row-d7dd~5xzz_6rcw PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project A new chance for Portugal’s young researchers and high-tech start ups: EU Regional Funds support top biotechnology research centre BIOCANT A new chance for Portugal’s young researchers and high-tech start ups: EU Regional Funds support top biotechnology research centre BIOCANT Kick-started by EUR 9 million of investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the park has created a unique research and business environment with a strong beneficial impact on the region. Since 2005, BIOCANT Park has grown to host 25 businesses, a third of the total number of biotechnology companies in Portugal. Together, they have attracted around EUR 70 million of investment, out of which EUR 40 million comes from national and international private investors. Over 300 highly qualified jobs, mostly for young MSc or PhD graduates, have been created. Located in Cantanhede in central Portugal, BIOCANT was the result of a strong partnership between the city council and the nearby Universities of Coimbra and Aveiro. 12000000 9000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-new-chance-for-portugals-young-researchers-and-high-tech-start-ups-eu-regional-funds-support-top-biotechnology-research-centre-biocant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYbvy96S38g 40.360606 -8.608474 Next to its own research and development (R&D) centre, BIOCANT features a business incubator for new enterprises active in Life Sciences. The knowledge cluster and scientific networks in place attract talented young researchers to Portugal’s Centre region. Centro (P) A new chance for Portugal’s young researchers and high-tech start ups: EU Regional Funds support top biotechnology research centre BIOCANT Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Centro' 2916 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2916.jpg row-kx9j~ey24.swgh FR;UK;UK 2007CB163PO040 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project B.NEW: Cross-Channel network of enterprising women promotes exports and business skills 2015-06-03T00:00:00 B.NEW: Cross-Channel network of enterprising women promotes exports and business skills B.NEW - the Business Network of Enterprising Women - was set up to in 2009 to bring together female entrepreneurial talent in Brittany (FR), Cornwall and Hampshire (UK). Its aim has been to create a cross-Channel network to promote the creation of women-led businesses and facilitate their international development. Since its launch, more than 200 British and French women entrepreneurs have joined the online B.NEW network. These businesswomen come from a variety of sectors ranging from fashion and business consulting to tourism, crafts, design and film production. 1783000 891000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/b-new-cross-channel-network-of-enterprising-women-promotes-exports-and-business-skills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKxQb4kb-GM 47.996667 -4.096389 Conseil Général du Finistère 32 boulevard Dupleix 29126 Quimper More than 200 British and French women entrepreneurs have joined an innovative cross-Channel enterprise network to promote business skills, exports and good practices. Bretagne;Cornwall & Isles Of Scilly;Hampshire & Isle Of Wight B.NEW: Cross-Channel network of enterprising women promotes exports and business skills Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'France (Channel) – England' 3324 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3324.jpg row-nn3z~7s2i.ex62 ES 2007ES161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Pioneer project in silk farming connects biomedicine with biotechnology in Murcia 2008 2011 Pioneer project in silk farming connects biomedicine with biotechnology in Murcia In 2008, a research team from the Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA) launched a four-year-long project (2008-2011), targeting the development of bio products out of sericulture (or silk farming). IMIDA is the first and only Spanish institution devoted to research in sericulture. In addition to its partnership with the spin-off company Bioprodin, the project recently involved two new companies producing respectively proteins and biomaterials, which will create at least four jobs. The project funding has already sustained the research of three doctors working specifically in the field of sericulture. In the last decade, scientific developments have shown that silk can have applications in the fields of biomedicine and biotechnology, through its natural and recombinant proteins. Fibroin, the structural protein of silk, can be used in the fabrication of scaffolds for the growth of stem cells, and in the scalable production of new tissues of skin and nerves, through methods of electro spinning. This can be further used for skin care and wound healing, as well as in cosmetic and dermatological products. 67539 54031 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/pioneer-project-in-silk-farming-connects-biomedicine-with-biotechnology-in-murcia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXLfRS4a30 37.94111000 -1.14459040 Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA) C/ Mayor, 1 30150 La Alberca Unprecedented use of silkworm rearing in the field of biotechnology, and the study of its therapeutic values by a research team from Murcia, trigger new hopes for regenerative medicine. Low costs of silk production, and the minimum risks of medical and environmental side effects, aim to stimulate the region’s economy and competitiveness. Región de Murcia Pioneer project in silk farming connects biomedicine with biotechnology in Murcia Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Murcia' 3269 row-b4ir_5ky9-juep ES;FR 2007CB163PO006 2007-2013 9 Project A cross-border hospital in Cerdanya improves healthcare for French and Spanish citizens 2008 2012 A cross-border hospital in Cerdanya improves healthcare for French and Spanish citizens The 'Cross-border Hospital of Cerdanya' is a one-of-a-kind fully-equipped hospital in the town of Puigcerdà. As part of a wider cross-border healthcare project, it aims to ensure the availability of proper and multi-profile healthcare to the local population.The establishment will serve not only as a place for the treatment of acute medical problems, but also as the core of a network of cross-border health services. Co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the hospital has been equipped with 64 beds, 32 rooms, three operating rooms, one birth room and additional multi-purpose facilities. It will be able to provide patients with quick and easy access to the most popular medical services, as well as giving them the opportunity to use the new cross- border health centers of excellence in the fields of geriatrics, rehabilitation and paediatrics. 28615385 18600000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-cross-border-hospital-in-cerdanya-improves-healthcare-for-french-and-spanish-citizens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvRk7ydQvuc 42.444085794529045 1.9300166222290045 EGTC Hospital de Cerdanya Plaza Santa María 1-2 17 520 Puigcerda Two regions of France and Spain, sharing a common border, have decided to build a cross-border hospital in order to improve the access to healthcare of the local population. Cataluña;Languedoc-Roussillon A cross-border hospital in Cerdanya improves healthcare for French and Spanish citizens Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Health; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'France - Spain - Andorra' 3084 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3084.jpg row-9znd_a7fv_5wh5 CY 2007CY16UPO001 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Click here for the e-university Click here for the e-university The project will provide students, lecturers and other staff with an extensive range of services to help with their work from any geographic location. The five-year project - entitled e-CUT, standing for the ‘electronic Cyprus University of Technology’ - aims to extend electronic services to deliver a modern working environment for research and learning. The new infrastructure will enable all members of the university to make the best use of IT tools in their learning, teaching, research, administrative and support activities. 