This document summarizes a webinar on digital tools for innovation. It provided an overview of innovation and discussed topics like understanding funders' definitions of innovation and R&D, examples of innovative companies, how to start innovating, using business model canvases, gaining market insights from data, the importance of partnerships, and how to get innovation right. It also covered funding innovation through existing resources as well as grants, loans, and R&D tax credits. The webinar encouraged participants to create an environment for innovation and leverage local support to experiment and learn.
Everything You Need to Know About IRAP FundingBoast Capital
NRC’s Industrial Research Program (IRAP) provides technical and business innovation advising, financial assistance, and industry connections to over 10,000 SMEs annually. Known as one of Canada’s best funding programs, IRAP offers financial assistance under 4 subprograms. This presentation covers:
-What is IRAP and what funding opportunities are available
-Who is eligible and what qualifies
-How to prepare a successful IRAP claim
-New updates and deadlines
-How it works with the SR&ED program
Everything You Need to Know About IRAP FundingBoast Capital
NRC’s Industrial Research Program (IRAP) provides technical and business innovation advising, financial assistance, and industry connections to over 10,000 SMEs annually. Known as one of Canada’s best funding programs, IRAP offers financial assistance under 4 subprograms. This presentation covers:
-What is IRAP and what funding opportunities are available
-Who is eligible and what qualifies
-How to prepare a successful IRAP claim
-New updates and deadlines
-How it works with the SR&ED program
Destination Digital launch presentationLivia Oldland
On Monday 24 February at The Trinity Centre in Cambridge, Connecting Cambridgeshire launched a new countywide scheme to help small and medium businesses get better broadband and use digital technology.
Further information on Destination Digital can be found in the slides attached and on our website: www.destinationdigital.info
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service manages the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) in New York, San Francisco & Silicon Valley, Boston, and Philadelphia, global clusters for technology and entrepreneurship. This initiative provides those Canadian start-ups in information and communication technology, digital and social media, gaming, clean technologies, and life sciences with access to unique resources and contacts that foster their international growth.
The CTAs make available free office space for three to six months where physical offices are located within existing business incubators. The CTAs help you to refine your business model, collect competitive intelligence, pursue key clients, access financing sources, and engage strategic partners.
Presentation on the Design Council and design as a framework to innovate. Presented by by Daniel Letts, Design Associate at the Design Council, at the Service Design Discovery Day on 20 November 2014 in Warwick.
#FIRMday London 2nd November 2017 'Moving from monologue to dialogue; how Cap...Emma Mirrington
Join Joanne Lee, Head of Recruitment, who will be looking at how Capco are using on-line group chat to engage with specialist scarce talent. Through peer-to-peer engagement Capco are building their brand within target markets and promoting the exciting work they’re doing and innovation they are bringing to the industry, without pushing a pure recruitment message.
Venture on demand: step up your start-up gameXylos
Intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship increasingly go well together. Corporations learn how to act lean and increase their speed of execution. Start-ups on the other hand get access to important corporate resources in terms of market knowledge, data and cash. In this breakfast session, Nicolas Cap told us more about how the start-up-as-a-service model works.
Finance in Cornwall 2017 - Established (>2 Years) Session PKF Francis Clark
This seminar features presentations from sources of grant, debt and equity funding, as well as business support agencies operating in the region. The presentations will be short and sharp giving the delegate a basis for an assessment of which funding stream/funder matches their requirements.
Trying to get funded and thinking about expanding to Silicon Valley? Learn about this one-week market accelerator program that gives you the tools and contacts necessary to expand your business.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Destination Digital launch presentationLivia Oldland
On Monday 24 February at The Trinity Centre in Cambridge, Connecting Cambridgeshire launched a new countywide scheme to help small and medium businesses get better broadband and use digital technology.
Further information on Destination Digital can be found in the slides attached and on our website: www.destinationdigital.info
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service manages the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) in New York, San Francisco & Silicon Valley, Boston, and Philadelphia, global clusters for technology and entrepreneurship. This initiative provides those Canadian start-ups in information and communication technology, digital and social media, gaming, clean technologies, and life sciences with access to unique resources and contacts that foster their international growth.
The CTAs make available free office space for three to six months where physical offices are located within existing business incubators. The CTAs help you to refine your business model, collect competitive intelligence, pursue key clients, access financing sources, and engage strategic partners.
