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How to create an innovation accelerator

  • D. HelbingEmail author
  • S. Balietti
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Abstract.

The purpose of this White Paper of the EU Support Action “Visioneer” (see www.visioneer.ethz.ch) is to address the following goals:
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    Identify new ways of publishing, evaluating, and reporting scientific progress.

     
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    Promote ICT solutions to increase the awareness of new emerging trends.

     
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    Invent tools to enhance Europe’s innovation potential.

     
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    Develop new strategies to support a sustainable technological development.

     
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    Lay the foundations for new ways to reach societal benefits and respond to industrial needs using ICT.

     

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European Physical Journal Special Topic Digital Library Editorial Board Citation Analysis Citation Rate 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.ETH Zurich, CLUZurichSwitzerland
  2. 2.Santa Fe InstituteSanta FeUSA

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