Entrepreneurship is rapidly evolving in many low- and middle-income countries in Africa, where local entrepreneurs are solving social sector problems through a clever combination of business models, new technology and fast feedback loops. Aid agencies around the world have been struggling to keep up with the fast pace of change in recipient countries. They continue…

The goal is to harness technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in order to improve the performance and efficiency of renewable energy plants by means of data collection, inspections and minor maintenance tasks. The system must be based on open-source dashboards/software, and must be 100% electric.

The goal is to harness technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in order to improve the performance and efficiency of renewable energy plants by means of data collection, inspections and minor maintenance tasks. The system must be based on open-source dashboards/software, and must be 100% electric.

Time is running out to apply for a $10,000 or $5,000 grant from the Classroom of the Future Foundation to support local science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programs.   All public K-12 school districts, schools, and charters in San Diego County are eligible to apply for the grants as part of the annual Innovation…

Time is running out to apply for a $10,000 or $5,000 grant from the Classroom of the Future Foundation to support local science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programs.   All public K-12 school districts, schools, and charters in San Diego County are eligible to apply for the grants as part of the annual Innovation…

A California fund to encourage wildfire innovation and lower the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfire is getting a $25 million boost. Walnut Creek, Calif.-based CSAA Insurance Group made a $25 million commitment to the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, a climate-solutions strategy to help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires by supporting forest…

A California fund to encourage wildfire innovation and lower the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfire is getting a $25 million boost. Walnut Creek, Calif.-based CSAA Insurance Group made a $25 million commitment to the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, a climate-solutions strategy to help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires by supporting forest…

78% of the companies consulted already use external sources to innovate, and 100% have invested in innovation in the last two years. According to the study, most innovation efforts are concentrated on the Product area (92%), followed by Technologies (57%), Processes (53%), and Business Models (46%). 78% of companies identify the General Management as the…

Gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has joined gaming and esports company GameSquare as chief innovation officer. In his new role, the famed live-streaming and social media influencer will lead the company’s growth efforts, including launching incubator Ninja Labs. According to the company, “Informed by his own experience popularizing gaming culture, Blevins will utilize Ninja Labs to…