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New Paper : Communities of innovation have a life cycle, right. Did you know that they attend places according to this cycle ? Here we take a detailed look at how video-mappers in Montreal attend places and what resources they draw from them. We apply an approach based on social network analysis to measure the collective and structural properties of innovation communities at each stage of the cycle. New recommendations are put forward for steering the development of creative and cultural ecosystems, based on a detailed understanding of how entrepreneurs move from one place to another. https://lnkd.in/ei3myMMb LEMNA - Laboratoire d’Economie et de Management Nantes-Atlantique IAE Nantes Nantes Université Samoa AIMS Stratégie Mosaic-HEC Montréal Heloise Berkowitz ANR SCAENA

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[Last Days ❗ ] European Start-ups & SME's : an opportunity to be labeled by the French Government "Greentech Innovation" ⤵️ ✳️ https://lnkd.in/eFNiRkSi

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Le concept de la décroissance vu par la Harvard Business Review. "There is a critical need to reassess the focus on continuous growth in the global economic system. The concept of “degrowth” challenges the necessity of perpetual economic expansion for human prosperity, suggesting it contradicts ecological sustainability on a planet with finite resources. Despite some resistance, especially from the business sector, the arguments supporting degrowth underscore the inextricable link between economic growth and environmental degradation, proposing a shift toward more sustainable business practices and a reevaluation of the myths surrounding “sustainable growth”" #decroissance #limitesalacroissance #developpementdurable

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Important insights from co-creating solutions at #scale, by leveraging data and engaging local ministries. #cocreation #education Building Evidence in Education (BE²)

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Our paper "Building solidarities and alliances between degrowth and food sovereignty movements" is finally out in Journal of Political Ecology!!! Degrowth and food sovereignty movements share commitments to social-ecological transformation, democracy and the flourishing of human and non-human life. Encounters between the two movements have been relatively limited, however. This contribution is based on a literature review and a workshop held at the 9th International Degrowth Conference in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2023, where activists, academics, and practitioners collectively explored alliance formation between degrowth and food sovereignty movements. It explores the barriers, gaps, and differences in their political and organizing traditions that may block opportunities for collaboration in different contexts. It also investigates cases of mutual support and collective organizing for transformation already in existence. Keywords: #degrowth #foodsovereignty #alliance formation #socialmovements #socialecological #transformation Thanks for great cooperation: Julia Spanier, Dr. Leonie Guerrero Lara, Jacob Smessaert, Katie Sandwell, Logan Strenchock, Inea Lehner, Jan Feist, Lisa Reichelt & Christina Plank https://lnkd.in/eRNEBSxS

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[HICSS - Day 3] Today, we chaired the 1st edition of our mini-track about #eDemocracy, #eParticipation, and #eVoting with David Duenas-Cid and Uwe Serdült. We hosted four papers advancing the field in an original way: - "Regulating eParticipation: A Norwegian Case Study", by Ursula Sokolaj and Cassandra Grundstorm . - "Enhancing E-Participation through Citizen-to-Citizen Interactions: Evidence from a Government-sponsored Forums in China", by Mingxi Zhou, Luning Liu, Yuqiang. - "The Devil is in the Details? Investigating 3D Visualization Types for E-Participation in Urban Planning", by Carolin Stein, Alicia Wittmer, Lukas Buß, Jonas Fegert - "Is DAO Governance Fostering Democracy? Reviewing Decision-making in Decentraland" by David Duenas-Cid, Andrea Peña Calvin, Junaid A. and myself. You can read all the papers in #OpenAccess here: https://lnkd.in/dEvz_TxS Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS Digital Government Society

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European Innovation Council Accelerator will support 68 new companies with a total amount of 411 € million of funding - among which nearly 20% (13 companies - see all names in the article below) are in France and the same number in Germany, the two countries with the highest number of selected beneficiaries in this round. The companies were selected in a highly competitive process. From nearly 1000 companies that submitted a full proposal, a bit more than a third were invited to be interviewed by juries of experienced investors and entrepreneurs. Out of these, the 68 best companies will receive funding. Together, the selected companies will receive an estimated €411 million in funding, of which up to €165 million in grants and an estimated €245 million in equity.

