9:00 – 18:00. Clustering workshop (Colégio dos Jesuitas do Funchal, Madeira University)
9:00 – 11:00 Opening Speeches & presentation of projects and Madeira demonstrator
Opening speeches
José de Sousa Câmara, Vice chancellor of Innovation, Internationalisation and research, University of Madeira.
Alejandro García Gil, GENESIS project coordinator, IGME-CSIC.
Presentation of projects & Genesis demonstrator in Madeira
Alejandro García Gil, GENESIS, IGME-CSIC,
Susana / Sergio, University of Madeira, Genesis Madeira project demonstrator
Niko Natek, Greet CE, KSSENA.
Matija Vajdic, Greet GEO, Energy Institute Hrvoje Pozar.
Pilar Jordà, EnerCMed, València Clima i Energia.
Paul Brotherton, SpongeBoost, Wetlands International Europe.
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00 Panel Discussion. Freshwater and wastewater management challenges in Madeira and the Macaronesia
Alejandro García Gil, GENESIS project coordinator, IGME-CSIC.
Juan Carlos Santamarta Cerezal, El Hierro demonstrator, University of La Laguna.
Iván Hernández Ríos, La Palma demonstrator, Asociación para la Investigacion de la Macaronesia.
Gilberto Manuel Martel Rodríguez, Gran Canaria demonstrator, Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias.
Ana Rita da Costa Paiva da Silva Hipólito, Faial demonstator, Trisolaris Advanced Technologies.
António Lobo de Pina, Santiago demonstrator, University of Cape Verde.
Eduardo Manuel de Almeida Leite, Madeira demonstrator, University of Madeira.
13:00 – 14:15 Lunch
14:15 – 14:30 Kristina Dely, Delfy, Greet CE project: The (potential) role of crowdfunding in impactinvestments – its potential for higher impact grant funding in insular contexts
14:30 – 15:30 Innovative solutions and tools for improved freshwater and wastewater management (Central European SMEs, organised by the Greet CE project)
Gergely Törő, CreatigerLtd., innovative water retention solutions
Marcell Szép, DFarm Ltd., irrigation solutions – less water with more results
Tamás Mendi, ClasmanLtd., drinking water generation from atmospheric air
Pál Kiss, Sewergy, digital tools facilitating cooling with wastewater waste heat
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 16:30 Open Discussion -Q&A with the speakers of the event.
Problems and solutions of freshwater and wastewater management in insular contexts
16:30 – 16:45 Concluding words and next steps
Alejandro García Gil, GENESIS project coordinator, IGME-CSIC.
🗓 Date: 23 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (CET) 📍 Online (Zoom/Teams – link will be shared upon registration)
Agenda highlights:
Company pitches – presentations by producers of biofertilizers
Support opportunities – introduction of possibilities offered by the GREET CE project for SMEs in this field
Funding opportunities – overview of available programmes and instruments supporting innovation and market uptake
Discussion and networking – exchange of experiences, Q&A
This event will bring together innovative SMEs, clusters, and stakeholders interested in biofertilizers, financing options, and sustainable solutions for agriculture.
We especially encourage biofertilizer producers to register and present their solutions during the pitching session.
In a survey by the Greet CE project conducted in six Central European countries[1] and Portugal altogether over 130 SMEs indicated that they have a strong interest in crowdfunding.
This webinar aims to raise awareness and knowledge of invoice trading crowdfunding opportunities. It features leading Central- European crowdfunding service providers (digital platforms) that have relevant references. Invoice trading helps businesses to decrease trade receivables and access cash, improve cash-flow by cashing out unpaid invoices. It is especially relevant for SMEs that sell to larger businesses or public entities.
Crowdfunding has a European regulation now that provides an appropriate legal environment for this financial intermediary activity. Invoice trading has also ready-made software solutions available facilitating market growth.
This webinar is organised jointly by two Horizon Europe Interregional Innovation Investments projects focusing on innovation ecosystems development: Greet CE and Greet Geo.
AGENDA
Introduction by Krisztina Dely (Delfy / Greet CE), moderator
In a survey by the Greet CE project conducted in six Central European countries[1] and Portugal altogether over 130 SMEs indicated that they have a strong interest in crowdfunding.
This webinar aims to raise awareness and knowledge of renewable energy investment crowdlending opportunities available to them and other interested parties. It features three leading European crowdfunding service providers (digital platforms) that have relevant geographical and thematic references.
The presentations will introduce renewable energy crowdlending, the three digital platforms focusing on impact investment[2] and sample relevant investments facilitated in Central Europe and Portugal. Crowdfunding has a European regulation now that provides an appropriate legal environment for this financial intermediary activity.
This webinar is organised jointly by two Horizon Europe Interregional Innovation Investments projects focusing on innovation ecosystems development: Greet CE and Greet Geo.
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
Introduction by Krisztina Dely (Delfy / Greet CE), moderator
Methodology, project office support, and European networking for smart specialization – key steps and strategies for successful application and implementation
Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CEST)
Format: Online (the link to join will be sent later to the email address provided during registration)
Language: Slovenian (with the option of English if there is interest from international GREET CE partners or their SME partners)
Registration mandatory and via email to zgigm@gzs.si
Free of charge.
