JANUARY 2023 / 05
I am honored to contribute to this
special edition of Innovators Magazine
and the many great ideas we have
been collecting as part of the European
Innovation Area Manifesto.
Innovation is a critical driver of economic
growth and social progress. At TU Delft,
we believe that innovation should be
guided by a set of principles that ensure
that it is inclusive, sustainable, and
benefits society as a whole. That is why
we support the K4I Manifesto, which
lays out our vision for responsible and
impactful innovation.
The K4I Manifesto is built on four pillars:
innovation for society, innovation for
sustainability, innovation for inclusivity,
and innovation for collaboration. These
pillars reflect our belief that innovation
should be guided by the needs of
society, and that it should be inclusive
and sustainable in order to benefit all
stakeholders.
We believe that innovation is not
just about creating new technology,
but also about creating new ways of
thinking and working. That is why we are
committed to fostering collaboration
between different sectors, disciplines,
and stakeholders. We believe that by
working together, we can achieve more
impactful and responsible innovation.
In this special edition of Innovators
magazine, we are excited to share
some of the innovative projects and
initiatives that are being developed at
TU Delft in line with the K4I Manifesto.
From synthetic cell research, sustainable
transportation solutions to inclusive
healthcare technologies, these projects
demonstrate the potential of responsible
and impactful innovation to make a
positive difference in the world.
We hope that this magazine will inspire
others to join us in our mission to create
a more inclusive, sustainable, and
collaborative innovation ecosystem.
Together, we can create a future that is
better for all.
Marceline du Prie
President, Knowledge4Innovation (K4I)
Director, European Affairs, TU Delft
EuroSpaceHub is the first European
digital platform to connect the Space
Academic, Researchers, Industry experts
and Startups to leverage Innovation.
If you are interested to be part
of the space and aviation innovation
ecosystem in Europe, please contact us
for a call to discuss your contribution.