Quantum Materials Hackathon 2026
Hackathon Background and Objectives
Following the successful inaugural event in 2025, the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) at CERN and Quantum4Purpose are co-organising the second Quantum Materials Hackathon, which will be hosted at CERN IdeaSquare on 10-12 July 2026.
Call for Papers on Innovative Pedagogies for Disruptive Times: Rethinking Management Education for Impact and Radical Change
Special issue of the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation
Special issue of the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation
Technology for Social Innovation 2026 concludes with final presentations
TeSI is one of the tech-driven innovation courses offered as part of the TECH2X EU project.
TeSI is one of the tech-driven innovation courses offered as part of the TECH2X EU project.
Train the Trainers workshop at CERN IdeaSquare
The IdeaSquare team at CERN recently held a TECH2X Train the Trainers workshop, in which they invited educators from Middle East Technical University (METU) to observe and receive training on the IdeaSquare Planet methodology.
The IdeaSquare team at CERN recently held a TECH2X Train the Trainers workshop, in which they invited educators from Middle East Technical University (METU) to observe and receive training on the IdeaSquare Planet methodology.
IdeaSquare Planet presented in the DFGN's latest Deep Dive focusing on circular economy principles in educational practices
Discover IdeaSquare Planet, a transformative learning experience developed at CERN IdeaSquare, as presented in the Design Factory Global Network's latest Deep Dive focusing on circular economy principles in educational practices.
With such an approach, we push students to think bigger and bolder on adventures that have no right answer and no clear framework to follow. It hinges on a question: What if humanity were compelled to start anew on an entirely different planet? How could we make choices that prioritise sustainability?
TECH2X course of TH Mannheim at CERN IdeaSquare
From March 29th to April 2nd, the Tech Driven Innovation course (TDX) from the Technical University of Applied Sciences Mannheim (TH Mannheim) visited CERN IdeaSquare and participated in our flagship learning activity, i2Planet. Students from five disciplines, as well as participants from the University of Tampere, formed an interdisciplinary group tasked with creating a “Better Earth” in 2050 on Planet Y. Divided into four sub-teams (Governance, Healthcare, Energy, Education), they worked together to build a functioning society for 10,000 individuals.
TECH2X consortium meets in Barcelona to advance deep-tech innovation in higher education
On 13–14 March 2026, partners of the TECH2X project gathered in Barcelona for a two-day in-person consortium meeting hosted at Esade. The meeting brought together representatives from across the consortium to review progress, share insights, and define the next steps in strengthening deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship within higher education institutions.
Advancing Innovation in Education
Summer school at IdeaSquare on experimentation-driven research methodologies
On 8th-12th June 2026, participate in expert-led lectures, roundtables, and a hands-on team project to expand your portfolio of innovation research skills!
On 8th-12th June 2026, participate in expert-led lectures, roundtables, and a hands-on team project to expand your portfolio of innovation research skills!
Innovation education for the future: a case study of CERN IdeaSquare Planet
The research team at IdeaSquare has just published a scientific paper suggesting its programmes develop essential futures skills, providing practical insights for educators interested in implementing similar methodologies for transformative innovation education
The research team at IdeaSquare has just published a scientific paper suggesting its programmes develop essential futures skills, providing practical insights for educators interested in implementing similar methodologies for transformative innovation education