Table 1.

Some definitions for invention and innovation [2, 3, and reference herein]

Invention	Innovation
An object, process, or technique which displays an element of novelty	The process of making improvements by introducing something new
Radical breakthrough in science or technology which extends the boundaries of human knowledge	The process of translating new ideas into tangible societal impact
	Change that creates a new dimension of performance
	A creative idea that is realized