Free Innovation Resources

Here's a curated list of 100 free resources on innovation along with a brief summary of each:

1. TED Talks: A collection of talks by innovators from various fields sharing their insights and experiences.

2. Harvard Business Review - Innovation Section: Articles, case studies, and insights on innovation from leading thinkers and practitioners.

3. Stanford University's d.school Virtual Crash Course: A free crash course in design thinking, a methodology for innovative problem-solving.

4. MIT OpenCourseWare - Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Free online courses and materials on innovation and entrepreneurship from MIT.

5. IDEO Design Kit: Tools and resources for human-centered design and innovation.

6. Innovator's Toolkit by Center for Creative Leadership: A collection of tools and techniques for fostering innovation within organizations.

7. Innovation Excellence: An online community sharing articles, webinars, and resources on innovation.

8. Coursera - Innovation Management by Erasmus University Rotterdam: A free course on managing innovation in organizations.

9. Design Thinking Bootleg by Stanford d.school: A downloadable guide with methods and exercises for design thinking.

10. Google Ventures Design Sprint Kit: A step-by-step guide to running design sprints for rapid innovation.

11. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (Book Summary): A summary of the key concepts from the book about applying lean principles to startups and innovation.

12. IDEO U: Online courses on design thinking, innovation, and creativity by IDEO.

13. Innovation Hub Podcast: A podcast exploring innovative ideas and the people behind them.

14. Fast Company's Innovation Section: Articles, insights, and news on innovation and creativity.

15. Stanford Technology Ventures Program: Resources, videos, and articles on entrepreneurship and innovation.

16. MOOC - Creativity, Innovation, and Change by Pennsylvania State University: A free online course exploring creativity and innovation.

17. The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen (Book Summary): A summary of Christensen's groundbreaking book on disruptive innovation.

18. OpenIDEO: An open innovation platform where people can collaborate on solving social challenges.

19. Mind Tools - Innovation Tools: A collection of practical tools and techniques for fostering innovation.

20. Innovate UK: Resources and funding opportunities for innovation in the UK.

21. Stanford eCorner: Talks, podcasts, and videos on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

22. IDEO.org: Resources and case studies on design thinking for social impact.

23. Innovation Leader: Articles, reports, and webinars on corporate innovation.

24. McKinsey & Company - Insights on Innovation: Reports and articles on innovation trends and strategies.

25. Innovate with Google: Tools, resources, and case studies on innovation from Google.

26. Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter Drucker (Book Summary): A summary of Drucker's seminal work on innovation and entrepreneurship.

27. LinkedIn Learning - Design Thinking: Courses on design thinking and innovation.

28. The Innovator's Cookbook by Steven Johnson (Book Summary): A summary of strategies for fostering innovation from Johnson's book.

29. IBM Garage Method: Resources and methodologies for driving innovation and transformation.

30. IDEO Futures Podcast: A podcast exploring emerging trends and innovations.

31. Innovation Norway: Resources and funding for innovation in Norway.

32. Open Innovation Community: A platform for sharing and collaborating on open innovation projects.

33. MIT Technology Review - Innovation Section: Articles and insights on emerging technologies and innovation.

34. IDEO.org Field Guide to Human-Centered Design: A free guide to human-centered design for social innovation.

35. Innovation and Entrepreneurship by John Bessant and Joe Tidd (Book Summary): A summary of key concepts in innovation management.

36. National Innovation Foundation - India: Resources and support for grassroots innovation in India.

37. Innovate Mississippi: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Mississippi.

38. Harvard Business Review - Design Thinking Section: Articles and insights on design thinking as a tool for innovation.

39. Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions (IMMANA) Toolkit: Tools and resources for innovation in agriculture and nutrition.

40. IDEO U Courses: Online courses on design thinking, leadership, and innovation.

41. Stanford Social Innovation Review: Articles and insights on social innovation and entrepreneurship.

42. IDEO.org Design Kit: Resources and tools for social innovation and human-centered design.

43. Creative Problem Solving Institute: Resources and workshops on creative problem-solving and innovation.

44. Design Kit Travel Pack: A physical toolkit for design thinking and innovation workshops.

45. Innovation in Education by Microsoft (Whitepaper): A whitepaper on leveraging technology for innovation in education.

46. VentureWell: Resources and programs for technology entrepreneurship and innovation.

47. Designing for Behavior Change by Stanford University (Online Course): A free course on designing products and services for behavior change.

