Technological innovation - basic topics

The following discussion agenda is on an introduction to Technological Innovation:

1. Timeline of science and technology
2. The basic process of innovation: research->invent->commercialize->market
3. Basic definitions of notions: nature, science, technology, engineering, high-tech products/ services/ processes
4. Technology and wealth creation: science and technology system, economic and financial system, and market and trade system
5. The importance of technical savvy and financial savvy

Reference
Betz, F. (2011) "Chapter 1: Technological Innovation" Manging Technological Innovation, Wiley.