Accenture Announces Its Innovation Index Finalists

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and an expert panel led by Accenture Innovation Index partners – including The Da Vinci Institute, TransUnion and other innovation practitioners – have selected the finalists of this year’s Accenture Innovation Index. The winners, to be selected from among 20 finalists across five categories, will be announced at the Accenture Innovation Conference on 12 October in Johannesburg. Launched in 2014 as part of Accenture’s commitment to spearheading innovation, the Accenture Innovation Index measures, recognises and rewards innovation and systems of innovation. It provides businesses, regardless of their size or industry, with a personalised innovation diagnostic report that identifies innovation gaps and strengths. The Index process starts with businesses’ participation in an online survey and culminates in an innovation showcase and awards ceremony...