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Do you have plans for early September? ⏩ 5-7 Sept   🤷🏻‍♀️ Hackathon in France 💸 € 5,000 + tailored mentorship + access to investor network + a lot more You just have to identify a climate challenge that you would like to work on with us and register here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHJQN29j Some examples of challenges and solutions that have been addressed already in previous hackathons are: 📍 In 🇭🇷 and 🇬🇷, citizens and researchers are exploring solutions to mitigate the effects of heavy rain and floods.  📍 In 🇪🇸, they're addressing the health risks posed by extreme heat and finding ways to reduce water consumption in the hospitality sector.  📍In 🇹🇷 a group is making strides in reducing building emissions. 🌍 Exciting things are happening in the world of climate innovation! These innovative solutions emerged from our recent EU Sparks for Climate​ Hackathons and are now heading to the EU Finals, where teams will compete for top prizes. 🚀   Be part of the change and take your idea to the next level #ClimateAction #Innovation #Sustainability #EUSparks #Hackathon

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🚀 We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 AI Innovation Grand Challenge is now accepting proposals ! 🌍✨ Co-hosted with UN Climate Change, this global contest aims to: 🌱 Identify #AI4ClimateAction solutions that drive responsible climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. 🌍 Support the development and scaling of #AI4ClimateAction solutions. 📢 Raise awareness of the opportunities, challenges, and risks associated with using AI for climate action. The Grand Challenge is open to individuals and groups worldwide, regardless of background or affiliation. Students, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers, NGO volunteers, and individuals with non-traditional educational or career paths are all encouraged to apply. The grand prize winner will receive sponsored attendance at COP 29, along with cloud computing credits and other resources to accelerate the implementation of their proposed solution. 🔔 Submit your proposal by August 12th 🔔 and join us in building a more resilient, low-emission future. #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #UNClimateChange #EnterpriseNeurosystem #AIInnovationGrandChallenge #opensource #climateresilience #sustainability #AI #responsibleAI #tech4good #internationaldevelopment #COP29 #climatechange

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The 2024 "Dotcoms to Watch" session at the Academic Publishing in Europe (#APE24) conference earlier this year, hosted by Park 56's Martijn Roelandse on behalf of STM featured innovative startups tackling key challenges in scholarly publishing. Presenters from Clear Skies, Global Campus, Ludenso, Signals, and Visual Abstract addressed topics such as research integrity, combating papermills, peer reviewer identification and matchmaking, and graphical abstracts. Their extended presentations are now available in IOS Press' Information Services & Use. Many thanks to Berlin Institute for Scholarly Publishing (BISP) for organising the event and to Astrid Engelen-Visser for spearheading the publication of the forthcoming issue. Enjoy exploring them! https://lnkd.in/edEu-wPV

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Always a pleasure to work with Cristina Peñasco. Happy to share our recent Op-Ed for Le Monde, where we make the case that amid a deep parliamentary crisis and public distrust in politics, Michel Barnier's call for national cohesion to address France’s dual fiscal and ecological debt should be taken seriously and acted upon by moderate parties. While the priority resonates with many, the contentious debates around the 2025 budget highlight the difficulty of building consensus, but must be overcome. Despite attempts by the Rassemblement nationale to dismiss environmental efforts as "punitive," the French public remains strongly supportive of climate action, more so than in other European nations. A robust green growth strategy could address both ecological and economic concerns, leveraging (and diversifying) France's leadership in low-carbon electricity production, where nearly 70% comes from nuclear energy. France is well placed due to an ambitious innovation ecosystem and proactive local governments. Public perception and misinformation are key challenges. In France, scepticism towards the instrumentalisation of science in public debates exacerbates these challenges. Authorities and the private sector have a role to play in informing and engaging citizens, countering fears and misinformation where it exists about new technologies. Were France to be successful in crafting a unifying climate agenda that promotes economic prosperity, it could set an example for Europe, which faces its own struggle to rally around green innovation as a foundation for competitiveness - as Mario Draghi advocates. Bennett Institute for Public Policy StateUp European Union #COP29 #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Europe

