Young people today are not waiting for experience, permission or the right moment. They are founding companies, advising governments, reshaping the way we think about sustainability and reforming prison systems. These were the kinds of people brought together by MoonshotX, an international conference that welcomed young innovators from across Europe to the Linserka cultural centre in Liberec — including Liberec-born Yemi A.D. The event was organised by the Regional Development Agency, the Liberec Region and the Moonshot Platform Foundation, and formed part of this year’s Anifilm international festival of animated films.

This year, early-stage entrepreneurs, start-up founders and innovative companies can once again apply for support from the Regional Innovation Programme for their ideas and projects. Support is available in the form of start-up, innovation and technology vouchers.

When I reach the end of my service life, I want to be recycled – so I can keep serving. That is how appliances given a new purpose by PRAKTIK system might speak. The company has been dealing with the disposal of electrical appliances and plastics from the electrical and automotive sectors for more than 30 years, with a strong focus on processes that return recycled materials back into production across Europe.