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IdeaConnection: Global Collaboration - Connected Innovation » Feb-26-14

INTERVIEW Smartest Are Not Us Interview with Alan Gregerman, Author of The Necessity of Strangers, Surrounded by Geniuses, and Lessons from the Sandbox, Part 2. [MORE INTERVIEWS] BOOKS Everything Connects How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation, and Sustainability. By Faisal Hoque and Drake Baer [MORE BOOKS] NEW INVENTIONS Gecko Inspired Tape Gecko feet have once again inspired a useful new technology - this time in the form of self-cleaning, reusable adhesive tape. Wave Energy Inspired by the way muddy sea-beds absorb ocean waves, The seafloor carpet offers a new way to harness the power created by the sea. [MORE NEW INVENTIONS] VIDEO Emails in Your Hand The Ambient Mobile Pervasive Display projects emails and digital images in front of the user, allowing almost any surface to function as a screen. [MORE VIDEOS] INNOVATION ARTICLES Crowdsharing Innovation Share your innovation and collaboration insights with the world! [POST YOUR INNOVATION ARTICLES] Featured Article Eight Politically Incorrect Statements about Innovation By Gregg Fraley [READ MORE ARTICLES] BLOG Global Conference on Crowdsourcing In April, Singapore will host a Crowdsourcing Week exploring the contributions made to business by crowdsourcing and crowdfunding. [INNOVATION BLOG] INNOVATIVE PEOPLE Promote Your Innovation Skills! Ogaga Umukoro developed three major cloud applications, all of which required advanced security. [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. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Protein Researchers carried out an inclusive biological study of the protein E2F, which is abnormal in the majority of cancers. They were able to explain it's dual natures, indicating it could be a potent target for developing new cancer drugs. TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING $1,000 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. $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. OPEN INNOVATION SUCCESS STORIES Crowdsourcing Transforms Old Library into an Arts Center After 7 years, the new Omnibus arts center is finally open thanks to crowdsourcing efforts. The venue now hosts plays, concerts, children's shows, exhibitions, readings and films. [MORE OPEN INNOVATION STORIES] [WHAT CAN WE SOLVE FOR YOU?] PATENT MARKETPLACE Self-muting Audio Connector This self-muting plug system remains quiet, buzz and pop-free during removal and insertion into jack sockets. This innovative design works on guitars and other electronic instruments while the amplifier volume is still enabled. [THOUSANDS OF PATENTS] No charge to contact the patent owner! [LIST YOUR PATENT] It's FREE. We are excited to hear original ideas about innovation and open innovation. Contribute to our blog. Email us your article for review. INNOVATION CONVENTIONS & EVENTS TED Global 2014 South Oct-05-14 to Oct-10-14 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Exploring a slate of interesting topics from creativity behind the newest architecture, innovative business models, relevant new science, impactful design and social-justice issues. Online tools for connecting with other attendees, before and after the conference will be provided for networking. Fortune Brainstorm Tech Jul-14-14 to Jul-16-14 Aspen, USA Fortune Brainstorm TECH is an event like no other! This conference creates a marketplace of ideas that assembles the smartest people from around the globe. Including the world's top technology and media thinkers, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers. [MORE CONVENTIONS] [FREE: ADD YOUR INNOVATION EVENT] INNOVATION CONTESTS The San Diego Innovation Open Deadline: 2014-03-17 The San Diego Innovation Open seeks new start-ups that demonstrate how they can contribute to a flourishing future economically, socially and environmentally. Finalists benefit from a week of introductions to influential brands, minds, and experts. A top award of $5000 is available. [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]

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