Open Innovation & Crowdsourcing Research Resources

A wide collection of white papers, webinar replays, case studies, Challenge solution stories, and more are provided on this page. Content is sorted by publishing date.

Webinar Replay: Air Force Research Labs on Best Practices for Prize Competitions

July 25, 2012

TAGS: Best Practice, Crowdsourcing, Government, Open Innovation

Learn how Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) IDEA Lab used collaborative innovation to create successful prize-based Challenges for the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL). WBI partners with the AFRL – a $4B technology powerhouse – to energize world-class R&D collaborations and technology innovation. Featured speaker Bob Lee will discuss the benefits and true effectiveness of successful problem definition and deconstruction in prize design – highlighting the Air Force Research Labs’ successful FAST Rope Challenge.

Case Study: Global Security Challenge

June 20, 2012

TAGS: Corporation, Government, Open Innovation

Learn how the Global Security Challenge (GSC) finds the next generation of security solutions. Running annually from 2006 to 2011, the GSC is one of InnoCentive’s flagship Grand Challenges, and since 2006, $2.9 million has been awarded as a result of this long-standing and successful program.

Case Study: Energy Storage Challenge

June 20, 2012

TAGS: Corporation, Government, Open Innovation

Learn how the Energy Storage Challenge finds great ideas to store and transport energy. Launched in 2010 to find the best ideas from around the world for new energy storage and transporation systems, 121 solutions were received, 7 finalists were recognized, and $250,000 in Challenge awards were granted.

White Paper: Challenges, Prize Programs, and the Opportunity for Government

May 2, 2012

TAGS: Government, Making the Business Case

How can the public sector and government get the best from running challenges and prize competitions? As we witness the resurgence of governments' use of these innovative tools, this white paper explores both the pitfalls and opportunities associated with running challenge programs in government.

Webinar Replay: Open Innovation & Collaboration Webinar - NASA Presents its Real Life Implementation and Lessons Learned

March 29, 2012

TAGS: Best Practice, Government, Innovation, Open Innovation, ROI

This webinar focuses on NASA’s experience with collaborative innovation and partnership building activities through non-traditional methodologies. Specifically discussed are the implementation strategies utilized by the agency, the obstacles encountered, and the successful outcomes and lessons learned.

Case Study: NASA's 7-Challenge Experience with InnoCentive

October 25, 2010

TAGS: Best Practice, Government, Open Innovation

Comprehensive report detailing NASA’s experience with InnoCentive. Includes details about the 7 public Challenges NASA executed with InnoCentive, Solver testimonials, and lessons learned.

Case Study: Harvard Business School Study of InnoCentive

June 10, 2008

TAGS: Best Practice, Corporation, Crowdsourcing, Government, Innovation, Making the Business Case, Not for Profit, Open Innovation, ROI

This validating case study provides details about safeguarding intellectual property, talks about the benefits to commercial enterprises, and lists specific examples of Ideation Challenges posted on InnoCentive.com.

Challenge Solution: Oil Industry Outsider Solves Oil Spill Recovery Challenge

November 7, 2007

TAGS: Best Practice, Corporation, Crowdsourcing, Government, InnoCentive Book, Innovation, Making the Business Case, Not for Profit, Open Innovation, Social Innovation

In the summer of 2007, the Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) posted 3 Challenges on the InnoCentive website, all dealing with oil spill recovery issues from the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989. The first of these Challenges was solved in November 2007 by an oil industry outsider who used his expertise in the concrete industry to come up with the winning solution. John Davis, an InnoCentive Solver from the Central United States, was awarded $20,000 for his creative solution.

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