Is your company truly embracing diversity and inclusion?
Embracing diversity is not only a moral imperative, it is a powerful driver of growth, innovation, and resilience. Diversity should never be treated as a checklist; it is a mindset that must be deeply embedded into the corporate culture. A genuinely inclusive organisation is one that evolves continuously, listens with intent, and understands diversity not as…
The Lady is a Scientist: understanding the vital importance of women’s inclusion in science and the impact of the STEM gap
Women’s presence and contributions in scientific fields have been systematically overlooked and marginalised. Careers in the exact sciences – such as physics and chemistry – are often perceived as predominantly masculine domains, reinforcing the stereotype that girls are better suited for disciplines in the humanities, like literature and social sciences. This perception has resulted…
Why funding diversity is essential for startups, SMEs and other businesses to grow
Grants and financial instruments Grants are defined as a type of funding typically available to beneficiaries after successfully submitting an application related to a “call for proposals” managed by the EU, national or regional authorities. Grants can take various forms, e.g. as a reimbursement of eligible costs, of unit costs, as lump sums, flat-rate…
The FI Women Campaign
Launched in 2024 on Women’s Day, the campaign embraced 10 videos featuring interviews with 10 women from our organization in positions of responsibility. Each protagonist discussed key topics for women’s leadership, including career development, equal opportunities, and work-life balance. The campaign aimed to showcase real stories of overcoming barriers to inspire other women and advocate…