48. Innovation and Technology Management by RWTH Aachen University (Online Course): A free course on managing innovation and technology.

49. Innovate BC: Resources and funding for innovation in British Columbia, Canada.

50. IDEO U Leadership Courses: Online courses on leadership, innovation, and creative collaboration.

51. Innovation in Practice Podcast: A podcast featuring interviews with innovators and thought leaders.

52. Designing Your Life by Stanford Life Design Lab (Online Course): A course on applying design thinking to personal and career development.

53. European Innovation Council: Funding and support for innovation in Europe.

54. MIT Innovation Initiative: Resources and programs for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at MIT.

55. Innovation for Poverty Action: Resources and research on using evidence-based innovation to alleviate poverty.

56. Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership - Innovation Resources: Resources and articles on innovation and leadership.

57. The Innovator's Solution by Clayton Christensen (Book Summary): A summary of Christensen's follow-up book on sustaining innovation.

58. Startup Weekend: Events and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch startups over a weekend.

59. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - Innovation Adoption Pathway: Guidance and resources for adopting healthcare innovations.

60. Innovate Calgary: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Calgary, Canada.

61. Innovate Finance: Resources and advocacy for fintech innovation in the UK.

62. Innovative Learning Environments by OECD (Report): A report on designing innovative learning environments for the future.

63. Innovation Factory: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Ontario, Canada.

64. IDEO CoLab: A platform for exploring and experimenting with emerging technologies and innovation.

65. MIT Solve: Challenges and competitions to drive innovation and entrepreneurship for social impact.

66. Innovate UK EDGE: Support and guidance for scaling up innovative businesses in the UK.

67. Innovation Hub at UC Berkeley: Resources and programs for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley.

68. Ideo CoLab Ventures Podcast: A podcast exploring startups and innovation in emerging technologies.

69. Innovation in Aging Journal: A journal publishing research on innovations to improve the lives of older adults.

70. Innovation Factory Podcast: A podcast featuring interviews with innovators and entrepreneurs.

71. Innovation Policy Platform by OECD: Reports and resources on innovation policies and practices worldwide.

72. Innovate Edmonton: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Edmonton, Canada.

73. Innovate Niagara: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Niagara, Canada.

74. Stanford Technology Ventures Program Educators Corner: Resources for teaching entrepreneurship and innovation.

75. Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley: Resources and research on innovative applications of genomics.

76. MIT Innovation & Entrepreneurship Bootcamps: Short programs on innovation and entrepreneurship at MIT.

77. Innovate Kingston: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Kingston, Canada.

78. Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School: Research and policy analysis on innovation and technology.

79. Innovate Manitoba: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Manitoba, Canada.

80. Innovate Long Island: News and resources for innovation and entrepreneurship on Long Island, NY.

81. Designing for Social Systems by Stanford University (Online Course): A course on designing interventions for complex social issues.

82. Innovate Pasadena: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Pasadena, CA.

83. InnovateHER KC: Resources and programs for women entrepreneurs and innovators in Kansas City.

84. Stanford Technology Ventures Program Entrepreneurship Corner: Resources and insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

85. Innovate Raleigh: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Raleigh, NC.

86. Innovate MRU: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University, Canada.

87. Innovate Tampa Bay: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Tampa Bay, FL.

88. Innovate Calgary: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Calgary, Canada.

89. Innovate Vancouver: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Vancouver, Canada.

90. Innovate BC: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in British Columbia, Canada.

91. Innovate Edmonton: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Edmonton, Canada.

92. Innovate Niagara: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Niagara, Canada.

93. Innovate Manitoba: Resources and programs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Manitoba, Canada.

94. Innovate Kingston: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Kingston, Canada.

95. Innovate Long Island: News and resources for innovation and entrepreneurship on Long Island, NY.

96. Innovate Pasadena: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Pasadena, CA.

97. InnovateHER KC: Resources and programs for women entrepreneurs and innovators in Kansas City.

98. Innovate Raleigh: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Raleigh, NC.

99. Innovate Tampa Bay: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Tampa Bay, FL.

100. Innovate Vancouver: Resources and support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Vancouver, Canada.

These resources cover a wide range of topics within innovation, from design thinking and entrepreneurship to social innovation and policy. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or business leader, there's something here to inspire and guide your innovative endeavors.