The Rhode Island Foundation

2012 Innovation Challenges

jeancohoon — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:54:00 GMT

The Rockefeller Foundation wants to know, "Are you a 21st century problem-solver?" If so - and your problem-solving is in the area of Decoding Data, Irrigating Efficiency, or Farming Now - you may be eligible for a 2012 Innovation Challenge grant of up to $100,000. Enter by May 25, 2012 at Rockefeller Foundation/Challenge.

'Ten Innovation Myths'

jeancohoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:50:00 GMT

Harvard Business Review Blogger Scott Anthony presents “Ten Innovation Myths,” including “Innovation is random” and “Only creative geniuses can innovate.” Learn more about these…and his other eight myths.

'50+ Fellowship Programs for Social Innovators'

host — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:48:00 GMT

Innov8Social provides links to more than 50 fellowships - including the Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship - that "support social innovation to varying degrees and have varying requirements."

'Taking a Risk Is Not Immortal'

host — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:44:00 GMT

This Harvard Business Review Blog post by Dan Pallotta, cited as “an expert in nonprofit sector innovation and a pioneering social entrepreneur,” states,“Innovation, or at least talking about innovation, is all the rage these days, especially when it comes to addressing great social problems. But in order to innovate, you have to risk something.”