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Calling all innovators: Africa’s electricity market is ripe for market-creation

Christensen Institute

Falling costs in renewable energy is bringing it within Africa’s reach; yet minimizing the number of people lacking access to electricity, and modernizing and promoting sustainable clean energy across Africa will still require radical innovation improvement. Africa’s MCI history can act as a guide for its electricity market.

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Find inspiration behind these 3 surprising market creation stories

Christensen Institute

My guess is that most of you answered “No” for the above three questions, but when looking at the history of these three innovations –the smartphone, the fork, and the vaccine – all of these facts are very relevant to their diffusion. Despite these features Simon was a flop and only stayed on the market for six months.

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We need a new Energy Mantra- innovate, innovate, innovate.

Paul Hobcraft

Energy is a vital part of any country’s ability to be competitive, and we need to recognize that to innovate is the critical enabler to a clean energy future. We must nurture innovation and continuously look for ways to facilitate its pathway in the Energy Transition we are presently travelling.

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Exploring the Global Smart Cities Market: Software Opportunities

Tullio Siragusa

Exploring the Global Smart Cities Market: Software Opportunities According to recent market research reports, the global smart cities market is expected to reach a size of over $2 trillion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%. Let’s explore the market opportunities by categories and regions.

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Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

“Without a major acceleration in clean energy innovation, reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 will not be possible.” The role of innovation has a crucial one to play. Innovation has a critical role in delivering new solutions to drive this energy transition we are undergoing. What does this all mean for innovation?

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Iowa Department of Transportation Selects Qmarkets Platform for Cross-Functional Idea Crowdsourcing Initiative

Qmarkets

Iowa DOT has announced the successful deployment of Qmarkets’ innovation management software, with the launch of their Research Ideas Website. link] The Iowa DOT Idea Crowdsourcing website for users to suggest new and innovative ideas to improve transportation in Iowa.

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Innovators in Action: “Humankindness” at CommonSpirit Health

Christensen Institute

She would also like to thank Anuradhika Anuradhika, System VP of Innovation, and Brisa Hernandez, System Director of Operations at the Lloyd H. Read on to see how its focus on what people need and want, together with the organization’s vision for health justice, drives innovation and better health outcomes.