[Automatic translation follows] 1st pain research foundation in France A major public health problem, chronic pain today affects 1 in 5 adults, or more than 12 million French people. And as the therapeutic arsenal is both aging and insufficient, nearly 2 thirds of patients believe that their pain is insufficiently controlled. Pain also has a very significant impact on health at work. Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world and musculoskeletal disorders represent the leading cause of occupational illness in France. Pain alone impacts 88 million working days per year in France. Fighting pain is therefore …

Sectors: Research

More than 100 years of promoting independent thinking and hosting informed debate. https://www.chathamhouse.org The mission of Chatham House is to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all. Chatham House was founded in 1920 and is based in St James's Square, London. The Chatham House Rule, famous for facilitating free speech and confidentiality at meetings, originated here. Research is core to all Chatham House activities. We undertake independent and rigorous analysis with the aim of setting the agenda and shaping policy by encouraging new ideas …

[Automatic translation follows] Research Institute & Development for the Energy Transition & Ecological City. Created in 2014, Efficacity is the French R&D Institute dedicated to the energy and ecological transition of cities, founded under the aegis of the Future Investment Program (PIA) supported by the French Government. Efficacity is a unique partnership R&D center in France bringing together around thirty public and private actors. The institute brings together 100 researchers and experts from all backgrounds, working together to develop and implement innovative solutions to build the city of tomorrow: an energy efficient and massively decarbonized city. Efficacity is located in …

[Automatic translation follows] Make smart buildings an asset serving territories, businesses and occupants. Created in 2012, the Smart Buildings Alliance works every day to make smart buildings an asset serving territories, businesses and occupants. Unique in its kind by its transversality, its openness and the diversity of the 450 member companies and organizations that make it up, the SBA structures its actions around 3 pillars: Smart Home (collective residential housing), Smart Building (tertiary building) and Smart City (smart city and territory). Claiming for more than 10 years a strong attachment to responsible digital technology, the SBA advocates technological neutrality while …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] Labeled a “Business Cluster” since 2011, Nova CHILD brings together and leads a national network made up of companies, research and training centers around innovation for the well-being of children and families. The companies operate in various sectors of the children's market: childcare, furniture/decoration, fashion (clothing - shoes), toys, food, hygiene, services... and allow Nova CHILD to have a true transversal vision. Schools, research and training centers, and technical centers... bring their skills and expertise to the network: human and social sciences (psychology, sociology, etc.), design, techniques (materials, electronics, NICT, ...), medical, marketing, etc. Nova CHILD thus …

We are a global nation of changemakers launching the D-Day of Positive Impact. We are building a diverse and open nation of changemakers who are willing to address the biggest challenges of the XXIst century and invent a brighter future for all. We use three pillars for this mission: - The MoHo HQ: the first collider in Europe, located in the heart of Normandy in Caen - The MoHo D-Day Summit: each year, an intensive programme near the beaches of the D-Day to enable the acceleration of innovative projects with a high impact and the collision of ideas (first edition: …

[Automatic translation follows] Support the creation & the growth of innovative projects by offering businesses optimal development conditions Supported by the Limoges Métropole Urban Community, ESTER Technopole brings together, over 210 hectares, 186 companies, clusters, laboratories and technological resource centers. It brings together 2,600 jobs and 850 higher education students. The sectors of industrial excellence are represented by the two competitiveness clusters (ALPHA – Route des Lasers & des Hyperfréquences® and the European Ceramics Cluster), as well as by the living'lab Autonom'lab. The Technopole brings together local partners, players in the creation, support and development of innovative businesses, on the …

Prosperity: Movement The Legatum Institute exists to promote the prosperity of individuals, families, communities and nations. Prosperity is much more than money or wealth, it is about growth, opportunity, freedom and responsibility. History reveals the foundations of prosperity which are the beliefs, values, culture and traditions that create virtuous people, trust-based societies and strong nations. By understanding what has worked before, we can thoughtfully apply ancient wisdom to modern challenges, translating sound principles into better institutions and policies. Today, the Institute is comprised of two separate but complementary organisations – Legatum Institute Limited, a research and policy institute and The …

