How is technology used to enhance ways of communicating with the audience and creativity in digital art? This is what leading experts in the technological field answered during the third session of the “Outer Edge Web3 Innovation Forum” #OuterEdgeRiyadh

Our 3-year URBAN TECH Project is coming to an end.🔥 The project supported the acceleration of competitive success of European SMEs through market launch of new or significantly improved products and services with higher value in Health Tech, Smart City and Greentech industry sectors. 🚀 In the last 3 years, the URBAN TECH programme provided an opportunity for solution providers to propose solutions to more than 300 challenges. The more than 160 companies were able to validate the solution with Challenge Owners during the Hackathons.  80 companies were selected to develop an MVP and 33 were able to do Piloting with the help of mentor and experts.  Out of the 33 selected companies, 23 continued to a Market Discovery Phase. In the end, 12 solution providers have been selected for the Final Event of the project to compete in the final Pitch Competition. More information on the pitching solution providers: https://lnkd.in/dhRn4gEP The Final Event will take place as part of the Impact Days on June 6 in the Hofburg, Vienna.🥳 You can follow the live streaming of the competition 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2XMiGEv Contiamo | IngeniousWare GmbH | OmegaLambdaTec GmbH | Waboost | Spectral Blue by LED Tailor | medicalvalues GmbH | Minudoc.ee | Zana Technologies GmbH | Local Food | Everyrun | Owners Partners | Greencent

📣 Teams Selected for the First Stage of the SPRIND Innovation Competition "EUDI Wallet Prototypes" 💬 On 16 May 2024, as part of the Architecture & Consultation Process for implementing the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, the Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND GmbH) and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) invited participants to the Pitch Day in Leipzig 🎤 A distinguished panel of experts evaluated the presented concepts. Today, we are delighted to announce the winning teams of the Funded Track, who have qualified for the next phase of the competition. These six teams have impressed with their outstanding solutions and will now enter an intensive development and testing phase. Additionally, teams for the Non-Funded Track will be selected shortly. 🔍 These innovations are crucial for creating a secure and user-friendly digital identity infrastructure that ensures the protection of personal data while simplifying the use and management of digital identities for citizens. Such solutions help to strengthen digital sovereignty and increase trust in digital technologies. 🤝 We thank all participants of the Pitch Day and look forward to the further development of the promising prototypes. Together, we are working to create an advanced digital identity infrastructure. 🔗 More information about the competition and the participating teams can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gfFQTDWw

With interesting information about the impact of the third generation revolution of the World Wide Web “Web3” in improving data-based decisions in building smart cities for a #SustainableTomorrow. Local and international experts enrich the first session of “Outer Edge Web3 Innovation Forum” #OuterEdgeRiyadh

Let's prototype! The Architecture and Consultation Process for EUDI Wallets in Germany is shifting into high gear. The Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) und the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) are starting an international innovation competition (SPRIND Funke) to build EUDI WALLET PROTOTYPES. In the SPRIND Funke, up to six teams will have the funded opportunity to implement prototypes of the most trustworthy, user-friendly, and universally applicable European Digital Identity Wallet for users in Germany! Starting from stage 2, the teams provide those wallet prototypes to the Large Scale Pilot POTENTIAL for testing in different use cases. The application deadline for participation in the SPRIND Funke “EUDI Wallet Prototypes” is May 05, 2024. An expert jury will select up to six teams for the first stage on May 16, 2024. Further information and the conditions of participation can be found at https://lnkd.in/erwqzTCw. Join our webinar on April 18, 2024, 15:00 CET for further information on the SPRIND Funke (https://lnkd.in/eQhF3-Pw). #EUDIWallet #DigitalIdentity #eIDAS

Our latest SPRIND Challenge is live! Join our innovation competition and develop the future of digital identity. Digital proof of identity is an important basis for the digitalization of our lives. Digital wallets enable users to receive, manage, and present proof of identity and other documentation as part of digital processes. This will make digital wallets an essential part of our society’s digital infrastructure. They will enable the complete digitalization of processes and thus allow for completely new approaches to problems, which also makes them the basis for disruptive innovations. Various approaches are currently being discussed for implementing the wallets, but there is not enough implementation experience to make a well-founded decision on the most suitable approach. Therefore, we start the new SPRIND Funke "Eudi Wallet Prototypes". Check out all the info at https://lnkd.in/dqx2MPKh including how to secure up to 950.000 € in funding over the three stages of the competition. SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen Torsten Lodderstedt Moritz Heuberger Anna Förster Rafael Laguna de la Vera

