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Calling innovators and urban visionaries! Ready to revolutionize city farming through creativity? Join us in reimagining how the world grows, distributes, and consumes fresh produce in urban environments. We're seeking groundbreaking, efficient prototypes to combat food insecurity and logistical challenges. Collaborate with a pioneering vertical farming company, test your ideas, and turn micro greens into a canvas for change. Your vision could be the key to a more sustainable, nutrient-rich urban future. Are you up for this sky-high challenge? Join us and receive: 🌱 up to €37,500 in funding: - €1,500 per pre-selected artist for Jury Day participation - €36,000 for each artist ultimately selected to join the PPE (Paths to Progress Experiments) residency for 8 months 🌱 Access to scientific expertise and input from the Hungry EcoCities scientist group 🌱 Access to creative studios and their directions on the future of food and access to the network of the Knowledge Hubs 🌱 Access to CRA Factory in Turin, with the possibility to use its equipment (3D printing, laser cutting, crafting tools, etc.) for prototyping, and receive technical support on their use (according to availability) Apply until the 20th of September, 13:00 CEST! More information about the project and the application process you will find here: https://lnkd.in/e6EzrutX

✨ From September 4th to 8th, the iconic ARS Electronica Festival returns to Linz, Austria, and we are thrilled to invite you to dive into the world of S+T+ARTS! 🚀 Join us in celebrating the fusion of art, science, and technology as we explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable and hopeful future. 🌱💡 Discover thought-provoking exhibitions, participate in inspiring workshops where artists invite you to share moments of reflection and creation, and engage in stimulating conferences. 🔬 This year's highlights include the STARTS AFRICA and STARTS in the City projects, along with our industrial incubator partner Better Factory. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation to address societal and environmental needs. 🌍🤝 Don't miss the S+T+ARTS DAY on September 5th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, centered around the theme "Hope, who will turn the tide". 🌊 This event will showcase existing technological advancements that are already making a positive impact while opening up new perspectives for the future. 💪 Join us in Linz to imagine a future where hope drives us forward, and where art and technology come together for a better world. 🎉 👀 More infos on our website starts.eu @arselectronica @mediasolutioncenter INOVA+ @salzburgerfestspiele @hlrs_hpc @tudresden @lafrenchtechgrandeprovence @sonarfestival @t6ecosystems #arselectronicafestival #STARTS #innovation #hopeforthefuture #artandtechnology #digitaltransformation

📣 #STARTS4AFRICA's Networking Event third and final session is approaching! Join us as we welcome experts Wanjiru Kamuyu and Princely Hope Glorious to explore the theme of Transcultural Collaborations. Here's what you can look forward to: 🔹 Cultivating Change: Transcultural Art and the Global Village by Wanjiru Kamuyu; 🔹 Transcultural Collaboration: Aligning Narratives for Global Innovation by Princely Hope Glorious. Don't miss out! Tomorrow, August 29th, live on zoom 📅 Discover more about the session and how to register through the link: https://lnkd.in/dVtfgGv2 #startseu #starts4africa #science #technology #art #innovation #digitalinnovation #innovationcommunity #artists #ArtScienceTechnology #transcultural 

Hey everyone! 👋 In this newsletter edition, we are excited to release a very special download: “Creativity Meets Industry: A Practical Guide to Transformative Partnerships" 🎨 🤖 💥 Bringing together the last 4 years of our project, this is the ultimate guide to art-driven collaborations, designed especially for manufacturing SMEs, artists, technology providers and intermediaries 🚀 Marta Portalés Oliva, Ph.D. Clara Pont Vílchez Marjorie Grassler, PhD Mobile World Capital Barcelona Lija Groenewoud van Vliet Anatoli Tziola Anna Naydenova Antonio M. Gergely Csaszar Marta Coto Rodolfo Groenewoud van Vliet FundingBox In4Art Tânia Moreira Zeynep Birsel Waag Futurelab Agnieszka Matuszak Marco André Duarte Anatoli Tziola Magnus Simons VTT Päivi Mikkonen Margherita Soldati

📣 #STARTS4AFRICA's second session of the Networking Event is approaching! Join us as we welcome experts Anna Meleiya and Andrea Conte to explore the theme of Narrating Climate Change through Art. Here's what you can look forward to: 🔹Verses for the Planet Earth: Poetry as a Voice for Climate Justice by Anna Meleiya; 🔹Art and Political Ecology by Andrea Conte. Don't miss out! Tomorrow, August 22nd, live on zoom 📅 Discover more about the session and how to apply through the link: https://lnkd.in/dcmHRT5q 🔗 #startseu #starts4africa #science #technology #art #innovation #digitalinnovation #innovationcommunity #artists #ArtScienceTechnology #climatechange #climatear

