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Behind every prototype is a team who always had "what if…?" in the back of their minds. After the Prototyping Program, stage 2 of LIF Launchpad, has come to an end, Talents have shared with us what it has been like to turn their ideas into action, testing, learning, and building solutions that matter to their communities. From healthcare to food systems to sustainable cities, their reflections highlight the challenges, breakthroughs, and insights they gained throughout the journey. Read more on our latest blog post. In partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering #UNLEASHPhilippines #LIFLaunchpad #InnovationLeaders

How do we build better environments for the way we live today and tomorrow? 🌇 Together with Rambøll Fonden / Ramboll Foundation and Ramboll, we tackled that question in Singapore, Copenhagen, and London through a series of UNLEASH Hacks that brought together 56 Talents to unpack local challenges – from rising urban heat to housing access and the future of industrial spaces – and learn the tools needed to generate tangible ideas. Over two intensive days in Singapore, London, and Copenhagen, global perspectives met local realities, resulting in solutions shaped by real constraints, lived experiences, and technical insight. 🚀 Read more in our latest blog post. ⚡️ Link comments.

You know a challenge very well. You've got an idea to solve it. But how can you make sure it will work? By testing it, learning what works, what doesn't, and which aspects need refinement. Getting feedback on your solution helps you challenge your assumptions, ultimately leading to more resilient, effective, and impactful outcomes. This week, we wrapped up the Prototyping Program, stage 2 of LIF Launchpad, where 40 Teams spent 3 months of hands-on work to strengthen the solutions they developed during the UNLEASH Philippines Innovation Lab, ranging from improving mobility during flood events, to supporting smallholder farmers with better post-harvest systems, and reducing food waste through more accessible platforms. Guided by mentors, they built prototypes and tested them in different environments, pushing their ideas step by step, using the feedback to pivot or go back to the drawing board, and learning and iterating along the way. From sourcing materials to crafting and 3D printing, and testing across simulated environments, laboratory settings, and real-world field conditions, teams pushed their ideas forward step by step. Not every prototype worked or every test went as planned at the beginning, but through continuous iteration, Talents gained pivotal feedback that guided them back to the drawing board to strengthen their solutions. As we wrapped up our final workshop this week, Talents move forward with not only refined prototypes, but with new skills, insights, and the confidence to continue developing solutions that can create meaningful change. In partnership with Royal Academy of Engineering #UNLEASHPhilippines #LIFLaunchpad #InnovationLeaders

🚨 Applications close TODAY!!! 🚨 This is it. Your last chance to apply for UNLEASH Europe! This summer, 200 young changemakers will come together in Copenhagen to tackle Europe’s biggest built environment challenges across four Thematic Tracks: ♻️ Circular Futures 🏡 The Just Green Transition 🏔️ Rapidly Changing Environments 🏙️ Thriving Cities If you care about housing, climate adaptation, circularity, or designing cities that truly support people’s lives... don’t sit this one out! 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 📆 June 27 – July 4 🔗 Link in comments ⏰ Applications close March 3, 23.59 CET

⏰ 24 HOURS LEFT ⏰ Applications for UNLEASH Europe close in just 24 hours. From June 27 – July 4, 200 young changemakers will gather in Copenhagen to co-create solutions across four thematic tracks: Circular Futures, The Just Green Transition, Rapidly Changing Environments, and Thriving Cities. If you care about affordable housing, circular construction, climate adaptation, or designing cities that truly support people’s health and well-being... this is your moment! 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 📆 June 27 – July 4 🔗 Link in comments ⏰ Applications close March 3, 23.59 CET

Thinking about applying to UNLEASH Europe? 💭 Time's coming up, so you better start preparing your application! Here are some tips from us that will help you during the application process. Take some time to reflect on your experiences, your motivation, and how you collaborate across disciplines. And remember to check our FAQs if you have any questions. We're always an email away if you need additional support! 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 📆 June 27 – July 4 ⏰ Applications close March 3, 23.59 CET 📧 europe@unleash.org 🔗 Link in comments

Why apply to UNLEASH Europe? Because the experience doesn’t end when the week does. Our alumni continue to innovate, collaborate, and drive impact across sectors and borders long after the program is over. Hear their stories and imagine where UNLEASH Europe could take you. Apply now! 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 📆 June 27 – July 4 ⏰ Applications close March 3, 23.59 CET 🔗 Link in comments

In 2017, at our first Innovation Lab, ideas about documenting materials before demolition and scaling reuse felt ambitious. Even premature. Today, circularity in the built environment is no longer theoretical. Regulation, AI, and new business models are reshaping what’s possible. At UNLEASH Europe, we’ll bring together 200 young changemakers in Copenhagen to help move circular construction from pilot projects to scalable systems across Europe. If you care about redesigning how we build, this is your moment. Apply now! 🔗 www.unleash.org/europe

Applications are rolling in for UNLEASH Europe… but a few corners of the continent are still missing. At a time when Europe is navigating major transitions, from housing and climate adaptation to circularity and livable cities, we need a truly shared mindset. That means mobilizing young people from every part of the continent to shape what comes next. UNLEASH Europe brings 200 young changemakers to Copenhagen for a week of cross-border collaboration, where they work in diverse teams to co-create real solutions for a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient continent. And it won’t be the same without representation from every corner of Europe! Do you know someone from the Faroe Islands, Estonia, or the Czech Republic who cares about the future of cities, communities, and the built environment? 👉 Tag them below. 👉 Tag universities, organizations, networks. 👉 Send this post to someone who should be in the room. No prior innovation experience needed. You just need curiosity, courage, and a willingness to collaborate. 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 📆 June 27 – July 4 🔗 Link in comments ⏰ Applications close March 3, 23.59 CET Let’s make sure every part of Europe is at the table.