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How three daily priorities can boost focus and performance
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.

Rita
Sep 21, 20255 min read


Deep Work: Rules for focused success in a distracted world
In today’s distraction-filled world, the ability to concentrate deeply has become a rare superpower. Cal Newport’s Deep Work shows us why reclaiming focus is essential for productivity and innovation and how simple rituals, structured leisure, and intentional rest can protect our attention. Thanks to deep work, we can unlock creativity, achieve meaningful progress, and deliver lasting impact in both our professional and personal lives.

Stéphanie
Sep 12, 20253 min read


Smart textiles: Europe's textile renaissance
Europe’s textile industry is transforming through smart technologies, bio-based materials, and cross-sector collaboration. From SmartX’s EU-wide ecosystem to BioFibreLoop’s recyclable innovations, and new Horizon Europe funding for sustainable textiles, the sector is entering a new era. At NETO Innovation, we help turn these opportunities into fundable projects.

Marie-Josée
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Slow Down or Perish: Why economic degrowth could be our greatest innovation
In Ralentir ou Périr (Slow Down or Perish), Timothée Parrique dismantles the myth of infinite growth and presents economic degrowth as a path to a sustainable, fair, and resilient future. This groundbreaking work urges us to rethink production, innovation, and consumption to align technological progress with planetary limits. An inspiring manifesto for building a just and lasting economy.

Rita
Aug 29, 20253 min read


La Tresse – A braid of courage, resilience, and global sisterhood
Three women. Three continents. One invisible braid of courage and hope - discover La Tresse, the novel that inspires change.

Rita
Aug 25, 20255 min read


The antifragile innovation approach: Because resilience is no longer enough
In today’s fast-changing world, resilience is no longer enough. Businesses must become antifragile. Coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, antifragility means growing stronger through disruption. By embracing risk, fostering continuous learning, and building flexibility, organizations can turn volatility into a catalyst for innovation. At NETO Innovation, we help teams adapt, evolve, and thrive in uncertainty.

Marie-Josée
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Horizon Europe 2028-2034 at a glance
Horizon Europe 2028–2034 is more than a bigger cheque book. It’s a re-engineered toolbox that rewards bold science, speed, and market relevance. With €175 billion and a four-pillar structure, it supports everything from frontier research to moonshot missions. NETO Innovation is ready to help you navigate this new landscape from project positioning to grant writing. Contact us, visit our blog, and follow us on LinkedIn to stay ahead.

Rita
Jul 24, 20256 min read


What "The Prophet" can teach us about leadership today
One hundred years after Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet, its gentle voice still guides leaders. Almustafa’s claim that “work is love made visible” reframes targets as acts of care and purpose. His call to “fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup” celebrates diversity as creative fuel. And his reminder that true giving is giving of self underpins empathetic, human-centred leadership. Progress, then, is built on purpose, difference and compassion.

Marie-Josée
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Mel Robbins and the power of the “Let Them” theory - A simple tool for a more intentional and peaceful life
Who is Mel Robbins? Mel Robbins is an American author, speaker, and personal development coach known for her bestselling books like The...

Stéphanie
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Your brain on ChatGPT: How to use AI without losing your smarts
AI tools like ChatGPT can make life easier, but relying on them too much leads to “cognitive debt”—we remember and learn less. A new MIT study shows that using AI for writing reduces brain activity and recall. To avoid cognitive debt, draft your own ideas first, then use AI to refine your work. By leading with your own thinking and letting AI support you, you can boost learning and creativity without losing your mental edge.

Michel
Jun 28, 20254 min read


Chasing the glow: Curie’s enduring radiation legacy in Paris
More than a century after her groundbreaking discoveries, Marie Curie’s legacy still glows literally. Traces of radioactivity linger in the Paris buildings where she worked, serving as powerful reminders of her impact on science and safety. From her role in developing cancer treatments to inspiring the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe, Curie’s story connects past and present, reminding us that true innovation honors history while shaping the future.

Michel
Jun 20, 20253 min read


How to become a rainmaker: Timeless lessons for business success
How to Become a Rainmaker" by Jeffrey J. Fox is a timeless guide to winning clients and driving business success. Packed with practical rules: sell outcomes, move fast, serve first, exceed expectations, it helps professionals in any field master the art of bringing in opportunities. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovation leader, or project manager, this short book delivers insights that can fuel both personal growth and organizational momentum.

Rita
Jun 13, 20255 min read


Accelerating battery production: A key to the energy transition
As the world races toward clean energy, battery production must scale up fast. But ramping up isn’t just about building gigafactories; it’s about doing it smartly. This blog explores why ramp-up is so challenging, how coating precision and OEE impact quality, and how collaborative commissioning can reduce time-to-stable-production by 30%. Innovation in batteries must include smarter manufacturing.

Michel
Jun 8, 20253 min read


NETO Innovation joins IAM-I
NETO Innovation has joined the Innovation Advanced Materials Initiative (IAM-I), a European platform uniting key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable advanced materials. This partnership reinforces NETO’s commitment to supporting EU industrial leadership, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and contributing to strategic R&I agendas aligned with the Green Deal and digital transition goals.

Michel
May 27, 20252 min read


How to make brainstorming actually work
Brainstorming often fails not because ideas are bad, but because the process is flawed. When done right, it’s a powerful way to generate diverse, practical solutions for complex challenges like sustainability or digital transformation. The key is a clear challenge, lots of ideas without judgment, smart selection, and assigning ownership to keep momentum. Try creative methods like SCAMPER or reversing problems to spark fresh thinking. Brainstorming is a skill master it to unlo

Michel
May 23, 20253 min read


How to build innovation teams that succeed
Innovation isn’t just for tech giants it’s a necessity for any organization that wants to stay competitive. But building an innovation team that delivers results takes more than just ideas. In this blog, we explore why innovation teams sometimes fail, what roles are essential for success, and how to create a culture where creativity thrives. Whether you're leading a startup or managing change in a large company, this guide offers insights to help you turn bold thinking into o

Michel
May 19, 20253 min read


Rare Earths: Essential metals for technological and ecological transition
Rare earths - a group of 17 elements including lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium - are critical to modern technologies but challenging to extract sustainably. While not truly rare, their concentration in exploitable deposits is low. As demand rises, innovations like Marie Perrin’s Reecover, which recycles rare earths from electronic waste, are reshaping the supply chain toward a circular, resilient economy.

Michel
May 11, 20253 min read


The power of joy: Rediscovering inner vitality through Frédéric Lenoir’s La Puissance de la Joie
In La Puissance de la Joie, Frédéric Lenoir explores joy not as a temporary pleasure, but as a deep, lasting force rooted in presence, simplicity, and connection. Drawing from philosophy, spirituality, and psychology, Lenoir invites us to rediscover joy as a daily practice, a quiet strength that liberates and heals. A luminous read for those seeking meaning in a chaotic world.

Rita
Apr 29, 20254 min read


Systems Engineering: Designing innovation that lasts
Systems Engineering transforms complex challenges into sustainable solutions by aligning needs, design, and validation. Using tools like the V-Model and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), it ensures traceability, improves quality, and embeds sustainability from concept to implementation, enabling innovation that serves both people and the planet.

Michel
Apr 25, 20253 min read


How to choose the right funding call for your innovation
Start with WHY to align your innovation with the right EU funding call and boost your chances of Horizon Europe success.

Rita
Apr 8, 20255 min read
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