The FWF's first ‘think.beyond Summit’ focused on the impact of basic research on the economy, industry, and society. In two breakout sessions followed by a panel discussion, around 250 participants discussed key topics with national and international experts.
Did you miss the Summit? A review of the two breakout sessions and the panel discussion, including the awards for the new Emerging Fields projects, can be found online here:
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To master today’s social and economic challenges, we need the knowledge and expertise of the best researchers and the conditions to facilitate excellent and independent cutting-edge research in Austria. At the same time, basic research should lead to applications, made possibly by cooperation in strategic partnerships between science and industry.
How do we build bridges between research findings and application? How do we strengthen Austria as a research center in the international competition for innovation? How do we accelerate the exchange of knowledge between researchers and the business community, industry, and society? How can Austria become more innovative?
The breakout session was held in cooperation with the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV).
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International comparison shows clearly that close cooperation between research and philanthropic organizations is needed to make society ready for the future.
But what will it take to further develop a culture of giving for science and research in Austria? What role do strategic collaborations play in mobilizing philanthropic funding for science and research? And what can we learn from best practice examples in other countries?
Discuss the future of science philanthropy in Austria with international speakers and look forward to inspiring insights into the development and potential of strategic private-public partnerships for cutting-edge research in Austria.
The breakout session was held in cooperation with the alpha+ Foundation of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and the Fundraising Verband Austria.
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Driven by curiosity and the desire to find answers to previously unanswered questions, researchers are doing valuable pioneering work for innovation and prosperity. On the occasion of Austria's first Emerging Fields grants, which are aimed at pursuing particularly high-risk and ground-breaking ideas, we will be taking a look at the cutting-edge research of tomorrow: Who are the teams breaking new ground? What conditions do researchers and research institutions in Austria and Europe need to be able to hold their own in international competition in the future? How can scientific freedom, excellence, and return on investment be reconciled?
