes this success to the dedicated efforts of its incubation centre, the Foundation for…
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Watch: CPG experts discuss innovation, what’s next in natural foods
“CPG’s Next Great Ideas: Top Trends & Innovation Predictions,” a session presented as part of Natural Products Expo East’s Innovation Experience, is packed with analysts and experts presenting data, as well as founders sharing their brands’ stories. With 25 years’ experience in the food industry, Pete Brennan, VP of Innovation for Mattson, shares an optimistic…
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Missouri State University adding Innovation Hub to Springfield agricultural campus
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Missouri is home to 95,000 farms, ranking it second in the nation. Farms cover two-thirds of the state’s total land acreage and contribute $94 billion to Missouri’s economy. So it’s no wonder Missouri State University continues to beef-up its agricultural education facilities with many of the buildings on the 125-acre Darr…
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How the government is empowering farming innovation
Our farmers have been the backbone of the food production system for millennia, and in 2023 they are forward-looking and keen to innovate. It is our job to support them to drive a resilient and productive agriculture sector that puts food on our tables today, while also paving the way toward sustainable food production for future…
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Jack and Laura Dangermond Honored with Goal 17 Innovation in Partnership Award
Article content Esri Founders Recognized by United Nations Foundation for Groundbreaking Mapping Technology Contributing to Global Good REDLANDS, Calif. — In 1969, Jack and Laura Dangermond founded Esri, then known as Environmental Systems Research Institute, pioneering the use of maps and analytics software for the betterment of the world. Today, Esri is the world leader…