4000000 3400000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/click-here-for-the-e-university https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldsQ89iy9Kg 34.676726 33.044504 Cyprus University of Technology P.O.Box 50329 3603 Limassol Cyprus University of Technology has embarked on a long-term project to become an electronic university and boost learning and research. Κύπρος - Kıbrıs Click here for the e-university Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Sustainable Development and Competitiveness' 2581 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2581.jpg row-fwrd.vdi6-kd8x SE 2007SE162PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Making women bankable 2010-11-06T00:00:00 Making women bankable Inspired by the project, two local banks now offer microfinance low- or no-interest loans as part of their regular product mix. Project managers have also established an ongoing policy dialogue with local authorities, banks, politicians and others about the use of microfinance as a tool for social inclusion. 993000 393400 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/making-women-bankable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8b-qdNXxU 58.992327 16.186595 Micro Finance Institute The Micro Finance Institute promotes entrepreneurship among economically deprived women by helping them come up with a business plan and then get the funding to make it happen. Nearly 110 women representing 25 nationalities and varying educational backgrounds participated, with 16 of them starting their own businesses. Östra Mellansverige Making women bankable Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Business Support; Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Stockholm' 1875 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1875.jpg row-gpk2.gpvc-tiei BE 2007BE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Bringing sophisticated solutions to aeronautical research Bringing sophisticated solutions to aeronautical research Cenaero’s mission is to support innovation among aeronautic companies by providing them with focused expertise in numerical simulation and modeling methods. The centre bases its success on well-developed cooperation between universities and industry. Simulation ranks high among today’s design cycle priorities, boosting profits by reducing time to market. Cenaero develops software to model certain manufacturing processes allowing designers to reduce tedious manual tuning and to optimise the resulting manufactured part. In order to develop multidisciplinary simulation technologies for aeronautics, Cenaero relies on the scientific and technological expertise provided through a partnership of four universities (Université de Liège, Université Catholique de Louvain, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Université Mons-Hainaut), a research centre (Von Karman Institute) and EWA (the association of Walloon companies in the aeronautical sector). A local development agency for Charleroi (IGRETEC) also became a member of the centre in order to fully integrate its growth within the regional innovation strategy. As part of the regional innovation strategy, Cenaero has clearly contributed and will continue to play an important role in the economic development of the Hainaut area, and, more generally, in the competitiveness of the Walloon regio. 4130000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bringing-sophisticated-solutions-to-aeronautical-research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWWaEXwObsk 50.4710423 4.4710494 Cenaero Eole Building Rue des Frères Wright, 29 (1st floor) 6041 Gosselies Cenaero is a research centre located in Charleroi’s Aeropole business park providing sophisticated services and technological solutions to industries in the aeronautical and related sectors. Set up in 2002, Cenaero has played an important part in Wallonia’s economic turnaround. Hainaut Bringing sophisticated solutions to aeronautical research Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Wallonia (Hainaut)' 1652 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1652.jpg row-qx2c~2yza-c68c MT 2007MT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Major Project Mechanical and biological treatment plant to treat mixed municipal waste Mechanical and biological treatment plant to treat mixed municipal waste The construction of a new mechanical and biological treatment plant (MBT) will enable Malta to reduce landfilling of biodegradable municipal waste, and thus contribute to reaching the EU Landfill Directive targets. The MBT plant is the first part of a greater project, the second part consisting in treating animal manure in the same facilities, with adequate equipment. The MBT plant will consist of a mechanical treatment plant, a biological plant with anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities, which will enable the organic fraction of household waste, and a gas storage unit to treat biogas and generate power. The MBT plant will include: waste pre-treatment, treatment and after-treatment facilities; storage space; a recovery and storage system for surplus heat; and a control room, laboratories and general staff facilities. 59243056 26700334 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mechanical-and-biological-treatment-plant-to-treat-mixed-municipal-waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85XkJGAR1WY 35.89890850 14.51455280 teServ Malta Ltd EkoCentre, Latmija Road MSK4613 Marsascala An investment project in Malta aims to tackle waste landfilling as part of a greater programme, thus helping reach EU targets and creating new economic opportunities. Malta Mechanical and biological treatment plant to treat mixed municipal waste Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programm 'Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life' 3168 row-g6ri.5r3w-4g82 DK 2014DK16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Danish project makes an island community greener 2017 2021 Danish project makes an island community greener The project is for SMEs active in the tourism, crafts and manufacturing industries. Half of the companies are receiving individual consulting to implement a new, green business idea. The rest are getting help to improve their existing business model. Non-governmental organisation and project beneficiary Gate 21, with eight Bornholm partners and advisers review each company 's products and processes and conduct an energy audit. They make recommendations on how they can improve their bottom line. Participants take part in workshops and networking events. The project also enables them to apply for grants. Bright Green Island Denmark aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 70% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. Individual municipalities are doing their part to contribute to this goal. 2589893 1294950 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/danish-project-makes-an-island-community-greener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnizY0RC9b0&t=3s 55.655724 12.349459 The Danish island of Bornholm is becoming a sustainable green community. As part of its ambition to be emission-free by 2035, the EU-funded Bæredygtig Bundlinje Bornholm (Sustainable Bottom Line Bornholm) project is helping 50 SMEs develop green business plans to become more energy and resource efficient and competitive. Hovedstaden Danish project makes an island community greener Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Circular Economy; Energy efficiency; Low carbon economy; Sustainable