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🚀 Do research and innovation projects that do not involve early on different actors have less chances of achieving societal impacts ? Recent findings from the European project MOSAIC touch upon this question. A scientific paper focused on urban transformation by Raphaël Stephens shows that involving citizens, NGOs, businesses, researchers, and local authorities from the beginning leads to transformative results. Several methodologies, including SoScience's one, are thoroughly analyzed in the paper. 🔑 I've read it for you and here are the Key Insights : 1⃣ Holistic City Solutions Collaboration between citizens, researchers, businesses, and governments creates holistic solutions to city problems. It means making the most of local resources and bringing innovation production closer to home. Imagine cities where the people who live there help drive innovation. No more acceptability issues as the solutions are shaped by those who will use them. 2⃣ Better Ideas and Prototypes When citizens are involved, we get better ideas and more effective prototypes, ensuring innovations meet societal needs. This kind of collaboration leads to changes that make city innovations more aligned with what people actually need. In this case, co-creation = more impactful projects. 3⃣ Bridging the Gaps Building trust and common understanding between all these groups is crucial. Our methodology and platform at SoScience, analyzed in the paper, help create these connections, making it easier for everyone to work together effectively. 🌍 SoScience’s mission is to support exactly this kind of collaboration—bridging research, impact, and real-world needs. We’re thrilled to be part of this journey and to see the incredible potential that arises when civil society organizations become co-creators of innovation. A big thank you to Raphael Stephens for his valuable work in bringing these insights to life! 📚 Curious about how collaboration is reshaping our cities? Check out the full paper (link in the comment) (If you're as excited about real collaboration as we are, save this post for a later reading session!)

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The report of the French commission on #AI has just been published in English. Fruit of the collaboration of 15 international experts and 15 "rapporteurs" from the French high administration, it draws up an assessment of French expertise in artificial intelligence and makes ambitious recommendations to notably educate in AI, educate through AI and transform public services so that they become more efficient while retaining what is essential: their humanity.  Access to the report is free👇 https://lnkd.in/d27q3QRt Inspection générale de l’éducation, du sport et de la recherche [IGÉSR] Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la Jeunesse Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche Conseil National du Numerique (CNNum) Conseil de l'innovation du Québec Délégation générale du Québec à Paris (DGQP) Université Laval Romain Chalumeau Muriel Touaty Lloyd CERQUEIRA Andrea Sebire Alice Guilhon Patrice Houdayer Charles Bouveyron Yvan Paitel

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#EUeic Work Programme 2025 announced! The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) (EIC) is ramping up support for cutting-edge innovation across Europe with a €1.4 billion budget earmarked for 2025 to scale strategic technologies and support deep tech research & innovation. Here are our key takeaways: 🚀 Increased funding? The €200 million overall increase from 2024 brings total funding to €1.4 billion. However, this figure includes the new EIC STEP scale-up scheme, which will allocate €300 million to help later-stage companies with ticket sizes of €10–30 million. In practice, the regular programme budget will decrease by €100 million, so expect increased competition and lower success rates throughout 2025! 🔍 New EIC Challenges: €120 million will support emerging tech, including autonomous robots, climate-resilient crops, waste recycling, and medical diagnostics in the Pathfinder instrument, while €250 million is set aside for generative AI, new space tech, agritech, and future mobility solutions in the Accelerator instrument. For the first time, challenge selection follows a framework proposed by the EIC board, ensuring a focus on deep tech and strategic European priorities, aligning funding impact with the development stage of the ecosystem. 🌍 Stronger support for widening countries: The new EIC Pre-Accelerator will offer support services and grant funding to early-stage companies in widening countries to develop their technology, business, and investor readiness. This is excellent news for emerging tech startups in these regions, which may have hesitated to engage with the Accelerator program! 🏅 Enhanced support: Seals of Excellence will be awarded under the Accelerator and Transition calls, along with a new Sovereignty Seal under STEP, helping startups access additional regional or national funding. Time will tell if Member States make full use of the Seal of Excellence and the possibility to transfer budgets into additional EIC support to their countries… For innovators and startups aiming to scale in 2025, the EIC is hosting information days on November 5 (general session: https://bit.ly/EICgeneral) and November 6 (focused on Accelerator Challenges: https://lnkd.in/dkpy3U39). Are you a #deeptech startup or scale-up interested in funding opportunities in Europe? Contact Zaz Ventures today!

