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07 Jul 2017

Frontiers contributes to the shaping of Research & Innovation in Europe

The future of Europe and its economy is based on research and innovation. Over 700 scientists, innovators, business people and policy makers came together at the recent conference, Research & Innovation – Shaping our Future, hosted by Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, to discuss the vision and recommendations proposed by a High Level Group on maximizing the impact of EU research and innovation programs. A range of visionary speakers, including Nobel Prize winners, major industry experts, researchers, innovators and policy makers, were invited to discuss how research and innovation could transform our economy and improve our society. Frontiers’ CEO Kamila Markram, along with Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust and Fabiola Gianotti, Director-General of CERN, were asked for their feedback on two specific recommendations within the report: Design the EU R&I program for greater impact Better capture and communicate impact During this session, Maintaining World Class Scientific Excellence, Frontiers CEO, Kamila Markram, proposed two key messages for consideration by the European Commission in the next framework program: A common vision Open Science A common vision to inspire researchers, industry and citizens.  Markram recommended that a single European vision will inspire and unite its citizens. “Quality of […]

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03 Nov 2016

Frontiers named finalist in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Awards

Frontiers was honored to be named a finalist in the 19th annual Ernst and Young (EY) Swiss Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.  Since 1998, EY has offered a unique platform to celebrate entrepreneurs around the world, and this year was no exception. Frontiers was proud to be listed as one of three finalists in the category of Industry / High-Tech / Life Sciences. “It was an honor to have Frontiers recognized in this category for the EY Awards. The innovation landscape in Switzerland is of the highest caliber, and being a part of it is inspiring,” Kamila Markram, CEO and co-founder of Frontiers. “When we started Frontiers in 2007, it was about making science open and accessible to the world. Being recognised amongst these great innovators, reminds us of how far we have come with our mission – and how much farther we want to go.” Finalists had been vetted in several stages. First, only those who met the required criteria could be nominated to enter the competition. In an interview with EY, the nominees were then subject to a full review. An independent jury of renowned entrepreneurs used the facts and assessments from this process to select the finalists. Finally, the jury itself visited the potential winners and their premises to assesses the candidates’ and their […]