Eco Salon Product Brands and their positioning in the market place are one of the most important factors when considering what products to carry in your environmentally friendly salon.
Eco Salon Product Brands and their positioning in the market place are one of the most important factors when considering what products to carry in your environmentally friendly salon.
Ahmed K. Elmagarmid (IEEE Fellow and ACM Distinguished Scientist) gave a lecture on Data Quality: Not Your Typical Database Problem in the Distinguished Lecturer Series - Leon The Mathematician.
Barem Research was founded as Turkey’s third leading marketing research company by Prof. Dr. Orhan Demirhindi and Associate Professor Dr. Pervin Olgun in 1982.
Our company founding philosophy is primarily based on scientific methodology and quality in research study.
Our foundation has signed a license agreement with Research International (RI), a world leader in marketing research sector in 1994 to be its Turkish agency. Since then our company has successfully penetrated into the international market and empowered its intellectual capital by combining local experiences with international ones. Throughout this period, the company carried on its activities under the name of Barem Research International.
In 2009, Research International group merged with TNS group and Barem Research has decided to be an independent research company and not to take part in this network. Same year Barem Research was invited to become a member of WIN (Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research) organization. Following its WIN membership, Barem Research continued to conduct its marketing research activities in 90 % of world countries through its innovative and creative experience.
This year marks 10 years since Locus Research was formed. This presentation provides some insight our place, who we are, how we work and some of the work we have done.
Maja Wessels, EVP of Public Affairs for First Solar, presented at the GW Solar Institute Symposium on April 19, 2010. More information at solar.gwu.edu/Symposium.html
The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) servicing the Asia-Pacific region.
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) was a non departmental government body established by the British Government to transfer technology from the public sector to the private sector.
TIFAC is an autonomous organization set up in 1988 under the Department of Science & Technology to look ahead in technology domain, assess the technology trajectories, and support innovation by networked actions in select areas of national importance.
Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) is a public limited company, promoted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and set up by All India Financial Institutions including IDBI, ICICI, IFCI, UTI and IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited.
Ahmed K. Elmagarmid (IEEE Fellow and ACM Distinguished Scientist) gave a lecture on Data Quality: Not Your Typical Database Problem in the Distinguished Lecturer Series - Leon The Mathematician.
Barem Research was founded as Turkey’s third leading marketing research company by Prof. Dr. Orhan Demirhindi and Associate Professor Dr. Pervin Olgun in 1982.
Our company founding philosophy is primarily based on scientific methodology and quality in research study.
Our foundation has signed a license agreement with Research International (RI), a world leader in marketing research sector in 1994 to be its Turkish agency. Since then our company has successfully penetrated into the international market and empowered its intellectual capital by combining local experiences with international ones. Throughout this period, the company carried on its activities under the name of Barem Research International.
In 2009, Research International group merged with TNS group and Barem Research has decided to be an independent research company and not to take part in this network. Same year Barem Research was invited to become a member of WIN (Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research) organization. Following its WIN membership, Barem Research continued to conduct its marketing research activities in 90 % of world countries through its innovative and creative experience.
This year marks 10 years since Locus Research was formed. This presentation provides some insight our place, who we are, how we work and some of the work we have done.
Maja Wessels, EVP of Public Affairs for First Solar, presented at the GW Solar Institute Symposium on April 19, 2010. More information at solar.gwu.edu/Symposium.html
The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) servicing the Asia-Pacific region.
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) was a non departmental government body established by the British Government to transfer technology from the public sector to the private sector.
TIFAC is an autonomous organization set up in 1988 under the Department of Science & Technology to look ahead in technology domain, assess the technology trajectories, and support innovation by networked actions in select areas of national importance.
Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) is a public limited company, promoted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and set up by All India Financial Institutions including IDBI, ICICI, IFCI, UTI and IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited.
Newreka Green Synth Technologies : Pioneering in the field of Green ChemistryNitesh Mehta
An Indian company, Newreka Green Synth Technologies pioneering in the field of Green chemistry. Over the past ten years, Newreka has grown to about 100 chemists and engineers, who have carried out some 20,000 experiments in unit processes,
with a focus on recyle.
Sustainability and Footprint are words heard frequently in boardroom discussions. How can organizations get immediate value using tools and technologies that can add real value to business processes, reduce costs generally, whilst delivering a range of environmentally friendly solutions, compliance with sustainability, and compelling value for the Brand? Read this presentation for the latest information.
Open Innovation for the Digital Shift - A collection of case studies in the I...Alberto Minin
Based on 13 case studies of innovative ICT and ICT-enabled European companies, we describe how the implementation of Open Innovation Strategies (OIS) characterized the successful exploitation of technological innovation projects. We investigated 4 large companies and 9 SMEs.
