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A thriving, healthy and circular city begins with an idea. Digital Innovation Challenges are open competitions supporting innovation and collaboration. They help test digital solutions that tackle important city challenges. Fishermans Bend is Australia’s largest urban renewal project covering approximately 480 hectares in the heart of Melbourne. By 2050 it will be a buzzing precinct, home to approximately 80,000 residents with around 80,000 workers. This urban renewal project provides an exciting opportunity to collaboratively explore how we can harness data and emerging technologies to enable our city spaces to thrive now and in the future. Following the success of the 2022 Challenge, and resulting Remix Raingardens pilot, we are inviting all eligible entrepreneurs, community groups, social enterprises, universities, researchers, start-ups, scale-ups and established organisations to submit their brave and brilliant ideas ready for piloting in Melbourne’s oldest innovation precinct. https://lnkd.in/gje6xiA5 #regenerativedevelopments #climatesmartliving #melbourneinnovationprecinct #fishermansbend #regenerativechallenge

Meet Urban Tech Helsinki Challenge 2024 partners 👋 Their expertise will be at your disposal throughout the challenge!   KIRA-kasvuohjelma / Kira growth programme 🌱   "We have a strong background in construction and real estate companies, so we can offer expertise in defining the needs of the sector. The Growth Programme can also help to connect with real estate and construction companies. We are also keen to communicate the challenges and solutions within our network." - Mia Toivanen, KIRA Growth Program   Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 📚   "Our strategic intent is to be a bold reformer of expertise and an active builder of a sustainable future. Sustainable development guides our actions and way of thinking. Most importantly, it means taking responsibility for people and environment. Smart and functional cities are at the heart of our research, development and innovation activities." - Lars Miikki, Metropolia UAS   Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster is, as always, a valuable partner♻️ Business Helsinki   Since the City of Helsinki has a strong role as a client, a real estate developer, and a constructor, the Circular Economy Cluster Program focuses especially on promoting circularity in the construction sector. It supports practical experiments and cooperation between operators and helps find new business opportunities   We are super excited to start this challenge together! Read more about the Urban Tech Helsinki Challenge 2024 and send in your application 👉 https://lnkd.in/d82cqjAj   #startup #challenge #KiraKasvu #RatkaisijaKorkeakoulu #CircularEconomy

📣 On 25-26 April, a record-setting cohort of 28 funded startups kicked-off the activities ofr the EIT Community New European Bauhaus "Catalyse NEB" programme at the EIT Food headquarters in Leuven, Belgium 📣 Integral to Catalyse NEB’s mission is its emphasis on nurturing start-ups that align with the core New European Bauhaus principles. In a business landscape where profit margins often outweigh societal #impact, Catalyse NEB represents a collaborative effort to support #entrepreneurship that prioritises societal well-being alongside financial #sustainability; recognises aesthetics and #design beyond functionality; and highlights the beauty within #innovation – making it more #accessible and engaging for all. 💡 Learn about how AGUA DE SOL, a French participant to this year's programme, accelerates the transformation of air into water thanks to the sun, bringing water to the needy and eliminating plastic bottled water consumption at the same time: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFDSv_k2.

#Opportunity The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) seeks innovative ventures integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and design beyond functionality in their business ideas – aligned with the NEB mission to improve quality of life and encourage green and digital transformations. The Catalyse NEB programme will support 12 start-ups, each receiving up to EUR 50,000 in subgrants and in-kind services. ⏰ Deadline: 3 February → More details here: https://ow.ly/9vVQ50UtXBq

