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SUMMARY:What does 'open innovation' mean for the Cambridge high tech clust
 er? - Dr Tim Minshall\, Institute for Manufacturing\, University of Cambri
 dge
DTSTART:20100513T163000Z
DTEND:20100513T173000Z
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CONTACT:Jo Griffiths
DESCRIPTION:'Open innovation' describes the ways in which companies can cr
 eate value through innovating in partnership with other organisations.  Th
 e topic is attracting high levels of interest from policymakers\, consulta
 nts\, multinational corporations and academics.  It is being hailed as the
  'new way' to improve companies' abilities to innovate\, accelerate region
 al economic recovery\, attract investment and link with the science base. 
  But is it really anything new?  Is there any evidence that it really work
 s?  What does it mean for start-ups\, medium-sized firms and multinational
 s in and around Cambridge?  This talk will cover the background\, current 
 practice\, and implications for future of the Cambridge high tech cluster 
 of the emerging (or perhaps very old) phenomenon of 'open innovation'.\n\n
 Refreshments from 17.00.  Presentation from 17.30 - 18.30.
LOCATION:Institute for Manufacturing\, 17 Charles Babbage Road\, Cambridge
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