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How Software Companies Can Enter the U.S. Defense Market

Harvard Business Review

Pentagon procurement procedures have long complicated commercial software companies’ entrance into the defense market difficult, but the authors’ experience working with both tech startups and the defense industry leads them to believe that now is a good time for companies to enter the market.

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Innovation Project Governance Do's & Don'ts

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Despite its importance, innovation project governance is often handled ineffectively, slowing down rather than driving innovation. Innovation project governance is a decision-making discipline where organizational leaders decide which ideas to pursue, how to allocate the innovation budget, and how to assign resources.

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Sustainable Innovation at the Government Level: What It Is and Why It Matters

IdeaScale

On the government level, sustainable innovation is an important goal that cannot be overlooked. Governments face numerous innovation challenges caused by the use of products and services that damage the earth. This major market failure requires action. Put a Price on Natural Capital. For example, the U.S.

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How the GSAs 10X Program Advances Government Innovation

IdeaScale

Overview : Founded in 2017 off of a popular crowdsourcing initiative, the Government Services Administration (GSA)’s 10X program internally crowdsources ideas to design new approaches and launch new programs. The General Services Administration, or GSA, has the job of ensuring government employees have what they need to do their jobs.

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Market creation as a catalyst for inclusive growth and prosperity

Christensen Institute

In Power and Progress , Acemoglu and Johnson helped me understand that many new innovations and technologies are introduced into the market as efficiency innovations. This is where market-creating innovations make their entrance. Similar markets were created in the automobile industry, food production, textiles, and other industries.

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Why Large Companies Need Innovation Governance to Remain Competitive

Sopheon

Innovation governance can help them move faster and maintain market dominance. The post Why Large Companies Need Innovation Governance to Remain Competitive appeared first on Sopheon. Industry leaders face aggressive, nimble challengers at every turn.

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Why Government is Essential for Private Sector Innovation

Destination Innovation

This iconic product became a sensational success and propelled Apple to become the most valuable company on Earth. It became a platform for secondary markets in apps, music and videos. No-one is claiming that governments or defence agencies created the iPhone. And governments carried the risk of that research and development.