growth Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Businesses - ERDF 5987 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/_b2b7307.jpg row-mf89~f9tz.84yw ES;ES;ES;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project ORHI: Towards a circular economy in the agro-food sector 2018 2021 2021-10-06T00:00:00 ORHI: Towards a circular economy in the agro-food sector ORHI began by determining the main obstacles to the creation of a circular economy, before identifying potentially useful technologies and disseminating information among businesses. With support from the partners, seven organisations have already implemented ORHI 's solutions and testing is at an advanced stage in a further four. To create synergies between urban and rural entities involved in the food chain, three regional and two cross-border workshops were held. They included thematic group sessions and business-to-business meetings and were attended by 336 companies. Research into the use of a 'nanobubble ' generator to accelerate the growth of cultures and prevent crop diseases, was conducted by Neiker - the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development. This technology could be transferred to hydroponic urban farming, in which plants are cultivated using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent, rather than soil. S 1990645 1293919 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/orhi-towards-a-circular-economy-in-the-agro-food-sector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yns3hFh8kw 43.0625725 -2.5060956 Saiolan S.A. c/ Goiru 4, 4ª planta E-20500 Arrasate-Mondragón Involving French and Spanish partners based around the Pyrenees, the ORHI project has contributed to the development of a circular economy in the agro-food sector. Through research in the project area and countries including Japan, and visits to exhibitions, ORHI identified commercially available methods for using organic and plastic waste generated at all stages of food production. This has led to the compilation of two catalogues: one containing solutions for use of by-products, the other detailing circular business models. Aquitaine;Comunidad Foral de Navarra;Midi-Pyrénées;País Vasco;Rioja ORHI: Towards a circular economy in the agro-food sector Environmental protection & resource efficiency Circular Economy; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 5975 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5975_regiostars2021.png row-638x.96xj-5a73 BE;BE;CH;DE;FR;IE;NL;UK;UK;UK 2014TC16RFTN006 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project REGENERGY: increasing renewable energy use in North West Europe thanks to Interreg 2018 2022 2021-10-06T00:00:00 REGENERGY: increasing renewable energy use in North West Europe thanks to Interreg RegEnergy is based on partnerships between neighbouring urban and rural areas in which rural energy producers provide urban consumers with a reliable supply and get access to steady revenue streams. Around 150 000 consumers should eventually benefit. The project has formulated a strategy for the establishment of urban-rural partnerships and models to match renewable energy supply and demand. To put these models into practice, supply and demand in participating regions have been analysed and a software platform and a CO2 monitoring tool are being designed. RegEnergy 's partnerships enable urban and rural areas to overcome these barriers and capitalise on their renewable energy potential. To date, 10 partnerships have been concluded and will cut CO2 emissions by 27 500 tonnes by the end of 2021. 10622738 6152469 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/regenergy-increasing-renewable-energy-use-in-north-west-europe-thanks-to-interreg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpQZbLQAbGs 50.1177512 8.6341913 Climate Alliance of European Cities with Indigenous Rainforest Peoples Galvanistraße 28 D-60486 Frankfurt am Main Involving partners from seven countries in North West Europe, the RegEnergy project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 44 200 tonnes a year by increasing renewable energy use. The partners look to leverage over EUR 25 million in financing for the development of infrastructure such as solar panels, battery storage systems, microgrids, pipelines and biogas upgrading facilities. Bretagne;Darmstadt;Devon;Gelderland;NORTHERN IRELAND;Northern Ireland;RÉG. BRUXELLES-CAP. / BRUSSELS HFDST. GEW.;Rég. Bruxelles-Cap. / Brussels Hfdst. Gew.;SOUTHERN AND EASTERN;Suisse REGENERGY: increasing renewable energy use in North West Europe thanks to Interreg Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Low carbon economy; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - North West Europe 5974 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5974_regiostars2021.png row-gjn3_93uw~kcmd BE 2014BE16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Energy research and innovation hub in Flanders shapes Europe’s low-carbon future 2015 2018 2021-10-06T00:00:00 Energy research and innovation hub in Flanders shapes Europe’s low-carbon future Under the project, EnergyVille has grown to provide 1 400 m2 of laboratory infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment and expert teams. It has developed 14 groundbreaking demonstrations and continues to work on solar, thermal and ICT technologies and applications for energy systems. Over 400 people now work at the centre, which is still growing. Innovations are making major CO2 savings in the region every year, while publications and events share knowledge with policymakers, industry and the public on how to make energy systems and urban areas more sustainable. 24788652.67 9915461.06 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/energy-research-and-innovation-hub-in-flanders-shapes-europe-s-low-carbon-future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4_3zfZ6O8 50.85997 4.356937 EnergyVille Thor Park 8310 3600 Genk A collaboration between four Belgian research institutions has been transformed into an energy research, development and innovation hub in the Flanders region. The project Towards a Sustainable Energy Supply in Cities, has financed state-of-the-art facilities, a large-scale living lab and research for energy technologies and services at the EnergyVille site, at the Thor Park industry incubator. Working with local communities and businesses, the hub has developed innovations and shared knowledge to accelerate Europe’s transition to a carbon-free society. Limburg (B) Energy research and innovation hub in Flanders shapes Europe’s low-carbon future Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Flanders - ERDF 5973 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5973_regiostars2021.png row-jed5_73we~qkex BA;HR 2014TC16I5CB004 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Cross-border schools initiative reduces pollution and promotes renewable energy 2017 2019 2021-10-06T00:00:00 Cross-border schools initiative reduces pollution and promotes renewable energy 1644127 1395864 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cross-border-schools-initiative-reduces-pollution-and-promotes-renewable-energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpqbE_rF0Fs 45.80155182154226 15.975223856205426 Centre for Development and Support (CRP) Turalibegova 36 75000 Tuzla Public authorities in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina teamed up with civil society organisations to improve the carbon footprint of schools in the cross-border area. In parallel, the EU-funded Smart Schools project raised awareness of renewable energy and supported young innovators who developed ideas for smart gadgets. Kontinentalna Hrvatska;Sarajevo Cross-border schools initiative reduces pollution and promotes renewable energy Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Low-carbon energy; Regiostars finalists 5972 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5972_regiostars2021.png row-jb39~jta4.58mc HR 2014HR05M9OP001 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Teaching assistants boost inclusion of pupils with disabilities in Croatia 2015 2021 2021-10-06T00:00:00 Teaching assistants boost inclusion of pupils with disabilities in Croatia Baltazar was implemented in Krapina Zagorje County and offers children with disabilities continuous and effective support in schools in the area where they live. The help with lessons and practical life at school promote inclusive education. Parents and carers no longer have to travel far to take their children to specialist schools. The assistant positions have created jobs for unemployed people, especially women. Around 6.5 % of children in the county need extra educational support, which is higher than the national average. Teaching assistants for children with disabilities are already financed by the local government, the Croatian Employment Service and civil society. Additional funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) has allowed schools to adapt programmes more fully to the needs of these pupils. 