IdeaSquare - the innovation space at CERN

Learn more about IdeaSquare, the innovation space at CERN , and its 6 key activities: Educational programmes, Prototyping facilities, R&D&I and EU projects, Events and knowledge innovation. CERN IdeaSquare / CERN Markus Nordberg, Pablo Garcia Tello, Romain Muller, Jami Sarnikorpi, Laura Wirtavuori, Catarina Batista, Tuuli Utriainen, Claudia Marcelloni Produced by Jonathan Moy de Vitry from Right Here Right Now

A study published by the ATTRACT-EMDOI team addresses how academic research can be transformed into marketable products and services by investigating the interaction between entrepreneurial intentions and open innovation activities 💡💡. Here you can read more about this paper ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dwheAGwS Discover more about this socioeconomic study funded under ATTRACT phase 2 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dnqxQGCj Thanks a lot for sharing Publications Office of the European Union 🧡 Marielle Feenstra Christian Hopp Gernot Pruschak Claudia Werker https://lnkd.in/d3jgMU8i

🌍 Behind the scenes of CERN Global Health Workshop 🌍 🌐💡 We are excited to share an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Global Health Workshop, where top experts, policymakers, and innovators from around the world are collaborating to tackle some of the most pressing global health challenges to #Innovate4GlobalHealth.  Organised by CERN in partnership with the Geneva Health Forum, this event brings together a diverse range of participants from leading institutions whose discussions will set the stage for new partnerships and innovations that will drive global health solutions forward. 👥 In the spirit of collaboration, we are focusing on co-developing research ideas that unite cutting-edge technologies from fundamental research with real-world applications. The goal? To foster breakthroughs that can transform healthcare around the globe. 📅 Stay tuned! The outcome of this workshop will be presented to the public during a webinar on 26 November 2024, where we will dive into how groundbreaking tech from CERN and other key players is addressing global health challenges—and how YOU can get involved in future initiatives. 👉 Follow this hashtag #Innovate4GlobalHealth to stay informed. #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DataAnalytics #Vaccination #Vaccines #Malaria #Collaboration #MaternalHealth #HealthData Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, EATRIS, Terre des hommes foundation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), World Health Organization, IOM - UN Migration, University of Ottawa, Geneva Graduate Institute, Group on Earth Observations (GEO), IUCN, Merck Group, The Global Fund, Medicines for Malaria Venture, Neuro Health Care 4 LMIC, University of Oxford, International Cancer Expert Corps, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), CHUV | Lausanne university hospital, HUG - Hopitaux Universitaires de Genève, Utrecht University, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, IRYCIS, Masaryk University, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Quibim, SHARE - Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, STFC

Humanitarian Designers’ community met at IdeaSquare to reflect, share and gather better practices! Nearly fifty participants of Humanitarian Designers community and beyond, came together from all around the world for a three-day meetup lab at IdeaSquare in September. Humanitarian Designers is a French NGO dedicated to building bridges between aid workers and designers. The goal of this meetup lab was to explore practices, skills, disciplines and principles that come into play when dealing with humanitarian contexts and how design practices and skills might be interconnected.

📢 #ATTRACTproject 📢   ATTRACT Academy brings together students from different disciplines to collaborate on real-world applications of emerging technologies. In the latest Science|Business podcast episode 🎙️, Michael Krisch, director of research at ESRF - The European Synchrotron, discussed the Academy's role in fostering collaboration across scientific fields and sparking curiosity among young talent 💡.   By engaging with research infrastructures like ESRF and CERN, students not only explore cutting-edge technologies but also contribute to innovation and are provided with the opportunity to engage with experts who have sharpened their skills over many years. This interdisciplinary approach prepares future innovators to contribute to Europe’s tech landscape and drive its competitive edge 🚀.   ✅ Discover more about it ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d7ZXkyTp   ✅ Explore all the Student Programs ➡️ https://lnkd.in/djsv5Ts8   European Commission 🇪🇺 IdeaSquare - the innovation space at CERN Aalto University Aalto Design Factory   #EUfunded #ATTRACTEU #ATTRACTacademy

