Technology & Innovation
‘Painting’ with Data: How Media Artist Refik Anadol Creates Art Using Generative AI
Generative AI is set to reshape not just technology but also the way we create and think about art. Media artist and designer Refik Anadol is at the forefront of the revolution.
How Medtech is Bringing Affordable Cancer Care to Rural Communities in Cameroon
Too few women are screened for cancer in rural communities and medtech can bridge these gaps. Read how GIC Space provides breast and cervical cancer screenings to thousands of women via their flagship project.
Can Access to Published Research Help Local Science and Innovation?
Low-cost access to information can drive research and clinical trials in developing economies and contribute to SDGs. But different regions are affected in different ways. So how can low-performing institutions catch up?
Achieving the SDGs is an all-hands-on-deck affair and requires strong partnerships
How can strong partnerships drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals? From eradicating poverty to advancing gender equality and innovation, Edward Kwakwa shines a spotlight on how WIPO collaborates across sectors.
Patent Data Show One-Third of Inventions Relate to the SDGs
Christopher Harrison introduces a new WIPO patent analytics report showing the impact of intellectual property in advancing global sustainability efforts. Using technical information in patent data seldom published elsewhere to map the intersections between patents and the UN Sustainable Development Goals reveals robust relations and emerging connections.
LexisNexis SDG Patent Mapping of Sustainable Innovations
Lexis Nexis leads the way in enabling decision-makers to leverage patent analytics to accelerate sustainable innovation.
The Inventor’s Patent Academy: moving the dial on diversity
In 2022, Invent Together and Qualcomm joined ranks to launch The Inventor’s Patent Academy, a free online learning platform to help inventors from underrepresented groups better navigate their patenting journey.
H3D: Africa’s First Integrated Drug Discovery and Development Platform
Professor Kelly Chibale, Director of H3D, Africa’s first integrated drug discovery and development center, explains how the Center is supporting drug discovery in Africa and the role the IP plays in its pioneering work.
Collaboration, Diversity, and Inclusion for More Effective Innovation Ecosystems
The late Japanese inventor and entrepreneur Kyoko Ikoma, former CEO of Proassist and Representative Director of the KANSAI Association of Corporate Executives, discusses the importance of cooperation, diversity, and inclusion to the development of more effective innovation ecosystems.
How Patent Information Can Help Spot Technology Gaps and Catalyze Economic Development
Analyzing patent data can uncover technologies with low patenting activity that could be spaces for future innovation
Flexxon’s AI-Based Cybersecurity Solution Promises to Tackle Cybercrime
The cost of cybercrime set to rise to USD 10.5 trillion by 2025, crippling businesses and critical infrastructure. Camellia (Cam) Chan, CEO and co-founder of Flexxon, a Singapore-based hardware-based cybersecurity solutions manufacturer, and co-founder, Camellia (Cam) Chan, discusses outlines Flexxon’s novel approach to cybersecurity and its commitment to innovation and IP to safeguard digital citizens everywhere.
Mexican Nano-Based Drug Delivery System Set to Boost Global Eye Health
Mexican startup CRMQ promise to boost global eye health with its new nano-based drug delivery system for treating retinopathy
The Intersection of Intellectual Property, Branding and Diversity in Modern Advertising
As the value of intangible assets rises, brands can inspire meaningful connections with a broader range of consumers and boost business growth by introducing diversity, inclusion and equity into their advertising campaigns.
Resolving Life Sciences Disputes Beyond the Courts
The multi-trillion dollar life sciences industry is dynamic, innovative and complex, making it more prone to disputes than other sectors. Why is it that many within the sector now see mediation and arbitration as useful alternatives to court litigation?
Westwell's Smart Port Technology For a Sustainable Supply Chain
China’s Westwell leverages AI to cut pollution and reduce waste in major seaports.
The Future Looks Brighter for IP-Backed Financing
Intellectual property and other intangible assets are gaining increasing prominence in today’s economy. However, many companies whose worth lies primarily in intangible assets find it hard to secure funding. In response, firms such as BDC Capital, the Business Development Bank of Canada’s investment arm, are promoting more sophisticated IP-backed financing.
Lucence: Lighting up the Future of Cancer Care
One in three of us will get cancer in our lifetime, but with early detection, cure rates are improving. CEO and founder of Lucence, Dr. Min-Han Tan, explains how the company’s ground-breaking technology is improving cancer care and cure rates through a simple blood test.
Resolving Video Games and eSports Disputes: How Can WIPO's Alternative Dispute Resolution Options Help?
Video games and eSports are thriving and fast becoming an important contributor to the global economy. But with such dynamism comes an increasing risk of disputes. Can alternatives to court litigation, like mediation and arbitration, offer stakeholders a more flexible, speedy and cost-effective dispute resolution option?
Designing with Life: Biofabricate's Suzanne Lee Envisions a “New Material World”
"We need a material revolution, and we need it now,” says Suzanne Lee, CEO and Founder of Biofabricate, a “sustainable biomaterial innovation” boutique that is educating companies on how to use micro-organisms to create a “new material world.”
Eco Wave Power: Changing the World One Wave at a Time
Inna Braverman, co-founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power talks about her commitment to changing the world one wave at a time, through the development and use of Eco Wave Power’s pioneering and commercially viable wave energy technology.
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