Articles & Case Studies
‘Office of New Urban Mechanics’ Nudges City Gov to Take Risks
Boston’s Office of New Urban Mechanics is a civic innovation incubator and R&D lab. It’s also the city’s “risk team, the failure team,” says co-founder Nigel Jacob.
How Truck Manufacturer PACCAR is Innovating for the Long Haul
Tesla isn’t alone in the ring of companies experimenting with electric, autonomous, and smarter commercial vehicles.
Inside American Greetings, Where ‘Meaningful Connections’ Are Made
Most think of American Greetings as a purveyor of greeting cards. But VP of Innovation Carol Miller says the company is in the “meaningful connections” business.
50+ Corporate Innovation Hubs in Boston and Cambridge
Boston houses a fertile innovation scene that attracts corporates who want to keep an eye on the latest research; hire recent grads; and invest in startups. See 50+ hubs here…
How Piaggio Fast Forward Brings Engineering Cultures Together
How do you ensure that an innovation lab takes advantage of the engineering smarts of the core business? Find out how Piaggio Fast Forward tackled the challenge.
What Metrics Do You Track for Your Innovation Center?
We asked the Innovation Leader community: What metrics do you track to prove out the value of your innovation center? Here are some of their answers.
