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Introductory notes:
In recent decades the emergence of new technologies has changed the way we live, work, study and communicate bringing benefits and advantages to everyone.
The world’s growing issues however are striving us into finding innovative ideas capable of improving the quality of life for all societies.
The struggle between the old and the new is clearly visible in businesses, in institutions, in societies and among individuals. The drive towards innovation frees us from traditional and classic models and helps us to explore new scenarios.
To innovate we must overcome resistance to change and narrow down the cultural gap, we must encourage the creative spirit and break down the barriers to creativity.
In society, politics, the economy, culture and business it is possible to single out innovators who have overcome these barriers and have come up with revolutionary ideas.
The Prize has been devised and organised by Alt Communication in collaboration with S3.Studium.
It is promoted by RIM (Research in Motion Limited), a Canadian multinational leader in the sphere of technological innovation, the producer and developer of BlackBerry.
The Idea/Formula:
To involve and reward distinguished personalities of our time according to their contribution and role in creating liberating/innovative ideas and projects, breaking through the models and paradigms of the past;
Purpose/Mission:
To help stimulate, foster and disseminate an innovative culture among youngsters and in “Areas/Sectors” where the Cultural, Social, Political and Technological guidelines for Innovation Processes are developed and have an impact.
Prize giving:
The Prize-giving will be held on six separate evenings, divided by sector:
Art and Culture, Business and Management, Cinema and Media, Fashion and Sport, Technology and Research and Institutions, Finance.
The prize itself (a fine-quality metal sculpture 25 cm tall) has been specifically created by the young yet already established artist Giovanni Lamorgese, selected from emerging Italian talents.
Backing:
The Event is supported by the Ministry for Innovation and Technology.
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