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Towards a data science of startups

Details of nearly a million startups from all over the world are now available through publicly accessible databases, this track explores how this wealth of information can be used.

Marketing Innovations: Adoption, diffusion and commercialisation

Traditional marketing techniques often prove to be ineffective for the design and diffusion of truly innovative offers, hence the need for a real "innovation marketing" but what techniques are available?

Corporate and start-up collaboration: the impact of digital technologies

Digital technology has made it much easier to develop, test and launch new products, lowering the barrier of entry for start-ups but should they collaborate with encumbents? Who wins? Ferran Giones discusses.

Contextual Specificity in R&D Management

Diversity in the different fields of R&D is often overlooked in the drive to create general-purpose frameworks, track chair Dr Jeremy Klein is looking forward to exploring this topic at the R&D Management Conference.

The role of Public Research Organizations in industry knowledge generation

The role of Public Research Organizations (PROs) is often overlooked, however these institutes are often engaged in capital-intensive research projects that may incur significant public investment. Raffaella Manzini discusses the role of PROs and their value to industry.

RADMA: supporting students for 40 years – Kevin Reuther

My PhD research, supported by RADMA, is on interconnected influence factors at the front-end stage of innovation processes, using a systems theory perspective

Don’t believe the technology hype – track at R&D Management Conference

Over hyped technology is part of the journey - but does this kill or make innovation? An R&D Management Conference track is exploring the dynamics of technological hype and legitimacy - two phenomena at heart of any technology’s innovation journey.

Must read papers on aspects of R&D Management

Want to know about R&D Management but too busy to read all the journals? The editors for R&D Today have each selected a journal and have made a selection of the most interesting papers of recent years.

Approaches to resource-constrained innovation in emerging markets

The economic rise in emerging markets – especially in China and India – has created a new market segment, variously referred to as the ‘middle’ market and sometimes the ‘good-enough’ market. However, there are some misconceptions around the different innovation types in this area which may limit the ability to derive informed implications for strategy and operations.

RADMA: celebrating 40 years – plastic reduction in packaging

RADMA funded fieldwork for Xuezi Ma's research on plastic reduction in packaging for the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector. She interviewed 15 companies across Europe producing 20 case-studies.

R&D Management Conference: Innovation across Boundaries call for proposals

Look beyond the walls. The call for proposals has opened for the 2020 R&D Management conference: Innovation Across Boundaries: Historical Reflection and Future Vision closing date 28th October 2019

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50 Most Influential Projects of the last 50 years announced

In a first-of-its-kind ranking, the PMI showcases the transformative power of projects and how project management has helped turn these ideas into reality.

Introducing RADMA Scholars

R&D Today is the outreach site for the Research and Development Management Association, a charitable organisation that supports research, best practice and innovation. www.radma.net

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Leon Pietschmann

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R&D Conference Tracks

R&D and Innovation Management is a dynamic field. The conference aims to capture the current interests of researchers and practitioners, curated into a number of tracks.

Innovation Leadership

Although inherently risky, innovation management has an underlying body of knowledge, tools and approaches that can be widely applied. Here is an introduction to some of these concepts.

Best books for innovation management?

There are many inspirational books for R&D management practitioners and scholars. Here is a short list of some of the best books for innovation management.

Must read papers on aspects of R&D Management

Want to know about R&D Management but too busy to read all the journals? The editors for R&D Today have each selected a journal and have made a selection of the most interesting papers of recent years.

Are these the best tools for R&D Management?

There are many excellent tools and techniques for R&D management, but all too often people re-invent the wheel as knowledge of these gems is not shared. Here are some of the tools that RADMA trustees and contributors to R&D Today have found useful, but we are keen to know what has been missed or what others think of these tools.

Eight principles of Innovation Management

Which of the eight principles of Innovation Management do you think is most important? Victoria Milne and Joanne Hyland discuss how the framework is universally applicable but can be customised as required.

R&D Project Exchange

The R&D Project Exchange offers a unique platform for collaboration between university students and companies. This initiative invites students and businesses to co-develop research proposals, ensuring a balanced approach that addresses both academic objectives and real-world industry challenges.

The innovation disconnect

There is a disconnect between R&D spend and performance, says Professor Magnus Karlsson. Ahead of the launch of the international standard ISO 56000 he explains that the purpose of an Innovation Management System is to improve an organisation’s ability to realise value under conditions of uncertainty.

Is it time to professionalise Innovation Management?

The challenge of how Innovation Management can gain the recognition it deserves stimulated a lively discussion in our webinar “Is it time to professionalise Innovation Management”. If you missed the webinar – you can watch the presentations from our two speakers and listen to the full discussion via a podcast on Soundcloud.

Innovation Management System ISO 56002:2019

Innovation is the driving force for companies to stay relevant in the market, observes the guidance for ISO 56002:2019 Innovation management system.

Innovation Manager job description

The innovation management professional job role is broad. It encompasses both strategic and operational elements. These elements can be combined into a single role, or divided into separate roles. Innovationsledarna has created this useful job description that can be used as a guide to assembling one’s own job description or to create a new role as appropriate.

Special Features

Events

Festschrift to honour Henry Chesbrough

20-21 April 2026 at Luiss Business School in Rome. 2026 will mark Henry Chesbrough‘s 70th birthday. In honour of this milestone, some of his colleagues have organized a conference, a special issue of California Management Review, and a special section of Industrial & Corporate Change.

R&D Management Workshop 2026 – R&D in an era of AI

29 – 30 May 2026: The R&D Management Workshop 2026 will be held in Seoul, Korea.

R&D Management Conference 2026

The R&D Management Conference goes back to Manchester in 2026.