Carolina Innovations Seminar - November 2013
Open Innovation with Eastman: New Models for Intersectional Ideas, Partnerships and Collaboration.
Speakers: Dr. Stewart Witzeman and Dr. David Norman, Eastman Innovation Center, Raleigh, NC

Eastman Chemical Company has initiated multiyear multimillion dollar Open Innovation partnerships with North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  In addition to funding cutting edge research projects at these universities, Eastman has established a physical presence on the NCSU campus in a collaboration space called the ‘Eastman Innovation Center’. Staffed by experienced Eastman managers and scientists, the EIC provides a unique capability for executing an engagement strategy between Eastman subject matter experts, university faculty and students.  The first year of this exciting venture is now complete and it has been a dynamic and rewarding journey to say the least! 

This presentation will provide an overview of Eastman Chemical and the role of Open Innovation in Eastman’s overall innovation strategy. Highlights on the mechanics of how Eastman is building fruitful connections with academic researchers, some lessons learned and plans for the future will also be provided.

A networking reception follows at the Great Room, Top of the Hill Restaurant and Bar