TEDxBrainport - Harmke de Groot -- Innovating the unknown May 26, 2011

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"The future cannot be predicted," says Harmke de Groot, "we can only make sure that we keep innovating and that inventions inspire people to come up with applications that are a benefit to mankind."

Sharing of ideas and collaboration are common themes at TED and TEDx. Harmke de Groot adds to this discourse with her insights on Open Innovation. In today's economy, this collaboration model - which holds the middle between internal R&D and open source-type of innovation - is getting increased attention. Harmke draws on her own experiences to explain how open innovation can be practiced successfully today.

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