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Paolo Chiantini came from Italy. He is an architect. According to him, participating in the mission was a good opportunity. Let's listen to him. The visit to the fair takes place within the framework of the Go International call within the framework of the #AECEurocluster project. AECeurocluster is EU funded project and supports the innovation, technology adoption and internationalization of SMEs. Five selected SMEs, one from Ireland, two from Italy and three from Slovenia, attended the Big 5 Construct Saudi fair in Riyadh. (And right now there is a mission to Singapore, to the Digital Construction Asia fair, attended by another group of SME representatives led by our partner cluster from Romania, TEC Cluster.) A-STAR Ltd, Rihter d.o.o., Cresco Innovation Slovenia, Smart PMO, @ChiP srl, Jure Tomc, MBA, Dr. Houssem Jerbi, Blaž Zupančič, Janez Rihter, Saverio Debernardis Project consortium: Slovenski gradbeni grozd - GIZ (Construction Cluster of Slovenia),  secpho (Spain) TEC Cluster (Romania) Business Upper Austria - OÖ. Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH (Austria)  Building Innovation Cluster (Austria) CSM - dID (Italy) Black Sea Energy Cluster (BSEC) (Bulgaria) Vladimir Gumilar, Rodica Lupu, Isabella Mantello, Irene Burroni, Gabriela Sterian, Ph.D., Todor Tonev, Polina Antonova, Andro Goblon, Sergio Sáez, Sandra Morente, Silvia Cañada Erburu European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Marek Przeor #euroclusters #internationalization

Fact 🤓 A new reality unfolds in the Horizon projects landscape! It's fascinating to observe the transformations in the ranking of participating countries. With the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union, it has been dethroned from the top three spots, paving the way for Italy, which is now solidifying its position in the Horizon Europe projects leaderboard. Additionally, another notable change is the rise of Austria, ascending in the ranks of the most active participating countries, displacing Switzerland from the top 10. A clear testament to the commitment and excellent level of research in this country. With pride, we note that Romania has entered the top 20, signaling growth and a significant contribution within the Horizon Europe program. Out of a total of 165 countries, this achievement highlights our contribution to research and innovation at the European level. Let's continue to engage actively and collaborate to promote excellence in research and innovation, thus building a brighter and more innovative future for Europe and the world!

🔔 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 This global event is a trade fair and congress that will bring together the main players in the industry, governments and academic experts, it empowers the green and digital transition of #buildings and urban infrastructures. This year's event will focus on seven strategic topics, covering the crucial issues for #sustainable construction 🌍🏗: ·        Design Tech ·        Green Districts ·        Decarbonized Infrastructure ·        PropTech ·        Liveable Cities ·        Urban strategies&Management ·        Smart Building 🏢 When: 5 November 📍 Where: Barcelona (Spain) 🔗👉https://lnkd.in/dZpxwKaK To know more about the #AFCOS project👀 https://afcos-project.eu/ Cleantech Bulgaria, ASRO - Romanian Standards Association, Romania Green Building Council, Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS), CRISCON, AB Corporation, Technical University of Sofia and ESTLCA #Afcos, #HorizonEurope, #standardisation, #constructionmaterials, #sustainability, #innovation, #greentech, #EUInnovation, #HADEA #circulareconomy #climatesolution

🔎 Exploring the contribution of smart specialization strategies to a Mediterranean green and just transition!   📌 ASCAME, on behalf of the #Dialogue4Tourism Project #D4T, attended yesterday in Barcelona the kick-off of the 2nd MED Innovation Camp, a two-day event organized by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme 2021-2017 D4T Project -through its Innovative Sustainable Economy Mission- in collaboration with the Joint Research Centre. This year’s edition focuses on the role of smart specialization strategies (S3) in supporting green and just transition in the Mediterranean. The event gathers the S3 practitioners with other actors of the innovation ecosystems from the Interreg community to strengthen connections and to share opportunities to work together and find new pathways to address sustainability challenges and SDGs.   💡 These are some insights from the main speakers in the opening session that was followed by different working sessions:   ✅ Ms. Elisabetta Marinelli (S3 CoP): “Interregional policy is essential. A key issue is interregional cooperation and transformative innovation. There is a need for action; innovation policy needs to be transformative.” ✅ Mr. Alasdair Reid (European Future Innovation System (EFIS) Centre ): “It is a priority to focus on the linkage between mission objectives and the regional strategies of regions and cities. The political cycle mustn't break the sustainable and innovation missions. Keeping the understanding among the population of the importance of keeping these goals on sustainability." ✅ Mr. Alessandro Daraio (Dialogue4Innovation Lead Partner): “Sometimes is very difficult to connect a small objective of our projects with big regional strategies of regions/ and cities. However, we can take more risks than Public Administrations (that cannot fail).” ✅ Mr. FERNANDO MERIDA MARTIN (Spanish Government - General Secretariat for Innovation): “Due to the smart specialization process in a very accurate way (with new instruments and policies), we have integrated the interregional thinking.” ✅ Ms. Tatiana Fernandez (Head of Economic Strategy at the Government of Catalonia): “If we want to integrate project results, they should be aligned with regional policies. On the contrary, it is difficult to change policies to include project results.”

