#research and development

[this-acuteneurosis]

Too Many Ghosts

Leia gets off of Tatooine and makes some new friends.

#Duty Bound #Star Wars fic #time travel fix it #Leia Skywalker #Padmé Amidala #Eirtaé #C-3PO #paranioa #war #socioeconomics #research and development #Galen Erso #Lyra Erso #Jyn Erso #it only took me 550k words #but we are finally getting to the Death Star #hope you're ready #Don't Look Back

[fuzzyghost]

#research and development #retro graphics #vaporwave #aesthetic #80s #screencap

[thespackster]

#.txt #research and development

[nanotechnologyworld]

Milestone for light-driven electronics For about ten years, excitons have been investigated in other two-dimensional semiconductors and regarded as information carriers for light-driven components. For the first time, scientists managed to optically excite excitons in a topological insulator. The interaction between light and excitons means we can expect new phenomena in such materials. This principle could be used, for example, to generate qubits. https://lnkd.in/gx2396Rc

#nanotechnology #electronics #quantum computing #materials science #engineering #research and development #physics #graphene #advanced materials #technology

[shirozen]

Buffet for the brain

#abunaday #daily #bun #bunny #doodle #tasting #research and development #buffet #一日一兔 #試吃 #吃到飽

[escinsight]

Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, BBC R&D's Dave Martson And Eurovision's Next Generation Audio

Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, BBC R&D's Dave Martson And Eurovision's Next Generation Audio

We talk a lot about the songs of the Eurovision Song Contest here, we look at how the Song Contest allows cultures to be shared, and how the Contest is used as a live environment for testing new broadcast technologies. It’s the latter that’s the subject of today’s Chat Over Coffee podcast. Liverpool’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest was a golden opportunity for the BBC’s Research and…

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#bbc #dave marston #esc #eurovision #eurovision song contest #Liverpool #next generation audio #r&d #research and development

[cuntasaurus-rex]

Day 24: Desperate times call for Desperate Measures

What do you think you are doing!?” Athuiit demands from somewhere behind her. Piper freezes, slowly turning to look over her shoulder at him. She tries not to look in the direction of the unlocked cage, praying that the yautja keeps his attention on her. When his eyes start to slide past her anyways, she decides to do something stupid. Stepping forward, she plants her hands on his lower stomach -too short to reach his chest- and leans against him with intent. His mandibles flare in surprise, his orange eyes brightening with interest.

It's enough of a distraction for the others to rush out of the cage, making a bid for freedom.

The betrayal in Athuiit’s eyes is unmistakable.

#yautja #predvember 2023 #drabble #research and development

[acapelladitty]

Got a sudden and mad flurry of kudos on my "Research and Development" Doc Ock/Reader fic and I appreciate it but it always makes me suspicious as to why 🤣🤣

#👀 does someone know something i dont know #research and development #doc ock #otto octavius #doc ock x reader

[shcherbatskya]

i love referring to applied mathematics as my interest that couldn’t possibly lead to anything lucrative. classics is going to get me somewhere but i could never do applied math in college what would i do with that…

#i am. subverting expectations or something #samael speaks #research and development

[mousai-aesthetics]

The Archer’s 1000 Picspam —> 256: Floor  6 - R & D

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The Levels of SintraCorp

#thearchers1000picspam #levels of sintracorp #yuppie psycho #r and d #research and development #orange #neon #neon sign #wood #text #wall #brick #stairs #hall #hallway #tape #technically this level is inaccesable #hence why vauge

[unwelcome-ozian]

In the past, it was the military that drove the cutting edge of technological innovation, often with beneficial 'spill overs’ into wider civilian life – jet travel, satellite navigation and the Internet being just a few examples. That relationship is now being reversed. The growth of research and development (R&D) in the commercial sector and the interconnected global innovation and production networks increasingly mean that the dynamics in defence innovation work the other way around – with technologies often first developed in a civilian context and then adapted for military application. The combined defence R&D expenditure of the 27pMS of EDA is now significantly smaller than the annual research spending of leading commercial companies – many of them based outside of Europe, including in the USA or Asia.

#document dump #research and development

[thespackster]

#research and development

[dewitty1]

Research and Development sassy_cissa

@sassy-cissa

Rating:Explicit

Archive Warning:No Archive Warnings Apply

Category:M/M

Fandom:Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Relationships:Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Hermione Granger/Charlie Weasley

Published:2016-06-03 Words:17040

Summary:

Draco comes back into Harry's life just as several of Harry's patients are beset by a mysterious new ailment. Racing against the clock, and their rising passions, can Harry and Draco work together to find a cure... or will they be too late?

