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WHAT IS INNOVATION - some definitions

Innovation is "the commercial or industrial application of something new—a new product, process or method of production; a new market or sources of supply; a new form of commercial business or financial organization." Schumpeter 1983

Innovation is the "intersection of invention and insight, leading to the creation of social and economic value." Council on Competitiveness 2005

Innovation covers a wide range of activities to improve firm performance, including the implementation of a new or significantly improved product, service, distribution process, manufacturing process, marketing method or organizational method. European Commission 2004

Innovation—the blend of invention, insight and entrepreneurship that launches growth industries, generates new value and creates high value jobs. Business Council of New York State 2006

The design, invention, development and/or implementation of new or altered products, services, processes, systems, organizational models for the purpose of creating new value for customers and financial returns for the firm. Advisory Committee on Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy, Department of Commerce 2008

An innovation is the implementation of a new or significantly improved product (good or service), or process, a new marketing method, or a new organizational method in business practices, workplace organization or external relations. Innovation activities are all scientific, technological, organizational, financial and commercial steps which actually, or are intended to, lead to the implementation of innovations. OECD 2005

Innovation success is the degree to which value is created for customers through enterprises that transform new knowledge and technologies into profitable products and services for national and global markets. A high rate of innovation in turn contributes to more market creation, economic growth, job creation, wealth and a higher standard of living. Innovation Vital Signs Project 2007