innovation

Abraham To Lead Initiative To Build New Companies From Research Ideas

Brian M. Abraham has been named to lead Spartan Innovations, L3C, a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Foundation focused on launching sustainable start-up companies from Michigan State University’s research innovations.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/18

The fifth floor meeting area of downtown Detroit's Madison Building (PR photo)

Bizdom to Host ‘IdeaMensch Detroit’ Monday At M@dison Building

The business accelerator Bizdom will spotlight the top innovators in Detroit as IdeaMensch comes to the M@dison Building Monday afternoon.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/19

DTE “E” Challenge Competition Deadline-June 29

There are just three weeks left for Michigan companies to enter the DTE Energy’s “E” Challenge for Innovation in Energy Efficiency. The deadline for submissions is June 29.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/07

Detroit’s Headed North For Mackinac Conference

A day or two earlier than normal, metro Detroit’s business, government, education, nonprofit and labor leadership is heading north Tuesday for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/28

Patent Board: GM Remains Top Automotive Innovator

General Motors remains the No. 1 innovator for the fourth consecutive quarter among 183 companies ranked by The Patent Board in its quarterly automotive and transportation industry scorecard.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/05

Event Notices From September 21

The latest meeting and event notices from Michigan’s technology-focused companies and institutions

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/21

Survey Finds Midwest Companies Focused on Innovation, Yet Need Formal Processes

While Midwest companies rely on new products and services to drive revenue growth, they still need to establish formal development processes to commercialize their innovations successfully, according to a new survey from Plante Moran PLLC and NewNorth Center.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/12