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Not too long ago, universities were called ivory towers. An expression used to refer to the pursuit of research detached from everyday life that ended up buried in academic publications read only by a select few. Nowadays, universities must demonstrate their value by translating academic endeavors into real-world applications.

In an exclusive interview, GFCC Distinguished Fellow and Joint Chairman of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology...

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the PacifiCan-funded Haisla Bridge replacement project in Kitimat, B.C. In the heart of Canada's western...

In 2012, Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Hunter and Dr. Diana Siew founded the Consortium for Medical Device Technologies (CMDT) to address the lack of connectivity in New Zealand's medical technology (MedTech) industry. The CMDT brought together the Auckland University of Technology, the Universities of Auckland, Canterbury and Otago, the Victoria University of Wellington, and Callaghan Innovation (New Zealand’s government innovation agency) to foster collaboration and bri

Hydrogen's potential for sustainable energy is explored through expert insights, emphasizing the need for incentives and innovation.

In this interview for the GFCC, Mr. Charles Kiefel AM comments about financial architectures to attract investment.

Global food security has become a critical topic for competitiveness worldwide.

In recent years, the significance of ESG factors in the corporate and investment world has skyrocketed. Learn more in this blog.

Facing pressure to adapt, universities are exploring innovative learning models, as highlighted by Prof. Martin Betts.

DPI offers transformative potential for governance and development, but faces challenges, as discussed by experts.

By Hippolyte Fofack Photo by Obinna Okerekeocha on Unsplash The international development community is already overly familiar with...

Hydrogen's clean energy role grows; GFCC revisits its potential with expert insights and updates.

In 2022, the GFCC and its member, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), launched an initiative called Driving Innovation in...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionized multiple industries since its widespread availability in the early 2020s. Harnessing deep neural network systems, these models synthesize data and generate various creative outputs such as images, texts, and music. However, despite their immense commercial potential, LLMs have largely remained controlled by a handful of tech giants, such as OpenAI and Google.

The search for alternatives to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy has placed hydrogen on the radar in various regions of...

Discover how fostering a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem, spanning corporate, startup, and academic realms, is crucial for competitiveness

Discover the nine key takeaways from the discussion about innovation-based sustainability at COP28.

The Romanian government enacted a pivotal law in 2017 mandating the inclusion of STEM disciplines in all education institutions, targeting children as young as five. But schools stumbled on a roadblock on their way to fulfill this effort —the lack of qualified educators for STEM subjects in underprivileged areas, both rural and urban.

First trial of biomethane used within a forklift on site at Tobermore Concrete products facilitated by CforC GFCC member organization, the Center for Competitiveness (CforC), is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative in Northern Ireland focused on decarbonizing the energy grid by producing biomethane from farmyard manure. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Northern Ireland's economy and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. But unlike conventional methane,

Qatar University’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is a living and breathing part of its everyday operations.