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Up to four projects can be funded for disruptive applications outside the field of high-energy physics, from medtech to aerospace and beyond
Innovation for Change project, which began at CERN, rewards students that put existing technologies to better use for global, societal needs
Students from Mediterranean countries begin four month course to problem-solve societal issues
A Business Incubation Centre of CERN technologies agreement was signed today in conjunction with the Helsinki Institute of Physics
45 students took part in the first Challenge-Based Innovation programme at CERN
Today IdeaSquare is officially inaugurated, creating a unique space designed to nurture innovation at CERN
Masters students have just six months to turn CERN detector technology into useful innovations, from wearable sensors to exoskeletons for the elderly
CERN's ability to innovate attracts creative, ambitious individuals such that "success breeds success in innovation," note authors of OECD report