RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

INNOVATION AND IDEAS

Group No. 1

NAME ACTUAL WRITTEN GROOMING

REPORT REPORT
1. Baquista, Jasmine G.
2. Dofredo, Keirel
3. Mendoza, Angelica C.
4. Ramos, Earvin P.
5. Vergara, John Llevan S.

Subject: Technopreneurship (TECHNO)

Section: CEIT-02-601A
Time/Day: 8:00am-10:30am / W

Submitted to:
Asst. Prof. Zorahayda V. Concepcion
Instructor

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE NO.

I. The Presenters............................................................................. 3
II. Introduction to Innovation and Ideas ............................................ 4
• Elements of Ideas
• Differences between Innovation and Ideas
• Importance of Innovation and Ideas
III. Research vs. Development .......................................................... 6
• Translational research
• Types of Research
• Examples of Research in Technopreneurship
• Development
IV. Types of Innovations .................................................................... 9
V. Innovation Driven vs. Small Medium Enterprise .........................12
• Difference between IDEs and SMEs
• What is Innovation Driven (IDEs)
• What is Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs)
VI. Organization Driven vs. Market Driven Ideas ............................. 14
• Different classification of ideas according to:
- Origin
- Relation
- Comprehension
VII. Conclusion ..................................................................................16
VIII. References ................................................................................... 17

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 Innovation and Ideas

II. INTRODUCTION (WHAT IS INNOVATION?)

Innovation and Ideas - refer to the generation and implementation of novel

concepts, solutions and approaches that leverage technology to create value in

the business environment.

● Innovation - refers to the process of introducing new and creative ideas,

methods, products, or services in the field of technology-driven

entrepreneurship.

• Oslo Manual (an international reference guide for innovation) -

“(...)a new or improved product or process (or a combination

thereof) that differs significantly from the unit’s previous products

or processes and that has been made available to potential user

(product) or brought into use by the unit (process).”

● Ideas - represents concepts, visions, or proposals that have the potential

to be developed into successful technological ventures or solutions.

ELEMENTS OF IDEAS

• QUANTITY - It describes a volume or measure of output such as

products, services, or inventions that technopreneurs produce in

a specific time.

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 • VARIETY - It represents a wide range of ideas, solutions,

products, or services that technopreneurs produce and offer to

the market.

• UNIQUE - Its primary objective is relying on innovative technology

to meet consumer needs/demands and add value.

• COLLABORATION - It refers to the process of cooperating with

people, groups, and organizations in order to improve creativity,

accelerate growth, and IDEAS ASSOCIATED IN CIVIL

ENGINEERING: accomplish mutual objectives.

● INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURES & BUILDINGS

● ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING APPROACHES

● RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION

● DURABLE AND FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURES/BUILDINGS

Difference between Ideas and Innovations

- Ideas are the conceptual starting points in technopreneurship,

representing the creative visions and opportunities that

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 entrepreneurs identify.

- Innovation, on the other hand, is the tangible realization and

implementation of those ideas into products, services, or

processes that create value in the market.

• Importance of Innovation and Ideas

- Innovative thinking ensures adaptability to evolving tech

landscapes, fuels revenue expansion, and leads to efficiency

enhancement.

- Embracing an innovative culture fosters continuous

improvement, and successful technopreneurs contribute

substantially to the economy by creating jobs and driving

overall growth.

- Innovation and Ideas provides a competitive edge by

responding to technological changes, facilitating market

distinction, and serving as tools for problem resolution.

III. RESEARCH VS. DEVELOPMENT

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

● RESEARCH - It is a methodical and comprehensive

investigation/procedure that aims to accurately explore, solve topics or

problems, and generate new knowledge about certain topics.

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Types of Research:

• Qualitative Research - It usually involves observations and interviews

rather than concentrating on statistical generalization, this approach

seeks to thoroughly investigate and comprehend complicated issues

such as human behavior and social processes.

• Quantitative Research - This type of research usually uses statistical

approaches to generalize findings to a bigger population. It focuses on

measuring and quantifying events to derive objective findings and make

predictions.

• Mixed-Methods Research - This is a combination of qualitative and

quantitative research methods to provide a comprehensive

understanding of a research problem.

Examples of Research in Technopreneurship:

• Market Research - It is focused on studying the scientific product or

service market environment as well as the customer needs,

preferences, and behaviors.

• Feasibility Studies - This type of research evaluates the potential

risks and challenges associated with business ideas.

• Technology Research - It involves examining and assessing

advancements that are relevant to a particular sector or field of the

technopreneurial business.

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 • Product Development Research - Its primary objectives are to

design, develop, and test new technology-based products and

services.

Objectives of Research in Technopreneurship:

- Innovation

- Understanding the Market

- Growth (Developing Productive Market Strategies)

- Address Challenges

DEVELOPMENT - It refers to the process that involves creating or changing

one condition to another by introducing new or more advanced products,

services, and manufacturing techniques into existence.

Example of Development in Technopreneurship

- Product, Software or Service Development

- Prototyping

Objectives of Development in Technopreneurship:

- Focuses on Innovation

- Iterative Process

- Social Impact (Positive Impact)

- Long-term Vision

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 • TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH - It is a methodical approach that

integrates basic research knowledge into practical applications to

improve or develop innovative procedures to enhance human health and

well-being.

