East-West Connect
Astana's smart city initiatives lead Kazakhstan's tech-driven future
In partnership with MDQ
In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore how smart city innovations are transforming Astana into a model for urban sustainability, smarter living and economic growth in Central Asia.
Sci-Tech
Tech bootcamp in Croatia empowers rural women to drive innovation
In partnership with Huawei
In this episode of Sci-Tech, we visit a transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.
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Ocean
Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors
In partnership with the European Commission
Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's fish-powered farms.
Ocean
Meet the woman behind the ‘Internet of Underwater Things’
In partnership with the European Commission
Chiara Petrioli, CEO of WSense, is transforming blue tech with the ‘Internet of Underwater Things,’ a technology that enables wireless communication at depths of up to 3,000 metres underwater. No surprise: European investors are diving right in.
Focus
How Niigata balances heritage and innovation for a sustainable future
In partnership with The Government of Japan
In this episode of Focus, we explore Niigata's groundbreaking innovations, from turning rice into sustainable plastics to creating digital villages that preserve rural traditions, offering a fresh perspective on Japan's sustainable and technology-driven progress.
Tech News
Tech and environmental sustainability projects emerge as winners in European Design Awards
Winners at the 2024 Design Europa Awards included a modular turntable and electric yachts, reflecting a shift towards eco-friendly design. Categories honoured SMEs, larger companies, young talent, and lifetime achievement, with a focus on technological innovation and environmental impact.
Next Series
Meet Elmar Asgarzade, the inventor behind a fuel-saving green invention
In partnership with Azpromo
Elmar Asgarzade, Chief Science Officer at Extra Mile Technologies and Senior Engineer at Baku Higher Oil School, shares his journey in developing a pioneering green invention that significantly reduces engine friction and fuel consumption.
Tech News
Inventing our future: European Inventor Award 2024 winners revealed
In partnership with EPO
This year especially celebrated the work of women scientists and inventors throughout history, with the lifetime achievement award going to chemist Dame Carol Robinson for her work with mass spectrometry.
Scenes
Meet the inventor of the world's first functional Lego prosthesis
In partnership with Media City
Like many children, David Aguilar spent his childhood building Lego. While others made model aeroplanes and miniature toy towns out of the stackable plastic bricks, David built functional lifesize prosthetic arms.