Presentation on the Design Council and design as a framework to innovate. Presented by by Daniel Letts, Design Associate at the Design Council, at the Service Design Discovery Day on 20 November 2014 in Warwick.
#FIRMday London 2nd November 2017 'Moving from monologue to dialogue; how Cap...Emma Mirrington
Join Joanne Lee, Head of Recruitment, who will be looking at how Capco are using on-line group chat to engage with specialist scarce talent. Through peer-to-peer engagement Capco are building their brand within target markets and promoting the exciting work they’re doing and innovation they are bringing to the industry, without pushing a pure recruitment message.
Venture on demand: step up your start-up gameXylos
Intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship increasingly go well together. Corporations learn how to act lean and increase their speed of execution. Start-ups on the other hand get access to important corporate resources in terms of market knowledge, data and cash. In this breakfast session, Nicolas Cap told us more about how the start-up-as-a-service model works.
Finance in Cornwall 2017 - Established (>2 Years) Session PKF Francis Clark
This seminar features presentations from sources of grant, debt and equity funding, as well as business support agencies operating in the region. The presentations will be short and sharp giving the delegate a basis for an assessment of which funding stream/funder matches their requirements.
Trying to get funded and thinking about expanding to Silicon Valley? Learn about this one-week market accelerator program that gives you the tools and contacts necessary to expand your business.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with Parameters
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What is innovation?
(the use of) a new idea or method
(Cambridge online dictionary)
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What do funders mean by Innovation?
Innovation
(Explain how your project fits with innovation.
Describe your approach to innovation – will your project focus on the
application of existing processes or techniques in new areas, the
development of new processes or techniques for existing areas, or be a
totally disruptive approach?)
It’s not business as usual and usually involves some R&D
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What do funders mean by Innovation?
• The application of existing processes or techniques in new areas
• The development of new processes or techniques for existing areas
• Or a totally disruptive approach
How many of you have innovated since March 2020 as a result of the
pandemic?
Did it force innovation that has benefitted the business?
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What is R&D?
Research and development (R&D) include activities that
companies undertake to innovate and introduce new products
and services.
It is often the first stage in the development process.
The goal is typically to take new products and services to market
and add to the company's bottom line.
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What do funders want to see in relation to R&D?
R&D confirmation
The I4G programme is focussed on research and development (R&D) projects and does not support
other types of activity (routine product development, capital build, marketing, etc.) We would expect
any project creating change through innovation would involve an element of R&D within it. In
assessing the innovation and R&D within your application, the I4G Recommendation Panel will need to
be confident that your proposed project incorporates an attempt to achieve an advance of some kind.
Can your proposed project be described as research and
development (R&D) in line with the above description?
Yes No
Please provide a brief explanation of how the above R&D definitions/categories relate to your
proposed project. The I4G Recommendation Panel are likely to ask questions such as: “where is the
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Zero to One v Doing it better
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Examples of innovative companies
Who do you see as innovative and why?
(In your sector and others)
What could you learn from them?
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How to start innovating
• Change mindset
• Be curious
• Get perspective
• Have fun – innovative thinking workshop with your team
• Rationalise the ideas
• Get planning
• Implement
• Repeat
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Business model canvas
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• Value Proposition
• Routes to market
• Resources
• Revenue Streams
• Partners
• Costs
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• Webinars
• Access to market databases
• COBRA
• EMIS
• FAME
• Kompass
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Competitors & aspirational competitors
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Your innovation will have competitors – some are obvious,
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Get to know your competitors
• Sign up to newsletters
• Follow on social
• Go through a purchase – see how easy it is
• Map out their USP – price/ personality/ experience
• Read their reviews
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Why innovation fails
• Lack of market perspective – competitive landscape
• No defined market need
• Development costs not defined
• Routes to market too broad
• Not given dedicated time within business
• Not seeing the problem
• Build it and they will come
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How to get innovation right
• Start with the why
• Get lots of ideas
• Focus them down
• Run lean projects
• Keep curious, keep learning
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Funding innovation
• Existing clients
• MVP
• Beta testing
• Bootstrap
• Venture Capital
• Angel Investor
• Grant
• Loan
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Funding innovation
Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a government
incentive designed to reward UK companies for investing in innovation.
They are a valuable source of cash for businesses to invest in
accelerating their R&D, hiring new staff and ultimately growing.
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• Reach out to local support resources
• Use data to scope your market
• Business Model Canvas
• Experiment & learn
• Use existing contacts and clients
• Partner
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