Excerpt:

Draco and Harry ate their dinner in silence, tension surrounding them like fog. The sound of forks scraping against the plates Harry had conjured was the only thing breaking the silence. Harry finished his Tandoori Chicken and stretched to put the container on the table, his knee brushing against Draco's leg.

The bump on his leg caused Draco to chance a look at Harry. "This is ridiculous," Draco muttered. "Harry," he said softly, "you have a bit of sauce on your face."

Harry's eyes shifted to the bottom of his sockets and his eyebrows rose, as he attempted to see the supposed food on his face. "I can't see it," he said crossly.

"It's here," Draco said, reaching over and gently touching Harry's cheek.

Harry turned his head instinctively towards Draco's finger. When the tip of Draco's finger slid onto his lip, Harry gasped. His gaze locked with Draco's and when Draco started to pull his hand back, Harry grabbed his wrist and held him still. "Oh Merlin," Harry murmured, his eyes now staring at Draco's lips while they moved closer together.

Their lips touched, tentatively at first, softly pressing together — Harry still holding onto Draco's wrist. Harry stopped. "Is this, I mean... are you okay?"

"Are you daft? I've been trying to figure out a way to ask you out for weeks but I thought you didn't want to be around me."

"I didn't," he said. "But only because I wanted to do this."

Harry covered Draco's mouth, his tongue slowly caressed Draco's bottom lip, causing the blond to shudder from what Harry hoped was desire matching his own. Draco responded by parting his lips and Harry was lost. His tongue delved inside and the once timid kiss became heated. Harry shifted, pressing Draco back onto the couch. He heard a needy moan and for once, didn't care which of them it was coming from. He needed this, needed Draco.

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#Research and Development #sassy_cissa #Drarry #Drarry fic rec #fic rec #hp fic rec #drarry fanfiction #hp fanfiction #hp #Harry Potter #Draco malfoy #Healers!Drarry #Carey's Personal Bookmarks #Carey's Bookmark fic recs

[nnctales]

Turning Trash into Treasure: The Scope of Waste Materials as Fillers in Construction

The construction industry is a major contributor to global resource consumption and waste generation. One approach to tackling this challenge lies in the innovative use of waste materials. This article explores the potential of waste materials as fillers in construction, examining the environmental and economic benefits, the vast range of usable waste streams, and key considerations for their…

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[alexander-clifford]

Understanding the innovation funnel and its stages

Innovation is fundamental to business success. We can’t simply regenerate the same ideas into our processes and expect new results. Fresh thinking and creativity are what make a business stand out amongst competitors, and create sales and tangible results. But how do we know what ideas are worth investing money and time into? Naturally, they involve risk. That’s where an innovation funnel enters the equation. Let’s explore what this is and the various stages of an innovation funnel.

What is an innovation funnel?

An innovation funnel serves as a systematic process to determine the viability of your ideas and sift out those that are unlikely to succeed. It acts as a cornerstone for idea generation, preventing the pursuit of projects destined to fail or yield little revenue upon launch. By reducing uncertainties, it enhances focus and, when utilised efficiently, becomes a pivotal driver of business expansion.

What is the process of an innovation funnel?

The innovation funnel is a structured process that guides organisations through a structured process of idea generation, screening, concept development, feasibility analysis, prototype development, testing, market launch, commercialisation, and ongoing monitoring and iteration. Ideas are generated from various sources and filtered based on criteria such as feasibility and market potential. Selected ideas are developed into detailed concepts, tested through prototypes, and launched into the market. Continuous monitoring and iteration ensure that innovations meet customer needs and remain competitive. Ultimately, the goal of the innovation funnel is to transform ideas into successful innovations that create value for the organisation and its stakeholders.

Example of an Innovation funnel process

A technology company may start by brainstorming ideas for a new mobile app. Through screening, they select an idea for a productivity app that aligns with market demand. Concept development involves defining features and target users. Feasibility analysis ensures technical and financial viability. Prototypes are then developed and tested with potential users. After refining the app based on feedback, it's launched in app stores. Continuous monitoring and iteration refine the app's features and user experience post-launch, ensuring its success in the competitive market.

A breakdown of the stages of an innovation funnel

With a systematic mechanism, you can transform that great idea on your phone notes or a post-it note into an actionable strategy with visibility that delivers success. The standard stages in the innovation funnel are as follows:

Stage 1: Situational Analysis

A great way to spark ideas is to consider what problems there are in your industry, and what solutions could solve them. What are your customer needs? Challenges double up as opportunities. These useful insights will help spark ideas. 

