Innovation is intrinsically linked to the constant quest for improvement. It requires a creative and agile mindset to come to fruition. It is this mindset that drives individuals seeking to improve well-being and create a better world to dedicate themselves to social innovations based on human values such as solidarity, sustainable development and social justice.

Universities, through the unwavering dedication of their faculty and students, are fertile ground for social innovation. These actors strive to find bold solutions to the challenges facing our societies, challenges that neither the state nor the market can meet on their own. They tackle complex issues such as growing inequalities, access to education for all, the climate crisis and many others.

By fostering interdisciplinarity and building networks with their communities, universities become incubators for innovative ideas and structuring projects. They encourage collaboration and co-development with local players, offering a real opportunity to transform our societies and shape a better world. In this way, universities position themselves as agents of change, drivers of progress and catalysts for social transformation.

In a world where innovation is vital, every individual has a role to play. I urge readers of this unique book to think boldly, act compassionately and seek that creative, agile mindset that will lead them to imagine creative ideas and put them into action, contributing to the development of their communities as well as improving the lives of individuals while cultivating a more inclusive and sustainable society.