How to Leverage University Research Ecosystems to Spark Innovation and Learn About EPFL’s KNOVA Program
Innovation is key for organisations to stay competitive. Yet very few masters it. Join us for a dynamic session where we'll explore the evolution of the innovation landscape and uncover the current challenges facing organizations today.
Discover how leveraging the resources and expertise available in university research ecosystems can help you overcome these challenges. Whether you are working in R&D or your company is looking to launching and/or developing innovative projects, get inspired by real-world examples from the EPFL ecosystem and walk away with valuable insights for organizations looking to stay competitive in today's market.
The session will conclude with a short presentation of the KNOVA program, which serves as a concrete example of the partnership between industry and the university research ecosystems.
This event is co-organized by the EPFL Alumni and EPFL KNOVA program
About KNOVA
KNOVA is a one-year partnership program that support companies leveraging university research ecosystem to nurture their innovation, while also providing startups and researchers in the EPFL ecosystem with the chance to make a global impact with their technologies. Past and current members include national and internationals companies such as IKEA, L’Oréal, Michelin, SwissPost and more.
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Speaker: Federico Matteini, Open Innovation Program Manager at EPFL
Audience: Open to all alumnae and alumni. Especially if you have among your responsibilities to nurture the innovation pipeline of your company, launch innovation projects, or establish external partnerships.
Format: Online (with interaction not webinar)