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03 Oct

5 Year Innovation Forecast: Essential Technologies Shaping the Future of Business

by Dave Jones
in CPG Industry, Enterprise Innovation, Food and Beverage Industry, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Future Technology Assessments for Industry Series [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] An Analysis of the Technologies Transforming the Business Landscape [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]In much the same way that Gutenberg revolutionized knowledge dissemination employing machine efficiency, today’s technological advancements are triggering a new paradigm shift across industries. Just as the printing press transformed communication and made information accessible at unprecedented levels, emerging technologies are reshaping industries like Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Life Sciences, Chemicals and Materials. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="18209" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#e2e2e2" width="100%" thickness="2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="18109" alignment="right" style="vc_box_shadow_circle"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1727955805851{border-radius: 2px !important;}"]"Understanding which technologies will define the future is not just about predicting trends—it's about positioning your business at the forefront of innovation. As industries evolve, the companies that recognize and adopt these disruptive technologies will not only lead but shape the future of their sectors." - Dr. Dave Jones, Chief Research Officer [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#e2e2e2" width="100%" thickness="2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] What Disruptive...

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27 Sep

Invest Year-End Budget in Technology Discovery Reports to Fuel 2025 Innovation

by Dave Jones
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Intellectual Property, Open Innovation, Technology, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Prepare for 2025 Innovations Maximize Your Year-End Budget with Technology Discovery Reports [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]As we approach the end of 2024, many organizations are faced with the familiar challenge of allocating remaining budget dollars in a way that provides lasting impact. Ezassi’s Technology Discovery Reports offer the perfect opportunity to invest in your organization’s future by identifying key technologies, trends, and innovations that will shape your business in 2025 and beyond. By leveraging our suite of reports before the year closes, you can set a solid foundation for innovation and ensure your year-end budget is put to strategic use.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_separator position="center" color="#e2e2e2" width="100%" thickness="2"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why Technology Discovery Reports Are the Smart Investment for Q4 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]Innovation doesn’t happen overnight—it requires insight, planning, and an understanding of the technological landscape. Ezassi’s Technology Discovery Reports provide that critical knowledge, ensuring your organization is well-positioned to act on emerging trends and breakthroughs. Investing in these reports now gives...

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05 Sep

Preparing Your Innovation Budget for 2025: 8 Essential Considerations

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation Challenge, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we move towards the final quarter of 2024, it’s time to start thinking about your innovation budget for 2025. The coming year promises to be a pivotal one, with rapid technological advancements and market shifts requiring a strategic and well-considered approach to R&D investments. Here are eight critical considerations to guide your planning.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="62px"][qodef_list_ordered] Understand Your Market in the Context of 2025 Trends Align Your R&D Strategy with 2025 Corporate Goals Assess Your R&D Capabilities for the Challenges of 2025 Leverage External Collaboration to Stay Competitive Apply the 80/20 Rule to Balance Risk Plan a Realistic 2025 Budget Explore Global Funding Sources for 2025 Plan for the Future with a 2025 Vision [/qodef_list_ordered][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][tnc-pdf-viewer-link text="8 Essentials Innovation Budget Infographic" file="//ezassi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Preparing-Your-Innovation-Budget-for-2025-Infographic.pdf"][vc_single_image image="17672" img_size="full" onclick="custom_link" link="//ezassi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Preparing-Your-Innovation-Budget-for-2025-Infographic.pdf"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="17678" img_size="full" alignment="right"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="17678" img_size="full" alignment="right"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="17678" img_size="full" alignment="right"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="17678" img_size="full" alignment="right"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="17678" img_size="full" alignment="right"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_id="Budget1"]Understand Your Market in the Context of 2025...

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13 May

AI and Innovation Management

by Jennifer Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation, Technology, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Amplify Your Innovation Program with AI-Driven Technology Discovery [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Today's highly competitive business climate is fueled by the ability to innovate and ride the cutting edge of technology. Companies that fail to embrace emerging technologies risk being eclipsed by more agile, proactive competitors. AI-driven technology discovery revolutionizes the way organizations approach innovation management, creating competitive advantage.  Ezassi continuously improves its innovation services through a suite of five AI-enhanced technology discovery reports. By combining the power of artificial intelligence with the expertise of PhD-level research professionals, Ezassi is empowering businesses to foster an innovation culture at unprecedented speeds to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities ahead of their competitors. The collaboration of AI and enhanced R&D skills lies at the heart of Ezassi's approach.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="42px"][qodef_blockquote text="In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, the ability to identify emerging technologies and capitalize on growth opportunities before competitors is critical. By integrating cutting-edge AI with human innovation...

