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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.

Credit: Photo by Sean Pollock on Unsplash Our Distinguished Fellow, Rogério Studart , was a Executive Director of the World Bank when...

Innovation (or lack thereof) in response to a crisis holds the key to determining the outcome.

Crises have become increasingly common in the global economy, posing greater risks to business stability and prosperity. Corporations now...

A Queen's University Belfast event commemorating the Good Friday Agreement featured a remarkable lineup of international leaders.

By Chris Allen Credit: Photo by USGS on Unsplash I’ve spent most of my life as a policymaker and troubleshooter. I’ve been a local...

Disastrous scenery in Japan, Marumori after the Typhoon Hagibis. Water has reached to 2nd floor, cars have been washed away. This...

By Joan MacNaughton Smoky smokestacks at a chemical plant on the banks of Poyang Lake. China’s carbon emission trading system (a national...

In. Abdulwahab A. Al Maimani Global Indicators Expert National Competitiveness Office Sultanate of Oman Innovation is a key ingredient to...

Part of the solution for today's major challenges depends on developing and scaling science and technology (S&T). Science can contribute...

Competitiveness fosters innovation and creates a more prosperous future. Competitiveness lies at the intersection of culture, policy,...

From left top to right: Mr. Simos Anastasopoulos President, The Council on Competitiveness of Greece, Chairman & CEO, PETSIAVAS S.A; Dr....