Month: September 2022

MCKINSEY on Synbio. "Furthermore, it may be possible to create high-value substances such as biofuels by modifying simple organisms such as E. coli bacteria. Easy access to gene-sequencing machines could not only put powerful genetic technology in the hands of researchers and physicians, but could also create a global community of co-creators that might advance biotechnology in unforeseeable ways, as hobbyists propelled the microcomputer revolution". " " http://lnkd.in/b9Htqmf View in LinkedIn

DISRUPTIVE DRIVERS. "McKinsey recently identified 12 technologies that could lead to a $20 trillion to $30 trillion economic impact on the world in 2025. ET outlines these 12 technologies and unpacks the role they could play in India". " " http://lnkd.in/bquiCmv View in LinkedIn

"(Associated Press) NASA is preparing to launch a 3D printer into space next year, greatly reducing the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need. The printers would serve as a flying factory of infinite designs, creating objects by extruding layer upon layer of plastic from long strands coiled around large spools. “Any time we realize we can 3D print something in space, it’s like Christmas.”" " http://lnkd.in/b3ctdgR View in LinkedIn

ARMY BACKS 4D PRINTING of smart materials. “Rather than construct a static materials.., we’re proposing the development of adaptive, biomimetic composites that reprogram their shape, properties, or functionality on demando, based upon external stimuli. By (printing) precise, three-dimensional, hierarchically-structured materials; synthesize stimuli-responsive components; and predict the temporal behavior of the system, we expect to build the foundation for the new field of 4D printing.”" " http://3dprintinginsider.com/army-provides-grant-to-develop-4d-materials_b10356 View in LinkedIn

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY. "Scientific advances ... are important drivers of recent economic performance. The ability to ... exploit knowledge has become a major source of competitive advantage, wealth creation and improvements in the quality of life. (Main) features of this transformation are the ...impact of (IT) on the economy ; the rapid application of ... scientific advances in new products and processes; a high rate of innovation across OECD countries; a shift to more knowledge-intensive industries and services; and rising skill requirements". " " http://lnkd.in/bPdR-Dw View in LinkedIn

TECH SMEs DRIVE ECONOMY. "High growth firms are those businesses that, by virtue of their extraordinary growth, make the largest contribution to net job creation. They are a significant driver of employment and productivity growth, a source of radical and high-impact innovation and a key connector for fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial ecosystem". Great read including national R&D investments. " " http://lnkd.in/bPJqycp View in LinkedIn

PRIORITIES. "In 2009, the World Economic Forum identified nine global trends to stimulate discussion on innovation needs. These trends (include) –-- climate change -- corporate global citizenship – . But they also contain an implicit message – fail to act strategically on nurturing and implementing responsive technology-based solutions, and we risk being overwhelmed by the adverse consequences of these trends. In effect, inaction is not an option in building a sustainable future". " " http://lnkd.in/bnNp5ci View in LinkedIn

TECH PLATFORMS TO TRACK, that have big future potential include synthetic biology and biotech. " " http://lnkd.in/bnNp5ci View in LinkedIn

BIOELECTRONICS: At the heart of life chemistry is the electrical event of an electron transfer in redox reactions between molecules, which is poorly understood. This process drives Dylan Thomas's Green Fuse in plants and animals to convert food or sunlight into energy , and in neural computing. It's all electrical. Electron transfer reactions tend to be superfast (subpicosecond) compared to other biological reactions (microseconds to seconds). It is this stuff that conveys brain thoughts, this electrical buzz, and how one rat can send thoughts to another via the internet. View in LinkedIn

ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL: I gave a talk for Prof Xavier Ferras about Push Innovation in Healthcare using a case study of Athena Diagnostics. "In 2012, the Financial Times ranking of the best European business schools ranks the school 5th of 80 selected top business schools. On top of that ESADE Business School is ranked 13th world-wide in the eduniversal ranking. It has over 100 collaborations with universities worldwide." The challenge is to convert these bright students into the Catalan leaders of tomorrow. " " http://lnkd.in/bxmfEvK View in LinkedIn