by Venkata Gandikota | Aug 22, 2023 | Announcements, Frontpage, Industry
On August 17th, 2023, the virtual stage was set for the final event of the 1st Challenge under the Horizon 2020 funded EU project FRANCIS that focused on kitchen and household solutions. From an initial pool of 110 participants from around the globe, the challenge...
by Giovanna Sanchez Nieminen | Jul 12, 2023 | Citizen, Frontpage, Industry, Science
Image source: Pixabay Frugal innovations are getting noticed for their ability to make a positive impact on communities, particularly those dealing with financial difficulties. But it is not all about the economic aspect. This article delves into why we should also...
by Venkata Gandikota | Jun 25, 2023 | Announcements, Frontpage, Industry
Start of round three of the FRANCIS innovation challenge The challenge brought together around 110 participants from all over the world. At the end of the first round, FRANCIS received 27 idea proposals. 16 teams were invited to proceed to the second round. In the...
by Venkata Gandikota | May 2, 2023 | Announcements, Frontpage, Industry
Start of round two of the FRANCIS innovation challenge The challenge brought together around 110 participants from all over the world. At the end of the first round, FRANCIS received 27 idea proposals. 16 teams were invited to proceed to the second round. In the...
by Venkata Gandikota | Jan 26, 2023 | Announcements, Citizen, Frontpage, Industry
Are you tired of feeling like something is missing when you’re doing household chores? Do you wish you had quick and efficient solutions to make your daily routine easier? Well, we have some exciting news for you! The FRANCIS Frugal Innovation challenge is here...
by Carmen Antuna Rozado | Oct 11, 2021 | Frontpage, Industry
At EU Project FRANCIS, we have held our first industry roundtable to share the findings from the literature review and interviews conducted in order to use this insights to prepare for the upcoming Frugal Innovation Challenges. It was very exciting to exchanges ideas...
