Professor Gupta’s message to NGI
Message from Professor Anil Gupta, Founder of the Honey Bee Network to Network Grassroots Innovations in Iran (NGIIran) I am extremely happy that Grassroots Innovation Network is taking shape in Iran to harness the creativity and frugal innovations for inclusive development at the grassroots. The Honey Bee Network assures all support for the purpose including […]
The first heaven of the seven heavens
Grassroots Innovation Network in Region 22
Tuesdays with Grassroots innovation
National innovation system
A National Innovation System (NIS) refers to a framework comprising various distinct institutions that participate independently or collaboratively in the development and dissemination of new technologies. This framework enables governments to shape and implement policies that effectively influence the innovation process. In essence, an NIS includes organizations, the connections between them, and an institutional environment […]
What is creative destruction?
Until the late 19th century, the term “innovation” had a somewhat negative connotation, associated with rebellion, disobedience, and disruption. However, in the early 20th century, thanks to the new and scientific use of the term by Joseph Schumpeter, it gradually acquired a positive meaning. In fact, presenting a positive concept of innovation was itself a […]
what is Innovation
The history of innovation in the world has been intertwined with the existence of humans on Earth. Over thousands of years, Homo sapiens have created various innovations through their interactions with the environment, based on their beliefs, ideas, and needs. This process has continued throughout different millennia up to the contemporary era. The history of […]
International Day of Creativity and Innovation
International Days and Weeks are opportunities for public education on topics of interest, mobilizing resources to address global issues, and reinforcing human achievements. International days existed even before the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN uses these occasions as a global opportunity for public awareness. Definition of Creativity Creativity is the process of […]
Water in ancient Iran
Iran has often been referred to as the land of roses and nightingales, and the reason for this is the gardens located in Shiraz and Isfahan, two ancient cities of Iran, which have long inspired romantic poets and dreamers. However, this land of roses and nightingales is not green and lush everywhere; much of the […]
