1st Next Generation Triggers Hackathon: a week of innovation and collaboration
The 1st NGT Hackathon, held at CERN IdeaSquare from 7–11 April 2025, brought together more than 40 students and researchers from across the Next Generation Triggers (NGT) collaboration and 15 other institutes.
IdeaSquare progress report – 10th anniversary special edition
IdeaSquare passed an amazing milestone in 2024. We celebrated our 10th anniversary, and it was a moment to look back – at our origins, our development and, most crucially, our impact. With this report, we invite you to be part of our project, share in this occasion and discover everything we have done, do and aim to do.
To kick off this year’s Prototyping at CERN series, we invite you to join a community of innovative prototypers
A workshop to introduce children from the Jardin des Particules to prototyping and teamwork
For three mornings, around forty children from the Jardin des Particules came to IdeaSquare, the innovation space at CERN, for an extraordinary workshop!
For three mornings, around forty children from the Jardin des Particules came to IdeaSquare, the innovation space at CERN, for an extraordinary workshop!
Summer school at CERN IdeaSquare on experimentation-driven research methodologies
Register for a summer school at CERN IdeaSquare on experimentation-driven research methodologies taking place in June!
Register for a summer school at CERN IdeaSquare on experimentation-driven research methodologies taking place in June!
FTSF programme: linking design and technology for sustainable textile solutions
The Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion (FTSF) programme is an initiative designed to explore the intersection of fashion and technology through a critical lens focused on sustainability, future scarcity, and space habitation.
CBI4AI programme: connecting technology with human needs
The development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly transformed different aspects of society and business, influencing industries, economies, and human interactions. Its rapid advancements have introduced new possibilities in data analysis, automation, and problem-solving, raising fundamental questions about its ethical and sustainable implementation. As AI continues to evolve, there is a growing need to bridge the gap between technological innovation and human needs, ensuring that new developments serve society effectively.
Create your own ATLAS experiment with 3D printing
Recreate the iconic ATLAS experiment using 3D printing!
Recreate the iconic ATLAS experiment using 3D printing!
Celebrating a decade of innovation connecting science and society: the journey of IdeaSquare
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CBI-FP programme: bridging innovation and societal impact through multidisciplinary collaboration
The CBI Fusion Point (CBI-FP) programme exemplifies the innovative spirit of multidisciplinary collaboration in higher education, addressing real-world challenges with a focus on societal impact. The Challenge Based Innovation course was established in 2014 and is a joint effort by Esade Business School, IED Barcelona and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).