What do Uber, Tesla and Airbnb have in common? These three companies have championed so-called “disruptive” innovation and have successfully transformed their market on the strength of a leading-edge solution or service. They are not the only ones: in the construction sector, we also know how to be disruptive. Take, for example, the introduction of…

During the last three decades, Netflix, Airbnb, Uber, and Disney have significantly disrupted market dynamics, becoming global industry leaders and setting the bar for entertainment, accommodation, growth, and most importantly, innovation.  In his 2019 memoir “The Ride of a Lifetime,” former Disney CEO Bob Iger referenced the business guru Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “If you…

Inflight Editor Satu Dahl reports from the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), which took place at the Hamburg Messe on Monday 27 May ahead of the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). The Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) once again featured fascinating insight, reuniting airlines, aircraft manufacturers, cabin suppliers…

The Royal Green Wellness Resort in Réduit Triangle, Moka, Mauritius, was abuzz with excitement on May 16, 2024, as it hosted the highly anticipated Solar Week Mauritius Leadership Awards 2024. This prestigious event, a highlight of the 2nd Edition of The Solar Week Mauritius, honored the remarkable achievements of leaders and companies that have significantly…

Read this article in: Milan-based Academo, a project company formed by Lendlease and the Equiter Infrastructure II fund (managed by Ersel AM), announced recently that it has secured €215M in financing for the construction of an academic campus in the Milano Innovation District (MIND).  The funding, provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cassa…

The pandemic really showed both startups and individuals why having more than one stream of income is important. Industries that depended on 1 source of income, like travel and tourism, suffered greatly. For example, According to the study called “The Diversification Dividend” by Stryber, air traffic dropped by nearly 40%, causing numerous airline bankruptcies. Related…

BANGKOK – The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) in collaboration with The National Innovation Agency (NIA), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, showcased an innovative process for recycling PVC-contaminated plastic waste using superoxide processes to produce naphtha oil for the chemical industry. This is the first use case of this technology in…

Santander X Global Challenge | Innovation in Healthcare is aimed at startups and scaleups from 11 countries that provide solutions for caring for patients, reducing costs and improving the efficiency of healthcare. The six winning projects will receive prizes worth €120,000, access to the Santander X 100 global community and connect to Fintech Station, Banco…

The European Union has taken a step towards regulating artificial intelligence with the approval of its much-awaited AI Act. The new legislation, which aims to restrict the public use of AI applications considered high-risk, such as deepfakes and facial recognition software, will apply to all companies deploying such technologies in the 27 EU-member states. TLDR…

Rethinking in-store logistics with mobile robots In-store logistics can also benefit immensely from the introduction of mobile robots. Traditional methods often face bottlenecks like inefficient restocking and inventory management. For example, restocking shelves manually can be a tedious process, especially during busy hours. Mobile robots can automate this task by moving through aisles and placing…