GREET CE supports innovations in construction, digital energy, farming and renewable gases in Central Europe
Our aim is to unlock innovation potential, facilitate SME participation in I3 calls and increase investment in innovation, improving policies, networking and training.
We pursue three specific objectives:
Promoting investment in the bioeconomy by European programmes and the private sector, especially in SMEs in the target regions. Increasing the capacity of innovative SMEs to attract private investment, develop business plans, network effectively and market themselves.
Facilitating interactions in EU value chains, interregional and cross-sectoral partnerships in the bioeconomy, better regional policy making, increased awareness of European best practices.
Horizontal priority: improving interactive training and education opportunities, including exchange of best practices and peer learning. e unlock innovation potential, facilitate SME participation in I3 calls and increase investment in innovation, improve policies, networking and training.
Starting from our diverse consortium of EU and outermost regions, we aim to foster greater collaboration and innovation within each region, and then strengthen connections among stakeholders across these regions.
Thematic areas covered in GREET CE – 4 niche pilots
Each pilot within the GREET CE project is intricately designed to support the bioeconomy and the European Green Deal by focusing on sustainability, circularity, and innovation.
By addressing key sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture, and waste management, the project contributes to the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy. The pilots not only aim to demonstrate the feasibility of innovative solutions but also to create scalable models that can be replicated across Europe, thus accelerating the bioeconomy’s growth and supporting the EU’s ambitious environmental and climate goals.
In conclusion, the GREET CE project, through its diverse pilot activities, embodies the principles of the bioeconomy and the European Green Deal, showcasing the potential for regional innovation to drive sustainable development and environmental stewardship across Europe.
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Eco-Construction Pilot
The eco-construction pilot focuses on integrating sustainable building materials and techniques into the construction industry. This initiative directly supports the European Green Deal’s ambitions for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, emphasizing the reduction of the construction sector’s carbon footprint and the promotion of bio-based materials, thus contributing significantly to the bioeconomy sector’s growth.
Digital Energy Pilot
This pilot leverages digital technologies to enhance energy efficiency and incorporate renewable energy sources in regional energy systems. It aligns with the European Green Deal’s objective of decarbonizing the energy sector, promoting smart energy systems and fostering the integration of digital solutions in energy management, reflecting the bioeconomy’s principles of sustainability and innovation.
Regenerative Farming Pilot
Focusing on sustainable agricultural practices, this pilot ims to improve soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. It supports the bioeconomy by promoting the use of bio-based fertilizers and sustainable farming techniques. The pilot contributes to the Green Deal’s “Farm to Fork” strategy, aiming to make food systems fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
Renewable Gases Pilot
This pilot explores the production and utilization of renewable gases, such as biogas and hydrogen, as clean energy sources. It supports the transition to a circular economy by valorizing organic waste and residues, in line with the bioeconomy’s goal to create value from renewable biological resources. The pilot aligns with the European Green Deal’s objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources.
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Business and social innovation:
Green Transition crowdfunding
(crowdlending) and energy efficiency project bundling
The GREET CE project introduces an innovative approach to financing the Green Transition: crowdfunding, specifically crowdlending, alongside energy efficiency project bundling. Crowdfunding offers a unique opportunity for the public and private sector to invest directly in the transition to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. By participating in crowdlending, individuals and organizations can provide loans to projects that focus on renewable energy, bioeconomy, and eco-construction, among others, receiving their investment back with interest over time. This approach democratizes the funding process, allowing anyone to contribute to the Green Transition and benefit from its progress.
This initiative is a cornerstone of our efforts to drive environmental sustainability and energy efficiency across Central Europe, leveraging the collective power of individuals and organizations to support impactful projects.
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Multidisciplinary approach for smart specialisation
Using a multidisciplinary approach for smart specialisation, Greet CE will increase the capacity of regional innovation ecosystems, especially SMEs in certain less developed Central European regions and in an outermost region of Portugal.
8 consortium members from 7 European countries (Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Poland) will advance the practical ability of regions to anchor their future development on their specific competitive strengths (assets and resources) and key socio-economic challenges.
Bioeconomy & European Green Deal
The bioeconomy contributes to the goals of the Green Deal. The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives, which aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
Launched in 2019, the Green Deal is Europe’s new growth strategy that aims to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where
- there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
- economic growth is decoupled from resource use
- no person and no place is left behind.
In order to achieve green EU goals GREET CE spans many policy area including biodiversity, from farm to fork, sustainable agriculture, eliminating pollution, climate action and sustainable industry. Bioeconomy contributes to the European Green Deal.
The European Commission leads global bioeconomy initiatives, such as the International Bioeconomy Forum, and promotes the role of research and innovation as a key enabler in the global green transition.
What is a value chain?
A value chain represents the entire set of activities that a company performs to create a final product or service from the design stage to delivery to the consumer-customer. The concept was first introduced by Michael E. Porter in his book “Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance” (1985). The value chain includes all steps from raw material procurement, production, marketing, sales, to after-sales services. The goal is to create the maximum possible value for the customer at the lowest possible cost, thereby giving the company a competitive advantage.
What is the bioeconomy?
The bioeconomy encompasses all sectors and systems based on biological resources – plants, animals, microorganisms, and biomass, including organic waste. The goal of the bioeconomy is to manage natural resources sustainably, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and promote innovation and job creation. In 2018, the European Commission updated its bioeconomy strategy, which includes five main objectives: ensuring food security, sustainable management of natural resources, reducing dependence on non-renewable resources, mitigating and adapting to climate change, and strengthening European competitiveness.