In all our 13 cases, companies’ innovation strategies tended to be “open but controlled”. A strong balance was needed between openness (e.g. collaborative R&D, open business models and digital 2.0 business models) and control (clear appropriation strategies to ensure a “return on R&D investments”). Large companies can easily implement OIS because they are better positioned than SMEs to orchestrate research partnerships (e.g. setting the agenda of large consortia). These companies are more likely to approach OIS using Human Resources Management and to focus on long–term objectives. SMEs implement OIS by opening up their business model and benefit from relevant external knowledge needed to unlock the market potential of technology. SMEs participate in large R&D networks and engage in ecosystems to gain reputation, foster expertise exchange, and gather new skills. An OI culture and adequate appropriation strategies allow SMEs to successfully open their R&D processes without bearing rising search costs and without risking losing business-critical knowledge
We identified drivers and barriers for companies pursuing OIS in Europe. Drivers include EU consortia (cooperation and networking) and the building of communities and platforms to share assets that they can control (e.g. IP protected assets). Companies also faced barriers to OIS because their internal management struggled to balance internal R&D and external knowledge absorption. Some companies felt that European and national innovation systems did not provide sufficient institutional support and/or they felt that some rules and regulations prevented innovation.
Industry perspective on Cloud and big data researchAffan Syed
Here is my take on the Industry perspective for Cloud and Big Data Research. This starts with a soap-box about research funding in Pakistan, and ends with some of the suggested areas to pursue for an immediate impact.
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Innovation involves thinking differently, creatively and insightfully to create solutions that have an impact in terms of social and economic value.
National Innovation Council (NInC) was setup under the Chairmanship of Mr. Sam Pitroda, Adviser to the PM on PIII to discuss, to analyse and help implement strategies for inclusive innovation in India and prepare a Roadmap for Innovation 2010-2020. NInC would be the first step in creating a crosscutting system which will provide mutually reinforcing policies, recommendations and methodologies to implement and boost innovation performance in the country.
This book highlights some of the key initiatives that NInC has taken in last four years to promote innovations in the country.
The National Innovation Council (NInC) and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) jointly announced the creation of the India Inclusive Innovation Fund (IIIF). IIIF, which has been approved by the Union Cabinet, was conceived and architected by the NInC as a unique concept which seeks to combine innovation and the dynamism of enterprise to solve the problems of citizens at the base of the economic pyramid in India.
In order to foster a grass-root bottoms-up approach to innovation and development and to arrive at solutions for local problems, which are sustainable and scalable, there is a need for seeking out and campaigning for ideas that have the potential to solve challenges. Accordingly, based on the innovative ideas received from the local people regarding developmental projects, a ‘One MP – One Idea’ Competition may be held in each Lok Sabha constituency annually to select the three best innovations for cash awards and certificate of appreciation for next five best innovations.
OGPL is a joint product from India and United States to promote transparency and greater citizen engagement by making more government data, documents, tools and processes publicly available.
The National Innovation Council (NInC), Government of India has launched a Global Innovation Roundtable (GIR) as a policy dialogue to outline a new paradigm of inclusive innovation.
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A key proposal emerging from National Innovation Council deliberations: is the proposal to establish the India Inclusive Innovation Fund. This Council effort seeks to establish a Fund that will drive and catalyse the creation of an ecosystem of enterprise, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, targeted at innovative solutions for the bottom of the pyramid.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
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Innovation Clusters - Pilot Update & Scale Up Plan
1. Innovation Clusters
Pilot Update & Scale Up Plan
May 30th, 2012
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2. Creating Innovation Ecosystems
• MSME Industry Clusters
• Innovation requires
collaboration & partnering
• Getting Cluster to act as one
entity to attract interest &
economies of scale
• Facilitating growth of
industry via new products,
processes, common centres,
startups creation
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3. 6 Industry Pilots
Cluster Innovations in Cluster Innovations in
Krishnagiri Agriculture Agartala Handicrafts
(Food Processing) (Bamboo)
Thrissur Health Ernakulam Forest-based
(Ayurveda) (Furniture) Products
Moradabad Handicrafts Faridabad Automobile
(Brassware) (Auto Components)
9 Lakh People Employed
83,000 MSME companies
11,000 Crore Turnover
Started pilots between Dec 2011-May 2012
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4. 2 University Pilots
Cluster Innovations in
Delhi University Education
