IdeaSquare, Research centre in Meyrin, Switzerland
IdeaSquare is a research centre on the CERN campus in Meyrin, Switzerland, opened in 2023 as part of the Science Gateway campus. It features open workspaces, meeting rooms, and workshop areas where visitors can take part in prototype building and project development.
IdeaSquare grew out of CERN's desire to connect its research work more directly with real-world challenges. When the Science Gateway campus opened in 2023, the centre found its permanent home as a dedicated space for open innovation.
IdeaSquare brings together people from very different backgrounds to work side by side on concrete projects. Researchers, students, and entrepreneurs share the same space and exchange ideas in a relaxed, open setting.
IdeaSquare is located on the CERN campus and can be reached through the main entrance in Meyrin. It is worth checking the website in advance to find current events and workshops, as what is on offer changes throughout the year.
Although IdeaSquare sits inside one of the largest physics labs in the world, not everything there is about particle physics. Many of its projects focus on goals set by the United Nations, such as improving energy use or health, using approaches inspired by CERN research.
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