🚀 Ready to Transform the Agri-Food Sector? Hurry up, only one month left! Now is your chance to harness your creative power, elevate your skills, and improve the European agri-food system. All with funding of up to €37,500! Artists, there's only one month left to apply for the Hungry EcoCities project and embark on a transformative journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact and benefit from: 🔬 Scientific expertise from the Hungry EcoCities Scientist Group 🛠️ Project tools from Hungry EcoCities Digital Prototypes 🌐 Networking opportunities with our Knowledge HUBs Mark your calendar: September 20th at 13:00 PM Brussels Time. Link to start your application -> https://lnkd.in/e6EzrutX Time is ticking - apply now and be part of the change! ✨ #responsiblefood #sustainablefoodproduction #lessfoodwaste #foodinnovation #artindusrtycollaboration #artistsforthefuture #artisticexperimentation #AIforFood #TechInnovation #FutureofFood #AgriFoodInnovation #TechnologyAndArt #SustainableAgriFoodChain #ArtForChange The Hungry EcoCities project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101069990.

Artist! Are you passionate about merging art and technology? Do you aspire to transform the European agri-food system? Join our exclusive webinar for innovative minds and apply for the Hungry EcoCities project with funding of up to €37,500! ✨ Discover how your creative talent can revolutionise food production and consumption. Connect with experts, learn about the application process, and be part of a movement shaping the future. Save the date and register now: 📅 29/08/2024, 10:00 Brussels Time, Registration Link:  https://lnkd.in/dKvBbJyw During the webinar, we will have a Q&A session to address all your questions. If you can't join us live, register anyway to receive the webinar recording. Are you committed to creating a better future? Sign up for the webinar and learn how to apply! 💡 #responsiblefood #sustainablefoodproduction #lessfoodwaste #foodinnovation #artindusrtycollaboration #artistsforthefuture #artisticexperimentation #AIforFood #TechInnovation #FutureofFood #AgriFoodInnovation #TechnologyAndArt #SustainableAgriFoodChain #ArtForChange The Hungry EcoCities project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101069990.

Discover MUSAE's first podcast HERE 👇:  https://lnkd.in/dYZnrAGM  In this episode we hear from the MUSAE project manager Tatiana Efremenko, an AI expert – Prof. Petia Radeva and an artist – Cathrine Kramer @genomicgastronomy who interacted creatively in this project to address global food related challenges to improve peoples and the planets well-being. #science #tech #art #nutrition #MUSAE @STARTS @Politecnico di Milano @IDEActivity Center - Politecnico di Milano @Universitat de Barcelona @The University of Manchester @GLUON BXL @PAL Robotics @University College Dublin @Ab.Acus srl @ideactivity @madegroup.co MADE - Competence Center Industry 4.0

Discover MUSAE's first podcast HERE 👇:  https://lnkd.in/dYZnrAGM  In this episode we hear from the MUSAE project manager Tatiana Efremenko, an AI expert – Prof. Petia Radeva and an artist – Cathrine Kramer @genomicgastronomy who interacted creatively in this project to address global food related challenges to improve peoples and the planets well-being. #science #tech #art #nutrition #MUSAE @STARTS @Politecnico di Milano @IDEActivity Center - Politecnico di Milano @Universitat de Barcelona @The University of Manchester @GLUON BXL @PAL Robotics @University College Dublin @Ab.Acus srl @ideactivity @madegroup.co MADE - Competence Center Industry 4.0

[S+T+ARTS Partners] "STARHAUS Project" | Open Call for Proposals The STARHAUS project invites artists/creatives and technology provider SMEs to submit their innovative proposals!  Experiments should aim at changing the mindset of communities into adopting sustainable consumption models, by using customized products manufactured by small-scale factories designed for local communities. STARHAUS is looking for artists and SMEs that are willing to contribute to research challenges of decentralized manufacturing processes and support the validation of the proposed solutions within these project use cases.  💡 Funding Available: €100,000 to support at least 2 SMEs   🗓️ Deadline: 11 August 2024, 17:00 (CET)   📑 Find out more on how to apply here:  https://lnkd.in/dCM9Cfjh  #OpenCall #Innovation #Sustainability #SMEs #Creativity #Technology #DecentralizedManufacturing #artindustrycollaboration"