Have an Idea? Science Fair Alternative to Sole Source Contracting
Remember that contest for blocking robocalls? The FTC’s $50,000 Robocall Challenge is just one of many solutions for which the Government is using prize-based incentives. “Contests are a good...
View ArticleInnovation & Entrepreneurship: Dean Kamen
Inventor, entrepreneur and science and technology advocate Dean Kamen presented a keynote speech on Jan 28, 2013 with Dr. Richard Danzig, Former Secretary of the U.S. Navy. The event is part of a...
View ArticleDOT Offers Award to Innovative Students in Aerospace or Aviation
The Department of Transportation is continuing its annual award to recognize students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace and aviation. The trophy for best design...
View ArticleInnovation—The Role of Knowledge
If innovation’s secret sauce contains one essential ingredient, then the widespread dissemination and use of knowledge is it. Or at least so says a recent policy memo from the White House’s Office of...
View ArticleInnovation—The Role of Competition
If, as some have suggested, competition is the most important driver of innovation, then the struggles the Defense Department is having with encouraging competition should give cause for alarm. Over...
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