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Innovating the Business Model – Interview with Robinson Esalimba, Founder Afrovumbua

When we talk about innovation in many cases, the reference is made to creating innovative products. In the interview below, Robinson Esalimba, founder...

First bio-innovate regional scientific conference

This morning the program’s first gathering of its constituent scientific projects started in Addis Ababa. The three-day event was opened by Theresa Sengooba...

The Seven Essential Characteristics of Innovative Companies

What makes a company innovative? Innovation is nothing more than a tool that enables companies to achieve unique, strategic goals. It should not simply...

Female students scoop award for innovative concept at Innovators Summer School

Kampala, 11 August 2012 (ECA) – Two female students from Kyambogo University and Makerere University scooped the Award for the Most Innovative Concept based on their proposed “Blood Grouping Strip” concept. Ms Bagayana Shiellah and Achem Rose conceived and developed the concept during the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa supported Innovators Summer...

What determines the innovation capability of firm founders?

Innovative start-ups, not start-ups in general, seem to be important drivers of economic growth. However, little is known about what such firms look like. As activities of start-ups are strongly related to firm founders, we investigate this question focusing on the innovation capability of firm founders. We find that the combination of different founder characteristics...

Why That New Innovation Effort May Not Be Worth It

Publishers note (FSG): Every Leader should read this! Nowadays, almost every company claims to be innovative, if only to attract top talent, please investors, and strengthen its brand. Some companies are innovative, but many are not. If you are going to lead or be a part of a new initiative, how can you tell if your organization is really committed to supporting that effort?...

Innovation Prize For Africa

IPA 2013 Call for Applications If you’re a young and innovative entrepreneur, in a science, engineering or technology field and have an innovative product that contributes towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost in Africa, then you should apply for the Innovation Prize for Africa 2013. ...