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IdeaConnection: Global Collaboration - Connected Innovation » Dec-04-13

INTERVIEW Meet IdeaConnection's VP of Business Development, David Porter [MORE INTERVIEWS] BOOKS The Business Idea Factory A World-Class System for Creating Successful Business Ideas. By Andrii Sedniev [MORE BOOKS] NEW INVENTIONS Bone Putty The BonAlive Putty bone graft substitute is a ready-to-use product that can be delivered directly to the bone. Bricks from Beer Adding spent brewing grains to red clay bricks can increase their insulation capabilities by up to 30 percent in an eco-friendly and economical manner. [MORE NEW INVENTIONS] VIDEO Ecology from the Air Ecologist Greg Anser discusses how using a spectrometer and high-powered lasers to create detailed, 3D maps of nature, could lead to a greater understanding of ecosystem and how to help preserve it. [MORE VIDEOS] INNOVATION ARTICLES Crowdsharing Innovation Share your innovation and collaboration insights with the world! [POST YOUR INNOVATION ARTICLES] Featured Article The Shortest Path to Innovation By Jorge Barba [READ MORE ARTICLES] BLOG Open Innovation Provides Energy Saving Solutions Read case studies on how open innovation methodologies are being applied to energy and fuel economy problems to help protect the planet and save us money. [INNOVATION BLOG] INNOVATIVE PEOPLE Promote Your Innovation Skills! Clement Angkawidjaja developed a patented protein tagging method to increase the thermostability of industrial enzymes. [ADD YOUR PROFILE] [BE A PROBLEM SOLVER]

OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGES Big Packaging for Vinho Verde Wine The Client is seeking a 1.5L, 2L and/or 3L package for Vinho Verde wine, that will keep the wine's qualities for at least a week after opening it. Current Bag-in-Box containers or PET containers are not satisfactory due to the high levels of acidity and carbon dioxide in Vinho Verde wine. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Breakthrough GM Photoreceptor Technology Could Help Food Crops Thrive In Crowded Fields Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are working on genetically modifying plant photoreceptors with the goal of growing more produce on currently available farmland. TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING $2,000 for each Accepted Lead: Consumer Food Monitoring Device Seeking a device, or enabling technologies to perform real-time monitoring of food for pesticide residues, veterinary residues and adulterants. Mobile Biomass characterization Device or Technology Seeking a platform or technology that enables real-time biomass characterization for multiple feedstocks. Mobile Raw Materials Characterization Device or Technology Seeking a platform or technology that enables real-time raw material identification and characterization of wide range of plastics and polymers. High Voltage Power Supply Seeking a power supply designer/developer that can, in the short term (6-8 weeks), provide 5-10 units of the specified power supply configuration intended for a proprietary high power based application. $10,000 for each Accepted Lead: New Leads for GM Water Optimization in Corn (Maize) A client is seeking new GM technologies for trait improvements for water optimization in corn. OPEN INNOVATION SUCCESS STORIES Open Innovation Energy Contest Yields Breakthrough Ideas U.S. Energy Department offered $100,000 to US-based software developers and students to design novel apps that can help consumers make the most of their Green Button electricity usage data. [MORE OPEN INNOVATION STORIES] [WHAT CAN WE SOLVE FOR YOU?] RESEARCH FUNDING Research Crowdfunding IdeaConnection Research Crowdfunding is a service where scientists, engineers and researchers can raise funds in order to complete a research project. [RESEARCH PROJECTS SEEKING FUNDING] [POST A PROJECT] RIGHT BRAIN WORKOUTS Creativity the Great Equalizer As uncreative as it sounds, the acceptance of innovation follows a predictable pattern. The innovator finds a creative way to do something that eases some sort of discomfort or dissatisfaction. [MORE RIGHT BRAIN WORKOUTS] PATENT MARKETPLACE Aquadivert Aquadivert is a liquid conservation device that automatically diverts the initial wasted potable cold water that would normally go down the drain when the hot tap is turned on. Aquadivert can store up to 20 litres for later use. [THOUSANDS OF PATENTS] No charge to contact the patent owner! [LIST YOUR PATENT] It's FREE. INNOVATION CONVENTIONS & EVENTS Data Storage Innovation Conference Apr-22-14 to Apr-24-14 Santa Clara, USA The DSI Conference will provide decision-makers insights into new technology areas such as software defined storage, cloud, big data, along with many other aspects of data management and storage. [MORE CONVENTIONS] [FREE: ADD YOUR INNOVATION EVENT] INNOVATION CONTESTS Digital Innovation Contest - Advertising Deadline: 2014-02-14 Valeo is inviting students from engineering, technical schools and universities from around the world to take an active role in automotive innovation by designing equipment that will help build smarter and more intuitive cars by 2030. The top award is $100,000. [MORE INNOVATION CONTESTS] [FREE: POST YOUR INNOVATION CONTEST] [NOTIFY ME OF NEW CONTESTS POSTED] INVENTIONS FOR SALE Wankel Rotary Engine Model The invention is the Wankel rotary engine model which is designed to help students study mechanics or for exhibitions. The working model is made of clear plexiglass, gears, wheels and bearings and stands on a colorful wooden stand available in two colors. The model operates with one click of a button. [MORE INVENTIONS FOR SALE] [LIST YOUR INVENTION FOR SALE]

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