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In our new article, we explore one important aspect of the evolution of big pharmaceutical companies towards new models of development : the outsourcing of their R&D capacities, evolving towards a Search & Development model. Is it now widely recognized that the big pharmaceutical companies have completely remodeled their R&D system for drug development. Continue reading
Seems like nothing can stop the dynamic pace of innovation that is happening at the beginning of this year ! As usual we dig for the best and latest news, and the harvest is very prolific ! And NO we are not talking about Megaupload’s closure by FBI ! Enjoy these articles and don’t hesitate to share them !
Article of the Week :
2011 Venture Capital Report – A Record Year with $30.6 Billion Invested in 3051 Deals - CB Insights
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Fait accompli! The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is launched by the NIH !The Obama administration will provide $30.7 billion to NIH for FY 2012 which includes $576.5 million to fund the NCATS. This article presents this new center that will focus on advancing translational research projects and moving basic research findings into applied innovations. A major step of the Obama Administration for innovation.
Jointly drawn up by David and Antoine, the paper explores the recent trends impacting US innovation activities in 2011. It also identifies the key questions facing the funding of innovation, including the VC activities in 2012 and the development of new funding schemes. A large section of the paper addresses the US Federal policy in the field of innovation, including the “Start up America” initiative. Although challenged by various negative factors, such as the poor economic outlook, the US innovation system appears both robust and flexible.
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And that’s only the first part ! Next week’s article will explore the new funding and support methods for entrepreneurs, and will highlight the hottest US industries and clusters for 2012 !
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“On September 16, 2011, President Obama announced the signature of the America Invents Act that that will help American entrepreneurs and businesses bring their inventions to market sooner, creating new businesses and new jobs. He also announced new steps that will help America’s universities and research labs convert ideas into new products, create startups, expand the economy and create high-value 21st century jobs.
Following this memoranda, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has set up webinar series where vice-presidents of research in each university highlights specific plans for enhancing technology transfer activities in response to President’s call for action
Practices related to technology transfer are very different in universities. Each university has its own experiences and organizations in this field.
Summary Dear all,
welcome back for this new edition of the Essentials of the Week, the first of 2012 ! The year is off to a flying start with great news and forecast for the weeks and months to come. No doubt that Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be the flagship of the year, and the key to growth & definite recovery. Take a look at our selection !
Article of the Week
Is Massachusetts Losing its Edge ? - John Towne – Business Telegram
Innovation
5 Steps to Increase Innovation Skills Set - Innovation Management – Marc Juszczak
Tony Fadell’s Newest Invention is the iPod of Thermostats – Fast Company – John Pavlus
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Every country wants to win this new title : the most innovative country in the world. Ask anyone about this, and the answer will almost always be the same : the United States of America. And they’re right, the USA are the biggest innovation generator in the world, thanks to a broad range of universities and companies that keep inventing the next generation products and technologies.
But who’s next ? Thomson Reuters gives you the answer in this beautiful infographic below. And Cocorico, France is ranked 3rd, with an excellent result ! So take a look at this chart and see how your country is doing !
