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TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK: CONSULTANCY Roland Berger HAS RELEASED THEIR 2024 INNOVATION INDICATOR - SWITZERLAND IS (AGAIN) IN THE POLE POSITION. In general, small countries, like Singapore and Denmark have achieved high rankings. Roland Berger's homeland Germany has somewhat declined in the rankings - now only in the top 3 for sustainability. With all this said, Germany still came out ahead of the U.S. and China in the indicator's rankings. How accurate are such indicators? They always come with a margin of error and somewhat reflect their authors' priorities - yet they certainly show trends. Together with Roland Berger, this report has been published by BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research - which explains a certain focus on Germany. #technology #innovation #sustainability #greentech #greentechnologies #ev #evs #bev #bevs #electricvehicle #electricvehicles #electricmobility #emobility #greenmobility #sustainablemobility #urbanmobility #smartmobility #futuremobility #newmobility #mobility #automotive #automotiveengineering #automotivetechnology #automotiveindustry #alternativeenergy #emissions #emissionscontrol #emissionsreduction #zeroemissions #zev #decarbonization #automotiveproduction #production #manufacturing #indicator #outlook #2024outlook #switzerland #germany #bundesrepublik #deutschland #global #world

TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK: CONSULTANCY Roland Berger HAS RELEASED THEIR 2024 INNOVATION INDICATOR - SWITZERLAND IS (AGAIN) IN THE POLE POSITION. In general, small countries, like Singapore and Denmark have achieved high rankings. Roland Berger's homeland Germany has somewhat declined in the rankings - now only in the top 3 for sustainability. With all this said, Germany still came out ahead of the U.S. and China in the indicator's rankings. How accurate are such indicators? They always come with a margin of error and somewhat reflect their authors' priorities - yet they certainly show trends. Together with Roland Berger, this report has been published by BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research - which explains a certain focus on Germany. #technology #innovation #sustainability #greentech #greentechnologies #ev #evs #bev #bevs #electricvehicle #electricvehicles #electricmobility #emobility #greenmobility #sustainablemobility #urbanmobility #smartmobility #futuremobility #newmobility #mobility #automotive #automotiveengineering #automotivetechnology #automotiveindustry #alternativeenergy #emissions #emissionscontrol #emissionsreduction #zeroemissions #zev #decarbonization #automotiveproduction #production #manufacturing #indicator #outlook #2024outlook #switzerland #germany #bundesrepublik #deutschland #global #world

European Research and Innovation Days: Where do European companies shine the brightest? Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are adopting #technology, introducing #green products and boosting #exports. However, there are still significant barriers to the Single Market preventing the scale-up of progress with the twin transition still coming as a cost to most #SMEs.   During this Research and Innovation Week, check out The Lisbon Council's Green, Digital and Competitive SME Index for more insights into Europe’s progress towards a greener, fairer and more #competitive landscape: https://lnkd.in/d7r65Ugg      #RiDaysEU European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation

🚀 Attention UK companies! 🚀 Are you facing a technical Materials or Manufacturing challenge that seems unsolvable? Then this post is for you! We’re here to help. We’ve launched an EoI to connect companies of any size with the expertise they need. We understand that finding the right solution requires significant time, resources, and funding. That’s where our funded #InnovationExchange process comes in. Through our Innovation Exchange, we not only provide the resources to identify the best partners but also offer seed funding of up to £25k to kickstart the collaboration. Let’s work together to overcome your challenges and drive innovation forward! To find out more get in touch or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dry9FMfq Application deadline 22nd July 10 am! #UKManufacturing #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Collaboration #Funding #TechSolutions #Materials #Biobased #SusBioMM #ReimaginingMaterials

🤖 Revolutionising UK Manufacturing: The Made Smarter Innovation Challenge Launched in 2020, the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge is a key player in the government's Industrial Strategy Fund (ISCF). Its mission was to propel the UK's manufacturing sector into the future by harnessing the power of industrial digital technologies (IDTs). 🏆 The goals were clear: • Sustainability Leadership: Boosting the industry's environmental footprint through increased resource reusability, reduced waste, and lower carbon emissions. • Economic Powerhouse: Driving a £2.3 billion rise in Gross Value Added (GVA), creating high-skilled jobs, and propelling a 30% productivity increase. • Manufacturing Redefined: Achieving a 4.5% decrease in carbon emissions and a 25% reduction in manufacturing waste, solidifying the UK's position as a global leader in sustainable, efficient manufacturing.  Investing in Innovation, Delivering Results Over the past four years, the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge has poured over £120 million in funding into more than 60 groundbreaking projects. This investment has spurred an additional £130 million from industry partners, fostering a collaborative ecosystem of innovation. ⭐ The Made Smarter Innovation Showcase at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week this year will be a testament to these achievements. It will feature: • Success Stories: Discover how the Challenge has empowered businesses to push the boundaries of manufacturing. • Industry Leaders: Meet and learn from some of our esteemed partners    Join us at the forefront of manufacturing and meet the industry disruptors. Visit the Made Smarter Innovation Showcase to witness how Innovate UK and its partners are revolutionising UK manufacturing. Together, we're shaping a future that's sustainable, productive, and globally competitive. >> Register to attend for FREE: https://lnkd.in/eESbEcC2 #MadeSmarter #UKMFG #UKManufacturing #SMEW24 #SmartFactoryExpo 

