Domino project shines at PIMENTO Forum

Published: May 26, 2023 by FME Lab

The recent PIMENTO Forum served as a platform for the HorizonEU DOMINO project. Stéphane and Marie present their ambitious goals under Horizon Europe. The DOMINO project, funded by Horizon Europe, aims to address critical challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering connectivity among actors in the scientific community. The project received positive feedback at the forum, with an emphasis on Living-Labs and networking through COST PIMENTO.

Living-Labs have garnered interest as dynamic spaces for co-creation and community engagement, bridging theory and practice while gathering valuable insights. The DOMINO project’s enthusiastic reception at the PIMENTO Forum highlights its potential for transformative breakthroughs and fruitful collaborations, solidifying its impact on scientific research.

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