2025’s Top Tire R&D Conferences on Microplastics, Recycling & EV Tire Wear
The tire industry is under pressure to solve tire wear and sustainability challenges. EVs generate over 20% more tire wear particles, worsening microplastic pollution and pushing regulators to act. Meanwhile, tire disposal remains a problem—21% of end-of-life tires in the U.S. aren’t sustainably recycled, adding to environmental concerns. R&D teams must navigate breakthroughs in sustainable […]
Membrane-Based Lithium Extraction: Sustainable Solution or Overhyped Promise?
Membrane-based lithium extraction has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional lithium extraction methods, offering cleaner and more efficient processes. Some advanced membrane technologies, like ElectraLith’s DLE-R, can extract lithium without water or chemicals. This process significantly reduces the environmental footprint of lithium extraction. However, it also has some drawbacks. These include high cost, durability […]
Promising Innovations that Address the Gallium Supply Shortage in 2025
China’s recent gallium export restrictions have shown how easily shaken the global supply chains are. The country holds over 98% of the worldwide primary gallium production, which has caused massive global price fluctuations. This is because China has rich bauxite and zinc ore deposits with extensive refining infrastructure to extract gallium. Recent export restrictions from China have […]
5 Tools to Reduce 90 Percent of Your Open Innovation Costs in 2025
Traditional innovation management is costly and inefficient. With ideas pouring in from startups, consumers, and partners, manual processes struggle to keep up—slowing innovation, increasing costs, and overloading teams with low-impact ideas. The right open innovation management tools can automate the sorting and evaluation. Research suggests that digitizing information-intensive processes can reduce costs by up to […]
7 proven innovation training programs to elevate your R&D teams
An innovation training program only works if it provides practical application and aligns with your long-term goals with the training. Workshops, hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and experiential learning are critical, especially in roles that demand ingenuity. They equip teams to take what they learn and put it to work—right away. Nestle’s journey highlights the […]
Innovation consulting underdogs that can help you innovate faster in 2025
The biggest challenge in finding the right innovation partner isn’t a lack of options—it’s knowing which consulting firm can truly deliver results tailored to your business. The best innovation consulting firms don’t rely on one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, they bring in seasoned experts who specialize in your industry, craft tailored strategies, and use proven methodologies to […]
A List of 36 Open Innovation Platforms
In practice, open innovation can take the form of established partnerships like Delphi and Mobileye working on autonomous driving systems, and also be co-creation competitions like the BMW startup challenge, and crowdsourcing portals like the ‘My Starbucks Idea’ platform. Open innovation isn’t just a one-way street, either. By inviting others to participate in generating ideas […]
Companies like Coca-Cola use these crowdsourcing models to generate more revenue
Selecting the right crowdsourcing model is key to gathering actionable insights and validating ideas efficiently. Beyond solving specific challenges, it strengthens community engagement and drives scalable innovation. Companies like Coca-Cola and NASA have demonstrated how crowdsourcing can harness diverse perspectives to find solutions to complex problems. For instance, Coca-Cola’s Freestyle vending machines leveraged consumer feedback […]
How Peelon Enhances the Shelf Life of Fresh Produce. Insights from Dr. Moturu, CEO.
Food waste and plastic pollution are two critical problems our world faces today. And they are more connected than they seem. Globally, 931 million tonnes of food are wasted annually, with 30-40% due to spoilage or expiry. At the same time, 36% of all plastics are used in food packaging, with 85% ending up in […]
Innovative Data Collection and Authentication Systems in E-cigarettes
E-cigarette users often encounter issues such as delayed device response, the need to adjust heating profiles manually, and maintaining personalized settings across multiple devices. The e-cigarette industry can overcome these challenges by using advanced data-sharing technologies, improving user satisfaction, and keeping up with market trends. Modern E-cigarettes can adjust to user behavior and preferences, making […]
Closed vs Open Innovation: What Should You Go for and Why?
The top 50 innovative companies beat the MSCI World Index by 3.3% annually, proving innovation boosts operations and investor returns. But the question remains: how should companies approach it – closed or open? A McKinsey study that surveyed over 650 businesses indicated that businesses that prioritized innovation and followed best practices achieved a total shareholder […]
Latest Solar Cell Innovations Boost Efficiency by 90% and Reduce Maintenance.
Conventional solar photovoltaic (PV) systems face dust accumulation and surface heating issues. Elevated panel temperatures not only reduce energy conversion efficiency but can also shorten the panels’ lifespan. Research shows dust and dirt can cause up to 7% annual energy losses. In the Middle East, these losses can soar to 50%. Some innovators have found […]
Innovative flavor release systems in heat-not-burn devices and e-cigarettes
The choice of flavors is one of the main reasons why Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) devices and e-cigarettes are so popular. However, maintaining a consistent aroma and flavor in these smokables is difficult. Existing heating systems are prone to carbon accumulation, which releases an unpleasant burnt taste. Furthermore, adding flavors to prerolled smokables is not user-friendly, limiting […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Open Innovation
The term “open innovation” was coined by University of California Berkeley professor Henry Chesbrough in his 2003 book Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology. However, there is evidence of open innovation practices in the 20th century. For example, Bell Labs, AT&T’s R&D subsidiary, is known for its extensive collaboration with […]
Innovation Scouting: A Strategy to Identify and Capture Corporate Success
Innovation scouting is a strategic approach businesses use to identify and leverage novel ideas, technologies, or methodologies to enhance their product offerings, improve processes, or create entirely new markets. This is crucial for companies in the highly competitive, technology-driven landscape, where staying ahead of industry trends is beneficial and essential for maintaining competitive advantage and […]
New EU Battery Regulations: Here’s How Companies are Preparing Themselves
In July 2023, the EU (European Union) released new battery recycling regulations. Enforced in February 2024, the new EU battery regulations focus on several key areas to ensure sustainability and ethical practices in the battery industry. These include: The new regulations are set to affect many companies involved in the battery supply chain. This article […]
