by Mary Cronin | Jan 6, 2019 | Innovation
These days, tech giants are spending enough money on research and development each year to solve the world’s problems ten times over. Amazon spend $23 billion on R&D in 2017 alone. Alphabet and Intel spent $16.6 billion and $13.1 billion respectively. These...
by Mary Cronin | Nov 20, 2018 | Circular Economy, Innovation
The drive to reduce our Carbon Footprint and protect our environment has been heavily documented in recent times. Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States and co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 is one of the more renowned figures in promoting...
by Mary Cronin | Nov 6, 2018 | Innovation
Does it seem logical to dress a child in adult clothes or to expect a child to walk in adult sized shoes? No? Well why not? Because we understand that children are not small adults, they require clothing and shoes depending on their size. These are just two of the...
by Mary Cronin | Nov 1, 2018 | Circular Economy, Innovation
This autumn marks the fifth anniversary of our Sustainability Launchpad. We created the first programme in 2013 with UCD’s Professor Tom Brazil who was a curious, highly regarded and respected academic. Our aim is to not only to educate but to create change, set seeds...
by Mary Cronin | Sep 11, 2018 | Circular Economy, Innovation
As a Content Writer for UpThink, you will be creating thought-leadership content for the company website. You will help ensure that the latest trends in entrepreneurship, sustainability and raising investment are presented to our network of established business...
by Mary Cronin | Jul 23, 2018 | Innovation
You see a problem in the world, so you set out to find a solution. From the moment you find your solution to when you eventually go to market, it’s all plain-sailing and you don’t need anyone’s help. Right? Wrong. Any entrepreneur knows that having the right mentors,...