[Automatic translation follows] Let's experience our future Ideas laboratory®, founded in 2001 and backed by the CEA, is an open, multi-partner and collaborative innovation community. Upstream of the innovation process, we experiment with possible futures in light of major societal transitions and scientific advances. Innovation, new mobility, food and society, low tech, artificial intelligence, city and habitat, future of work, and limited resources

[Automatic translation follows] Non-profit association exploring the field of Cognitive Sciences with an Open Science and DIY approach The CogLab is a program for exploring cognitive sciences, in particular neurotechnologies, at the crossroads of “DIY*” philosophy, citizen science and digital arts. Our association brings together hackers, enthusiasts and experts seeking to explore the potential of neurotechnologies through knowledge sharing and the implementation of collective projects, favoring open and low-tech models. Our mission is to build and promote this community, by pooling resources and facilitating meetings, in order to promote local and international initiatives. To do this, we are getting closer …

A 100%-no-strings-attached startup accelerator. Mission-driven & always supporting courageous entrepreneurs. Join us! Start it @KBC supports and promotes innovative and scalable entrepreneurship and, with over 1000 startups, is Belgium's largest startup community. To achieve this, the community concludes partnerships with organizations and companies that adopt the same pay-it-forward mentality. This way, Start it @KBC is building an ecosystem and a dynamic network of startups, scale-ups, incubators, accelerators, mentors, VCs, supporting partners and strategic partners. Start it @KBC is constantly reshaping, expanding and improving its offering in co-creation with the startups. The community has hubs in Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt, Leuven, Kortrijk, …

Circular Valley - center of the circular economy Circular Valley is a globally unique hotspot for establishing a future-oriented circular economy. In Circular Valley, international startups, companies, science and politics meet to work together across industries and technologies on closing material cycles along existing value chains, developing policy recommendations and political framework conditions and providing the public with lasting information on the topic of circular economy. The non-profit Circular Valley Foundation is supported by the state of North-Rhine Westphalia and the EU. In addition, various funding bodies and many of the 100+ partners are sponsors. The foundation financially supports the …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges. The Breakthrough Institute is a paradigm-shifting think tank committed to modernizing environmentalism for the 21st century. Breakthrough's mission is to accelerate the transition to a future where all the world's inhabitants can enjoy secure, free, and prosperous lives on an ecologically vibrant planet. Our core values are integrity, imagination, and audacity.

We are Vodafone's think tank. We explore potentials of future technologies for the digital and green transformation. The Institute is Vodafone’s thinktank. We explore the potentials and responsible use of digital technologies for innovation, growth and sustainable social impact. Through research and events, we provide thought-leadership and offer a platform for dialogue between business, academia and politics. We are committed to improving access to technology for all parts of society and thus develop and support on-the-ground projects for female empowerment and digital education. The wide-ranging expertise of the Advisory Board members reflects the Institute’s intention to act as a cross–sectoral …

Centre of excellence for applied energy transition & climate protection | #denakongress 13. & 14.11.2023 | dena.de dena is a centre of excellence for the applied energy transition and climate protection. We work with stakeholders from across all sectors, on both a national and international level. As a think tank, we study the challenges of building a climate-neutral society and support the German government in achieving its energy and climate policy objectives. We develop solutions for climate neutrality and put them into practice. To do this, we bring together partners from politics, business, the scientific community and all parts of …

Sectors: Energy Public business cluster

----Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec---- Accompany. Assemble. Transform. The Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ) and its Technology and Innovation Consulting Network (RCTi) lead an ecosystem of companies and institutions dedicated to research and innovation. . It is a unique and influential grouping that fosters partnerships and collaborations to accelerate commercialization. The ADRIQ addresses the main concerns and conveys the opportunities for these research and innovation players in order to bring together favorable conditions conducive to their success. More information here: www.adriq.com Juridique, Droit des agents de marque de commerce, …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank