The seminar “CreaInnovation – Innovation for Sustainability” will present the work being developed within the scope of the European project of the same name, on the 24th of October, in the seminar room of the rectory of the University of Algarve, on the campus of Gambelas of the institution, in Faro.
The initiative is promoted by CRIA – UAlg's Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer Division, one of the partners of this Interreg Mediterranean project, which aims to promote innovation for sustainability in Small and Medium-sized companies, using creative methods and processes.
Participation is free but subject to registration, which must be done by the 18th. Seats are limited.
Program:
9:00 am – Reception and Registration
9:15 am – Welcome. “UAlg and the challenge of Sustainability” – Alexandra Teodósio, vice-rector UAlg
9:30 am – Circular Economy – Margarida Ribau Teixeira, FCT / UAlg
9:45 am – Innovation for Sustainability – Inspiring Cases:
– Biological – Bulk Grocery
– Carob World, Portugal, Ltd.
– Sunconcept – Solar Boat Builders
– Eglantina Monteiro Unipessoal, Lda.
– Pidutonée Ecodesign
– Sigues – Newspaper jewelry
11:15 am – Coffee break
11:45 - Debate "To be or not to be Sustainable?" – Moderator José Nunes, Make it Better
12:30 pm – “The CreaInnovation project, Innovation and Creativity for Sustainability workshops” – Eurídice Cristo, CRIA / UAlg
13h00 - Closing
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