🌟 Exciting News for Latvia’s Innovators! We’re happy to share that the EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia is growing! After officially launching on March 1st, 2024, EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology is taking additional steps to enhance connectivity of Latvia’s innovation landscape by opening a second office of the EIT Community RIS Hub at RTU Science and Innovation Centre. This new office, led by Alina Dolmate, will complement the first office at Commercialization Reactor, represented by Anton Adamovitch, to connect academia and industry, spark innovation, and support entrepreneurs in Latvia. 💡 This expansion means we can better help students, researchers, and businesses access EIT resources like: 🎓 Entrepreneurial education 🚀 Open innovation support 💶 Business creation & acceleration We believe Latvia has so much talent and potential—and with these two hubs working together, we’re here to foster collaborative projects and help turn bold ideas into real-world impact. 🌍 Learn more and get involved 👉 Check the video from kick-off event: https://lnkd.in/e9H348H8 📧 Drop us an email: latvia@eitcommunity.eu EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Food EIT Urban Mobility EIT Health EIT Digital EIT Raw Materials Hub Regional Center Baltic Apvārsnis Eiropa Latvijas Nacionālais kontaktpunkts Marija Plotniece Janis Grevins Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema Ilze Laukalēja-Broka @dace lesinska Viesturs Celmins Kristaps Kučers

🌍 Focus on two HEC Paris startups that use plants and satellites to promote sustainability ☀ In the special issue "Aligning Business with Planetary Boundaries," Knowledge@HEC interviewed the founders of two remarkable startups from HEC’s incubator at Station F: Fabien Koutchekian CEO at Genomines and Richard Barre, CEO at Pixstart, who are developing green innovations with a deep impact in their respective sectors. Genomines utilizes plants to selectively extract targeted metals, crucial for battery production, aiming to minimize environmental impact. Pixstart offers tailored satellite imagery analysis to monitor changes in water, forests, agricultural fields, and construction sites, optimizing environmental resource management and informing decisions. 3 Key takeaways: 🔹Sustainable Innovation: Both Genomines (plant-based metal extraction) and Pixstart (environmental monitoring with satellites) prioritize sustainability in their approaches. 🔹Environmental Impact Focus: Reducing environmental impact is a core principle for both Genomines and Pixstart, with Genomines aiming to minimize mining's footprint and Pixstart promoting resource optimization. 🔹Social Responsibility: Genomines works with NGOs to bring social benefits alongside business development, while Pixstart fosters a diverse team and considers the social impact of their technology. 🌟 This is an opportunity for us to congratulate them for their great success and transformative journey. These talented entrepreneurs and members of the HEC community bring sustainable solutions through their skills and dedication. ➡️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dbPRk-Dk With Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Antoine Lepretre, Thiago Penteado, Incubateur HEC Paris, HEC Paris - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, Céline Bonnet-Laquitaine, Daniel Brown, Fernando Diaz Lopez, Ph.D., Daniel Halbheer #Sustainability #PositiveChange #HECFoundation #HECParis #Research #Education #Impact #HECknowledge

🌐 Join the "Future Cities, Future Communities Innovation Accelerator" by the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem! 🚀 Are you passionate about creating better cities and communities? @nova-sbe-innovation-ecosystem new accelerator program is your chance to make a difference and connect with an eclectic network of companies and investors in Portugal and abroad. Delivered entirely online, it is open to startups, SMEs, students, early-stage entrepreneurs, and researchers to explore and develop solutions and knowledge in three key areas: 🌱 Carbon Neutrality & Net Zero: Tackle the pressing challenge of carbon emissions and work towards a sustainable, environmentally-conscious future. 👫Urban Living, Proximity & Community Services: Redefine the urban experience by enhancing community connectivity, services, and quality of life. 🏙 Construction, Infrastructure & Architecture: Revolutionize the built environment through innovative construction practices, infrastructure solutions, and architectural designs. Apply now and be part of the innovation ecosystem! 💡 Startups 👉 https://bit.ly/3OSFeBA SMEs 👉 https://bit.ly/3UQ9LUI Students and early-stage entrepreneurs 👉 Applications open on April 15. Researchers 👉 Applications open on April 15 ℹ For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3T7aGPi #FutureCities #CommunityDevelopment #InnovationAccelerator #Sustainability

