Author: kashef
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Huntsman’s Biodegradable Fertilizer Coating Challenge
NineSigma is happy to be launching the Huntsman’s Biodegradable Fertilizer Coating Challenge. NineSigma, representing Huntsman International LLC (“Huntsman”), is inviting participants to submit proposals for biodegradable polymers to be used in coatings for Controlled-Release Fertilizers (CRFs). Huntsman believes that biodegradable polymers can support sustainable agriculture schemes where CRFs meet the needs for reducing soil contamination by…
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Winners from the Air Liquide Scientific Challenge Edition 3
NineSigma is very proud to have partnered with Air Liquide for our third Scientific Challenge together. It has been an amazing experience to have developed three innovative topics on the decarbonization of industrial ecosystems for Air Liquide and we are ready to share the winners with you. The Air Liquide Scientific Challenge Edition 3 aimed at decarbonizing the industrial ecosystems by addressing 3 Topics:
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NineSigma’s “Tech Push” Service: Find new application and market opportunities
For the past three years, NineSigma has witnessed a growing trend of companies turning to us to promote their innovative solutions within our global network. The NineSigma team aims to share insights on this open innovation practice, which has become increasingly common among forward-thinking companies. This approach is utilized to discover new applications for innovative…
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QRDI & Milaha New $5,000,000 Industry Innovation Challenge – Harbour Craft Electrification
Qatar, Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council is excited to announce the launch of the $5m Industry Innovation Challenge in collaboration with Milaha, a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering open innovation on a broader scale. The Industry Innovation Challenge (IIC) presents a unique opportunity for companies to contribute to breakthrough solutions and technologies addressing a specific innovation contest…
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Active Foresight through Open Innovation: Sculpting the Future with External Wisdom
For over 20 years, NineSigma has had the privilege of collaborating with innovative and renowned corporations worldwide. Our involvement in early-stage innovation projects has given us valuable insights into the challenges faced by companies when they are developing future visions in B2B and technology-intensive industries. In our work and interviews with foresight managers, they emphasize it…
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Making Vision a Reality: Translating Foresight into Tangible Outcomes
Earlier this month we published an article, where we discussed the topic of capturing tacit knowledge to create actionable foresight – an essential starting point for shaping business strategies and technology roadmaps. In this publication, we aim to delve into another challenge frequently faced by corporate innovation managers: turning foresight into actions, leading to tangible results, especially…
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PFAS Alternatives Exist
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, diverse group of man-made chemical compounds with special water repellent and non-stick properties. Since the 1950s they have been used in a variety of applications including: cookware, food packaging, cosmetics, carpets, fire-fighting products, stain repellents, polishes, paints and coatings. Structurally, PFAS are organofluorine compounds, where multiple fluorine atoms are attached to a…
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Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation: From ‘Core’ to ‘Transformational’
The pharmaceutical industry may not have been an early adopter of open innovation (OI), yet it has made significant strides in using OI in recent years. According to research “most leading pharmaceutical companies build their R&D organizations on traditional OI processes in combination with external networks”. However, there is still a lot of unexplored potential…