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Once again, it's time to stretch your imagination for the World IP Day 2024 Youth Video Competition where we’re celebrating the important role of #SDGs and #IP for our Common Future. Just like last year, group submissions are allowed. Just make sure at least one member is under the age of 35. So we hope to see video submissions from all generations coming together in the name of creativity! The rules are straightforward: craft a 60-90 second video around the theme: "With IP, we can dream of a better future, turn our ideas into reality, and create a world where everyone thrives to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." Don’t delay! The clock is ticking – the deadline is March 10, 2024. And yes, there are exciting prizes worth up to CHF 5000 awaiting the winners! For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_zKbXCU #YouthCreativity #YouthInnovation #SDGs #IP4Good

It's the time of the year again! Check out this year's #digieduhack, where we explore the #escaperoom methodology for developing immersive virtual experiences that help students develop their systems thinking skills in the context of #blueeconomy and #sustainability. If curious to hear more, follow #BlueEscape2024 #DigiEduHack #EUDigitalEducation #DEAP #Sustainability #BalticSea

🚨 Are you a sports organisation or a sporting event host/organiser looking to align with international human rights standards as you improve your strategy, conduct due diligence, address challenges, or develop your activities? If so, you should be engaging stakeholders in the process. To help you achieve this, we are developing a digital toolkit to help you build trusted and mutually beneficial relationships with your key stakeholders - those (potentially) affected by your day-to-day sport activities and events. This toolkit, set to be released by the end of the year, is an outcome of the collaboration between the Centre and ThinkSport as part of the Innovation Booster - Sport & Physical Activity (powered by Innosuisse). 📌 Learn more about this toolkit: https://lnkd.in/dr_Egtca 📌 Find our more about the Innovation Booster: https://lnkd.in/egtQJB8U

Exciting Update: My new book, "Sports and Technology have the power to change the world," is launching on April 9th! This work is a culmination of years of exploration into how the intersection of sports and technology is not just transforming the industry but is also a potent force for global change. The foreword, penned by the remarkable Adam Fraser, former CEO of the Laureus Foundation and current CEO of Terraset, sets the stage. Adam shares captivating insights from his vast experience, highlighting the incredible potential of combining sports with technology to create a positive impact on society. From augmented reality enhancing fans' experiences to campaigns for equality propelled by social media, the foreword alone is a testament to the transformative power of this union. 🌍 This book is for everyone who believes in the power of sports to change lives and recognizes the role of technology in amplifying this impact. Whether you're a professional in the media and entertainment industry, a tech enthusiast, an athlete, or simply someone who cares about making a difference, there's something in it for you. 📚 Inside, you'll find stories of innovation, resilience, and success that illustrate the critical role of technology in sports, from grassroots movements to the global stage. It's not just about the future of sports; it's about the future of our world. 🤝 Special thanks to Adam Fraser for his compelling foreword and to all who have supported me on this journey. Let's embrace the power of sports and technology to make the world a better place. You can pre-order the book here: https://a.co/d/b5RiLSH #SportsTech #BookLaunch #ChangeTheWorld #InnovationInSports #IWroteABook #Sports #CanYouBelieveiWroteABook

Celebrating a Great Year by Supporting Innovation for 𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙! As we move into cosy season at Sirius IP, my colleagues and I want to give back by offering one impactful project a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝟯-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💡 Many of my clients are in the eco and biotech world, and seeing their dedication to a better future is inspiring. Our goal with this giveaway? To support an invention dedicated to making a positive difference and ensure everyone has access to the IP guidance they need. 👋 To enter, comment below with details of your invention or project and how it’s making a difference. We might post this on our company page too but don't worry, we'll gather all replies. And if your project is confidential, feel free to reach out directly for inclusion. We’ll draw one winner (by an informal vote in the office) from the entries to receive the consultation. And please feel free to share this post with any projects or innovators you think might benefit! Together, let’s champion the power of good ideas. #SustainableInnovation #BetterWorld #EcoSolutions #IPforGood #LinkedInGiveaway

⭐ Last weeks before the #EVA Kick-off in Málaga 🇪🇸! 👀 Focus on 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 which co-funds the program but what is it❓🤔 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 is a dedicated strand within the European Union's Creative Europe program. Its mission is to champion and propel Europe's audiovisual sector in a rapidly evolving digital age. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲: From development to distribution and promotion, MEDIA provides funding and resources for European audiovisual works. 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: They encourage cooperation across the entire value chain of the industry, both within Europe and internationally. This helps European content gain a wider audience and fosters stronger businesses. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: Creative Europe MEDIA recognizes the importance of nurturing talent, regardless of origin. They facilitate knowledge sharing and opportunities for growth within the industry. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In a dynamic digital landscape, the program supports the development of innovative solutions that meet market trends and audience demands. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dUj-tEtg 💛 EU Digital & Tech /𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔, 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗩𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 💛 💛 Thanks to our program partners Arctic Game and Polo Nacional de Contenidos Digitales de Málaga 💛 A big thanks also to our partners OFAJ_DFJW, ICEX, Kickstarter, WBS.LEGAL and Marchsreiter Communications

