How Research Becomes an Innovative Product
Turning research findings into innovative new products or services requires not only creativity, but also a great deal of courage and perseverance. Find out what it takes to launch a startup and get to know the people who have taken the plunge.
We empower curious minds to translate ideas into real-world impact through the full disciplinary diversity of UZH. The goal is for innovative ideas from research to have a positive impact on society. At Scientifica, meet three startups that have made the journey from idea to product.
CLYOS – Discover Your Character Strengths
Most tests for character strength assessm originate in the United States and are tailored to the cultural context there. CLYOScope® is an adaptive, bias-resistant character strengths assessment built on peer-reviewed science, developed in Switzerland for the DACH region. As such, it provides individuals, executives, coaches, and HR professionals with insights into people’s strength profiles that are not only psychometrically valid but also culturally relevant. Take the test yourself at Scientifica and discover where your strengths lie.
Evulpo – Targeted Support for Teachers
Evulpo offers teachers ready-to-use, competency-based learning units consisting of videos, graphics, texts, and exercises. These units are aligned with the “Lehrplan 21” curriculum and thus help teachers not only with lesson planning and preparation but also with assessment: for each unit, they receive clear learning statistics. Evulpo’s offerings are continuously improved and further developed—both in terms of content and technology—in collaboration with partner universities. Come to Scientifica to see how today’s schools can be enriched with digital teaching resources.
MyFlock – Bird Feeding with a Personal Touch
Millions of households around the world are placing bird feeders. What if you could track which birds visit the feeders and when, thereby gaining insights into biodiversity and bird movements? That’s exactly what myFlock is aimed at. It combines smart bird feeders, a mobile app, and AI-based algorithms that can extract data from photos and videos of wild birds and even identify individual birds. Through the app, users can discover which birds visit their feeders, follow returning individuals over time, and contribute with data for science and conservation. Compete against myFlock’s AI at Scientifica and see if you can recognize birds better.