IV. TYPES OF INNOVATION

BUSINESS INNOVATION - Involves the application of new ideas, processes,

technologies, or strategies to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and

effectiveness of civil engineering projects.

Examples of Business Innovation:

• Survey drones - are unmanned aircraft equipped with various sensors

and cameras designed for surveying, mapping, monitoring, and more.

• Work from home - refers to the practice of employees performing their

job responsibilities remotely, typically from their homes or any location

outside of the traditional office setting.

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PROCESS INNOVATION - Process innovation is about implementing a new or

improved production or delivery approach, including changes in operational

methods, the techniques used and the equipment or software.

Examples of Process Innovation.

• 3D Printing Technology - is an additive manufacturing process that

creates a physical object from a digital design.

• Online booking/application - is a software platform that allows users to

schedule and reserve services, appointments, or resources through the

internet.

PRODUCT INNOVATION - Product innovation is the introduction of a new or

improved goods or service. These inventions or changes may have to do with

improving technical specifications, the materials or the software used or even

advancing on UX (user experience).

Examples of Product Innovation:

• Self-Healing Concrete - is developed by incorporating specific

elements (such as fibers or capsules) into a concrete mix that

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 contains repairing solutions.

• Carbon Fiber Reinforcement - is a material made from thin

filaments of carbon atoms bonded together in a crystalline structure

ECO-INNOVATION - An innovation resulting in significant progress towards

the 2030 goals of sustainable development established by the UN. In

practice, it means reducing the impacts of our production modes on the

environment, improving nature’s resilience to achieving a larger efficient

and responsible use of natural resources.

Examples of ECO-Innovation:

• Renewable Energy Integration - is the process of plugging

renewable sources of energy into the electric grid.

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 • Fiber Tiles - are made from a combination of natural, processed,

and recycled content.

V. INNOVATION DRIVEN (IDEs) VS. SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE

(SMEs)

Differences between Innovation-driven Enterprises (IDEs) and traditional

Small- and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Innovation-driven Enterprises (IDEs)

● More risk beyond local markets.

● Founded by teams of individuals with diverse skills.

● Jobs are tradable and can be outsourced.

● The potential for high growth is significant.

Small- and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

● Focus on local or regional markets.

● Entail personal independence and concurrent cash flow

from the business.

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 ● Create “non-tradable” jobs.

● don’t require an innovative product, process, or business

model to succeed.

WHAT IS INNOVATION-DRIVEN ENTERPRISES (IDES)?

• IDEs on the other hand, are innovation driven. They take more risk

and are more ambitious in serving markets that go beyond local

markets, looking at regional and global penetration. They usually

have a team of founders and use some form of technology, a

unique process, business mode innovation or some other form of

innovative ideas to gain a competitive advantage.

• Innovation driven enterprises exist exclusively to create wealth,

even if it means giving up some control, such as equity. Meaning

that the founding team will be willing to give away a portion of their

ownership of the venture, in return for funding and/or expertise to

grow and scale the venture even more. IDEs start slow but have

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 exponential growth, ones there is traction. Jobs created in IDEs are

mostly tradable, meaning that they can be outsourced and are not

geographically bound.

WHAT IS SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES)?

• SMEs are usually started by a single person that serves a local

market and sometimes grows into a medium-sized business over

time. Rewards usually entail personal independence and a concurrent

cash flow from the business. The amount of revenue and jobs are

usually directly related to the money and resources that are injected

into the business. Jobs created are usually non-tradeable, meaning

its geographically fixed in one area.

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 VI. ORGANIZATION DRIVEN VS. MARKET-DRIVEN IDEAS

ORGANIZATION DRIVEN-IDEAS- refers to innovation or initiatives that

originate from within the organization. The ideas typically stem from

management, employees, or stakeholders and are aligned with the

organization’s vision, mission, and strategic direction.

- IDEAS ARE FREE

- THE BEST IDEAS ARE FAR MORE LIKELY TO COME

FROM YOUR FRONT-LINE PEOPLE

MARKET DRIVEN-IDEAS- the business and its product came from the

customer's point of view.

- VALUE OF CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

- CONTINUOUS, EVOLVING PROCESS FOCUSED ON THE

CUSTOMER

DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION OF IDEAS

ACCORDING TO ORIGIN

1. Intuitive Idea

Immediately formed upon sensation or contact with things.

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 2. Derivative Idea - Comes because of an arbitrary synthesis of intuitive

ideas.

ACCORDING TO RELATION

1. Identical Ideas- Ideas that constitute the same comprehension or

extension.

2. Different Ideas- Ideas which do not have the same extension are not

comprehension.

ACCORDING TO COMPREHENSION

1. Simple vs Compound

A. Simple Idea - An idea of an unanalyzable quality.

B. Compound Idea - One idea doesn’t stay as one idea.

2. Concrete vs Abstract

A. Concrete Idea - Represent a subject together with its

determinants.

B. Abstract Idea - Represents an object separated from its subject.

According to Extension

1. Singular - Idea that has only one extension.

2. Universal - Idea which stands not only for a class as a whole but also
for every member of the class.

VII. Conclusion

Innovative thinking is crucial for addressing current challenges and

preparing for the future. Whether it’s through the adoption of cutting-edge
technologies, sustainable practices, or novel materials, the field continues to
evolve through the generation of creative ideas and their implementation into
innovative solutions.

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