FTSF programme: linking design and technology for sustainable textile solutions
The Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion (FTSF) programme is an initiative designed to explore the intersection of fashion and technology through a critical lens focused on sustainability, future scarcity, and space habitation.
CBI4AI programme: connecting technology with human needs
The development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly transformed different aspects of society and business, influencing industries, economies, and human interactions. Its rapid advancements have introduced new possibilities in data analysis, automation, and problem-solving, raising fundamental questions about its ethical and sustainable implementation. As AI continues to evolve, there is a growing need to bridge the gap between technological innovation and human needs, ensuring that new developments serve society effectively.
Celebrating a decade of innovation connecting science and society: the journey of IdeaSquare
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CBI-FP programme: bridging innovation and societal impact through multidisciplinary collaboration
The CBI Fusion Point (CBI-FP) programme exemplifies the innovative spirit of multidisciplinary collaboration in higher education, addressing real-world challenges with a focus on societal impact. The Challenge Based Innovation course was established in 2014 and is a joint effort by Esade Business School, IED Barcelona and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).
Training the entrepreneurs Europe needs
ATTRACT2 is creating skilled tech talent and entrepreneurial leaders, rolled into one.
ATTRACT2 is creating skilled tech talent and entrepreneurial leaders, rolled into one.
Tech talent for tomorrow: key skills from Europe’s ATTRACT Academy
How can Europe better prepare its next generation of tech entrepreneurs? What skills are essential in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing global market?
Fusion Point IdeaSquare Planet programme: a new approach to innovation and problem-solving for the near future
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?
Celebrating Innovation: highlights from the ATTRACT Pre-Final Conference
The ATTRACT Pre-Final Conference concluded successfully, highlighting the remarkable progress of the 36 projects funded under ATTRACT phase 2. Held in Grenoble, France, the event brought together researchers, students, and professors providing a platform for sharing their potential and envisioning future developments.
ATTRACT Pre-Final Conference: explore the 10 Student Programmes
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.