📌 **Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe Programme 2025-2027** 📌 The **Horizon Europe programme** unveils its new strategic plan focused on research and innovation, aiming to accelerate Europe's green and digital transition. 🎯 **Three main orientations**: 1. **Green Transition**: Strengthening Horizon Europe's ambition for biodiversity with 10% of the total budget dedicated to biodiversity-related topics. 2. **Digital Transition**: Support for the development and deployment of critical technologies to ensure Europe's strategic autonomy. 3. **Resilient and Inclusive Europe**: Building a more competitive, resilient, inclusive, and democratic Europe, integrating social and human sciences. 🌿 **Key Initiatives**: - Identification of nine new co-funded and co-programmed European partnerships. - Launch of the **European New Bauhaus Facility** to promote sustainable and inclusive lifestyles. ⚖️ **Balance between Research and Innovation**: The plan addresses the importance of maintaining a balance between research and innovation, with integration of social and human sciences across all clusters. 📝 **Implementation**: The strategic orientations will guide the design of work programmes, defining funding opportunities through thematic calls for proposals. The main work programme of Horizon Europe 2025 will be developed in line with this new strategic plan. 📅 **Public Consultation**: A consultation on the work programme will be opened in April 2024 to allow stakeholders to share their views. #HorizonEurope #Research #Innovation #GreenTransition #DigitalTransition #InclusiveEurope #Biodiversity #EuropeanNewBauhaus

Dear members and partners! WeGO Secretariat would like to share with you an event participation opportunity that will take place soon. The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) and the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Foundation would like to invite your city/corporation/institution to participate at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Global 2024. The Annual Investment Meeting (#AIM) Congress 2024, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Government and supported by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (#UAE MOIAT), will take place with a physical presence from 7-9 May in #AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates. AIM is a top investment platform in the #MiddleEast that aims to stimulate positive change in tackling the key challenges countries face in their pursuit of development. During AIM Global 2024, WeGO will be partnering with AIM Global Foundation and UN-Habitat for the Future Cities Pillar, which is one of main pillars of AIM Congress 2024. We will be honored to welcome our members to AIM Congress 2024, which offers over three complete days an array of activities and a rich program. These include the City Mayors’ Roundtable on Smart Cities during which the Global Alliance of Mayors on Digital Cooperation, established by #UNHabitat and the Office of the SG’s Envoy on Technology, will be launched. If you are interested in taking part in the AIM Congress 2024, please reach out to the WeGO Secretariat ([email protected]) for direct assistance. AIM Global 2024 is scheduled to take place with physical presence from May 7th to 9th in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The theme is “Investments in Sustainable Innovation for a Thriving Future.” AIM is a leading investment platform in the Middle East focused on creating opportunities, fostering solidarity, and addressing global challenges for economic growth.  Please find the attached document for more details on the events. Additionally, you can reach out to [email protected] for any questions you may have regarding participation in this event. #AIM #smartcities #partnership #annualmeeting #WeGO #citiesforall

Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2024 New Erasmus+ guide is here with a LOT of important changes! Some of the most most important changes In order to be an applicant for Erasmus+ Cooperation partnership projects, your organisation has to be at least 2 years old to be eligible; For KA1 projects (TC & YE) you can be an applicant or/and partner in a maximum of 5 applied projects; For KA2 projects (Cooperation partnership) you can be an applicant or/and partner in a maximum of 10 applied projects; For Capacity Building projects (Youth, Sport, VET) you can’t mix regions in the consortium. You have to choose one region. Forward-looking Projects are no longer separate actions. They will be under Partnership for Innovation and evaluated under this program. Green travel should become the norm; Increased amounts for travel band distances; And other important changes according to the sector you are active. Erasmus+ Guide 2024 If you have questions and/or doubts about the new guide please get in touch with us and we will be more than to help.   If you want to partner with us and develop new projects please check our website and get in touch by completing our Partnership Information Form https://lnkd.in/dHUCtTsF In the new Erasmus+ 2024 you need to select carefully the projects and find reliable partners. We all need to change the focus from quantity to quality.

The 2nd day of World Cities Summit (WCS) concluded on a high, with discussions surrounding the themes of Cities for People and Resilient & Regenerative Cities.   Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development, Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, Singapore, started the day with a strong appeal for action in his opening address, calling upon leaders to create more liveable and sustainable environments through multi-stakeholder collaborations. This was followed with a full day of plenaries and sessions, where city leaders, industry professionals and academia came together to exchange knowledge and insights on the importance of staying relevant and being responsive to the changing needs of citizens to ensure liveability for the long term. In addition, speakers shared the ethos behind resilient and regenerative design and how cities can deploy these strategies for sustainable development.   Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were also signed to further strengthen public-private partnerships, and deepen efforts that help cities tackle urban challenges.   Join us on day 3 as we continue to engage in conversations on the future of our cities.   Register at https://lnkd.in/gW9nWEuY.   #WorldCitiesSummit #WCS2024 #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #LiveableCities

I am pleased to announce that the third paper of my PhD is accepted for publication in Journal of International Management! ✍ Within this paper, René Belderbos and I evaluate whether the focus on international knowledge networks may render it less likely that global cities establish and maintain intensive local innovation linkages with their surrounding areas. We argue that while the relationship between the global network orientation of global cities and their local linkages with their surrounding areas is negative, the strength of this relationship depends on global city and surrounding regions' knowledge base and the ease of local linkage formation. Find out more by clicking on the link below! 👇

The immense task of France to re-industrialize, de-carbonize and innovate is already giving great results - more jobs, overall economic growth and sustainability. For a fifth year in a row, France in No1 in Europe in attracting foreign investments.