The health sector, synonymous with pioneering advancements, is currently going through a transformative evolution catalyzed by the infusion of cutting-edge technologies tailored for medical waste management. Medical waste, a broad category encompassing various items, has consistently represented a tremendous challenge. The intricacy, however, is gradually diminishing thanks to recent technological innovations that are streamlining the management of such waste to not only be more efficient but also sustainable and eco-conscious. In this WasteRecycling magazine article, Elsa J. Brown, president of Bondtech Corporation, highlights some of these technological innovations: https://lnkd.in/gbjuwJxm

Share your input on the Potential EIC Accelerator Challenge on Advanced Materials! Eager to enhance support for SMEs, the EC is currently considering an EIC Accelerator Challenge on Advanced Materials that would be jointly funded between the (soon to be) partnership on Advanced Materials (IAM4EU) and the EIC, potentially as early as in the Work Programme 2025 of Horizon Europe. This initiative aligns with the recent policy communications on Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership. The proposed topic is anticipated to be broad enough to accommodate activities across the materials value chain. This includes materials design, production, processing, use, recovery, recycling, and re-use, with a focus on enabling and enhancing resilience and circularity within strategic industrial value chains through safe and sustainable innovative advanced materials and associated technologies. Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative is now looking for input from SMEs, clusters, associations, organizations bringing together SMEs, or large companies active in corporate VC. Complete the survey by the 10th of May to ensure your insights are included. #AdvancedMaterials #SSbD #IRISS_SSbD

Read IIPP Director Mariana Mazzucato & Dani Rodrik's paper on how an industrial policy with conditionalities can create a more symbiotic relationship between the public & private sector and guide innovation towards addressing societal challenges. Find it here➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQVA2rsi

"De-industrialization would mean the end of the European Union." This bold statement stuck with me after the European Manufacturing Conference 2024 (#EMC2024) in Brussels, jointly organized by EIT Manufacturing, EFFRA, and Manufuture ETF (European Technology Platform). Is EU really risking de-industrialization? And what to do about it? The EU is still in a strong position but its industrial sector faces serious challenges that need urgent attention. In this respect, the recent Draghi-report was the talk of the town during the different sessions focusing on the future competitiveness of EU industry. Some take-aways and questions I took home: 🚀 Europe needs to step up its game to match the US and China in innvation. Public investment in technology and talent is crucial, but mobilizing private capital is just as important. It's about translating research excellence into real-world impact, which - of course - also resonates personally. 🌱 While reducing carbon emissions presents a challenge for industry, it's also a chance to enhance industrial competitiveness. Harmonizing both objectives will be key and costs will be a main driver. Should we consider cheaper industrial electricity, cost benefits for R&D? Or will defragmentation in decision-making help in speeding up the transition? 🌍 The EU needs a foreign economic policy. Securing access to critical raw materials and technologies is vital, but this shouldn’t turn into pure protectionism as this would be counterproductive. But security goes beyond materials & technology—it’s also about defense. Should we look at lowering the fence between civil and defense research? Lots of food for thought. Luckily, the event was not only an opportunity for deep insights but also for some great networking and exploring how we could jointly – academia, industry & policy-making – contribute to the goal of keeping Europe at the forefront of Industrial leadership. 🤝 #EuropeanManufacturing #Innovation #Competitiveness #Decarbonization #IndustrialLeadership

Next Big Innovation Labs®is a working group member and contributor to World Economic Forum's latest white paper "Accelerating the Global Transition to a Bio-based Economy: The Strategic Role of Policy". The paper explores how policy has been a catalyst in vital sectors which includes an area of focus for us, advancing #Humanhealth 🩺. Through personalised testing solutions and bio-manufactured tissues, outcomes of innovation in the field of #TissueEngineering & #RegenerativeMedicine, we have been able to push the limits towards creating personalised tissues on demand. However, without the right policy promoting deep technological solutions such as #TRIVIMA Bioprinters, the job is only half-done. This is a start towards deeper engagement with policy makers to help them advance policy and regulation to keep pace with Innovation. 📥 Download the full paper to learn how policy can unlock the potential of a sustainable, resilient bio-based economy: https://lnkd.in/eqbyJQnT #Bioeconomy #Bioprinting #Innovation #Sustainability #Policy #wefpartners