Asia P3 Hub - Combinatorial Innovation

Combinatorial Innovation

Combinatorial Innovation is the art and science of creating something new from a diverse range of available resources. We love fhi360’s definition of innovation: “Anything different than standard practice that has the potential for radical social, environmental or economic impact. What better approach to innovate than by pooling the resources we have to tackle poverty issues?

Examples of Combinatorial Innovation

8 multi-genre books to read

Famous authors have begun crossing the literary genre divide, new categories never heard of years ago are gaining a following, many subcategories are emerging. We must recognise the books that don't quite fit within the boundaries.

How can origami inspire new innovations

Mathematicians began to take notice of the relationship of paper folding patterns with mathematical notions. They applied geometry, graphing, algebra and calculus? ?to discover the laws and patterns of origami.

Guess the sport

A ball sport with no aggression and reduced risk of sport-related injuries? Tchoukball provides all of the above, but still guarantees a whole world of fun.

Guess the invention

Ever wondered why the news industry is referred to as “the press?” Here’s a hint: it’s linked directly to an invention that opened up an era of mass communications ...

Why can some birds fly

The evolution of the function of bird feathers for flight is a great example of exaptation, or the co-opting/borrowing of old parts for a new function.

Why are jokes funny

Why are jokes funny? The incongruity theory, well championed by many intellectuals, generally states that humour is the realisation of something incongruous.

What is remix culture

Now more than ever, remixing permeates our culture. Digitally, we are able to communicate, redistribute and build upon information much quicker than before.

Our Approach

Combinatorial Innovation

Our Process

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