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Looking forward to this panel at the re:publica to discuss the relevance of infrastructures in the digital realm

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Great, I wanted to add that with the EF, you can present your (complex) footprint, consisting of 16 different indicators, with one single score. These indicators cover a wide range of environmental impacts, such as climate change, water use, and land use.

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Hoken Tech — The NFTs of the “Michele Cea” Award Welcome to #HokenTech . Once again, the Michele Cea ETS Foundation has launched the new #competition aimed at young #artists, who will be able to participate in this new event and win the fabulous and rich prizes made available by the #foundation. The Michele Cea Award We remember that this award, now in its ninth edition, has precisely the purpose of promoting and concretely supporting artists and their art, thus allowing them to continue and express themselves through their art. Concrete prizes, we said, as for the first prize, in addition to the trophy and publications in some sector magazines, there is also a substantial cash prize of €3,500. For the second place winner, there is a cash prize of €1,000, and for the third place winner, there are €500, so really interesting and straightforward prizes. How to Participate It is possible to consult the competition rules on the relevant website, and to participate, you must not have exceeded 40 years of age. It is open to both residents in Italy and abroad, and you will need to send the artist’s information and the chosen work for the award. We remind you that there is no cost for the artists to bear, who will only have to send the work to the foundation, as an exhibition will be set up in which the works will be displayed throughout the duration of the event, also the place of the award ceremony for the winners, which will take place in Milan. Art and NFTs Starting from last year, the Cea Foundation has also begun to offer the best artists, free of charge, the possibility of creating the NFTs of the finalists’ works, thus also bringing itself to the forefront and into the field of blockchain and NFTs. Thanks to the collaboration that has developed over the years between the Cea Foundation and the startup Hoken Tech, artists have had the opportunity to test and experience this technology, enabling them to create and digitize their works and use NFTs as a channel for visibility and sales. The Artists’ NFTs The Cea Foundation’s collection can be viewed on the relevant NFT marketplace, featuring the various “tokenized” works of the artists, enabling the creation of unique pieces of the respective works of art. For example, there is the beautiful painting of St. George by artist Valeria Buzilan, but also the “meta-work” by artist Garbuglia Stefano, which contains a video, or the video of the roses by artist Mattia Trabalza. The Future of Art Thanks to both the award made available by the Cea Foundation and the blockchain technology and NFTs realized thanks to the startup Hoken Tech, artists, through a single competition, can obtain various benefits and become known both nationally and internationally, thanks precisely to the visibility opportunity that NFTs offer.https://https://lnkd.in/d7AUNdVV Tech — Connects brands to People with Italian…

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In the context of the Convention on #Biological Diversity, join us!! Open webinar on "Women towards #COP16" 🌍👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏿 CBD Women's Caucus 🗓 Date & Time: July 16, 2024   ⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours   🌐 Interpretation: Spanish, English, and French   🔓 Audience: Open to all women’s organizations and individuals working on gender and biodiversity issues   🔗Register Here: [https://lnkd.in/e9WcJdMA] *Objective:*   Inform women’s organizations worldwide about the opportunities for participation before and during COP-16, and gather plans and ideas to promote collective involvement in the Caucus. *Agenda:* 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes) 2.⁠ ⁠Opportunities for Participation at COP-16 (40 minutes) 3.⁠ ⁠Sharing Plans and Ideas (30 minutes) 4.⁠ ⁠Next Steps (10 minutes) 👉Kindly Share broadly with your network!!

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