The workshop “Energy Transition Lab: Think and Design the Future,” led by Dr. Valentina Bologna, a Physics lecturer, explored the central theme of knowledge entrepreneurship from a scientific perspective, actively engaging students in an experiential and interdisciplinary learning path.

The aim of the activity was to transform participants into true “Knowledge Entrepreneurs,” individuals capable of applying their skills in service of society and the environment, contributing concretely to addressing the challenges of the energy transition.

Through the Design Thinking method, the workshop guided students through a process that, starting from theoretical analysis, led them to design creative and innovative solutions, emphasizing the active and central role of the participants.

The program was structured into several operational phases. After a “warming-up” session, in which students reflected on their prior knowledge and the role they aspire to play in driving change, the workshop moved on to a technical analysis phase based on international case studies, including the potential of green hydrogen in Chile and the recommendations of the International Energy Agency to the G7 on decarbonizing the steel sector.

The core phase of the workshop involved participants in a structured Design Thinking process, divided into the stages of problem understanding, definition, ideation, and solution sharing.

The groups developed innovative project proposals, which were then presented and discussed in a collaborative setting.

With this initiative, the University of Trieste reaffirms its commitment to promoting innovative, impact-oriented teaching, in line with the objectives of the Transform4Europe Alliance.