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R&D is not enough

Keywords: market pull, R&D as a source of innovation, technology, technology push

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Triggers of innovation opportunities: beyond new tech

Keywords: accidental discoveries, bottom of the pyramid, reverse innovation, serendipity, sources of innovation

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From generating ideas to identifying sizeable innovation opportunities

Keywords: economics of science, opportunity sourcing, technology readiness level, technology transfer, university spin-offs

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(c) Prof. Benoit Gailly, Louvain School of Management