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Time for presentations, it's Forschungszentrum Jülich's turn! Conducting #research for a changing society: This is the mission of more than 6,000 employees working hand in hand at Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ). At Forschungszentrum Jülich scientists conduct research into the fundamentals, technologies, and systems of a digitized society, a climate-friendly #energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. In Jülich, natural, life and engineering sciences in the fields of information, energy, and the bioeconomy are closely linked with a specialist expertise in high-performance computing and benefit from the use of unique scientific infrastructure. FZJ is one of the largest interdisciplinary research institutions in Europe and contribute to solving the grand societal challenges of our time as a member of the Helmholtz Association. Within FZJ, at the Institute of Energy and #ClimateResearch - System Analysis and Technology Evaluation (IEK-STE), the researchers investigate the long-term characteristics of future #energysystems and the consequences of its adoption on the development of the studied regions. On this basis, IEK-STE focuses on the analysis and evaluation of transformation pathways, targeting the social feasibility and the socio-technical interactions. This approach allows to provide the required political, economic, and social knowledge to transform the energy system based on technological #assessment, while taking into account the perspectives and conflicting goals of the various stakeholders. The methodologies, developed and implemented at IEK-STE, integrate model-based scenarios with social contexts, transformation pathways, stakeholders’ preferences and behavioral patterns. IEK-STE will be mainly responsible for coordinating and finalizing the different #greenhydrogen scenarios and evaluating them before presenting them to stakeholders for validation. Clean Hydrogen Partnership Hydrogen Europe Hydrogen Europe Research #justgreenafrh2ica #eu #au

Integrating Printable Solar Panels into Visual Merchandising ✨ 📌 Printable solar panels offer a sustainable and innovative solution for visual merchandising. These flexible, lightweight solar cells can power interactive and illuminated displays, making window displays and in-store setups more engaging and energy-efficient. 📌 Using solar panels in displays highlights a brand’s commitment to sustainability, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. They can be customized to fit various setups and printed on different surfaces like glass, fabric, and plastic. 📌 Ideal for temporary retail spaces like pop-up shops and trade shows, solar panels provide off-grid power solutions, enhancing convenience and sustainability. Seasonal displays can also benefit from this technology, offering easy installation and reuse. 📌 Brands like H&M and Uniqlo use solar-powered displays to showcase their sustainability efforts, creating attractive and eco-friendly setups. Solar-powered digital signage in stores provides real-time information while reducing energy use. In summary, printable solar panels in visual merchandising combine innovation, sustainability, and consumer engagement, creating dynamic and eco-friendly displays that resonate with modern consumers. #Sustainability #VisualMerchandising #SolarPower #Innovation #EcoFriendly #GreenMarketing #RetailTech #SustainableFashion #TechInRetail #CircularEconomy

📢 Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden, Director of the Fraunhofer IMWS, became a member of the acatech – Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften in October. 👤 🗣️ The members of the Academy are outstanding scientists from the engineering and natural sciences, for example, who are invited to join #acatech because of their scientific achievements. As such, they contribute their expert knowledge. The academy brings this expertise into policymaking processes. To this end, it is mandated by the federal and state governments. ✅ With the Academy's subject areas of #CircularEconomy, #Energy & Resources and #Biotechnology, there are many links to the research areas of the #FraunhoferIMWS.

📢 New funding available for quantum technologies and advanced manufacturing The first round of Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) grants is now open, with $180 million in funding available for researchers and industry partners to commercialise research related to the Federal Government’s priority areas. The AEA is designed to build a research commercialisation ecosystem from discovery research through to commercialisation, ensuring Australia reaps the benefits of investment in research within the university sector. The $1.6 billion AEA programme currently offers funding through AEA Ignite (proof-of-concept) and AEA Innovate (proof-of-scale) grants for projects AEA Ignite provides up to $500,000 per grant for TRL 3, 4, or 5 projects for up to 12 months, while AEA Innovate provides up to $5 million per grant for TRL 5, 6, or 7, for up to 24 months respectively. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gCg_Dd6f #quantum #advancedmanufacturing

10 years of the instrument LabCom coordinated by ANR. Novelties for the next calls: open to start-ups and easiness in coupling it with a request for Thèse Cifre. 5-year goal: double the number of funded collaborative public-private labs. #research #partnership #innovation

Oral contribution at the #europacat2023 in Prague for the @cia_labunict @roberto_fiorenza presented the work 👨🏻🔬"TiO2 and CeO2 systems modified with photo-reduced graphene oxide for photocatalytic applications"🐢 The main results of our last PhD student Stefano Andrea Balsamo #h2production #photocatalysis #sustainability

