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IdeaConnection: Global Collaboration - Connected Innovation » Feb-19-14

INTERVIEW Expertise - Asset or Liability? Interview with Alan Gregerman, Author of The Necessity of Strangers, Surrounded by Geniuses, and Lessons from the Sandbox, Part 1. [MORE INTERVIEWS] BOOKS Quick and Nimble Lessons from leading CEOs on how to create a culture of innovation. By Adam Bryant [MORE BOOKS] NEW INVENTIONS Nanomotor Cells Researchers have inserted nanomotors inside living cells and then steered the motors within the cells, which could prove valuable in the battle against cancer. Glowing Tumors A new heads-up display for surgeons allows them to see cancer cells using ICG dye, making it much easier to remove the entire tumor without damaging remaining healthy tissue. [MORE NEW INVENTIONS] VIDEO Novel Flying Machines Recreating natural methods of moving through both air and water could help to create new sorts of flying machines. [MORE VIDEOS] INNOVATION ARTICLES Crowdsharing Innovation Share your innovation and collaboration insights with the world! [POST YOUR INNOVATION ARTICLES] Featured Article The Problems Measuring Innovation By Jeffrey Phillips [READ MORE ARTICLES] BLOG Novel Idea Wins Mental Health Innovation Contest The contest was looking for concepts to help people with depression and anxiety disorders. A plethora of entries were received and two earned $10,000 awards. [INNOVATION BLOG] INNOVATIVE PEOPLE Promote Your Innovation Skills! Nitin Saksena is developing new anti-HIV factors and has 25 years of experience in biomedical and microbiology research. [ADD YOUR PROFILE] [BE A PROBLEM SOLVER]

We are actively seeking experts in the areas of: Drug Delivery, Bioavailability, Pediatrics and Pharmaceuticals. We need to sign up these experts within 4 days to work on a time-sensitive challenge. REFER A FRIEND to this challenge and earn $500. We are excited to hear original ideas about innovation and open innovation. Contribute to our blog. Email us your article for review. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Hydrocarbon Fuels From Bags A group of scientists found that pyrolyzing plasic bags in the absence of oxygen could produce a synthetic crude oil. The Diesel fuel derived from plastic bags had surprisingly excellent properties, like better lubricity than ultra-low-sulfur diesel. TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING $2,000 for each Accepted Lead: Creation of Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Films in Situ A client is seeking a technology that would enable creation of hydrophilic and/ or hydrophobic films and/or nonwoven fabrics in situ. Creation of Flexible Absorbent Materials in Situ A client is seeking a technology to create flexible absorbent materials in situ, eliminating use of rolled goods or baled fibers. 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. OPEN INNOVATION SUCCESS STORIES Financial Institution Banks on Crowdsourcing Success Sberbank, a prominent Russian financial institution, hosted a crowdsourcing ideation contest to tie in with the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Participants from 10 countries submitted more than 370 proposals in six categories. [MORE OPEN INNOVATION STORIES] [WHAT CAN WE SOLVE FOR YOU?] PATENT MARKETPLACE Deck Leveling Saddle This is an innovative product designed to enable anyone to maintain a level deck or any other application they use the product on with very little effort after it is installed. [THOUSANDS OF PATENTS] No charge to contact the patent owner! [LIST YOUR PATENT] It's FREE. INNOVATION CONVENTIONS & EVENTS GROWCO Conference May-20-14 to May-22-14 Nashville, USA GROWCO is a three-day event for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to achieve sizeable growth within their organization. GROWCO provides you with the education, resources, and networking opportunities you need to boost your business growth for years to come. [MORE CONVENTIONS] [FREE: ADD YOUR INNOVATION EVENT] INNOVATION CONTESTS The Big C Competition Deadline: 2014-05-15 The Big C is a global competition open to entrepreneurs, technology whizzes, medical geeks, and anyone with an audacious product, service or innovation that helps those facing cancer. The top award is $25,000. [FREE: POST YOUR INNOVATION CONTEST] [NOTIFY ME OF NEW CONTESTS POSTED] Become an IdeaConnection Agent If interested, please fill out our contact form with your email address and a link to your Linkedin profile. [LEARN MORE] INVENTIONS FOR SALE Ski Simulator The Ski Simulator is a device to be used for demonstrations and helping novice skiers learn the essentials of skiing. The device consists of platforms located between a main platform and rotating platforms with ski bindings and harness with a dynamic suspension connected to a skier. Each platform imitates the position of the slope and the position or movement of skis. [MORE INVENTIONS FOR SALE] [LIST YOUR INVENTION FOR SALE]

"We owe our existence to innovation. Our species exists thanks to four billion years of genetic innovation." – Gary Hamel