Innovation is a driver of economic success and growth. That’s why everyone talks about innovation. Companies and countries that consistently invest in innovation by prioritizing research and development and allocating funds and resources for this activity are proven to be more successful than those that don’t.
A new report, 2016 State of Innovation, says there is a convergence of collaboration, innovation, cultivation, cross-pollination and calibration, between corporations, universities, government agencies. research centers, and startups to drive new levels of innovation. Physical and mental boundaries are being lifted. Like-minded, similar-goaled organizations are finding each other. A web of information is aligning partners and best practices in an effort to collaboratively innovate.