2148395 2148395 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/teaching-assistants-boost-inclusion-of-pupils-with-disabilities-in-croatia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgGENAcGhPg 45.800831 15.988731 Krapina-Zagorje County Magistratska 1 49000 Krapina A locally-led initiative has enabled 197 students with disabilities to attend primary and secondary schools in the rural Sjeverna Hrvatska Region of Croatia. The Baltazar project did this by employing 229 teaching assistants, promoting the children’s right to inclusive education and equal opportunities, and enhancing their emotional wellbeing and social integration. More widely, their presence in local schools raises awareness among the public of their needs, building a more tolerant and supportive society. Kontinentalna Hrvatska Teaching assistants boost inclusion of pupils with disabilities in Croatia Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Efficient Human Resources - ESF/YEI 5970 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5970_regiostars2021.png row-ig8w.eb3i.bafm LT;LT 2014LT16MAOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Lithuanian MedCAD project delivers better healthcare with computer-aided diagnosis tool 2017 2018 2021-10-06T00:00:00 Lithuanian MedCAD project delivers better healthcare with computer-aided diagnosis tool MedCAD is an open-source technology that offers patients and doctors direct access to medical data and diagnostic imaging. It allows users to view and process medical images in different formats. It can be used on the most common operating systems on the market: Windows, Mac OS and Linux and is based on HTML5 code, which makes it available through any browser, at any time and any place. The diagnostic image visualization technology collects data independently from the infrastructure of the facility where it is being used. This allows older facilities to use it without having to upgrade their systems or undertake costly renovations. MedCAD was initally introduced in Lithuanian hospitals. It has since been installed in other medical facilities worldwide, with the goal of providing universal access to medical imaging and optimising healthcare services. 699820 419892 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/lithuanian-medcad-project-delivers-better-healthcare-with-computer-aided-diagnosis-tool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhdwYuM0vP4 54.6918551 25.2688958 UAB Softneta Baršausko Str. 59B LT-51423 Kaunas The MedCAD, or medical computer-aided diagnosis software, is improving clinical decision-making in healthcare. The software allows medical personnel to analyze information and make diagnoses more efficiently. This leads to quicker and better-informed decisions for patients and, ultimately, more lives being saved. Lietuva;Lietuva Lithuanian MedCAD project delivers better healthcare with computer-aided diagnosis tool Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Operational programme for the European Union Funds' investments in 2014-2020 5969 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5969_regiostars2021.png row-kwts-p2wk-tdma ES;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project TRAILS promotes shift to rail freight in the France-Spain cross-border area 2017 2022 2021-10-05T00:00:00 TRAILS promotes shift to rail freight in the France-Spain cross-border area TRAILS created a digital platform that brings together multimodal services of both regions to encourage more businesses to move their cargo by rail. The platform features an interactive mapping system that displays every rail connection in the cross-border area. Railway terminals, logistic centres, river ports and port terminals are displayed. Users can calculate routes, download, and share maps. So far, TRAILS has brought together and supported over 650 businesses, from SMEs, start-ups and export companies, to loaders, carriers and operators. Through its online platform, they can communicate and use the digital tools to diversify their logistics to include rail transportation. Multimodal logistics centres have been set up in Barcelona and Tarragona in Catalonia, and in Perpignan, Le Boulou and Toulouse, in Occitanie.&nbsp; &nbsp; 1351874 878718 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/trails-promotes-shift-to-rail-freight-in-the-france-spain-cross-border-area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPhJwQBQ 42.5663825 -0.5549156 Central I Infraestructures Per A La Mobilitat I Les Activitats Logístiques, SA Carrer Córcega 273 08008 Barcelona The Transnational Intermodal Links towards Sustainability (TRAILS) project is encouraging a modal shift from road freight to rail along the Mediterranean corridor between Catalonia, Spain, and Occitanie, France. By promoting cross-border coordination, the project is making rail freight between the two regions a more efficient and attractive option, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from trucks. Cataluña;Languedoc-Roussillon;Midi-Pyrénées TRAILS promotes shift to rail freight in the France-Spain cross-border area Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Rail transport; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 5968 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5968_regiostars2021.png row-eap4_nqt7~hnfz BE;DE;DE;NL;NL;NL;NO;SE;UK;UK;UK;UK 2014TC16RFTN005 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project European cities join forces to deliver blue-green infrastructure projects 2016 2022 2021-10-05T00:00:00 European cities join forces to deliver blue-green infrastructure projects BEGIN has united citizens and stakeholders through the development and regeneration of public spaces in the following cities: Antwerp and Ghent in Belgium; Aberdeen, Enfield and Bradford and Kent county in the United Kingdom; Dordrecht in the Netherlands; Hamburg, Germany; Gothenburg, Sweden; and Bergen in Norway, cooperating within the Interreg North Sea programme. The project has implemented 34 BGI pilots with an estimated value of EUR 347 million - with another EUR 100 million foreseen - and an estimated reduction in flood impacts of more than EUR 17.9 million. BEGIN 's approach is included in city master plans and investment programmes worth more than EUR 1 billion. Additionally, the project has contributed to national and regional policies such as the Netherlands ' new Environmental and Planning Act, the Norwegian Climate Adaptation Programme, and the UK Climate Change Act. More than 5 700 stakeholders - mostly citizens - helped co-create the BGI projects and establish permanent 'living labs ' to test and assess the initiatives. 