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

The #rnd2025 conference has started well!

Sustainable innovation offers exciting opportunities for generating value in different ways. Find out more in the free online industry panel at #rnd2025 supported by RADMA 🔗 www.rndtoday.co.uk/event/can-bi... #innovation #sustainability #cleanenergy #biodiversity

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, chair of track 7.3 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference #rnd2025.

Open innovation (OI) is good for business but can also help to address ‘Grand Challenges’, and benefit social and environmental sustainability, says Francesco Cappa, chair of track 4.1 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference #rnd2025.

Women in top positions may have a positive effect on a firm’s sustainability (@springernature.com). But do companies with sustainable practices also value greater diversity in snr. management? Track 7.4 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference explores: buff.ly/71xgli5 #rnd2025

“Biodiversity loss represents one of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time, impacting ecosystems, livelihoods, and businesses,” says Francesco Testa, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, the chair of track 1.5 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference #rnd2025. 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 (University of Pisa), chair of Track 8.2 at at the 2025 R&D Management Conference #rnd2025. 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 (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies), chair of Track 6.6 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference. 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, chair of track 8.4 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference. www.rndtoday.co.uk/conference-t... #rnd2025

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, chair of track 2.3 of the 2025 R&D Management Conference: www.rndtoday.co.uk/conference-t... #rnd2025

"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.bsky.social @R&D bit.ly/42Vhqoc

Open Social Innovation brings together different actors from diverse sectors in new ways: identify a problem, create potential solutions, scale outcomes, says Maria Isabella Leone, chair of track 6.1 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference. #rnd2025

Have you booked your place at ‘AI For Innovation’? Hear from Andy Walker (TTP), Patrick Gormley (Kyndryl), Robert Cooper (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social), Carsten Welsch (LIV.INNO), and @sanakb.bsky.social (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) + industry case studies. bit.ly/ai-for-innovation-summit.

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... #innovation #sustainability #netzero #rnd

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!” www.rndtoday.co.uk/stage-gate-p... @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

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 the 2025 R&D Management Conference. www.rndtoday.co.uk/conference-t... #rnd2025 #innovation

The deadline for RADMA’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: www.rndtoday.co.uk/radma-schola...

Extracting real-time insights from market data can drive competitive advantage. Machine learning and AI offer particular benefits for this type of application and IQBlade investigated its potential with a PhD student from LIV.INNO.

AI generated digital twins have the potential to transform product innovation and development, says Andy Walker of TTP – and ‘Physical AI’ offers a potential step change for new product development.

The possibilities for AI in product development are significant, but there is a huge amount of hesitancy over adoption. Dr Robert Cooper, stage-gate pioneer, outlines the opportunities. Bob will be speaking at a LIV.INNO event on 7 May, AI For Innovation: bit.ly/ai-for-innovation-summit

In April’s Newsletter: exploring the impact and opportunities of AI for Innovation, with Andy Walker of TTP, Ben Abraham of IQBlade, and Robert G Cooper. Plus: preparing to celebrate Henry Chesbrough’s 70th birthday! mailchi.mp/rndtoday/rnd...

The business model innovation perspective provides a holistic approach to organisational innovation that helps to keep the big picture in mind, observes Patrick Spieth (University of Kassel) chair of track 3.1 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference. #rnd2025

A new AI tool to identify irrelevant references in submitted manuscripts has been launched for use across Springer Nature’s journals and books. Read our press release to learn more: http://spklr.io/63326Ayx0

“This topic reflects the growing complexity and interconnectedness of entrepreneurial and innovation processes,” say the chairs of Track 5.5 'Nestedness between Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystems' at the 2025 R&D Management Conference.

What goes on behind the scenes of the R&D Management Conference? Valentina Re talks about her role in putting together the Conference, what she hopes to see this year - and her love of a certain science-based sitcom: buff.ly/JRkTqbh #rnd2025

Which type of innovation risks really increase with #AI, and how can they be attenuated? asks Petra Nylund, University of Stuttgart, chair of track 2.9 at the R&D Management Conference 2025.

IKEA’s ‘buyer-driven’ powers to impose sustainability standards on supply chains could drive change in a way that governments are not, concludes research by Arabella Mocciaro Li Destri and her colleagues at the Universidad de Palermo: www.rndtoday.co.uk/sustainabili...

