Tagged: Powering Innovation

Give us something simple Steven, and also create an S&I council - Stick

Peter Kerr • Mar 13, 2012 •

• entrepreneur,
• high tech,
• innovation,
• msi,
• Powering Innovation,
• Sciblogs,
• Science policy,
• start-up,
• Steven Joyce,
• university

As one who cut his business teeth in commercial radio, super-minister Steven Joyce will know better than most about the importance of appealing to peoples’ hearts and minds. Now, Mr Joyce may be formulating a super science and innovation plan … Continue reading → … Read More

Prime Minister as prime innovator — get going on #13 - Stick

Peter Kerr • Dec 01, 2011 •

• development,
• entrepreneur,
• high tech,
• innovation,
• John Key,
• Powering Innovation,
• Prototyping,
• Sciblogs,
• Science & Innovation Council,
• Science policy,
• Stephen Joyce,
• university

We probably shouldn’t be surprised that amongst all the next to ‘do’s’ from the incoming National-led government, the one with the greatest potential to be a game changer, has been ignored by most of the media. Issues of teapots are … Continue reading → … Read More

At last, a kick along for high tech and niche manufacturing - Stick

Peter Kerr • Nov 08, 2011 •

• development,
• Early stage science,
• entrepreneur,
• high tech,
• high tech HQ,
• innovation,
• IRL,
• Powering Innovation,
• Prototyping,
• Sciblogs,
• Science and Innovation Council,
• Science policy

For a large number of New Zealanders, and (also unfortunately) the media, the announcement of a high-tech transformation of the science sector will be a “so what” experience. For those looking for science and innovation led means to improve the … Continue reading → … Read More