The document outlines 10 observations on innovation and competition from Anthony D. Williams, President and Co-founder of DEEP Centre. The observations discuss how innovation cycles are speeding up, world-changing technologies are disrupting industries, and innovation is becoming more open, collaborative, and global. Small entrepreneurial firms and acquisitions are important for innovation, while curiosity and competition drive innovation forward.

1. 10 Observations on Innovation and
Competition
Anthony D. Williams
President and Co-founder
DEEP Centre
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

2. 10 Observations on Innovation and Competition
Defining a new innovation paradigm

3. 1. Innovation is key to survival in a competitive market
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

4. 2. Innovation cycles are faster and faster
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

5. 3. World-changing technologies foster disruption & innovation
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

6. 3. World-changing technologies foster disruption & innovation
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition
Food production
Health care and medical services
Smart manufacturing
Education and training services

7. 4. Innovation is shifting to networks rather than hierarchies
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

8. 5. Innovation is increasingly open and collaborative
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

9. 6. Precompetitive alliances responding to grand challenges
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

10. 7. Innovation talent and capability is increasingly global
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

11. 7. Innovation talent and capability is increasingly global
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

12. 8. Small entrepreneurial firms are at the forefront of innovation
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition
Crowdfunding and start-up incubators
3D printing and virtual factories
Digital utilities and cloud computing
E-commerce and social marketing

13. 9. Acquisitions a vital means for acquiring innovation
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

14. 10. Curiosity and competition are essential drivers of innovation
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition

15. Closing remarks: a new role for competition regulators?
Anthony D. Williams
President & Co-founder
DEEP Centre
@adwill
awilliams@deepcentre.com
10 Observations on Innovation and Competition