This presentation was used in a session at the EDF Corporate Partnerships retreat in June to discuss the approach proposed for the Innovation Exchange.

1. Introduction to the Innovation Exchange

3. Mission Statement Facilitate rapid and widespread adoption of environmental innovation in business

7. Ecosystem Programs People Infra-structure Networks Content Tools Approach

12. Environmental Innovation Institute Leveraging External Innovations Driving Internal Innovations Resources Resources Tools Training Tools Training Web-based Printed Web-based Printed Regional Industry-specific Web-based Web-based Buyer training Academic Partners Consultant Partners

13. Environmental Innovation Institute Leveraging External Innovations Driving Internal Innovations Resources Resources Tools Training Tools Training Web-based Printed Web-based Printed Regional Industry-specific Web-based Web-based Buyer training Academic Partners Consultant Partners

19. … the way in which problems come to be identified and clarified to the point where a solution can be developed is through a process of conversation among people and organizations with different backgrounds and perspectives. Sometimes the process literally is a conversation; more often, conversation is a useful metaphor for the interactions that actually occur. Innovation , p. 49 Lester & Piore

23. Introduction to the Innovation Exchange

26. Innovation Exchange blog EDF website Innovation Exchange website