Recent years have seen the emergence of a paradigm of low-cost innovations targeted at economically weaker sections of the society, seeking to align business with social welfare. In many instances, results on the ground have been, however, rather sobering as firms have generally worried that...

Frugal innovation and frugal engineering are becoming increasingly important in both academic and practical discussions in the face of various economic, social and environmental pressures. Despite numerous positive associations and opportunities of frugality in the corporate environment, the...

Die kreative Kraft von Analogien -- Wissen aus analogen Märkten ür Innovationen nutzen -- TRIZ-Methodik als Wegweiser vom Problem zur Lösung -- Frugale Innovationen -- Case Smixin -- Implementierung innovativer Analogien in der Medizintechnik -- Bionik als Innovationsmethode --...

1.Setting the Scene: The Changing Innovation Landscape -- 2.Developing Countries and Innovation: Innovation Opportunities Spread Globally -- 3.Exploring Opportunities for Global Innovation: Contribution of the Lead Market Strategy -- 4.Growing Demand for Affordable Solutions: India as an...

The current shift in demographics – aging and shrinking populations – in many countries around the world presents a major challenge to companies and societies alike. One particularly essential implication is the emergence and constant growth of the so-called ""silver market"", the market...