by Venkata Gandikota, Liza Wohlfart | Nov 30, 2024 | Announcements, Challenge, Citizen, Frontpage
The second challenge of the FRANCIS initiative brought together people from around the world to rethink hotel, travel, and outdoor experiences. Launched on 11 July 2024, this challenge aimed to inspire ideas that make travel and leisure more inclusive and...
by Venkata Gandikota | Nov 12, 2024 | Announcements, Challenge, Citizen, Frontpage
As part of the FRANCIS project, the outreach team in India successfully implemented a multi-faceted strategy to engage key stakeholders in the hospitality and travel sectors, promoting awareness and encouraging participation in the second challenge of this exciting...
by Venkata Gandikota, Liza Wohlfart | Nov 30, 2023 | Announcements, Frontpage, Industry
Be our Second Challenge Host! As we celebrate the success of our first challenge, the FRANCIS project is now eagerly looking forward to its second challenge. This upcoming challenge will again target marginalised groups of society that are often neglected in...
by Venkata Gandikota | Oct 16, 2023 | Announcements, Frontpage, Industry
The First FRANCIS Challenge, held on 17 August 2023, was not just a platform for groundbreaking ideas but also a testament to global participation and diverse representation. From space-saving furniture designs to energy-efficient appliances, the challenge brought...
by Venkata Gandikota | Aug 22, 2023 | Announcements, Frontpage, Industry
On August 17th, 2023, the virtual stage was set for the final event of the 1st Challenge under the Horizon 2020 funded EU project FRANCIS that focused on kitchen and household solutions. From an initial pool of 110 participants from around the globe, the challenge...
