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.