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Unilever’s Crowdsourcing Campaign to Solve Sustainability Issues

Jun-30-15 By IdeaConnection
Unilever is on the hunt for new ways to tackle global sustainability problems.  The multinational company's innovation platform, Unilever Foundry wants closer collaboration between consumers and innovators to solve key issues.

The initiative was announced recently at Lions Innovation in Cannes by Unilever senior vice president of global media Luis di Comolast.

Data Mine for Gold and Pocket a Fortune

Jun-23-15 By IdeaConnection
Here's how you can strike it rich!  Up to one million Canadian dollars is up for grabs for anyone who can help the Integra Gold Corporation find gold.

The Integra Gold Rush Challenge is a crowdsourcing project that the company hopes will lead to the next big gold discovery at its Sigma-Lamaque gold property in Val-d'Or, Québec.

So how can you help?

How the Crowd Can Slay Cyber Trolls

Jun-16-15 By IdeaConnection
Internet trolls can make life a misery for people on social media.  The cyber bullies hide behind their computers screens smothered in clouds of negativity spewing forth inflammatory and abusive messages.

Some countries are cracking down on the online abuse by introducing new laws, and now Twitter is giving its users a new weapon against malicious folk.  And it comes courtesy of the crowd.

Global Open Innovation Search for New First Aid Products

Jun-09-15 By IdeaConnection
Have you got a burning idea for a new First Aid product, or can you improve on what’s already in First Aid kits and cabinets?

If so, you could potentially collect a $2,500 advance and 50% royalty fees if your idea makes it to market.

Edison Nation Medical, a US-based primary healthcare innovation marketplace wants your help in coming up with new First Aid product ideas.  It has embarked on a global search for new devices, technologies, applications and products in a broad range of categories.

Crowdsourcing Saves a Boy’s Life

Jun-02-15 By IdeaConnection
When a Utah-based primary care physician couldn't uncover what was wrong with a young boy with a persistent cough, he turned to the crowd for a diagnosis - and it saved the boy's life.