8818774 4409386 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/european-cities-join-forces-to-deliver-blue-green-infrastructure-projects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfPPJb7VYY0 56.4469 9.4059 City of Dordrecht Spuiboulevard 300 3311 GR Dordrecht Ten European cities are delivering a range of socially innovative blue-green infrastructure (BGI) pilots through the BEGIN cross-border project. Initiatives such as building green corridors and sustainable urban drainage systems are helping cities respond to extreme weather, while boosting community cohesion and improving the environment. As well as making participating cities healthier and better places to live, the project is reducing flood risks by up to 30 %. Antwerpen;Kent;Limburg (Nl);Noord-Brabant;Norge;North Eastern Scotland;Outer London;SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN;Schleswig-Holstein;Västsverige;West Yorkshire;ZUID-NEDERLAND European cities join forces to deliver blue-green infrastructure projects Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management Environment; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - North Sea 5967 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5967_regiostars2021.png row-cx3t_mbvm-tx45 BE;BE;DE;DE;NL 2014TC16RFCB001 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Easier integration for refugees and migrants in Belgian-German-Dutch border region 2018 2021 2021-10-05T00:00:00 Easier integration for refugees and migrants in Belgian-German-Dutch border region The training included face-to-face sessions, transfer of newly acquired skills to professional practice and exchange of experience. Participants helped around 600 migrants and refugees via counselling sessions, provision of interpreting services and guidance through integration processes. In addition, some 80 migrants and refugees were trained as interpreters in the Vulkaneifel district, a rural area of Germany lacking interpretation services, and in an urban area of Namur province, Belgium, where the training strengthened existing services. Interpretation trainees were guided by qualified interpreters throughout the programme, which consisted of theoretical and practical elements. By putting the newly qualified interpreters in touch with organisations active in the field of integration, TREE enabled them to find work after the end of the project. TREE held seven dialogue events in the three countries. The events brought together around 200 migrants, refugees and local people to reduce prejudice and foster mutual understanding. 2108079 1054040 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/easier-integration-for-refugees-and-migrants-in-belgian-german-dutch-border-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yT0PQahGwA 50.7771329 6.0904407 Volkhochschule Aachen Peterstraße 21-25 DE-52062 Aachen Implemented in the Euroregio Meuse-Rhine, which straddles the borders of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, the TREE project aimed to improve integration procedures for refugees and migrants. About 60 people, including social workers, teachers, interpreters, and administrative and medical staff, received training in three areas: development of intercultural communication skills, support for refugees during the integration process, and building personal resilience. Koblenz;Köln;Limburg (Nl);Liège;Namur Easier integration for refugees and migrants in Belgian-German-Dutch border region Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Integration of migrants and refugees; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Belgium-Germany-The Netherlands (Euregio Maas-Rijn) 5966 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5966_regiostars2021.png row-65ap.qqtz_xdf3 BE;DE;DE;NL;NL;SE;UK;UK;UK 2007CB163PO055 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project Inland ports improve transport and reduce emissions in the North Sea Region 2008 2012 2021-10-04T00:00:00 Inland ports improve transport and reduce emissions in the North Sea Region For low-impact distribution, DRYPORT has established rail shuttles between major seaports, the dryports and regional and major cross-border centres. Environmental and social gains include over 12 000 tonnes of CO2 savings each year and hundreds of new jobs. Research for sustainable transport via ports will continue through university partnerships and a new international association for smart port systems, IPSCA. Currently, thousands of containers from Europe 's seaports pass through densely populated areas by road, causing pollution and traffic congestion. DRYPORT provided a more sustainable solution. Freight travels to and from the dryports - inland goods hubs - by rail or waterway. Facilities such as warehousing or customs processing can also be made available. Two dryports were designed and built in the project. The first was in Falköping, Sweden. Another was set up in the Emmen/Coevorden region in the Netherlands. Both were connected via rail to their regions and other EU countries. 5533490 2766745 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/inland-ports-improve-transport-and-reduce-emissions-in-the-north-sea-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PccOB7ooiyE 56.447464 9.401746 Västra Götalandsregionen Lantmilsgatan 26 421 37 Västra Frölunda Smart infrastructure set up in the DRYPORT project is ensuring efficient, sustainable freight transport in the North Sea Region. Two goods-forwarding ‘dryports’ inland of seaports in Sweden and the Netherlands have moved cargo off congested roads and onto rail and waterways. Partners from these countries and from Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom, have developed technology to share data for efficient customs and goods handling. BREMEN;Bremen;Drenthe;Eastern Scotland;Essex;Friesland;South Western Scotland;Västsverige;West-Vlaanderen Inland ports improve transport and reduce emissions in the North Sea Region Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Ports; Regiostars Finalists; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'North Sea Region' 5965 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5965_regiostars2021.png row-4jjs_kvsv.rk8w PL 2014PL16M2OP001 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Empowering the disabled and their carers in Lower Silesia, Poland 2017 2019 2021-10-04T00:00:00 Empowering the disabled and their carers in Lower Silesia, Poland By supporting people with disabilities and their carers, the project responded to a growing demand for personal assistance services in the region and raised the living standards of both groups. The project actively involved both groups in its activities, which brought the issue of disability to the fore, along with the importance of support and social inclusion. In total, 112 people with disabilities benefitted from the project 's efforts. Almost half of them took part in a three-week stay at the Short Stay House in Przemków, a dedicated regional assistance centre adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. This gave them a pleasant break from their everyday environment. Twenty-five caretakers - often partners, close friends or family members - benefitted from the project. Other than receiving a break from their daily challenges, they received psychological support, guidance, and advice on better managing their living situation. One of main risks carers face is social exclusion. For that reason, 10 of them were recruited and trained to become personal assistants in the project. 