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Partnering For Growth: Dream Big, But Start Small

At RIE Industry Day 2019, a panel of experts shared their insights on how businesses can effectively tap on partnerships with public research institutions to stay ahead of the curve in Industry 4.0.

Innovation Made EPIC

Taking the time to craft a good problem statement and prioritising good communication can help co-innovation between large corporations and start-ups succeed.

Success By Design (Thinking)

From empathizing with the user to prototyping and iteration, the key processes in design thinking can help innovation teams create desirable product for the market.

The Case For Cross-ownership

Different firms having the same owners has been criticized as anti-competitive, but could there also be some benefits of cross-ownership? SMU researchers think there is more to the debate.

The (Software) Bug Doctor

SMU Associate Professor David Lo has developed automated solutions to help software developers efficiently detect and repair defects in their code.

The Smart City—No Risk, No Reward

Smart city collaborations are complex initiatives that often fail; yet, valuable lessons can be taken from these failures.

Licensed To Thrive

A licensing agreement sets the tone and trajectory of a partnership between two companies. Here are 10 important terms in a technology licensing agreement.

Igniting Innovation—Adec Thng Of EnergyNova

Cleaner energy sources are needed now more than ever before, and Adec Thng of EnergyNova is confident that hydrogen fuel can provide for society’s energy needs.

A How-to Guide For Challenge-driven Innovation

Learn how to craft useful and practical problem statements for challenge-driven innovation at IPI's next Open Innovation Workshop in October 2019.