BERNARD CARLSON

INNOVATION EXPERT

Harness the Sparks of Creativity

Every day all of us experience sparks of creativity.

As we work, as we play, we notice things that aren’t quite right.

We wonder, ‘Isn’t there a product or service that could do that better?’

Maybe we dream of a business that delivers that superior product.

We ask ‘Would it not be great if. . .’
 
At Carlson Innovation, we answer this question with YOU: Would it not be great if YOU could create a new product or launch a new business?

We provide the tools and concepts you need to innovate.

Join us and let us help you harness your sparks of creativity.
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services

Innovation Speaker

Bernard is a dynamic speaker who uses stories to inspire groups to imagine new technological possibilities.
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Innovation workshops

Learn about our workshops for cultivating your innovation mindset.
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Innovation Mentor

Bernard works one-on-one with individuals who want to create new products and businesses.
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Expertise & Ideas

The Innovation Village

While we often think that innovators work alone, they actually do their best work by creating a ‘village’ around them. . .
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Nikola Tesla Expert

Bernard is a leading expert on Nikola Tesla and his inventions. Find out more about what he learned by studying this great inventor. . .
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Corporate Innovation

Great companies don’t just make discoveries but carefully marshal knowledge to meet strategic goals; Bernard helps companies make the most of the expertise and skill of their people.
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Industry Spotlight

Agri-innovation expert

Bernard has built long-standing relationships in Ireland’s agricultural sector, working with farmers and agri-tech companies to explore practical innovation opportunities — from funding ideas to product development. He was head of AgInnovation at University of Galway for over 7 years.

get to know bernard

For 40 years, I have studied inventors and innovators.
Based on what I’ve learned, I have taught and inspired hundreds of students to be innovators by connecting their ideas to the needs and wishes of customers.

Learn why I am the right person to help make your creative sparks fly!

Books & Videos

Bernard has published widely on innovation, entrepreneurship, and history. His books have been translated into several languages and he has recorded a video series on great inventions.

Join us on our upcoming online video series

Alexander Graham-Bell and the telephone 150 Years Later: In Conjunction with NorthWestern University
Explore how the telephone sparked a communication revolution — and what modern innovators can learn from it.

testimonial

MANOR FARMS
JUSTIN CARTON
Bernard's reflective approach to teaching cultivates an inspirational, stimulating and imaginative learning environment. This encouraged my fellow students and I to become independent and critical thinkers fully engaged with the challenges of imagining a new product and bringing it to life. His enthusiasm, commitment and empathy ensured that we left the Aginnovation programme with the confidence to be agents of change in all aspects of our lives.

Some of the businesses we’ve worked with

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