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29 Apr

PFAS and Autonomous Discovery Labs

by Hunter O'Donnell
in CPG Industry, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Technology, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Create a Healthier Future with Plastics Through Autonomous Discovery and PFAS Alternative Research [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] Innovation with Autonomous Discovery Labs – The Next Generation of Scientific Experimentation to Eliminate “Forever Chemicals” [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]The rise of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations has put increased pressure on the plastics industry to find more sustainable solutions for creating and managing worldwide plastic waste. Autonomous discovery labs offer a promising approach of tackling this challenge by leveraging advanced AI and robotics to rapidly explore new ways of breaking down and reassembling polymer chains. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title="PFAS Explained" border_width="2"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]PFAS are also known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the environment and can accumulate over time. PFAS are used in a wide range of packaging, industrial, and consumer products for their water- and grease-resistant properties. However, concerns about the potential health and environmental impacts of PFAS are continuously growing. PFAS is commonly found worldwide...

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01 May

Innovation Intelligence Partner

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Collaboration Software, Enterprise Innovation, Idea Management Software, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] Ezassi is the leading provider of technology trend reports and innovation management strategy and solutions which work collaboratively on one client-customized platform, empowering your business decisions and accelerating your innovation cycle. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Ezassi is your Innovation Intelligence Partner. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]We are redefining the innovation management industry by providing our clients with all the modern tools to sustain an active Innovation Portfolio.  Research services, technology discovery, subject matter expert and startup identification, idea management, and innovation project pipelines are all client-customized and collaborative across one platform. Are you searching for a robust innovation strategy that goes beyond traditional research methodologies? Look no further! Ezassi is here to revolutionize the way you harness the power of innovation. We offer a compelling value proposition that outshines our competitors’ products which only focus on the fuzzy front end of innovation. Our solutions transform the way you innovate from the front end of ideation to the back...

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26 Apr

Idea Management Platform to Support ESG Goals

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Collaboration Software, Enterprise Innovation, Idea Management Software, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation, Technology, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] The Triple Bottom Line Approach in Innovation Strategy [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]People | Planet | Profit – their intersection point is Sustainability, and an Idea Management Platform is the best solution to support this critical innovation strategy and the KPIs impacting the triple bottom line. Ezassi’s Idea Management Software is important for sustainability because it enables organizations to systematically gather and manage ideas for green initiatives, circularity, and improved environmental practices from employees, customers, and other stakeholders. By collecting ideas from a diverse range of sources, businesses can tap into the collective creativity and expertise of their innovation ecosystem to identify potential solutions to their sustainability challenges.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] An Idea Management Platform to Focus on Environmental Initiatives [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]An idea management platform provides a centralized location for idea collection, evaluation, and implementation, making it easier for organizations to track and manage sustainable initiatives. With the help of this software, organizations can prioritize and allocate resources to...

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24 Jan

Innovations in Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Materials

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Collaboration Software, Idea Management Software, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Technology Challenge, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] It’s Electric! Innovative Energy Storage Systems for a Surging Market [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]The power of open innovation and breakthrough R&D are transforming the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors and can be the keys to a global clean energy movement. National policy changes, consumer demand, and improved efficiency in batteries are all factors supporting this market growth and opportunity for commercialization. Empower Ezassi’s open innovation consulting and technology scouting services to inspire the new energy initiatives your organization requires.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Electric Vehicle Supply & Equipment Technologies Require Innovative Ideas and Complex Collaborations Across Industries [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]As the world continues to move toward renewable sources of energy, vehicle manufacturers must also keep the pace with their technologies and corporate sustainability goals. The popularity of the electric car and the government incentives for transitioning from gas-powered vehicles are market trends that can’t be ignored in the energy sector. Pew Research cites “two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to...

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04 Jan

The Goal: Ignite Innovative Culture

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Collaboration Software, Enterprise Innovation, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year is full of potential for innovative growth in your organization.  Ezassi is your partner in measurable and achievable business goals with the help of our innovation software and services. Innovative culture is not something you can turn on or off, rather it develops with time, intentionality, and synergy. Attract the right kind of talent and provide the motivation for a sustainable, confident innovative culture. If the right mechanisms are put in place, including KPIs, rewards, and specific processes to drive successful innovation, then your organization will find value ideating, working beyond a job role, risk taking, failing fast, and growing strong partnerships of collaboration. We propose you ask these twelve strategic planning questions and consider the resolutions for energizing your organization’s innovative culture. This is a month-by-month prompt to spark the innovative spirit of your company and illuminate a brighter innovation portfolio this year.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="42px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="Resolutions to Ignite a Culture...

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