#EuropeanInventorsWeek

European Inventors Week celebrates Europe as a driver of invention, innovation and prosperity. Scroll down, learn more and get involved!

In the week of the 7th to the 13th of November, every individual or organisation in Europe, is invited to join inventors, scientists and young people in a conversation on Europe’s inventiveness and how to encourage the next generation to become the inventors of tomorrow.

The Programme

During the official European Inventors Week, several events will be held in the European Parliament in Brussels.
The on-site programme will feature a wide range of activities such as exhibitions, roundtable discussions and interviews with inventors, experts and many others.

Back in time with Marie Sklodowska-Curie and Nikola Tesla

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Back in time with Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Nikola Tesla

30/03/23

WATCH THE CONVERSATION

Are you interested in learning about two of the most revolutionary inventors in European history? Then join us for an Instagram Live conversation between Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Nikola Tesla, two of the most influential minds behind modern science and engineering. Learn about their incredible contributions to the world and be inspired by their passion for innovation!

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Live Q&A with Dr Carmen Hijosa

07/03/23

EVENT ENDED

Join our 30-minute chat with Dr Carmen Hijosa and learn more about her invention - Piñatex, a sustainable alternative made of pineapple leaves.

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CodeFest on Green Plastics

23/02/23

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The EPO’s first ever public CodeFest on Green Plastics tackles one of today's key sustainability challenges: ridding the planet of plastic waste. The code challenge is to develop creative and reliable artificial intelligence (AI) models for automating the identification of the relevant patents. We are calling on talented minds who reside in one of the EPO member states to register, either in an individual capacity or as a team of up to five people. Join us to be eligible for one of our grand prizes, which altogether total EUR 45 000.