The IdeaSquare Planet (i2Planet) pilot programme is a disruptive innovation course that seeks to elevate students’ knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities in connection with the Sustainable Development Goals, and to challenge their assumptions about the future. At its core, this approach hinges on a bold question: What if humanity were compelled to start anew on an entirely different planet? How could we make choices that prioritise sustainability?
ATTRACT is an initiative enabling the transition of the technology generated mainly for fundamental research purposes toward industrial and societal applications. It aims to streamline this process by creating an innovation ecosystem that reduces risk through funding and expertise. Furthermore, it also seeks to connect researchers with young innovators and potential investors to maximise the benefits of the new technologies to society.
The CBI.ATTRACT is an international Open Innovation program aimed at societal innovation and inspired by cutting-edge detection and imaging technologies developed under the ATTRACT initiative. Its purpose is to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, utilizing innovative technologies with a mission to address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).