ATTRACT hosted its Final Conference in Brussels, Belgium, on 2–3 July 2025. The event served as a dynamic platform for bringing together all key actors involved in ATTRACT phase 2 to showcase their achievements and impact. For two days, participants had the opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the practical implementation of the ATTRACT model and its contribution to advancing innovation across research, industry, and society.
Watch this video that summarizes this significant milestone for ATTRACT phase 2.
The ATTRACT Academy is revolutionising how students engage with deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Born from the success of the ‘Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs’ pilot in ATTRACT phase 1, it scaled up its impact during phase 2, expanding its reach to multiple universities across Europe.
IdeaSquare – the innovation space at CERN, received the 2025 cohort of students from the TechFoward Programme – an advanced training course that connects academic research with market innovation. 6 multidisciplinary teams from UNIBO and associated partner universities from the Emilia-Romagna region, work on innovative technologies developed by researchers from the universities involved, exploring their potential and identifying new strategic applications for the market.
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.