Argentinean companies and cooperatives have launched a free-software initiative to help develop products for public and private sectors.

New research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.

India hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.

The initiative may be a one-off due to the difficulty of finding experts with Caribbean ties to work with local firms on innovative projects.

Human urine is not only a good substitute for urea — a costly chemical fertiliser — but also synergises well with compost.

The City of Mexico has opened its first science park, which aims to generate technology-based companies and drive innovation.

A 3D printer that makes use of abundant solar energy and desert sand could be a cost-effective way of producing glass in the future.

The Egyptian government should develop researchers' business skills and support private sector innovation, advises a science survey.

The Mexican government has increased funding for encouraging firms to carry out research aimed at commercial success.

Eleven tech firms that sell innovations aimed at tackling environmental and social problems are on a global voyage to expand their ventures.

China and India are collaborating with global partners and becoming innovative in their own right, according to new research.

India's policy of concentrating scientific research in specialised institutes has deprived the university system of top talent and funding.

Developing nations should fight piracy and improve ICT infrastructure to ensure strong local software sectors reach their potential, says report.

India's newly launched science, technology and innovation policy banks on private sector participation.

Start-up companies are demonstrating unmanned aerial vehicles that can deliver small payloads such as medical supplies to remote areas.

Inclusive, affordable innovation — as exemplified in India — can help meet development goals, an OECD conference hears.

South-East Asian nations must consider how science can take them to the next step of development — and keep an eye on China, says report.