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Research Papers  Patently underrepresented: Why humankind needs more female inventors

Rembrand Koning; Sampsa Samila; John-Paul Ferguson New research in Science finds that patents filed by female inventors are more likely to focus on women's health, but that relatively few women are filing patents. The paper points to untapped opportunities for innovation. Read article

Studies and Reports  Corporate venturing with deep-tech start-ups: Lessons learned from Asia

Josemaria Siota; Mª Julia Prats; Vittoria Emanuela Bria In just five years, investment in deep-tech start-ups has quadrupled to reach more than $60 billion in 2020. A new study offers advice to help larger companies team up with deep-tech start-ups, gleaned from cases in East and Southeast Asia. Read article

Knowledge Exchange  Porsche CEO Oliver Blume: Half its cars all-electric or hybrid by 2025

IESE Insight Porsche's strategy to become carbon neutral is challenging yet achievable. Green energy is key, using e-fuels combined with electromobility to run not just the cars but the plants. While AI is also valuable, it won't replace the human element on which the brand depends. Read article

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