Join the Innovation Challenges Researchers Impact Series

EUTOPIA invites researchers from the Alliance to participate in the Innovation Challenges Researchers Impact Series at the University of Ljubljana. This 4-day training program is closely linked to Slovenia's Science and Innovation Festival UNI.MINDS and brings together researchers and industry to foster societal change through innovative research.

Event Details

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dates: 14th-17th October 2024

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for:

• Researchers
• Young Leaders Academy participants
• Early Career Researchers

Research Areas:

• Sustainable Construction
• Sustainable Materials
• HVAC
• Digitalisation in Construction
• Digitalisation in Agriculture
• Design and Tourism
• Biotech-related fields

Applications from other research fields are also welcome. Two researchers per participating university will be selected.

Why Participate?

• Training: Learn to define and measure the impact of your research activities with a focus on industry.
• Mentorship: Receive support from experienced mentors at the University of Ljubljana.
• Networking: Connect with Slovenian biotech companies and other researchers.
• Company Visits: Tour Hidria, Oljarna Lisjak (Primorska region), and Marles (Štajerska region) to understand their challenges and explore collaboration opportunities.
• Experience Ljubljana: Enjoy the beautiful city of Ljubljana while enhancing your professional network.
• Fully Funded: Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered for all selected participants.

Ready to Apply?

Register now through your university’s link or contact your university’s coordinator.

Participating Universities:

• Univerza v Ljubljani (Ljubljana, Slovenia)
• Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai (Cluj-Napoca, Romania):
• Vrije Universiteit Brussels (Bruxelles, Belgium).
• Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Venice, Italy)
• CY Cergy Université Paris (Paris, France)
• Technische Universität Dresden (Dresden, Germany)
• Göteborgs Universitet (Gothenburg, Sweden)
• Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal)
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain)
• The University of Warwick (Coventry, United Kingdom)

Need More Information?

The Ljubljana team is here to help. Contact: Simona Rataj

Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now!