innnovation at the National Open Innovation Cam
Several of our dedicated researchers had the opportunity to present their groundbreaking work to an audience deeply engaged in innovation at the National Open Innovation Camp held at the Campus Energypolis in Sion.
The National Open Innovation Camp (NOIC) is a collaborative event aimed at fostering innovation across various sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability and energy transition.
The participation of our researchers in the National Open Innovation Camp not only highlights the significant strides we are making in sustainable research but also reinforces our dedication to collaborative innovation. By engaging with the broader community, we aim to accelerate the development and implementation of solutions that address global environmental challenges.
Persona tool for tourists’ emission profiles
Evelyn Lobsiger from ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften and Andrea Salmi from HES-SO Valais-Wallis presented their collaborative work developed within the SWEET Lantern program. They introduced a persona tool designed to profile tourists’ emission patterns.
© Etienne Bornet, National Open Innovatin Camp, 2024
© Etienne Bornet, National Open Innovatin Camp, 2024
Sustainable building automation
Hanmin Cai from Empa showcased his research on sustainable building automation. His work focuses on:
- Energy efficiency: Developing systems that optimize energy use in buildings.
- Smart technologies: Integrating automation for better resource management.
- Sustainability goals: Contributing to the reduction of overall energy consumption.
Living Labs in the energy transition
Our colleague Violaine Coard from the SWEET SWICE program enriched the session with insights on the role of Living Labs in the energy transition. She discussed on how Living Labs serve as a platform for stakeholders to co-create solutions and also to implement and test energy solutions in real-life settings.
© Etienne Bornet, National Open Innovatin Camp, 2024
© Etienne Bornet, National Open Innovatin Camp, 2024
Mountain Tourism Fresk Workshop
Tristan Loloum and Ivan Minguez were also present to conduct a workshop on the Mountain Tourism Fresk. We engaged multiple participants through a game-based approach to understand climate impacts on alpine tourism.