THE PROSPECTS OF COLLABORATIVE CITIES:From locality to scalability

Keynote

Dr. Natasa ChristouArchitect, Academic, Entrepreneur

Background story

1 Vision: Drive Future Change

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Est.2013

2014

2014

An initiative fully devoted to exploring the

mechanics of idea execution. We bring

together some of the most productive

creative visionaries, leading researchers,

traditional craftsmen and young spirits to

share pragmatic insights on how to make

your ideas happen.

Accelerating creative practices in the industry

Est.2016

Cy

An innovation lab which offers open access to technologies and

knowledge with the mission to generate new ventures in the era

of industrial revolution, by empowering creativity, inventiveness

and entrepreneurship

What is it?

Established synergies with 8 Universities in Cyprus and abroad for

research and innovation

1. University of Cyprus, Nicosia

2. University of Nicosia, Nicosia

3. University of Frederick, Nicosia

4. Cyprus University of Technology,

Limassol

5. University of Westminster, London

6. University of Applied Sciences and Arts

ostwestfalen lippe, Germany

8. University of Stuttgart, Germany

* Natasa Christou, contributed as a researcher in the above project, ICD/ITKE Research

Pavilion 2011

Design, development and production of new products with scalable potential

Venture Builder for Creative Collaborative Innovation

In progress

Transform Lab

Collaborative contribution to a creative hub for action in the heart of the capital

Currently under construction to transform from here

To here in order to create a phenomenal impact

Launching by 2021

+ Circular Economy

Investing in building human capacity, strengthening emerging ideas based on market

opportunities, through research and development and building prototypes to achieve new

ventures and commercial success.

+ Social Inclusion

+ Cutting-Edge

Technologies

+ Collaborative

Cities

*Expertise:

*Tools:

*1 methodology:

+ Entrepreneurship+ Community

Participation

+ Design

Creativity

+ Education

+

Accelerate Innovation

*Impact to the Future Cities

Promoting Locality with Scalable potential

To be collaborative

QUESTIONS

Let’s Stay in touch!!www.fablabcy.com

LinkedIn/natasa-christou-uniquecorn

+357 99756409

QUESTIONS?always welcomed

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