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Do you have a groundbreaking green business idea? What are you waiting for? Submit your application to #ClimateLaunchpad and join the world’s largest green business competition. Let’s unlock your potential! 🌎🌱 Enter #climatelaunchpad today: https://lnkd.in/djeggyP #CLP24 #ClimateLaunchpad #greenbusiness #cleantech #innovation #startups

Celebrating Corporate innovators that actually create impact: DB SCHENKER | STARTup terminal [·] In 2015, DB Schenker around Patric Hoffmann & Ronja Stoffregen embarked on a journey to revolutionise their approach to corporate-startup collaborations. Fast forward to 2023, they’ve evaluated over 1250 startups and integrated 45+ solutions into their operations. Their secret? A systematic #ventureclienting approach founded on a clear and simple process and expanding their network inside their organisation. This journey highlights how aligning startups with corporate goals can lead to remarkable success. Have you experienced similar successes with corporate-startup collaborations? Share your stories! Link to the full post: https://lnkd.in/dTp2bPkf #Innovation #Startups #CorporateCollaboration #DBSchenker

What do you think Should we organize the Belgium Impact Startup Awards? 🥇🥈🥉  You know I’m into bridging the gap between #startups / #scaleups and large corporations! 🤝 Following the first successful Edition of the Speed Scaling, we received a specific yet very inspiring feedback from the Corporates: “we want to meet more startups!”. Together with BE.IMPACT and TheMerode, we thought about it.  1️⃣ How to make more startups pitch in front of large corporations?  2️⃣ How to make sure that they are relevant to these large corporations current sustainability challenges? We quickly stumbled upon the idea of Awards. 🏆 Making more potential matches is our goal in order to have a more positive impact on our ecosystem. What’s your take on that matter? How should we do it? Just comment👇 📝 Let's scale it up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

THERE IS NO INNOVATION WITHOUT COLLABORATION. Open innovation projects are a key pillar of BIOMEYE's continuous improvement. It is also because of them that ideas are connected, creativity is stimulated, and an ecosystem is created in which #innovation not only flourishes but also disseminates. That is why we are proud to be part of a community of strategic partners and to actively collaborate with passionate innovators. Why take part in open innovation projects? Swipe the carousel 👇 #BIOMEYE #openinnovation #startups #partnership

Key factors that make a country innovative include a robust commitment to research and development (R&D), world-class education, strategic location, a thriving startup scene, and a multicultural environment. Switzerland, for instance, embodies all these elements and has become a beacon of innovation. But, as we approach 2030, the picture might change. India is poised to become one of the top 3-5 countries due to the 3D's: Digitalisation, Demography, and Decarbonization. Exciting times are ahead! #Digitalisation #Demography #Decarbonization

Our April 2024 Explorer from Sathyabama Technology Business Incubator is here! 📰 Dive into the latest innovations, success stories, and industry insights. #startups #startupindia #startuplife #startupecosystem #startupidea #womenentrepreneur #startupsuccess

Ever wondered what makes Urban Tech Helsinki exceptional? 🤔 Wonder no more! 🌟 In this video, EKOTEKT’s Abhishek dives into the incredible support and opportunities our incubator program offers to startups. Don’t miss this insider perspective on how we empower startups to thrive and excel. Check it out! 👇 #UrbanTechHelsinki #innovation #startups #urbantech #startup

The European raw materials industry is entering a transformative period along the entire value chain driven forward by the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), which sets the stage for a new era of growth for our sector. Building on this momentum, the EIT RawMaterials Booster Call is a key instrument to propel start-ups forward and to scale up their innovative ideas and technologies. With our increased investment capacity of up to €500,000 per case, we are excited to turbo-charge the European start-up ecosystem in the raw materials arena. #RMSummit2024 #RawMaterials #Innovation #Sustainability #GreenTransition #EITRMProjects #CriticalRawMaterialsAct #EuropeInnovates #innovation #technology #startups #ventureCapital

🌍 Mapped: The Most Innovative Countries in the World in 2022 🌍 Since 2000, global investment in research and development (R&D) has tripled to $2.4 trillion. This growth in R&D spending plays a critical role in a country’s economic growth and innovation, impacting job creation, public health, national security, and industrial competitiveness. What Defines an Innovative Economy? Innovation is inherently challenging to quantify, but the Global Innovation Index uses a comprehensive framework with 81 indicators across seven categories to calculate a country’s score: 7 CategoriesExample Indicators🧳 Business SophisticationBusiness R&D spend, net inflows of foreign direct investment📈 Market SophisticationSize of economy’s GDP, intensity of local market competition🛣️ InfrastructureRoad, hospital, school construction, energy efficiency👩🏫 Human Capital & ResearchGovernment funding per pupil, quality of scientific and research institutions🏛️ InstitutionsPolitical stability and safety, ease of starting a business💡 Creative OutputsMost valuable brands, industrial design applications, trademark applications👨💻 Knowledge and Technology OutputsPatent applications, increase in labor productivity, spending on softwareThe 50 Most Innovative Countries in 2022 Switzerland ranks at the top for the 12th year in a row, followed by the U.S., South Korea, and Israel. The U.S. is a top spender on R&D with over $700 billion per year, housing four of the five top R&D spending companies: Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple. RankCountry / RegionScore1🇨🇭 Switzerland64.62🇺🇲 U.S.61.83🇸🇪 Sweden61.64🇬🇧 United Kingdom59.75🇳🇱 Netherlands58.06🇰🇷 South Korea57.87🇸🇬 Singapore57.38🇩🇪 Germany57.29🇫🇮 Finland56.910🇩🇰 Denmark55.9Regional Highlights North America:The U.S. ranks highest, known for its strong innovation ecosystem. Canada follows, ranking first in joint ventures and strategic alliances per billion dollars of GDP. South America:Chile leads with a promising tech sector and the highest mobile connectivity in the region. Brazil follows with a record number of IPOs in 2021. Middle East and Central Asia:Israel is a global leader, spending over 5% of GDP on R&D. Cyprus and Turkey also rank high, with significant government support for startups and tech development. Europe:With 15 of the top 25 economies, Europe is a powerhouse of innovation, leading in social progress, equality, and life satisfaction. East Asia and Oceania:South Korea ranks highest, driven by initiatives in smart healthcare, AI, and eco-friendly infrastructure. China shows strong growth in labor productivity and trademarks. Africa:Mauritius leads with strong institutions and market sophistication, followed by South Africa, which is attracting significant tech investment. Conclusion Understanding the dynamics of innovation across different regions helps in recognizing the diverse strengths and strategies that drive global progress. 🌐💡