Absolutely thrilled that our DREAM + PLAN proposal has been accepted under #MSCA #COFUND and will enable the recruitment of 32 PhD candidates across Europe and Australia, offering a novel, and cutting-edge #interdisciplinary program centred on “Driving #Climate #Positive Futures”.   It started with a Dream, continued with a Plan - pun intended😉 - involving many stellar and talented academics and thought leaders globally and now it is the time to put it in motion, with a dream team, namely Kerry O'Connor (RMIT University) and Èlia Vallejos Formatgé (RMIT Europe) and growing. I am honoured and beyond excited to drive our #consortium of talented scholars and visionary changemakers from 10 European Universities as implementing partners, together with an ecosystem of 16 associated partners, including SMEs, multinationals, unicorns, NGOs, civil society associations, innovation agencies, clusters and policymakers, all united by a mission to create a positive impact, towards a more #sustainable, #fair, #inclusive and thriving planet for future #generations. Watch the introductory video at https://lnkd.in/gkqJhvE9 More exciting news soon  as our #recruitment campaign will start early 2025. Stay tuned by following DREAM + PLAN and check for updates on www.dreamplusplan.eu ! European participating universities: University of Cambridge | LUT University | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya | University of Vaasa | Grenoble Ecole de Management | TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology | Kaunas University of Technology | University of Agder (UiA) | Université de Liège | University of St.Gallen Associated partners: RMIT University | ISPIM - International Society for Professional Innovation Management | Sitra | Technology Centre Merinova Oy | HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy / HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd | Radical Innovations Group | Kempower | Kouvola Innovation Oy | GCE Group NODE | @Huizing Academic Development | Schneider Electric | Innoget | FinanceEstonia | Tunne ry - Känsla rf | DIVERSIuniTY | @The Magic Circle Hut | Rosteka (UAB)

While we just received good news about future #projects funded by #CreativeEurope, it is a very good time to participate to the survey launched by European Commission for the first 10 years of the program supporting #arts, #culture and #creativity. It is an incredible way to shape the future of the #program and make it even better. In this article a little look at the Consorzio Materahub participation in the #EU initiative over the past years.

🚀Introducing the people behind Gamebadges 👋 Daniel Cattier works as Project Coordinator at the Luca School of Arts. He works with creating the competence map and badges and implementing the badge ecosystem to the educational institutions. “The Gamebadges project could potentially be positive for the game ecosystem by creating a standard framework for recognizing and measuring competencies in the industry, which is currently lacking. By setting clear expectations for game-related professions, the project could help nurture a more skilled and competitive workforce, which could in turn boost employment and job creation. Moreover, the innovation fostered in the game industry through this project could also be applied to other sectors, enhancing Europe’s overall industrial competitiveness. Lastly, it could help leverage gaming as a tool for education, allowing the younger generation to actively engage with Europe's diverse cultures through interactive learning experiences, further enriching the ecosystem,” Daniel highlights. LUCA School of Arts contributes expertise in arts education and game design, along with academic research competence. Hosting the only Master of Arts program in Game Design in Flemish Belgium, LUCA maintains strong ties with the Flemish Game Industry and runs the Meaningful Play research cluster, integrating research and educational concerns. Metropolia University of Applied Sciences | Neogames Finland ry | Czech Game Developers Association | Walga.be | Charles University | Erhvervsakademi Dania | LUCA School of Arts | Viden Djurs | Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht #Gamebadges #gamedevelopment #EuropeanGameIndustry #GameIndustry #gameIndustryNews #DigitalCredentials #OpenBadges #GameEducation #Innovation #ErasmusPlus #AlliancesForInnovation #Erasmus+ — Gamebadges project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

A new phase of the I3-INSHAPE project has been launched in Valencia: gathering data through an innovative portal to help SMEs scale up in the European Market!👏   The Kick-off event 4 held in Valencia on February 22nd and 23rd marked the beginning of the phase dedicated to building the I3-INSHAPE Data Portal and Services. This phase is part of the ambitious three-year (2023-2026) I3-INSHAPE project, which overall aim is to create an interregional, international, and self-sustainable hub where SMEs in the sports and vitality sector can scale up on the European market. LADEC's role in the I3-INSHAPE project is to run the scale-up, commercialization process, and connect SMEs to investors. Thank you for hosting us at Universidad Europea and 4iVLCESPORT - HUB SPORTS VALENCIA! 👉 Read the article and discover why this European project is a game-changer for the sport ecosystem in Europe: https://lnkd.in/dS5ar4Wn Next up? Join us in Lahti on April 9th for SME matchmaking sessions. Save the Date! 🗓️ -- Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. I3-INSHAPE Lahti Sports Hub #I3INSHAPE #EU #I3project #FlagshipSMEs #sport #hub #innovation