01/03/2018
In the modern globalized world, innovation is a basic prerequisite for economic development and the preservation of competitiveness.
The field of science changed significantly at the beginning of the 20th century, bringing forth a rapid development of technology.
Nowadays, it is more about the creative process, generating new ideas, or information and knowledge - these drive innovation and development. A good example of such development is the IT sector, which is accelerating at an incredible speed.
Successful innovations are the results of a series of management, marketing, scientific, technological, organizational, financial, business and other types of activities.
The innovation process must be a key process in a company, since innovation provides sustainable market success.
The ecosystem of the 21st century will be characterized by knowledge, information and innovation. It will be based on knowledge, experience, creative work and qualification. A crucial role will be played by education, research and development.
We are currently experiencing a change from the industrial-based paradigm to a knowledge-based one, and it is necessary to engage the technologists and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and expertise they’ll require to navigate the innovation economy – past, present & future.
..To be continued