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"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."
– Albert Einstein

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IdeaConnection: Global Collaboration - Connected Innovation » Jan-15-14

INTERVIEW Inventive Principles Illustrated, Part 3 Interview with Jack Hipple, Author of The Ideal Result: What It Is and How to Achieve It [MORE INTERVIEWS] ANNOUNCEMENT Meet IdeaConnection's writer, Paul Arnold [MEET THE TEAM] BOOKS Big Bang Disruption Strategy in the age of devastating innovation. By Larry Downes, Paul Nunes [MORE BOOKS] NEW INVENTIONS Heart Mending Glue Researchers have discovered a surgical adhesive that is strong enough, and elastic enough, to seal holes in a beating heart. Super-Flexible Chip An electronic chip thin enough to be wrapped around a hair could have applications such as solar cells and wearable bio-sensors. [MORE NEW INVENTIONS] VIDEO Information Time Machine Frederic Kaplan demonstrates his Venice Time Machine and shares plans to digitize archives of historical information to create an "information time machine." [MORE VIDEOS] INNOVATION ARTICLES Crowdsharing Innovation Share your innovation and collaboration insights with the world! [POST YOUR INNOVATION ARTICLES] Featured Article The Four Currents of a Culture of Innovation By Mitch Ditkoff [READ MORE ARTICLES] BLOG Innovations to Improve Health Outcomes A smart watch for patients prone to convulsions, seizures and tremors was a big winners at the Everyday Health Awards for Innovation. [INNOVATION BLOG] INNOVATIVE PEOPLE Promote Your Innovation Skills! Ion Nicolaescu designed heat management systems for light engines and a spectrometer for visible and infra-red light. [ADD YOUR PROFILE] [BE A PROBLEM SOLVER]

Become an IdeaConnection Agent If interested, please fill out our contact form with your email address and a link to your Linkedin profile. [CONTACT US] SUBMIT A CHALLENGE Earn Money: Submit a Challenge Are you aware of any serious problems in your area of expertise that a business or the whole industry is having, for which the solution would be highly beneficial and thus be of significant financial value? [SUBMIT A CHALLENGE] 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 Scientists Develop Chemical That May Stop Aging Process Australian and US researchers have come up with a composite that can turn back aging of muscles in rats, claiming it would pave the way to reverse human aging and can be utilized for cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other disease treatments. TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING $2,000 for each Accepted Lead: Zwitterionic Polymers Safe for Human Use A client is interested in zwitterionic polymers that have been demonstrated to be safe for human use. 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. OPEN INNOVATION SUCCESS STORIES Innovative Saline Bag A revolutionary IV saline bag, with the potential to save millions of lives, wins the Philips open innovation contest. Using forward osmosis technology, Maji can convert local contaminated water into a sterile solution on site. Shipping costs are drastically reduced since the IV bags are shipped without the heavy water in them. [MORE OPEN INNOVATION STORIES] [WHAT CAN WE SOLVE FOR YOU?] PATENT MARKETPLACE Wind-Driven Power with Removable Axle Design The patent is for a wind-driven power plant with removable axles that is designed for a large coefficient of power. The device can also be used for the thrust force that acts on its blades. [THOUSANDS OF PATENTS] No charge to contact the patent owner! [LIST YOUR PATENT] It's FREE. INNOVATION CONVENTIONS & EVENTS Climate Leadership Conference Feb-14-14 to Feb-26-14 San Diego, USA The Climate Leadership Conference addresses global climate change through policy, innovation, and business solutions. Forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community will be present. [MORE CONVENTIONS] [FREE: ADD YOUR INNOVATION EVENT] INNOVATION CONTESTS Cloud Innovation World Cup 2014 Deadline: 2014-03-15 The Cloud Innovation World Cup aims to foster innovative solutions within the segment of cloud computing. In addition to monetary awards, the finalist will be celebrated at the official Cloud World Forum in June of 2014. Digital Innovation Contest: Cross-Sector Exploration Deadline: 2014-02-26 To encourage digital innovation, IC Tomorrow is offering businesses nine awards of £25,000. This contest calls for the development of a service or application under three theme areas: retail, events and analytics. [MORE INNOVATION CONTESTS] [FREE: POST YOUR INNOVATION CONTEST] [NOTIFY ME OF NEW CONTESTS POSTED] INVENTIONS FOR SALE Atmospheric Water Generator The Atmospheric Water Generator Plant is designed to produce a minimum of 100,000 gallons of water per day, at below 2 cents per gallon. The machines are entirely green, consume little power and produce no emissions/pollutants. [MORE INVENTIONS FOR SALE] [LIST YOUR INVENTION FOR SALE]

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." – Albert Einstein