Target group:
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from GREET CE partner regions • Research and development organizations (RRI) • Development agencies and support environments • Applicants and partners in emerging i3, Horizon Europe, and other projects • Project offices and consultants for European calls for proposals
Webinar objectives:
• Brief introductory presentation of the characteristics of the i3, Horizon Europe, and other current calls for proposals from the perspective of preparing applications, from a Slovenian perspective • Explain how project offices and RRI stakeholders can be involved in the preparation and implementation • Highlight the key elements of a successful application (content, technical, and consortium aspects) • Share practical experiences of successful partners from existing I3 projects • Answer participants’ questions about the process, partner selection, and project management
Tentative program:
11:00–11:05 | Introductory welcome—What is I3, calls for proposals related to innovative projects focused on smart specialization
GZS ZGIGM also GREET CE representative
Overview of the I3 instrument, smart specialization
Lecturer: Alenka Bea Logar Pučnik, GZS ZGIGM and GREET CE representative
· 11:05–11:30 | How to obtain EU funds for companies that develop innovative products and want to connect internationally – concrete approaches, examples of good practices
Presentation of TECOS’ role as a partner in European projects I3, Horizon Europe, and similar projects in an expanded role as a project office – as a key coordination partner
Lecturer: Dr. Aleš Hančič
(TECOS – Slovenian Toolmaking Development Centre with professional and research cooperation in several international projects, where they present good practices of domestic industry and include Slovenian companies in the partnership project.One of the leading partners in the Strategic Development and Innovation Partnership SRIP Factories of the Future (SRIP ToP) since 2017, with a vision to become a long-term strategic development partner to manufacturing companies in the metalworking and other industries and a strategic focus on the circular economy and the development of new materials. With the RISE project, they are accelerating the introduction of innovations and promoting the investments necessary for successful sustainable interregional cooperation. With the INCIRCULAR project, they are focused on increasing the ratio of recycled to primary materials. the CIRCI project provides innovation vouchers for innovative companies, and the ADDCIRCLES project addresses the promotion of sustainable regional development in the field of additive manufacturing.
(MK projekt – a consulting company with over 20 years of experience in project management, investment planning, and securing non-repayable sources of financing, with the aim of providing companies and public institutions with comprehensive and high-quality support in the implementation of their projects, both in Slovenia and within the European Union)
· 11:50–12:10 | How a project office can support you – consulting, methodologies, and examples of good practices
Lecturer: Primož Praper
( EUTRIP – a company offering comprehensive solutions in the field of investments in the broader area of construction and energy, including the preparation of conceptual solutions, investment and project documentation, applications for non-repayable funds, energy audits, supervision, monitoring, coordination and administration of EU projects, consulting on the introduction of BIM technology and digitisation in project management. The director of EUTRIP is the only Slovenian nominee for the prestigious international European Roger Léron Award 2022, presented by FEDARENE (European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment).
· 12:10–12:40 | Discussion – Q&A: finding partners and setting up consortia, questions from participants
Discussion of specific ideas or dilemmas of applicants – tools for international networking of SMEs and researchers, etc.
| Conclusion and announcement of additional activities within the GREET CE project
Methodology, project office support, and European networking for smart specialization—key steps and strategies for successful application and implementation
Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CEST)
Format: Online (the link to join will be sent later to the email address provided upon registration)
Language: Slovenian (with the possibility of English if there is interest among international GREET CE partners or their SME partners)
Registration: via email to zgigm@gzs.si
Free of charge!
Target group
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from GREET CE partner regions
Research and development organizations (RRI)
Development agencies and support environments
Applicants and partners in emerging i3 projects
Project offices and consultants for European calls
Webinar objectives:
Present the characteristics of the I3 program and current calls
Highlight the key elements of a successful application (content, technical, and consortium aspects)
Explain how project offices and RRI stakeholders can get involved in the preparation and implementation
Share practical experiences of successful partners from existing I3 projects
Answer participants’ questions about the process, partner selection, and project management
Program:
11:00–11:10 | Introductory welcome
[organizer], GREET CE representative
11:10–11:30 | What is I3 and why is it important for your region
Overview of the I3 instrument, smart specialization, thematic areas, and types of calls
(lecturer: GZS ZGIGM or SRIP/ministry representative)
11:30–11:50 | Practical experiences from 4 successful i3 projects
Presentation of the role of TECOS as a partner in European I3 projects (not a project office, but a key coordination partner)
Lecturer: Dr. Aleš Hančič (TECOS)
11:50–12:10 | How the project office can support you – consulting and methodology
(to be confirmed – Primož Praper, EUTRIP – confirmation to follow)
12:10–12:30 | Additional discussion: finding partners and setting up consortia
Possible inclusion of an additional project office that also covers Horizon calls (suggestions welcome)
Tools that SMEs and researchers can use for international networking
12:30–12:50 | Q&A – open questions from participants
Moderated – possible discussion of specific ideas or dilemmas of applicants
12:50–13:00 | Conclusion and announcement of additional activities within the GREET CE framework