Mathematics and IT
MS University Vadodara Microbiology and Biotechnology
4 Lakh Students
10,000 Teachers
80 Colleges, 110 Departments
Started Pilots between March 2012-May 2012
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5. Pilot Approach = CIC + Partnerships
• Cluster Innovation Centre: A
small group of people Total of 39 partners in Ecosystem
developing the ecosystem as an
arm of the cluster association
17 partners
o Connector: Networking
and sharing hub
o Innovator: Manage 9 partners NInC 7 partners
innovation initiatives
within/for the cluster
o Channel: Facilitate in- 2 partners 4 partners
bound and out-bound
innovation activities
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6. Industry Pilot Results/Expected
Cluster Innovations Cluster Innovations
Krishnagiri 4 Products Agartala 1 Product
(Food Processing) 2 Processes (Bamboo) 2 Processes
Thrissur 2 Processes Ernakulam 1 Center
(Ayurveda) (Furniture) 1 Process
Moradabad 2 Products Faridabad 2 Centers
(Brassware) 1 Process (Auto Components)
7 new products
8 new processes
3 new centers
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7. Handling/Storage of fresh fruit
Food Processing Cluster
BY AIR BY SEA
CSIR – CFTRI Process Innovation Technique testing show :
- 5x increase in storage life (7 days to 35 days)
- 5x reduction of freight charges
- Opens cluster to new export markets
- Benefits to 25,000 farmers & families
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8. New Lacquer for Brassware Polish
Brassware Cluster
Outdoor Exposure test “Flower of Sulfur Test” (ASTM B 809)
0 hours
72 hours
Uncoated
Coated
CSIR – NML Product Innovation tests show:
- 2-4x less time to dry (reduced from 30-60min to 15min). No baking oven needed.
- 50x more storage time for lacquer formulation (1-2weeks to 2 years)
- Low gloss (natural metal) finish rather than high gloss finish (plastic-like)
- Can be applied as dip, brush and spray coating compared versus spray only
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9. End-to-End Entrepreneur Support
Auto Components Cluster
Entrepreneurship Facilitation Centre
-Broad support from information, CIC, networking, credit identification, common
design tools, lean manufacturing, material sourcing, mentoring and handholding
through hotline / email
-Tod-Fod-Jod center at Manav Rachna Univ. to encourage students to provide
innovative solutions to industry problems entrepreneurs trying to solve
-Access to design and rapid-prototyping facilities
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10. Innovation Ecosystem - Example
Food Processing Cluster
@ Krishnagiri
11 partners
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11. University Pilot Results / Expected
Cluster Innovations
Delhi University 1 Degree program
3 Industry collaborations
MS University Vadodara 1 Lab
1 Incubator
1 new degree program
1 new lab
3 industry collaborations
1 new incubator
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12. Pilot Challenges
Cluster Organizational Readiness
Representation readiness poles apart e.g. Moradabad vs. Faridabad
Innovation Program Execution
Funding disbursements & procedures make difficult to execute on-time
Pilots will end Sept-Nov timeframe from July target
Lack of Ministry support/interest
No “innovation” schemes, field-level unable to grasp essence of program
Our bandwidth to engage State-level participants is low
Skills at striking & maintaining win-win partnerships is tough in field
Business model and sustainability
CIC model too early to assess viability
University clusters
Although small sample size … unable to ID a “pull” effect, requires significant
financing and hand-holding reviews
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14. Roadmap Proposed
2013-14
300+
Clusters
2012-13
(Scale Up II)
100
Clusters
(Scale Up I)
2011-12
8
Clusters
(Pilot Phase) Focus
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15. Scale Up (Part 1) in 2012
Industry Clusters
Expand existing pilot strategy given encouraging signs
CSIR as lead partner to develop 60-70 innovation clusters
Effort has begun, note established on approach (see handout), cluster
engagement & funding gaps to be determined, agreed to hire 2 BD personnel
for 6 month immersion program at NInC
Post feedback the note will be sent for NInC approval via email
Start another Ministry effort
Min. of Textiles as lead partner has suggested 20-25 clusters collaboration
However determined these clusters are largely unorganized (and tough to
organize)
Start Sector-driven lead partner via professional sector organizations
Target 3-4 clusters
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16. Scale Up (Part 1) in 2012
Industry Clusters (cont’d)
Start State-driven lead partner via State Innovation Councils
Target 1-3 states
NInC to complete program manual, case studies, best practices
and act as expert/facilitator with each lead partner. Can this
work? With existing staff BW @ NInC?
University Clusters
Begin a sub-group at NInC to figure out next steps
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17. Scale Up (Part II)
High level proposal on scale-up strategy being developed
(initial draft – see handout)
Synergize with Planning Commission, NInC learnings and other
Government agencies
National Innovation Cluster Policy and implementation through new or
existing Agency
Accept that “policy” should occur after “incubation in the field”
to increase our success rates of programs
Especially true for approaches that require cross-functional, cross-
ministry effort (e.g. Backbone org for manufacturing)
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