403794 343225 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/empowering-the-disabled-and-their-carers-in-lower-silesia-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_uSoBlHTN8 51.1 17.0333 Eudajmonia Foundation Borówkowa 5a 59-101 Polkowice People with disabilities have become more independent and a greater part of their communities in the districts of Polkowice and Legnica, Lower Silesia, Poland. With the help of this EU-funded project, personal assistance services have become more widely available to those who depend on them. At the same time, the situation of caretakers has been improved. Dolnośląskie Empowering the disabled and their carers in Lower Silesia, Poland Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion Dolnośląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5964 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5964_regiostars2021.png row-wu9n.a9y9_cihj BG;CY;CY;EL;MK 2014TC16M4TN003 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project A roadmap for more sustainable Balkan agribusiness thanks to Interreg Balkan MED programme 2017 2021 2021-10-04T00:00:00 A roadmap for more sustainable Balkan agribusiness thanks to Interreg Balkan MED programme The strategies and technologies promoted in BalkanROAD are part of the project 's 'Balkan Protocol ' to measure and reduce product footprints. This measurement system is in line with national and EU laws, opening the door for producers to receive eco-certificates. Farmers can apply the protocol using the project 's online app, ROADTool, while a roadmap is available for local and regional governments throughout the Balkans. Together, the tools are helping Balkan agribusinesses to modernise, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve natural resources. A reduction in the high environmental impact of Balkan agribusinesses strengthens their position in national and international markets, which increasingly demand sustainable products. Collaboration using the project 's tools can help to create local green value chains with a traceable footprint marked on a product label. 1284723 1092015 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-roadmap-for-more-sustainable-balkan-agribusiness-thanks-to-interreg-balkan-med-programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvVdUVqWi5Y 40.5563031757064 22.97962812327759 Benaki Phytopathological Institute (BPI) 8 Stef Delta st GR-14561 Kifissia , Athens Thanks to the Interreg programme, farmers in Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece and North Macedonia are on the road to sustainability. The BalkanROAD project has tools for agribusinesses to reduce their carbon, water and waste footprints, with support from policymakers. Businesses can use them to become more eco-friendly and to demonstrate their lower environmental impact, attracting customers in new markets. Kentriki Makedonia;Republic of North Macedonia;Yugozapaden;Κύπρος - Kıbrıs;Κύπρος - Kıbrıs A roadmap for more sustainable Balkan agribusiness thanks to Interreg Balkan MED programme Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Business support; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Balkan-Mediterranean 5963 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5963_regiostars2021.png row-qr8s-xjry_4ryt AT;IT;IT;IT 2014TC16RFCB052 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Italy-Austria cross-border cycle networks boost tourism 2018 2021 2021-10-01T00:00:00 Italy-Austria cross-border cycle networks boost tourism The project team first established a database of existing cycle lanes, roadways and intermodal transport services in the cross-border area. The routes are supported by 975 km of railway lines and a comprehensive local public road transport system which is served by six cycle/bus routes. Four of these were activated by the EMOTIONWay project. The collected data proved invaluable when identifying issues that hinder accessibility to local sites of natural and cultural interest. The cycle network is being promoted as a new cross-border tourist attraction. Efforts are being made to draw in visitors by offering a range of new services, including travel on historic trains, overnight facilities, and bike repair stations. Additionally, EMOTIONWay has developed a travel planner which provides information about public transport services along the ReCAO route, including up-to-date timetables for buses and trains. 1586000 998000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/italy-austria-cross-border-cycle-networks-boost-tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPlYSAIe9PI 46.4981 11.3547 EGTC Euregio Senza Confini Via Genova 9 I-34121 Trieste An EU-supported project has established a cycling network that straddles the border between north-east Italy and Austria. The Eastern Alps Cycleway Network (ReCAO) allows travellers to use local train and bus services to link their journeys, which take in scenic landscapes and historic and cultural sites. EMOTIONWay brought together the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trento Alto Adige and Veneto in Italy and Carinthia, Austria. The goal is to bring more tourists to the cross-border region while shifting traffic flows from road to more sustainable modes of transport. Friuli-Venezia Giulia;Kärnten;Provincia Autonoma di Trento;Veneto Italy-Austria cross-border cycle networks boost tourism Environmental protection & resource efficiency Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation; Transport and energy networks Interreg V-A - Italy-Austria 5956 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5956_regiostars2021.png row-j56v~aibf_8d69 BE 2014BE16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Belgian project takes urban farming to new heights 2017 2021 Belgian project takes urban farming to new heights The greenhouse is situated in the city 's agricultural auction market and became operational in the summer of 2021. Great care has been taken to ensure sustainable production. Residual heat is supplied to the greenhouse by the city 's waste incinerator and a cogeneration installation that primarily serves the warehouse below. Efficient use of water is ensured through five cylinders which store around 2 000 m3 of rainwater, to be used for irrigation. About 6 000 m2 of the greenhouse is dedicated to soilless cultivation of both leaf and fruit vegetables. In addition, a compartment for indoor growing with artificial LED lighting and a 12 m-high section of vertical greenhouse allow for the development, validation and demonstration of cutting-edge best practices for vegetable hydroponic systems. Since September 2020, the living lab has been certified by ENOLL, the European Network of Living Labs. 7987112 900000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/belgian-project-takes-urban-farming-to-new-heights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzdbf5NQUXY 50.9444 3.1247 Inagro Ieperseweg 87 8800 Rumbeke-Beitem A huge greenhouse built on a warehouse roof in the city of Roeselare, in the Belgian province of West Flanders, looks set to deliver high-quality, sustainable vegetables in the most urban of settings. The 9 000 m2 structure has been designed and constructed through the ERDF-supported Crop on Top Agrotopia project. The greenhouse maximises energy and water use while developing best practices for hydroponic systems. West-Vlaanderen Belgian project takes urban farming to new heights Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Flanders - ERDF 5955 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5955_regiostars2021.png row-xbpr-npr6~vdh8 AT;AT;AT;DE;DE;DE;FR;FR;FR;IT;IT;IT;SI;SI;SI 2014TC16RFTN001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Alpine partnerships create value from waste thanks to Interreg Alpine Space Programme 2018 2021 Alpine partnerships create value from waste thanks to Interreg Alpine Space Programme The 13 AlpBioEco partners looked for untapped opportunities in the value chains of apples, walnuts, alpine herbs and other local crops. They paid particular attention to sidestreams such as apple pomace or walnut press cake – the waste left over after juice or oil has been extracted. AlpBioEco generated seven business models that SMEs can use to develop and market eco-innovations, for more competitive and circular local economies. The project has created a regional and transregional network of players, rural and urban, to promote sustainable innovation and support entrepreneurs. Ideas came from 22 innovation workshops with farmers, businesses, universities, local institutions and citizens. The 182 participants came up with about 400 bio-based product ideas. Experts turned these into 26 business-model concepts. The project then piloted the seven most promising ones with local SMEs and experts, which resulted in successful products such as beauty products made with leftovers from fruit and herb processing. The project can help to improve local nutrition, limit emissions from wasted resources and provide sustainable new materials. 