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Why is impact on biodiversity rarely at the heart of corporate strategy? In their paper J. Cricchio and his colleagues are proposing a novel framework that will change mindsets and put #biodiversity value creation at the heart of #innovation #LCAW buff.ly/84qk5gX

“Our need will be the real creator” wrote Plato. Now is the time for sustainable innovation - join us 2nd July and get inspired. 🔗 bit.ly/4jtJYtO Speakers for the "Innovation & Biodiversity - Industry Panel" #rnd2025. Aboca Group 3Bee Enel Green Power

Very enjoyable reception @rndconferences #rnd2025

Innovation is celebrated as the engine of progress: transforming industries, improving lives, fuelling imagination. But just focussing on what works is not always helpful, says Arianna Martinelli (@SantAnnaPisa), ahead of @rndconferences #rnd2025. buff.ly/Uvht3kv

Open innovation (OI) is good for business but can also help to address ‘Grand Challenges’, and benefit social and environmental sustainability, says Francesco Cappa (@UnivRoma3), chair of track 4.1 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna. buff.ly/PwVhlYC

Women in top positions may have a positive effect on a firm’s sustainability (@SpringerNature). But do companies with sustainable practices also value greater diversity in snr. management? Track 7.4 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna explores: buff.ly/71xgli5

“Biodiversity loss represents one of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time, impacting ecosystems, livelihoods, and businesses,” says Francesco Testa, (@SantAnnaPisa), chair of track 1.5 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna. buff.ly/56MzbXU

AI Foundation Models offer the potential to reduce the cost and time to market of new products and services, says Vito Giordano (@Unipisa), chair of Track 8.2 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna. buff.ly/upwRxw8

“Sustainability is essential for the Global South, where socio-economic growth faces obstacles like resource scarcity and infrastructure challenges,” says Fabio Iannone (@SantAnnaPisa) and chair of track 6.6 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna. buff.ly/DtRTO7C

“IP management is often seen as a complex and niche topic, but it’s critically important for businesses,” says Sevim Süzeroglu-Melchiors (@OTH_Regensburg), chair of track 8.4 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna: rndtoday.co.uk/conference-tr…

The interaction between just and twin transitions will have massive socioeconomic impact; pace is being driven by urgent need to mitigate climate change, says Alessia Zoppelletto (@UniVerona), chair of track 2.3 at @rndconferences #rnd2025: rndtoday.co.uk/conference-tr…

A widely held misbelief is that making a zero-carbon version of the same thing is inevitably going to increase the cost of production. Well, that’s why we’re in the business of innovation – to find a way to do it better. Steve Evans @IfMCambridge bit.ly/42Vhqoc

Open Social Innovation brings together different actors from diverse sectors in new ways: identify a problem, create potential solutions, scale outcomes. Maria Isabella Leone (@UniLUISS), chair of track 6.1 at @rndconferences #rnd2025, explains: rndtoday.co.uk/conference-tr…

Have you booked your place at ‘AI For Innovation’ yet? Hear from Andy Walker (@ttp_plc), Patrick Gormley (@Kyndryl), Robert G Cooper (@McMasterU), Carsten P Welsch (LIV.INNO), and @sanakb (@KingsCollegeLon) + industry case studies. bit.ly/ai-for-innovation-sum….

More industry leaders are recognising the opportunities provided by Net Zero and thinking sustainably. There is a clear role for R&D and innovation management – read our May newsletter for more: mailchi.mp/rndtoday/rnd-toda… #netzero #sustainability

Around 70% of new product developments approved for development never become a commercial success, Dr Robert (Bob) G. Cooper writes – “tossing a coin would give better decisions!” rndtoday.co.uk/stage-gate-pr…

Increasingly a mission-oriented approach to research and development is being used to address global grand challenges, say the chairs of track 6.4 at @rndconferences #rnd2025 at @ScuolaSantanna. rndtoday.co.uk/conference-tr…

The deadline for @RADMA_Assoc's May Postgraduate Student Research Support is the 30th April – submit your applications for project support or conference attendance funding by next week. Read about experiences of RADMA-funded students on R&D Today: rndtoday.co.uk/radma-scholar…