Technological advancements continue to play a significant role in addressing societal challenges. The intersection of technology, business, and design provides opportunities for developing innovative solutions that respond to critical social needs. Within this framework, different initiatives aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world applications, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.
The increasing complexity of societal challenges has led to the emergence of educational programmes that aim to equip students with the necessary skills to develop innovative solutions. These programmes focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering global responsibility, and leveraging emerging technologies. By integrating different domains, including deep technology, design, and engineering, among others, such programmes prepare students to address issues aligned with global sustainability goals.
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.
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.
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).
Learning through challenges has always been at the heart of ldeaSquare's educational programmes. A great challenge that we give the students is when we ask them to build a machine that could sort balls by colour!
The ATTRACT Academy is an educational initiative designed to foster entrepreneurship among Europe’s young talent. Launched as part of the ATTRACT project, it brings together students from different disciplines, including physics, design, and finance to collaborate on real-world applications of emerging technologies.