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Unilever’s Crowdsourcing Campaign to Solve Sustainability Issues

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

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

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

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

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.
Crowdsourcing to Aid Nepal Quake Relief Efforts

Crowdsourcing to Aid Nepal Quake Relief Efforts

May-26-15 By IdeaConnection
As with previous disasters that have struck different countries in recent times, the crowd is coming to the aid of those affected by the earthquake in Nepal.

Crowdsourcing is allowing digital volunteers to provide help from their laptops in a number of very important ways.  Some of the initiatives are being spearheaded by Nepalese to help their fellow citizens.
UNICEF Launches Open Innovation Portal

UNICEF Launches Open Innovation Portal

May-19-15 By IdeaConnection
UNICEF is hoping to do more to help the world's poorest and most vulnerable people with a new open innovation initiative.

The global humanitarian charity has launched the CauseTech.net community and portal site where innovators, researchers, IT professionals, academics and others can work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Innovation to Put the Brakes on Texting While Driving

Innovation to Put the Brakes on Texting While Driving

May-12-15 By IdeaConnection
It seems remarkable, but there is a significant number of drivers on the roads who are texting while on the move. Not surprisingly, there has been a rise in the number of crashes caused by those who are distracted while thumbing the keypads of their mobiles.

The problem got one Florida Atlantic University professor thinking, and he’s come up with an invention that can block a driver from sending or receiving texts messages while they are behind the wheel.
Crowdsourcing the Future of New Zealand’s Flag

Crowdsourcing the Future of New Zealand’s Flag

May-05-15 By IdeaConnection
New Zealand is on the hunt for a new flag and is asking its citizens to help.

The New Zealand Flag Consideration Project is a crowdsourcing effort for the public to have a say in the flag's design. Although it has been changed before, this is the first time New Zealanders will have an input into its future.

IdeaConnection Partners with Brightidea

Apr-29-15 By Wendy
This partnership allows Brightidea to offer their clients IdeaConnection's many services, but in particular, the service of building proprietary open innovation community of experts, and research and development problem solving.

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