This month: AI for Innovation with a LIV.INNO event featuring Robert G Cooper; an insider view of the R&D Management Conference with Valentina Re; and a call for contributions to our upcoming feature on innovation for a sustainable future. mailchi.mp/rndtoday/rnd... #innovation #rnd #science #tech

“Emotional intelligence, personality traits, and creativity influence individual happiness as well as broader research outcomes and societal impact,” says Joaquín M. Azagra-Caro (CSIC-Universitat Politècnica de València) chair of track 7.7 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference.

“If we want to transform our food and healthcare system a whole host of new things need to be dreamed up and produced at scale,” says @timminshall.bsky.social of @ifmcambridge.bsky.social in his new book. Read our review as part of our focus on supply chains & sustainability:

Are you ready for Web 3.0 – the next evolution of the internet? Francesco Fasano, chair of track 2.2 Web 3.0 and Sustainability, discusses the opportunities and challenges of the next generation of the internet at the 2025 R&D Management Conference #rnd2025. buff.ly/3ED6HF2 #sustainability

Product recalls are on the rise in many industries where product safety is of crucial importance. Beginning our focus on supply chains and sustainability this month, RADMA scholar Roman Schumacher shows how rapid technological change will intensify supply chain safety risks:

Integrated thinking: strategic planning tool that helps embed sustainable business practices in organisations & provides foundation for long-term value creation, says Martina Panero, chair of Track 8.3 at the 2025 R&D Management Conference #rnd2025.

This month: @timminshall.bsky.social of @ifmcambridge.bsky.social looks at things from a different perspective, Universidad de Palermo examines IKEA’s ability to drive change, & Roman Schumacher shows how rapid technological change will intensify supply chain safety risks.

The marcusevans R&D Controlling and Performance Management takes place 12 - 14 March in Paris, exploring different approaches to optimizing resource allocation, leveraging #digitaltransformation, and driving #innovation in competitive markets: www.rndtoday.co.uk/event/rd-con... #RnD

“AI tech, computer vision, machine learning, IoT, offer powerful tools for ecosystem monitoring, environmental assessments, & biodiversity management,” says Einav Peretz Andersson, chair of Track 2.6 at R&D Management Conference 2025 #rnd2025:

Network science (studying complex networks and interactions) is key in developing policy frameworks and innovation that promotes sustainable future. Julián D. Cortés (Universidad del Rosario), Chair of Track 1.2 at R&D Management Conference 2025 #rnd2025, discusses:

“To harness the potential of AI it is now essential that firms collaborate,” says Antonio Crupi, chair of track 4.4 (#OpenInnovation & #AI) at R&D Management Conference 2025 #rnd2025 at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa.

Introducing an art-based initiative to business has been found anecdotally to bring value – but how can you measure the impact? Dr Giovanni Schiuma’s ‘Arts Value Map’ is a framework to address this challenge. https://buff.ly/3CrX4Zt #value #innovation

“Mandating transparent reporting on environmental impacts holds firms accountable, encourages adoption of new technologies and development of innovative solutions,” says Gianluca Biggi, chair of track 2.7 at R&D Management Conference 2025 #rnd2025. www.rndtoday.co.uk/conference-t...

Understanding a company’s potential to use resources and assets to create future value is important not only for investors but also for shareholders and the company itself, argues Val Lynch, discussing how to identify and measure types of value. www.rndtoday.co.uk/project-valu...

“Addressing the skills gap is critical as it can slow industrial transformation,” comments Nadine Roijakkers, chair of track 4.6 at the R&D Management Conference 2025 #rnd2025. www.rndtoday.co.uk/conference-t...

Innovation is one of the most important drivers of national economic growth, but how to measure value created through innovation at a macro-level? David Stroll discusses the benefits and challenges of measuring the value of innovation. www.rndtoday.co.uk/valuation/me... #innovation #value

“It is apparent that industry boundaries are eroding, leading to changes in traditional architecture,” says Lucas Miehé of ETH Zurich Switzerland, chair of Track 1.3 of the R&D Management Conference 2025. www.rndtoday.co.uk/conference-t...

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 R&D Management Conference, taking place 30 June - 2 July in Pisa (Doctoral colloquium: 28-29 June). Read more from some of the track chairs at www.rndtoday.co.uk/event/rd-man...

How do you measure the value of innovation at an early stage? Our special feature newsletter includes Val Lynch, David Stroll & Giovanni Shiuma: mailchi.mp/rndtoday/rnd...

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This month: Zahra Kashanizadeh discusses the origins of Airbnb, RADMA scholar Sara Hajnassiri studies complex holistic design problems and Val Lynch examines corporate innovation and the R&D tax model. #rnd #innovation mailchi.mp/rndtoday/rnd...