Empowering Businesses through
Innovation & sustainability

Digital + sustainable innovation lab

WHAT WE DO

Learn more about the DSI-LAB and what we do

The Digital+Sustainable Innovation Lab (DSIL) at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics is a dynamic initiative working on topics such as digital transformation and sustainability. Led by founder Dr. René Bohnsack, DSIL is focused on research, publishing in high academic journals, and actively engaging in European research projects. The lab's teaching activities include innovative content around business model innovation, digital strategy, and the transition to sustainability across BSc, MSc, and MBA courses. DSIL's commitment to excellence, impact, respect and innovation forms the core of its values.

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EDUCATION

Within DSIL, we offer courses at the Catolica University Lisbon School of Business & Economics to provide a holistic educational framework, empowering students to navigate the complexities of the digital age and sustainability with strategic and innovative mindsets.
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PROJECTS

Take a look into the DSI-Lab's diverse range of projects addressing global challenges.
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RESOURCES

Discover the tools and frameworks that we have developed over the years.  
The DSI-Lab and Artificial Intelligence
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workshops

ChatGPT for Business Development:
Explores ChatGPT's applications in business for innovation, marketing, sales, and efficiency.

Generative AI:
Workshop on potential applications of generative AI for entrepreneurs and business development professionals
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Talks

The lab’s members have given numerous talks on the role of AI in business, sustainability and innovation.

- Sustainable Innovation with AI
-AI for Sustainability in the Context of Small Island States
-Three Perspectives on AI in Business: Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability
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research

The lab has been working on various research projects in the field of AI:

Integrating AI into Business Model Courses: Implications for Entrepreneurs and Educators
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2022 - 2023 Annual Report

Read the annual report of the Digital+Sustainable Innovation Lab.

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Projects

a sneak-peak into our work
Dip4Agri

In addressing a crucial gap in the agri-food sector, DIP4Agri focuses on the evident lack of capacity building in entrepreneurship and innovation within higher education institutions.

Expedite

Expedite presents a solution to the challenge of urban resilience by creating and developing digital twins. This approach involves real-time monitoring, visualization, and management of district energy flows within urban environments.
Omega-X
The OMEGA-X project, an EU-funded initiative addresses the use of data in energy systems. The project addresses the problem that despite the wealth of available data, there is a lack of a unified platform connecting the areas of data in Europe's electricity sector.
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Selected Partners

Premium Partners
A selection of some of the 40 + European corporate partners
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