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Global Search for Messages to Send to Alien Life

Jul-21-15 By IdeaConnection
So, apart from saying "you look a lot different than in the movies", what would you say to an alien?
If you've got an idea of how you would introduce humanity to an alien civilization you could win yourself some big money prizes.

Open Innovation Water Challenge Seeks Novel Solutions

Jul-14-15 By IdeaConnection
Do you have smart ideas about water reduction and reuse?  If so, GE and Statoil’s Sustainability Collaboration want to hear from you.

The American multinational and the Norwegian oil and gas company have combined forces to launch their second open innovation competition, “Reduced Use and Reuse of Water in Onshore Operations”.

Crowdsourcing Antibiotic Resistance Drugs

Jul-07-15 By IdeaConnection
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest problems facing modern medicine today.  Some bacteria are naturally immune to the drugs that are thrown at them, while others lose sensitivity to their effects.

To help combat this problem, a crowdsourcing project is inviting chemists from all over the world to donate samples of compounds they have synthesized.

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.

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

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.