Discover the fascinating journey of gold from ancient coinage to a modern financial asset. Learn how gold shaped monetary systems, from the classical Gold Standard to fiat currencies, and how it reacts to inflation, interest rates, and global economic shifts. Explore why gold remains a reliable hedge, a store of value, and a key indicator of financial confidence in today’s complex markets. Gain insights into the enduring relationship between gold, money, and economic stabilit

Healthcare innovation is evolving rapidly with organoids, nanomedicine, and non-addictive pain therapies leading the way. Organoids enable human-relevant testing, nanoparticles allow precise drug delivery, and new pain treatments reduce dependence risks. Success now requires not just scientific breakthroughs, but strategic orchestration—scalable R&D, regulatory alignment, and societal impact are key to shaping the next era of precision medicine.

AI agents are transforming travel by automating bookings, personalizing recommendations, and managing disruptions. From internal operations to customer experience, agentic AI reduces friction, enhances efficiency, and reshapes how travelers plan and enjoy trips. As brands and governance adapt, AI enables a seamless, experience-driven journey while maintaining human touch for empathy, trust, and creativity.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprints are often confused, but they serve very different purposes. While a carbon footprint measures greenhouse gas emissions, LCA evaluates a product or service’s full environmental impact across its entire life cycle, from raw materials to end of life. By revealing trade-offs between climate, resources, water, toxicity and biodiversity, LCA supports better-informed decisions for innovation leaders and policymakers seeking truly sus

Innovation projects depend on more than ideas and funding. They also depend on people’s energy. In Surrounded by Vampires, Thomas Erikson looks at everyday behaviors that quietly drain time and focus at work. The book offers simple tools to recognize these situations, set clearer boundaries, and protect energy without conflict. It is a practical read for anyone working under pressure or coordinating complex projects.

Optimism is not about ignoring problems or staying positive at all costs. It is about how we explain difficult situations to ourselves. The way we interpret failure, feedback, or setbacks shapes our resilience, our decisions, and our ability to lead. The 3 Ps of optimism - personal, permanent, and pervasive - offer a simple framework to understand these inner narratives and learn how to respond to challenges with clarity and perspective.

The Art of War endures because it reveals not just how to compete, but how to understand people, adapt to change, and act with clarity. In today’s fast-paced world of AI and digital transformation, Sun Tzu’s insights remind us that true victory comes from preparation, agility, and knowing ourselves and our teams before entering any battlefield.

We often get caught in the “what if” mind: imagining problems, rehearsing fears, and reacting to events that aren’t happening. This creates stress we don’t need. The blog explores a simple shift: returning to “what is.” By noticing sounds, breath, colors, and physical sensations, we step out of mental stories and back into real experience.

Why do our best ideas appear in the shower? When we step away from our screens and slip into a warm, familiar routine, our brain shifts into mind-wandering mode. The default mode network lights up, dopamine flows, and thoughts connect in new ways. In this relaxed state, rigid thinking softens and creative insights finally have space to emerge. By understanding this science, we can recreate these moments during the day-walks, pauses, or simple rituals-to nurture inspiration in

Pilates is a powerful antidote to long hours at a desk. By strengthening the core, improving posture, and releasing tension in the back, neck, and shoulders, it helps counteract the strain of sedentary work. Its focus on mindful movement and controlled breathing also reduces stress and boosts mental clarity, making it an ideal practice for 9-to-5 workers seeking better daily wellbeing.

Cognitive flexibility is the hidden engine of innovation, our ability to adapt, reframe challenges, and shift perspectives when facing change. It empowers leaders and teams to navigate uncertainty, foster creativity, and build resilience in project management. At NETO Innovation, we believe that embracing cognitive flexibility transforms complexity into opportunity, driving sustainable growth and success in an ever-evolving world.

Printed electronics are reshaping how Europe designs and manufactures technology - from smart sensors to flexible solar cells. The Horizon Europe 2026-2027 Work Programme and the EIC 2026 open new funding paths for innovators developing sustainable materials and circular manufacturing solutions. NETO Innovation shares how these opportunities connect research, industry, and real-world impact.

Technology will not save us. On its own, it can push us further into crisis just as easily as it can help us slow down. The real question is not whether innovation will save humanity, but whether we choose to use it to change direction or to accelerate the crash.

SMART goals give us structure, but they often miss the spark that keeps us motivated. That’s where DUMB goals come in - Dream-driven, Uplifting, Method-friendly, and Behavior-driven. First introduced by Brendon Burchard, this framework adds meaning and energy to traditional goal setting. The real impact comes when we combine SMART’s clarity with DUMB’s inspiration to create goals we actually want to achieve.

Amorphous metals, or metallic glasses, combine the strength of metals with the disordered structure of glass, offering exceptional strength, elasticity, corrosion resistance, and unique magnetic properties. Advances in additive manufacturing enable bulk production, expanding applications in electronics, healthcare, aerospace, and energy. While cost and processing challenges remain, European research and Horizon Europe projects are driving their industrial adoption.

NETO Innovation is delighted to welcome Marie-Josée Boueid as Scientific Leader. With a PhD in Neuroscience and Biotechnology and extensive experience in innovation consulting, she brings valuable expertise to help structure innovative proposals, build strong collaborations, and align projects with European funding opportunities.

Most of us end the day feeling busy but not productive. Emails, calls, and endless small tasks leave little space for what truly matters. Inspired by mindfulness practices and Cory Muscara’s reflections, the idea of setting three daily priorities offers a simple way to regain focus. By choosing just three tasks that matter most, we reduce stress, improve performance, and create meaningful progress, both at work and in life.