2141960 1820666 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/alpine-partnerships-create-value-from-waste-thanks-to-interreg-alpine-space-programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PypNjMNAacA 47.813618 13.044147 Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany Goerdelerring, 5 04109 Leipzig Urban and rural businesses are turning organic waste into beauty treatments, packaging, drinks and more, with help from the AlpBioEco project. Its partners have designed models for profitably using discards from local produce with SMEs in Austria, France, Italy, German and Slovenia. The project ensures more sustainable use of regional resources and creates new opportunities for farms, small businesses and local communities. Auvergne;CENTRE-EST;Freiburg;Lombardia;Oberbayern;Oberösterreich;Piemonte;Provincia Autonoma di Trento;Rhône-Alpes;Slovenija;Tirol;Tübingen;Vorarlberg;Vzhodna Slovenija;Zahodna Slovenija Alpine partnerships create value from waste thanks to Interreg Alpine Space Programme Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Interreg TN - Alpine Space 5953 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5953_regiostars2021.png row-e3uj.mjdn-zg7x BE 2014BE05M9OP001 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Training to widen access to healthy, affordable food in Belgium 2015 2021 Training to widen access to healthy, affordable food in Belgium Comprising four modules, the training covers fruit and vegetable processing and preservation, techniques for animating processing and preservation workshops, hygiene rules and traceability in canning factories, and traceability and logistics. More than 700 people have taken part, 68&nbsp;% of them women. Participants include people experiencing isolation, job seekers, employees, the self-employed, people wanting to retrain and trainers working in green jobs or community kitchens. Three quarters of the trainees come from the Province of Li&egrave;ge; the rest from elsewhere in the Walloon Region. The cannery has led to the creation of about 12 short circuits. They include initiatives in areas ranging from herbalism to the manufacture of baby food jars, and the setting up of a food production truck. Training takes place in a specially adapted truck which visits urban and rural areas. This strengthens links between cities and the countryside by enabling city dwellers to develop skills that are often seen as exclusively rural. Much of the food preserved by the trainees is grown where the courses take place, such as in around 10 community gardens. In this way, the project cuts CO2 emissions from transport. Further environmental benefits come from its efforts to discourage overproduction, which prevent the destruction of food and resulting emissions. Also, by teaching trainees how to use fruit and vegetable offcuts and tops when preparing food at home, the project saves them money. The fact that the cannery is mobile fosters social inclusion by making it easier to reach vulnerable people and brings diverse groups together around a common theme.&nbsp; 1633201 711073 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/training-to-widen-access-to-healthy-affordable-food-in-belgium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKuxIndh67U 50.6875572 5.2520141 Province de Liège Rue de Huy 123 B-4300 Waremme The Travelling Solidarity Cannery trains people in Belgium’s Walloon Region in fruit and vegetable processing, conservation and packaging techniques. It supports the growth of economic initiatives centred on production, distribution and marketing of local and seasonal products, as well as the use of unsold supermarket food and surplus from harvests. Known as ‘short circuits’, these initiatives create non-relocatable jobs within a sustainable local economy, prevent waste and provide healthy, affordable food for disadvantaged people all year round. Liège Training to widen access to healthy, affordable food in Belgium Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Business support; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Wallonie-Bruxelles 2020.eu - ESF/YEI 5952 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5952_regiostars2021.png row-xxzy~5rqh~g9sx FI;NO;SE 2014TC16RFCB032 2014-2020 ERDF 8 Project Strengthening ties between the Sámi people and the EU 2020 2022 Strengthening ties between the Sámi people and the EU The project 's mission is to raise mutual awareness and build capacity between the EU and the Sámi peoples. The work is regarded as important locally because many EU decisions affect Sámi society. Activities provided through this initiative aim to give the Sámi the knowledge and confidence to engage constructively with the EU. Sámi knowledge is being boosted through a series of educational courses covering subjects such as understanding the EU market, lobbying the EU, and EU project management. Target groups for the training include members of Sámi civil society and institutions. In March 2021 the first course was completed: 69 people attended online training on the EU marketplace over two days. Helping Sami youth Professional support is being provided to young Sámi people through a trainee programme which delivers experience of an international work environment. 982245 605725 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/strengthening-ties-between-the-sami-people-and-the-eu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZf5UGvIa34 67.8550 20.2255 SÁMIRÁĐĐI / SAAMI COUNCIL Postboks 162 N-9735 Kárášjohka/Karasjok A project in the far north of Europe is strengthening relationships between the EU and the Sámi indigenous peoples. The ‘Filling the EU-Sápmi knowledge gaps’ project operates in the cross-border region of North-East Finland, Upper Norrland in Sweden and parts of Norway. The project lets Sámi people undertake education courses and participate in traineeships. Other activities include establishing an EU-Sámi think-tank and hosting a pilot Sámi week in Brussels, Belgium. Norge;Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi;Övre Norrland Strengthening ties between the Sámi people and the EU Promoting employment & supporting labour mobility Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Sweden-Finland-Norway (Nord) 5951 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5951_regiostars2021.png row-fzj9-az4a-xkqq IT 2014IT05SFOP003 2014-2020 ESF 10 Project Training in new technologies for more productive, sustainable farming in Italy 2020 2021 Training in new technologies for more productive, sustainable farming in Italy The three-year programme lasted 800 hours. Of these, 470 were spent on theoretical training with experts from technical colleges, a university and agro-mechanical companies; 300 were spent on internships; and 30 were devoted to project work. Some 60 participants learnt how to manage sensors, drones, Internet-of-Things devices and integrated GPS, precision-feeding and livestock-motoring systems. The skills taught included processing and analysing data and using image-processing software to support crop management. Trainees learnt to monitor and record environmental and energy-related variables and set targets for improvement. A need for digital experts Many farms in Emilia-Romagna already use software to collect, manage and process real-time data. The benefits are clear: digital techniques enable soil analysis so that farmers can choose the right crops for their soil; they reduce use of water, fertilisers and chemicals; and ensure crops are tended to only when necessary, thereby cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. As well as supporting moves towards more sustainable agriculture, modern technologies save farmers time and money, which is vital to remain viable in a globalised world where competition is fierce and agricultural production limits are close to being reached. 