Stage 2: Idea Generation

The process begins with the generation of ideas from various sources such as employees, customers, partners, market research, or technology trends. These ideas can be generated through brainstorming sessions, hackathons, suggestion boxes, customer feedback mechanisms, etc. Be imaginative without limits as these will later be filtered. Some of the most innovative and successful projects have started with a brainstorming session.

Stage 3: Idea Screening

This is where you evaluate each idea critically. The generated ideas are evaluated against predefined criteria such as feasibility, market potential, alignment with organisational goals, technical requirements, scalability, and competitive advantage. Ideas that meet the criteria move forward in the funnel, while others are filtered out.

Stage 4: Prototyping

Selected ideas undergo further refinement and development to create detailed concepts or prototypes. This may involve conducting market research, feasibility studies, design iterations, and technical assessments to flesh out the ideas into viable concepts.

Stage 5: Testing and Evaluation

Developed concepts are tested and validated through pilot programs, prototypes, simulations, or small-scale experiments to gather feedback from target users or stakeholders. This helps in assessing the practicality, usability, and market acceptance of the concepts. 

Stage 6: Development and Implementation 

Once the testing and ideas are approved, the chosen concepts are developed into full-fledged products, services, or solutions. This stage involves detailed planning, design, engineering, and manufacturing activities to bring the innovation to reality.

Stage 7: Launch and Commercialisation

The final stage involves launching the innovation into the market and executing a comprehensive go-to-market strategy. This includes promotional activities, sales efforts, distribution channels, customer support, and monitoring performance metrics to ensure successful commercialisation.

Throughout the innovation funnel, there should be mechanisms for continuous feedback, iteration, and refinement to improve the quality of ideas and increase the likelihood of success. Additionally, clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership support are crucial for effectively managing the innovation process and driving organisational growth.

The benefits of an innovation funnel

Prevents wasting your precious time - an innovation funnel eradicates ideas that would be futile in the long run, and cancelling these out early in the process keeps your team focused.

Creates a better chance of success - a defined testing stage as part of the innovation funnel stops you from getting carried away with speeding along an idea before ensuring it is right first. Carefully narrowing down ideas helps you find a solution that has a fixed purpose and therefore the potential for commercial success.

Encourages better ideas - through a systematic approach and taking into account the needs of your market, you can build a foundation that encourages collaborations and brand-new thinking.

Ensures you stay competitive - an innovation funnel provides focus to enhance outside-of-the-box thinking while making sure you don’t stray from what’s important for your business. For example, it helps you to stick to a budget and not cause any financial problems for your business.

How can R&D tax credits support your ideas?

Innovation comes at a cost and you don’t know if your ideas will work until you’ve invested into the project. Through the government’s R&D tax credit initiative, you can claim for the R&D costs including: 

Staff costs - Claim for total employee salaries, National Insurance contributions, and contributions towards a pension plan 

Subcontractor costs 

Costs for Externally Provided Workers (EPWs) 

Cloud computing and data costs - This includes licence payments for datasets and costs for computation, data processing and software. 

Clinical trials 

Materials and consumables - This involves the costs for the transformable items of your project including water, fuel, and power

The current R&D tax rate, as announced in the Autumn Statement 2023, is 20%. This means for each £1 you’ve spent on qualifying R&D activities, you can get 20p back. The purpose of the R&D tax credit initiative is to reward innovation and actively encourage it by reducing the financial burden.

Final thoughts

Having a comprehensive understanding of the innovation funnel with an open mind and its stages is paramount for businesses striving to stay at the forefront of progress. Take your ideas much further with R&D tax credits. As you work through the stages of the innovation funnel, keep R&D tax credits at the forefront of your mind as you innovate. Contact our team to discover how we can assist you in recovering R&D costs incurred throughout your innovation journey.

#research and development #innovation funnel #innovation #r&d

[pressnewsagencyllc]

Report: Beijing behind cyberattacks on UK MPs and peers, deputy PM to warn

A group of British politicians has been targeted by Chinese cyberattacks, U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will tell parliament on Monday, according to the Sunday Times. Alison Giles, the parliament’s director of security, has called a group of MPs and peers, who are all members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), for a briefing on the matter, the newspaper said. The…

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#Alicia Kearns #British politics #China #cybersecurity #David Cameron #education #human rights #Iain Duncan Smith #Oliver Dowden #parliament #RESEARCH #Research and development #rights #Rishi Sunak #sanctions #security #spying #Tim Loughton #Tom Tugendhat #United Kingdom #xi jinping