We are pleased to have contributed a chapter to this interdisciplinary book exploring the new frontiers in science in the era of artificial intelligence! This volume not only explores the profound implications of these scientific frontiers but also forecasts their impact on daily life. It delves into ongoing research and the technology that fuels advancements in physics and related fields. Authored by renowned researchers and science communicators, this book appeals to researchers and non-experts seeking a comprehensive overview of emerging developments that challenge ongoing research and will impact education and society in the coming years. In our chapter, Dr. Markus Nordberg, Dr. Pablo Garcia Tello, Jimmy Poulaillon, Laura Wirtavuori, and Dr. L. Valtonnen (whose thesis focused on rationality in artificial intelligence decision-making), illustrate, with some selected examples, how AI might be used to advance reaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is discussed in the context of the Challenge Based Innovation (CBI) methodology developed at CERN IdeaSquare for interdisciplinary student teams. Five related AI student projects are described, incorporating both the research methodologies used by scientific organizations such as CERN, as well as user-experience driven approach which is essential in addressing SDG challenges. We also shared some thoughts about the use of AI in the hands of next-generation innovators educated at places like CERN. Read the chapter here: https://buff.ly/3UcobwX

NTNU Screening Week 2024 The last five days have been spent at CERN with Linn Kretzschmar and Hanaé Taxis from Knowledge Transfer. We have been collaborating with CERN since 2008, and this year, similar to previous years, we had a great program for the 4th-year master’s students from the NTNU School of Entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship teams conducted feasibility studies on CERN-developed technologies. The NTNU School of Entrepreneurship is a two-year master’s program where students create their own ventures from Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU). The students develop reports on the application fields of the technologies that are of interest to Knowledge Transfer, and they also get the opportunity to create start-ups based on CERN-developed technology. It is a great learning opportunity to collaborate with important initiatives at CERN. The week was spent at IdeaSquare - the innovation space at CERN, where we always receive a warm welcome! This year, we spent quite some time with Robert Cailliau, who played an important role in the development of the World Wide Web. He gave us a lot of food for thought. Thank you so much to everyone who played an important part in this year’s program! It will be exciting to see if any of the student entrepreneurs will develop a business case from CERN technology. The faculty of the master program are proud of the students engagement, positivity and professionality! The initiative is funded by industry partners of the NTNUs Entreprenørskole, Norsk senter for CERN-relatert forskning (NorCC), and Insitute of Industrial Economics and Technology Managagement at NTNU. Thank you for supporting this important commercialization initiative!

New exhibition at the Globe next door, in collaboration with the Geneva Natural History Museum!

Discover the mysteries of the universe and the brain! To celebrate Dark Matter Day 2024, CERN is inviting you to take part in a special event that will shine a light on the latest advances in research in this fascinating field, as well as drawing parallels with recent discoveries about the mechanisms of our own “internal universe”, the brain. The most important things are invisible to the naked eye... Did you know that only 5% of the Universe is accessible to us, the other 95% of it being mysteriously dark and, dare we say... invisible? Discover evidence of the existence of dark matter in the Universe, such as the rotation of galaxies and the existence of gravitational lenses. Dive into the world of particle physics alongside three young CERN researchers, who will present the three main, complementary methods of researching dark matter: direct, indirect and through collisions, whether from space, in underground laboratories or using particle accelerators. Through three fun and interactive pitches inspired by experiments involving CERN, MADMAX, ATLAS and AMS, they will all, each in their own way, defend their method for exploring this mysterious dark matter. The public will have the chance to vote for the most convincing pitch – who will win? Even more amazing is that you will discover how the examination of neurons in our brain resembles the quest for dark matter particles and that there are similarities between these two mysterious worlds. The study of the infinitely small could therefore help to further our understanding of the immensity of the Universe. Join us for an evening that promises to stretch the limits of your knowledge and feed your curiosity! The event is free. Register here: https://buff.ly/40aLICB

We’re thrilled to share this insightful report from Aalto Design Factory that captures the voices and practices from across the Design Factory Global Network! 🌍✨ The new report, Educating for Innovation, showcases the diverse strategies being used to foster problem, project, and design-based learning at 33 Design Factories worldwide. This report beautifully reflects the collaborative spirit of DFGN, drawing on the expertise of 54 educators who are driving innovation in education. It highlights how real-world problem-solving, creativity, and cross-disciplinary partnerships are shaping the future of learning and preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow. Check out this fantastic collection of practices and perspectives from our global community!