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Take Charge of Your Own Crowdfunding Campaign

Jan-31-13 By IdeaConnection
Securing investment for your pet project or idea through crowdfunding has just got a little bit easier with a new product called CrowdHoster.

It was developed by Crowdtilt and makes it possible for anyone to start their own crowdfunding campaign without going through third party sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

Crowdsourcing India’s National Anthem

Jan-30-13 By IdeaConnection
Crowdsourcing is relatively new to India, but it’s embracing the concept with vigor. Businesses are eager to learn more about what it can do for them and the government has already flirted with initiatives.

This has included crowdsourcing the Indian rupee symbol where a new representation was chosen from thousands of submitted new designs.

Now, there are plans to crowdsource the country’s national anthem.

Food Ingredients Giant Launches Dedicated Open Innovation Portal

Jan-29-13 By IdeaConnection
Tate & Lyle PLC, a British-based global supplier of ingredients to the food and beverages industry has announced that it is launching a new open innovation web portal. The aim is to encourage start-ups, universities and companies specializing in food science to submit pitches that are aligned with the organization’s innovation needs. These are in sweeteners, texturants and health and wellness.

Inspirational Quotes to Get You Fired Up

Jan-28-13 By IdeaConnection
You never know when, where or how inspiration is going to strike. But wouldn't it be great if we all had it on tap and could call on it whenever we need to solve problems or come up with new ideas? Until such a time, here are some quotes to help get the creative juices flowing.

Crowdsourcing and the Changing Role of the Consumer

Jan-27-13 By IdeaConnection
Crowdsourcing is changing the role of consumers as they seek to play a more active role with the brands they buy. Not only do they want to be the first to get hold of the latest gadget or product upgrade, but they also want to be involved in online communities associated with them.

$250,000 on Offer at the World’s First Crowdfunding Festival

Jan-24-13 By IdeaConnection
For five days in April, Jacksonville, Florida will be the focus of innovation, inspiration and creativity as artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators from all over the world showcase their best and brightest ideas. The event is One Spark, the world's first crowdfunding festival, a live and fully interactive experience that enables attendees to support brilliant ideas that inspire them. And it’s open to all.

The Caped Crusader Turns to the Crowd for Help

Jan-22-13 By IdeaConnection
“Holy innovative way to raise money, Batman!” – as the caped crusader’s sidekick might say.

A team of Bat-fans want to create a web series, The Batman Chronicles and are asking the crowd for help to raise funds for the non-profit project.

Mobile Phone Operators Should Embrace Open Innovation

Jan-21-13 By IdeaConnection
To remain competitive and secure their futures, mobile phone operators have two choices. Embrace open innovation and cloud computing.

That’s the view of researcher Yrjö Raivio of Aalto University School of Science.

His doctoral dissertation for the Aalto University Department of Computer Science and Engineering Raivio presents operators with a number of strategic recommendations which were picked up by Phys.Org.

Help NASA Boost Power to the International Space Station

Jan-18-13 By IdeaConnection
“Ye cannae change the laws of physics!” was the oft repeated cry of the Chief Engineer of the USS Enterprise. You are right Scotty, but as you so often did on Star Trek, you can make them work better for you.

In the real world of space exploration scientists are increasingly turning to open innovation and the crowd to help them discover more about our solar system and the Universe.

NASA’s latest open innovation challenge, The Longeron Shadowing Optimization Challenge, is a public competition to make the energy-gathering solar arrays of the International Space Station (ISS) more efficient. With more power scientists can conduct more experiments.

Prize Money on Offer for Super Bowl Ad Ideas

Jan-16-13 By IdeaConnection
Viewers of NBC’s hit show “The Office” will be familiar with Dunder Mifflin the fictional paper products company that the mockumentary is based on.

Well, it’s also now a real paper product, the fruits of a partnership between NBC Universal and paper company Quill.

To promote the product and bring it to a wider audience the Dunder Mifflin brand has a Super Bowl ad spot. And that’s where you come in.