🚀 Embracing the Digital Revolution: A Call to Innovate 🚀 In an era where technology reshapes our world every day, we're proud to spotlight the remarkable achievements of our sister company. Their dedication to crafting seamless, innovative digital solutions exemplifies our shared vision for the future — a world empowered by technology, driven by creativity, and led by innovation. This milestone is not just a testament to their hard work but also a beacon for us all to push beyond the boundaries of what's possible. It underscores the importance of user-centric design, the beauty of sleek functionality, and the transformative power of technology. As we celebrate this achievement, we invite our network to explore these digital wonders and join us in the web revolution. Together, we can create, innovate, and shape the future of digital experiences. Let's lead the charge in making our digital world not only more connected but also more intuitive, engaging, and inspiring for all. 💡✨ https://lnkd.in/eTnvUwd4 #DigitalInnovation #UserExperience #TechTrends #CreativeDesign #WebDevelopment #FutureOfTech #InnovationInAction #ProfessionalExcellence #TechnologyLeadership

🌟 AxeCon 2024 Conference Starts Today! 🌟 After analyzing all the presentations, I must say they underscore the need for a holistic approach to accessibility that encompasses both technological innovations and a deep understanding of human needs. Key insights from the presentations include: - The Role of AI and LLM in Enhancing Accessibility: Artificial intelligence technology promises to revolutionize accessibility by providing tools and services that are more tailored to individual user needs. - The Importance of Designing for Accessibility: Standards like WCAG 2.2 and design systems form the foundation for creating more inclusive digital experiences. - The Significance of Co-Creation with Communities: Direct involvement of people with disabilities in the design process is crucial for a deeper understanding of their needs and expectations. - Ethical Considerations in AI: The development of artificial intelligence must consider human diversity and self-determination to ensure technology serves everyone, without exception. - Measuring and Benchmarking Accessibility: Metrics and narratives are essential for measuring progress and engaging stakeholders in the process of improving accessibility. - Adapting Technology to People: Efforts should be made to create solutions that support human diversity, rather than expecting people to adapt to technology. Event link: https://lnkd.in/d6Pg-49J

In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead in innovation is crucial for any country aiming to maintain its competitive edge. For businesses, policymakers, and educators, the Innovation Scorecard is invaluable. It highlights where resources are best allocated, which policies are working, and where more attention is needed. This enables informed decisions that foster sustainable growth and development. Its always interesting to see how countries are scored, and how within the innovation arena, countries are classified as Leaders all the way to Emerging Innovators. That not only tell us how a country is performing, but most importantly, it illustrates the possibilities and opportunities to enhance our society, technology and more through innovation.

🧐 "The task is not so much to see what no one yet has seen, but to think what nobody yet has thought about that which everybody sees" * The problem is that those who are brave enough to think differently about that which everybody sees are often discouraged by the "we've always done it this way" camp with something to lose, or those who simply can't envisage a different future I don't disagree that some ideas are bad and deservedly disappear. I also don't disagree that some bad ideas appear to be good ideas at the time, but then later turn out not to be so good... but when the truly good ideas don't make it, then we all lose Technology can be transformational, but often the full value of it is never realised because instead of questioning whether we'd have done it that way if we had the tools we have today, we choose the easier path of applying the new tools as a band-aid over yesterdays problems No one disagrees that change is hard, but it could be a little easier if there was a willingness on either side to give a little My Innovation Portal on the Smart Ports Alliance website will be one such place where a meeting of minds - a "coalition of the willing" as one of my industry colleagues once put it - can happen If you are an open-minded business person, and willing to consider how your problem might be solved by using new enablers to do things differently, or you are an open minded technologist, and willing to learn why your idea might not be the next big thing you thought it was, or how you might change it to make it the next big thing, then this place is for you *The quote is from Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860 #ports #smartports #innovation