Innovation news in the UK | Page 8

An overview of news, trends and research in Innovation consulting in the UK:

Hay Group launches NextBig100 scheme for startups While getting any small business of the ground and through the various funding rounds is a feat in itself, Indian start-ups are facing the issue of a lack of talent required to scale.
13 May 2015
Industries embracing open innovation and co-creation For companies in engineering intensive industries innovation is key for their competitive position. While nowadays firms still predominantly invest their innovation resources into internal R&D programs, a new study f
12 May 2015
Mobile and big data analytics key tools for innovation Technological advances often create new environments in which organisations are able to be innovative. With the recent proliferation of digital channels that capture a huge amount of data as well as providing new ways of
05 May 2015
KPMG launches technology incubator Ignition Centre In a bid to incubate further tech ideas, KPMG is opening the first of its ‘Ignition Centres’ in Denver, Colorado. These centres are designed to facilitate the development of cross-functional teaming for clien
04 May 2015
Elixirr launches innovation competition The Pitch While consultants are often called in to support the development of ideas and overcome barriers, they themselves may have their own ideas that – due to the nature of the job – cannot be developed to
23 April 2015
Aecus: Innovation important to 91% of organisations Innovation is cited as important by more than 91% of organisations, however, only roughly a third of organisations claim to be successful in delivering innovation, a recent study by Aecus and HP finds. Issues holding bac
21 April 2015
Oliver Wyman: Fuel for innovation top concern Gulf CEO Securing fuel for innovation is the top concern for CEOs in the Gulf, the most recent survey among Gulf CEOs by Oliver Wyman and Zogby shows.
23 March 2015
Deloitte initiative seeks most innovative social firms Deloitte recently launched a search for the most innovative social businesses in the UK for its 'Super Pioneers' programme, aimed at supporting them with plans to increase employability and job oppor
20 March 2015
Arthur D. Little agrees partnership with Spinverse Global consulting firm Arthur D. Little has entered into a partnership with Spinverse, a Finland-based consultancy firm specialised in innovation advisory. With the agreement, Arthur D.
18 March 2015
Altran engineering partner of Solar Impulse 2 The Solar Impulse has taken wing on its 35,000 km journey to circumnavigate the world.
11 March 2015
Five ways how drones can help police operations Drones may soon be found outside the scanner of Minority Report’s dystopia, or controlling “the real world” outside The Matrix, and come to police forces in the UK.
27 February 2015
Strategy&: 3D printing to challenge logistic demand The rise of 3D printing is expected challenge future logistic demand, a recent analysis by Strategy& shows.
13 February 2015
Accenture develops rugby wearable for in-game info Accenture has developed an in-stadium real-time wearable device that displays game specific information about the action on the field. It hopes to provide a seamless in-game experience, as well as opening up a new way to reach consumers with inform
13 February 2015
Elix-IRR Innovation Hubs in Silicon Valley and London Elix-IRR has recently launched two Innovation Hubs in Silicon Valley and London. With these hubs, the firm will be able to provide its clients and start-ups strategic insights in technology and innovation and offer them practical approaches to crea
29 January 2015
7 start-ups selected for FinTech Innovation Lab London Early January, Accenture announced the seven companies that have been selected for the ‘Innovation Lab London’ that aims at nurturing fintech start-ups that are developing new technologies for the fi
20 January 2015
Deloitte sees 1 million commercial drones flying in 2015 According to accounting and consulting firm Deloitte, the commercial use of drones is likely to take off in 2015.
19 January 2015
Cambridge Consultants helps consumers sun safely Cambridge Consultants has developed a small and practical device that will help its users determine the right amount of sun exposure for their skin type in order to stay healthy. The Solitair device consists of a small sensing device that measures
14 January 2015
AlixPartners: Restaurants should embrace technology According to a recently released report from AlixPartners, if used wisely, technological innovation can help the restaurant industry boost traffic, while lowering costs and improving customer experie
08 January 2015
Cambridge Consultants to develop test for Ebola virus Consulting firm Cambridge Consultants will, together with non-profit organisation Diagnostics For All, develop a simple and low-cost device to be used to test patients for the Ebola Virus. The newly device will allow on-sight testing by minimally t
30 December 2014
Roland Berger launches digital hub Terra Numerata Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has launched a new platform – named ‘Terra Numerata’ – which will support large companies with their transformation to new digital business models. With the European-based digita
22 December 2014
Cambridge Consultants advance sport skills training Product design firm Cambridge Consultants has designed a novel wearable technology, called Xelflex, that acts as a sensor in tight-fitting garments. These sensors provide users with guidance and feedback on their movemen
17 December 2014
10 ways drones will disrupt society and way of life Drones may soon be seen floating on the horizon, buzzing to and fro on private and civil errands. From resuscitation drones, that quickly fly lifesaving equipment to the scene of an emergency, to delivery drones, that quickly and efficiently delive
12 December 2014
Roland Berger: Autonomous cars add $40 billion to market Fully autonomous cars are expected to be on the road by 2030. This is a development that car manufacturers and suppliers should already be taking into account in their future business models, says consulting firm Roland Berger, as the potential mar
10 December 2014
PwC: UK sharing economy generates 9 billion by 2025 The sharing economy is expected to grow significantly in the coming decade; by 2025 it has the potential to reach revenues on par with its retail counterparts, concludes a research by PwC.
25 November 2014
Altran develops mini 3D printer for Int. space station Innovation & high tech engineering consulting firm Altran has delivered a portable 3D printer to be used at the International Space Station (ISS) to test 3D printing in space.
20 November 2014
Cambridge Consultants provides new surgical experience Cambridge Consultants has developed a new surgical tool with which small implants can be deployed in the nervous system, while avoiding nerves and blood vessels. The Chimaera combines preoperative and intraoperative data to identify a safe operativ
19 November 2014
Deloitte to foster intrapreneurship with 25 million fund Today’s brightest minds are chasing the dreams of creating successful start-ups. To tap into the potential of the entrepreneurial spirit within Deloitte’s innovation capital, it is offering its staff the opportunity to follow their drea
18 November 2014
Strategy&: Top innovative R&D spending companies While Volkswagen is again ranked #1 of the top 20 R&D spending companies, the German automotive firm does not rank as a top 10 most innovative company. The two lists that are compiled by Strategy& show very different top 10’s, indicat
05 November 2014
BCG: Top 50 most innovative companies of the globe Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and IBM are the five most innovative companies of the globe, concludes a new research by The Boston Consulting Group. The list of top 50 innovation leaders is, similar to previous years, dominated by lar
03 November 2014
Strategy&: R&D spending reaches highest level in 2014 R&D spending has reached an all-time high of $647 billion in 2014, concludes Strategy& in a new study. The consulting firm notes however that this year represents the second lowest growth rate in the past 10 years, likely caused by the grow
30 October 2014
Deloitte Digital stages capital markets hackathon On 13-14 November 2014, Deloitte Digital is staging a capital markets hackathon, a challenge during which participants will work on disruptive and transformative digital ideas that will help investme
17 October 2014
Cambridge Consultants designs smart injection pen Cambridge Consultants has designed a smart injection pen that will help diabetes patients to better manage their insulin delivery and hence their disease, by capturing the exact moment and dose of the insulin at the moment of injection. The so-call
10 October 2014

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