³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Backstage to close
As has been discussed recently in the press and various channels online, the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ has taken the decision to close in December 2010. Given the this no doubt comes as little surprise to most. However, I thought I'd take the opportunity to explain why this decision was made and what it means for the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ as an open innovator in the future.
³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Backstage has been. I am very proud to have worked with the team on numerous projects. It was the forerunner to many other emerging, successful initiatives and has made a valuable contribution in driving the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ towards genuine open innovation. In many ways it has been very much of its time.
Read more and comment at the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Backstage blog
Adrian Woolard is Project Lead (R&D North Lab), ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Research & Development
