What is it?
It is an event that seeks to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between institutions and diverse disciplines, around research projects in the field of engineering and other related areas. Those interested may submit their abstracts and proposals in progress under the modality of oral - virtual presentation. Research papers may address topics of a practical, analytical, theoretical or experimental nature, with no restrictions on categories.
What are the modalities of the work?
1. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) PROJECTS
In this modality, participants are invited to present their research at different stages of development. Participants may choose to share a proposal, an ongoing project or one that has already been completed. This allows to show the research process from the initial idea to its conclusions, fostering a space for feedback and collaborative learning.
2. BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS
This category is designed for projects with a focus on the development of business ideas. Participants may submit business ideas, detailed business plans or projects that are already underway. The objective is to stimulate innovation in business, promoting solutions that respond to market and industry needs.
3. INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
This modality seeks to highlight projects that are implementing or developing new technologies, products or methodologies. The idea is for participants to share how their innovations can positively impact the industrial and academic sector, contributing to the advancement and improvement of existing processes.
4. TEACHING OR GRADUATE RESEARCHER
This modality is intended for teachers or graduates who wish to present their research at any stage. The idea is to provide a space for experienced researchers to share their knowledge and findings with students, thus promoting interest and experience in research within the academic community.
Timeline participation mechanism
| Year 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Activity | Start date | Closing date | Description |
| 1 | Receipt of extended abstracts | September 06 | October 17 | Opening for the reception of papers, abstracts and proposals for participation in the event. |
| 2 | Comments to authors after review by the academic committee | October 17 | October 19 | Authors will receive feedback from reviewers to make improvements or adjustments to their proposals. |
| 4 | Notification to Authors of the Decision taken by the Scientific Committee | October 19 (after 1:00 p.m.) | Authors will be notified of the final decision of the Scientific Committee, informing them if their work has been accepted for presentation at the event. | |
| 5 | Realization of the Event (Virtual Modality by Microsoft Teams)*. | October 28, 2025(19:00, local time) | October 28, 2025 (21:00, local time) | Day of the meeting, with presentations, poster sessions, panel discussions and other activities scheduled to encourage interaction among participants. |
*All participants are required to install and configure Microsoft Teams on their devices prior to the event to ensure a smooth and stable connection. We recommend testing connections and familiarizing yourself with the platform in advance to optimize the event participation experience.
Call for applications
The Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA invites students, teachers and researchers to participate in the III International Meeting of Research Workshops "Opening Frontiers", to be held on October 28 in virtual mode. This event seeks to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between institutions and diverse disciplines, around research projects in the field of engineering and other related areas. Those interested may submit their abstracts and proposals under the modality of oral presentation. Research papers may address practical, analytical, theoretical or experimental topics, with no restrictions on categories. All papers will be subject to a review process. Papers will be accepted in extended abstract format in Spanish, English or another additional language. Once the papers have been accepted, the presenter will be notified and the presentation template will be sent to the presenter.
Speakers
M. Sc. Juan David Parra Quintero
Mechanical Engineer, Master in Engineering, is recognized as a Junior Researcher in the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia, recently he is the coordinator of the Research Seminar on Industrial Design and Energy Integration attached to the Navarra Engineering Group (COL0187988).
Ph. D. Oscar Andres Jaramillo Quintero
D. in Materials Science and Engineering from UNAM with SNII level I membership. He has made collaborative stays at the Universitat Jaume I in Spain and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso in Chile, and a postdoctoral stay at the IER-UNAM (Mexico).
Scientific Committee
Sergio Andrés Castañeda Méndez
M. Sc., MBA, Sp. Industrial Engineer
Organizer, Industrial Engineering Program Director
Leidy Johana Diaz Sanchez
M. Sc., Eng., Environmental and Sanitary Engineer
Organizer, Environmental Engineering Program Director
José Luis Tristancho Reyes
Ph. D., M. Sc., Metallurgical Engineer
Organizer, Professor, Faculty of Applied Mechanics, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira.
John Sebastián Perdomo González
M. Sc., Sp. Systems Engineer
Organizer, Coordinator Room 1, Full-time Teacher
Eduardo Pastrana
M. Sc., Esp. SST. Environmental and Sanitary Engineer
Organizer, Room 2 Coordinator, Full-time Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
The event is organized by the Industrial Engineering and Environmental Engineering program and the Center for Research and Innovation UNINAVARRA - CIINA of the Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA, as part of its internationalization and research activities.
The event will be held in virtual mode through Microsoft Teams*, allowing the participation of institutions, teachers and students from different parts of the world.
*All participants are required to install and configure Microsoft Teams on their devices prior to the event to ensure a smooth and stable connection. We recommend testing connections and familiarizing yourself with the platform in advance to optimize the event participation experience.
The III International Meeting of Research Seedbeds will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 18:00 to 21:00 (local time - Colombia).
Agenda - October 28, 2025 (GMT- Colombia):
Opening remarks at the event 18:00 to 18:20
Keynote lecture 18:20 to 19:00
Lectures Researchers, Teachers and/or External (Rooms 1 and 2 of Teams): 19:00 a 21:00
The modality is virtual 100% through Microsoft Teams. Participation includes:
- Research and Development (R&D) Projects: To present research at various stages, from proposals to completed projects.
- Business Entrepreneurship Projects: Focused on business ideas or innovative business projects.
- Innovation and Development Projects: Presentation of technological innovations, products or methodologies.
- Teacher or Graduate Researcher: Space for teachers or graduates who wish to share their findings at any stage of research.
Yes, certificates will be awarded to speakers whose presentations are accepted and properly delivered during the event.
The proceedings of the event will be sent to the mail of the speakers in a couple of months, we are committed to provide an enriching experience and facilitate the public dissemination of science. To this end, accepted papers or applications must be expanded as a complete work to be included in the proceedings of the event according to the criteria for presentation of the work once it is requested by mail to the author of correspondence by the organizing scientific committee.
To register, those interested should complete the form in the registration link provided and prepare their presentation according to the modalities of the event.
Participation in the event is free of charge for both attendees and speakers, facilitating access to the entire interested academic community.
Extended abstracts should be submitted between September 6 and October 17, 2025 for review and feedback by the evaluating academic committee.
The day before the event, participants will be sent the connection link via Microsoft Teams along with the meeting agenda.
For additional information, you can contact us by e-mail: jd.parra@uninavarra.edu.co