If you wish to push the boundaries of scientific research and technological development, put your research into action and read the latest issue of CIJ. You will find a new special section on ATTRACT Socio-Economic Studies, a fantastic methodological note on Action Research, and very interesting papers on Design Thinking and Open Innovation. SPOILER -> This issue ends with a treat, a☕invitation to IdeaSquare - the innovation space at CERN where the best discussions (and perhaps the next world-changing idea) are just a coffee break away. After all,  the next transformative innovation might just be brewing at the bottom of your cup. Do not miss our coffee paper about "Coffee as a device for turning conversations  into  transformative  innovations." Read more in the editorial --> https://lnkd.in/dfVACGRD Enjoy, and let me know when you want to grab a coffee!!!

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) partnered up with Fremont Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) to host their Advanced Industries Rural Roadshow at Emergent Campus. Local business leaders were able to learn about and discuss state funding opportunities for Colorado early stage and small businesses working in Advanced Industries categories. Two previous grant winners from Fremont County were also in attendance to share their experiences with the program. Afterwards, the group took a tour to highlight the local businesses in Emergent Campus. #RuralInnovation About the Program: The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant helps Colorado-based technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. Including: - advanced manufacturing - aerospace - bioscience - electronics - energy and natural resources (including cleantech) - infrastructure engineering - technology and information

Advanced industrial materials innovation | free unique webinar for EU projects Call for EU project with interest for your project researchers to get a free webinar in advanced industrial materials innovation. What? I am part of an the going EU FET Open project SiComb. We will organize an open webinar. I will share the experience in advanced materials going from research to commercial market. Such type of 30 year journey will happen for any material that will be an enabling technology. I will provide examples mainly from silicon carbide, but also from previous journeys (silicon) and present one (graphene). I will not be very technical, so you can be from any discipline, or from previous (H2020) or present EU funding (Horizon Europe). International projects are also welcome to attend, as well as industry, so we can align present with new. Why? Participants will hear unique insights in advanced material generation going from research to commercial market. My experiences are unique. Most likely you are part of some development that will be part of journey. This webinar will make you realize new aspects. When? Q1 2024. We can plan date. Now I want early confirmation of interest. How? Send me your interest, name of EU project, international project or industry that your participants are from and who is contact point (email). Once we have a date I will send a Zoom link to contact point. Who is? Dr Mikael Syväjärvi is active in research regarding growth of advanced materials since 1995, such as graphene on silicon carbide, and novel approaches of silicon carbide for new energy applications. Since 2005 Dr Syväjärvi is active in the entrepreneurial discovery process by creating startups and technology transfer from research and innovation. He has experience from broader contexts for research to market, such as avenues in European research and innovation strategy for smart specialisation for regional economic growth, and strategic national innovation programmes. He is active in global partnerships for promoting impact from research, educating next generation research leaders, and establishing value chains as tool to contribute to sustainable development goals using energy and environmental technologies from advanced materials. He provides innovation capacity services in his SME Alminica AB which has side line business ICM Research Institute for research. He is a Visiting Professor of Advanced Industrial Materials Innovation at University of Lincoln (UK). Link: https://lnkd.in/dUA4PS3p #siliconcarbide #H2020 #EU #HorizonEurope #SiComb #deeptech

£500,000 available for UK-Canada quantum for science research collaborations This funding opportunity is open to researchers from the UK and Canada to collaborate on: Wuantum sensors and detectors for fundamental and applied science & quantum communications including ground and space-based applications The full economic cost (FEC) of the UK component of your project can be up to £500,000 and the FEC of the Canadian component up to CAD $500,000. Applications will have a UK project lead based at a research organisation eligible to receive STFC funding and a Canadian lead based at an organisation eligible to receive NSERC funding. https://buff.ly/3zq2bHq #funding #investing #fintech #technology #sustainability #growth #cybersecurity #environment #food #automation #automotive #recycling #nutrition #medicine #robotics #farming #augmentedreality #neuroscience #grants #ukgrants #startupgrants #businessgrants #ukgovernmentgrant #sme #smegrant #businessfunding #smefunding #technologygrant #innovationgrant #capti #captiinnovation #gamechanging #gamechanginginnovation #disruptiveinnovation #smartgrant #ai #manufacturing #sustainable #innovation #telecoms #semiconductors #business #IUK #InnovateUK #SmartGrant #InnovateUKfunding