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The University of Chicago IRT has a new format for securing future speakers, and we appreciate your input. It is called the IRT Tackle a Topic Program. The purpose of our events is to inform our members on new innovation trends and theories/practices. Perhaps you know of an interesting new product, process, business model or a planned interactive exercise that a friend or colleague has developed, and they want to share… Continue reading
Chicago has announced an innovation challenge to all city departments. Winning proposals will receive funding from a $20 million program. The best proposals will reduce the time that people wait for services.
City challenges departments with innovation fund – Chicago Sun-Times.
3D printing technology (or additive manufacturing) promises fascinating opportunities for new industries: creating human tissue for organ transplant; at-home production of toys, clothing and replacement parts; and space station production of tools and parts using designs transmitted from Earth. It has also enabled very small businesses to manufacture affordable products one-at-a-time. Companies like Shapeways provide the printing capabilities and facilitate the marketplace, allowing professional artists and designers, as well as… Continue reading
An experiment shows that, given the same invention, tech transfer officers are less likely to spin off a company if the idea comes from a woman
via How Universities Fail Women Inventors – Businessweek
Online Crash Course in New Product Development
Professional (NPDP) Certification
Strategy 2 Market is offering an online version of the PDMA (Product Development and Management Association) NPDP (New Product Development Professional) certification class. This allows participants to avoid travel, reduce preparation time and save money.
Strategy 2 Market… Continue reading
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