1. Access to Enabling Technologies for Innovation
Eloisa Acha, Rudi Ngnepi
National Instruments

2. The Impact of Engineering
Save time, effort, and money
Improve quality of life and safety
We all know the immense impact that engineers have. They are increasing wealth by saving companies and people time and money, and improving the quality of life and safety for all of us.

3. Connectivity Data Analytics
INDUSTRIAL
Internet of Things
CONSUMER
Internet of Things
SMART
SMART
Factory
Phone
Grid
Wearable
Connectivity Data Analytics
Machine TV
City
Appliances
Car
Home
Based on Moor Insights & Strategy's report "Segmenting the Internet of Things (IoT)"

4. Hyper-Connected Infrastructure
System of systems

5. Our Mission
We equip engineers and scientists with systems that accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery.
These challenges are being compounded by increasing complexity of systems today and the rapid pace of technology change. Only a decade ago, a mobile phone testing application would be about transmitting and receiving signals. Today, it’s a much more comprehensive device capable of serving almost limitless applications defined by software and therefore requiring a much more robust approach to design and test.

6. Global Negawatt Challenge

7. Meet Ups 4 events Attendees: approx. 100
Bridged the gap between the challenges and feasibility
Inspired teams to leverage technology to drive an impact

8. Access to Industry-Grade Software and Hardware Development Tools
Challenged local engineers to develop relevant solutions for the meet ups
Consulted with projects to determine appropriate products to meet their needs
Exposed local teams to cutting edge and flexible platforms

9. Technical Support and Mentorship
Connected experienced NI engineers with local teams
Assisted on technical architecture reviews
Consulted on best practices to achieve objectives
Communicated through online forums and s

10. Lessons Learned Talent
Recruit from the top technical schools and select for significant technical contribution
Enhance engineering schools curricula with hands-on, system design approach
Resources
Greater exposure to case studies as well as technologies and trends
Missed opportunity to maximize mentors and coaches
Process
Local innovation spaces with shared-equipment where people can continue to innovate post competition

11. Questions