In one word, describe how innovation and development are related?
Innovation is the process of creating better products or services. Development is the process of turning ideas into reality. Innovation and development go hand in hand to create new solutions.
Innovation and Development
Innovation: The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products. Development: The process of improving or advancing a product, idea, or system. Creativity: The ability to produce new and unique ideas or concepts.
Concepts:
The modern idea of innovation is credited to Joseph Schumpeter, an Austrian economist who wrote about the concept of creative destruction. The National Innovation System is a model used to understand and analyze the process of innovation and economic growth. Innovation is not limited to the tech industry. Many forms of innovation exist in the automotive, fashion, and art industries as well.
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What types of research and development do businesses use to create innovative products?
What are some examples of products that were created as a result of research and development?
What are the benefits of businesses investing in research and development?
How can research and development be used to create innovative products?
Brain break: Draw a smiling sun in the sky and a squid with a party hat waving hello in the ocean below
Question: How can innovation and development lead to positive social change? Clues: • Think about what elements are needed for a successful innovation and development to take place. • Identify the stakeholders who will benefit from a successful innovation and development. • Consider how this innovation and development could potentially change the community. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Create a visual representation of how innovation and development can lead to positive social change. B. Develop a plan to bring the innovation and development to life.
What is the difference between innovation and invention?
- Innovation refers to technological advancements while inventions refer to scientific discoveries
- Invention involves modifying existing products, while innovation involves creating entirely new ones
- Innovation is the application of an invention while an invention is a new idea or creation
What are some of the benefits of innovation and development?
- Environmental degradation, depletion of natural resources, social inequality
- Economic growth, job creation, improved quality of life for people
Which country invests the most in research and development (R&D)?
- United States
- South Korea
- Japan
Which company was ranked first in Forbes' list of 'The World's Most Innovative Companies' in 2021?
What does SDG stand for in relation to innovation and development?
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Science Development Goals
- Social Development Goals
Work together in pairs: What do you think is the most important factor in encouraging innovation and development?