Course: Inspiring inventors: Talk series | e-learning centre

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    Driven by a lifelong passion for science and a commitment to environmental sustainability, Marie Perrin discovered an innovative method for recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste. Learn how the World Builder prize winner made the leap from lab to market and her tips for inventors and aspiring entrepreneurs. 

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    Driven by a love of nature and desire to create something memorable, Valentyn Frechka pioneered a method to transform fallen leaves into sustainable paper. Learn how the Young Inventors Prize finalist brought his product to market and how he balances inventiveness with entrepreneurship.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventor Valentyn Frechka.

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    Together with Eimear O’Carroll, Rhona Togher developed an advanced acoustic material to tackle noise pollution. What began as a school science fair project evolved into a business with a unique product and exceptional potential. In this episode, Rhona delivers a masterclass in IP and provides a fascinating look at acoustic technology.  

    Learn more about the inspiring inventors Eimear O’Carroll, Rhona Togher (IE).

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    Avelino Corma Canós is a Spanish chemistry professor celebrated for his work developing zeolites for use in industries such as oil refining to improve efficiency and reduce by-product waste.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventor Avelino Corma Canós  (ES).


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    Johan Martens, Tom Bosserez and Jan Rongé have invented a solar panel that produces clean hydrogen gas from sunlight and ambient moisture, potentially providing an alternative source for buildings around the world.

    Join Johan Martens, inventor for an inspiring talk. The conversation will be moderated by Edward Cooke, patent examiner at the EPO.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventor Johan Martens (BE).

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    Spanish professor Elena García has developed an adaptable robotic exoskeleton for children who use wheelchairs. The exoskeleton enables the children to walk during muscle rehabilitation therapy, improving their well-being and extending their life expectancy.

    Join the Spanish inventor for an inspiring talk. The conversation will be moderated by Edward Cooke, patent examiner at the EPO.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventor Elena García Armada (ES).

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    Nuria Espallargas and Fahmi Mubarok are pioneers who overcame a seemingly impossible challenge to develop a new spray-on ceramic coating. Their perseverance paved the way for a growing business and a partnership with the European Space Agency. 

    Join these inspiring inventors to learn how these materials scientists are taking their innovation from the lab to the moon. The conversation is moderated by Edward Cooke, patent examiner at the EPO.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventors Nuria Espallargas (ES) and Fahmi Mubarok (ID).

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    Carmen Hijosa has an inspiring story to share: At 60, she began her PhD and established a new textile company that uses pineapple leaves to produce a vegan alternative to leather. Today, her business is thriving, the material is sought after by global fashion brands and the leaves, which are a by-product of pineapple harvesting in the Philippines, offer an additional income stream to farmers while using an otherwise discarded resource.  

    Join the Spanish inventor and social entrepreneur for an inspiring talk on inventing and the role patents in growing a business. The conversation is moderated by Edward Cooke, patent examiner at the EPO.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventor Carmen Hijosa (ES).

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    Ben and Pete Kibel are the founders of Hookpod Limited. In this talk, the European Inventor Award finalists explain how they managed to create an innovative pod that can prevent commercial longline fishing from killing thousands of seabirds. The conversation is moderated by Edward Cooke, patent examiner at the EPO.

    Learn more about the inspiring inventors Ben and Pete Kibel (UK).

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    • Marco Donolato is the founder of BluSense Diagnostics and the inventor of an easy-to-use test for detecting infectious diseases. In this video, he tells us what it is like to develop and commercialise a technological breakthrough. The interview is moderated by Edward Cooke, patent examiner at the EPO.

      Learn more about the inspiring inventor Marco Donolato and team (IT/DK)

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