📝 Registration is open for the new Idea to Startup - Climate Action course! This free elective course for master students takes place in the fourth quarter of this academic year, and addresses Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) 13, 14, and 15. #ClimateAction, life below water, and life on land. 🌍 Paul Hawken's definition of #regeneration, which emphasises a comprehensive response to the climate crisis through interlocking initiatives, serves as inspiration for the course. It uses a team-based approach to identify and develop #startup opportunities focused on regeneration, and aims to address sustainability issues by encouraging diverse perspectives and innovative solutions. Participants will work on projects in the #GlobalSouth, specifically in #Galapagos (Ecuador), #Ghana, and #Colombia. This course offers the opportunity to engage with speakers, co-founders, experts, and practitioners involved in regeneration-related ideation and innovation, and includes a visit to #BlueCity in Rotterdam. 🌿 Are you a regeneration enthusiast? Then this course is for you! Sign up before the deadline of April 14th. For more information and signing up, click here: https://lnkd.in/ebk2ayYN #TUDelft #IdeatoStartup #SustainableDevelopmentGoals Delft University of Technology | Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE) | TU Delft Campus | Fátima Delgado Medina

💫 PF 2025 – A Year of Purposeful Change 💫 As we step into a new year, let’s embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—on our cities, our communities, and our planet. 🌍 At EIT Urban Mobility, we believe that every small step toward smarter, more sustainable mobility creates ripples of change. It’s not just about innovation; it’s about transforming how we live, move, and connect. Let 2025 be the year where ambition meets action, where challenges inspire solutions, and where we work together to create cities that are not only livable but thrive for generations to come. Wishing you a year filled with purpose, progress, and collaboration. Here’s to moving forward—smarter, greener, and together. 🚶 🚴 🚃 #NewYear #PF2025 #Impact #Sustainability #UrbanMobility #FutureWeBuild

🔬 Exploring the Future: The Vision of a Science City! 🏙️ Hello LinkedIn Innovators! 👋 Today, let’s embark on a journey into the future and envision the concept of a science city – a hub of innovation, discovery, and collaboration at the forefront of scientific advancement. Join me in exploring the possibilities and potential of creating a thriving ecosystem where science and technology converge to shape a better world! 🌟✨ 🌌 A Nexus of Innovation: A science city serves as a nexus of innovation, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries from diverse fields to collaborate on groundbreaking projects and ventures. It's a melting pot of ideas, where creativity flourishes and boundaries are pushed. 🔍 Research and Development Hub: At the heart of a science city lies a vibrant ecosystem of research and development facilities, laboratories, and academic institutions. Here, scientists and scholars explore the frontiers of knowledge, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and driving forward the march of progress. 🚀 Fostering Entrepreneurship and Startups: A thriving science city is a fertile ground for entrepreneurship and startups. It cultivates an environment where bold ideas can take root, access to funding and resources is abundant, and support networks are readily available to nurture fledgling ventures into successful enterprises. 🔬 Advancing Technological Solutions: In a science city, technology is harnessed as a force for good, addressing pressing global challenges and improving the quality of life for people around the world. From renewable energy and clean water solutions to healthcare breakthroughs and sustainable infrastructure, the innovations born in a science city have the power to transform society. 🌿 Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: Sustainability is woven into the fabric of a science city, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact and promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources. Green spaces, renewable energy initiatives, and eco-friendly practices are integral components of its design and ethos. 🤝 Global Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange: A science city thrives on collaboration and knowledge exchange, fostering partnerships with institutions and organizations around the world. It's a place where boundaries dissolve, and ideas flow freely, transcending geographical and cultural barriers to drive collective progress. 🌐 Connect for Future Insights: Let’s build a community of forward-thinking innovators! Share your vision for the future of science and technology, discuss the potential of science cities, or drop an emoji that represents your excitement about the possibilities ahead. Together, we shape the future through the power of science and innovation! 🔬🏙️ #ScienceCity #InnovationHub #FutureOfTechnology #ConnectForSuccess 👨💻