122950 122950 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/training-in-new-technologies-for-more-productive-sustainable-farming-in-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mllTbkaK-oo 44.5610077 11.3507021 FORMart Via Ronco, 3 I-40013 Castel Maggiore Digital farming enhances agricultural productivity, cost-effectiveness and sustainability. However, the sector lacks skilled people to manage and operate such technologies and help farmers use them. Implemented in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, the Digital Farming Specialist project created a programme that trained technicians to fill this gap. Emilia-Romagna Training in new technologies for more productive, sustainable farming in Italy Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Information Society; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Emilia-Romagna - ESF 5950 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5950_regiostars2021.png row-bb2a-edjb~g4ar DK 2014DK16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Support for digital transformation in Danish SMEs 2017 2022 Support for digital transformation in Danish SMEs Technology screenings in SMEs give them an understanding of how to reach their digital potential. This supports the development of smarter products, processes and strategies which can bring about further transformation for the companies and their supply chains. Training sessions help local business services to support innovation, while 15 public talks have been held on digital transformation topics including 3D printing, Internet of Things architectures and blockchain. Nordvest Smart Production aims to identify Industry 4.0 practices that are relevant to SMEs. The project initiates dialogue with companies, orienting the conversation towards ways of mixing conventional and digital solutions. At the meetings, core ideas are introduced and potential areas for change identified. A plan is drafted for the company 's approval. The first stage of implementation mainly involves analysis of problems. Subsequent stages focus on problem-solving and transformative actions. Throughout the project, the partners have extracted and generalised knowledge acquired from innovation processes in individual companies. 3434725 1258410 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/support-for-digital-transformation-in-danish-smes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psXENjACHAs 56.7990558 9.505897 Vesthimmerlands Kommune Vestre Boulevard 7 DK-9600 Aars Implemented in four municipalities in Denmark’s North Jutland region, the Nordvest Smart Production project helps SMEs in sparsely populated areas to grow through digital transformation. The project has enabled 45 firms to use data and modern technologies to optimise processes and innovate. As a result, over 200 new ideas have been developed and tested, leading to the creation of 25 jobs and seven patents pending. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the companies continue to report growth and increased profitability. Nordjylland Support for digital transformation in Danish SMEs Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists; SMEs Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Businesses - ERDF 5949 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5949_regiostars2021.png row-qvbh_nmkq.3i7x PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project Flexible and affordable passenger transport in Médio Tejo, Portugal 2014 2015 Flexible and affordable passenger transport in Médio Tejo, Portugal The service began with five routes in the Mação municipality in 2013. It expanded across Médio Tejo and now transports around 1 200 passengers a distance of some 13 500 km each month, serving an area of about 214 000 residents. Initially connecting small towns with municipal seats, the project later established regular connections between the 13 municipal seats of Médio Tejo, giving young and working people an incentive to use public rather than private transport for daily commutes. Along with a low population density, a quarter of the inhabitants of some municipalities in Médio Tejo are aged over 75. The scarcity of public transport in these areas leads to serious inequality and the risk of social exclusion. This has worsened in recent years due to centralisation of essential facilities in larger towns and cities. Transporte a Pedido safeguards the right to mobility and access to basic services for people in rural areas. Its schedules are aligned with those of the railways and other road transport services, and with the operating hours of health centres and schools. In addition to being comparable to regular modes of transport in terms of quality, the service is more environmentally and economically sustainable. 174111 147994 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/flexible-and-affordable-passenger-transport-in-medio-tejo-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Y-oRRwqwk 39.6002493 -8.4144405 Comunidade Intermunicipal do Médio Tejo Convento de S. Francisco – Apartado 4 PT-2300-535 Tomar The Transporte a Pedido project set up a transport network with more than 70 routes, over 1 300 stops and frequent services in Médio Tejo, a sparsely populated part of Portugal’s Centre region with few public transport options. Passengers book in advance, either online or by phone, and routes and schedules are adjusted daily. Vehicles – mostly taxis from 30 local operators – only serve stops from which trips have been booked. Payment rates are based on distance travelled, up to a maximum of EUR 4 per trip – cheaper than normal taxi journeys. Centro (P) Flexible and affordable passenger transport in Médio Tejo, Portugal Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Regiostars Finalists; Social inclusion, equal opportunities; Transport Operational Programme : 'Centro' 5948 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5948_regiostars2021.png row-g29e.ax7z-895c BE 2014BE16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project A first for Belgium: Demonstration space, training promote 3D metal printing technology 2017 2019 A first for Belgium: Demonstration space, training promote 3D metal printing technology Public events showcased the advantages of 3D metal printing to some 500 manufacturing firms, 2 000 of their employees and 1 500 members of the public. Forty-five firms and 165 students on technical degree courses at nine local colleges visited the demonstration space and exchanged ideas with project experts. To maximise knowledge transfer, the demonstrations were linked to training of engineers and operators. Six trainers were introduced to 3D metal printing technology and a training module was developed as part of a 3D print design course. The project helped 12 companies, including seven SMEs, to decide whether to adopt 3D metal printing solutions. Five of the companies were looking to bring new products to market; the others wanted to introduce innovations to their existing ranges. The number of businesses reached by the project exceeded the initial targets. 3D printing reduces product weight by up to 80 % for aeroplane hinges, 50 % for housing sets for drills, 40 % for fuel injection systems and 25 % for frames. Twenty SME employees passed the 3D metal printing training module in its first year, and the module continues to run. 555691.71 222276.68 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-first-for-belgium-demonstration-space-training-promote-3d-metal-printing-technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS0I7E3J6uA 50.9323936 5.3944303 SIRRIS Wetenschapspark 9 B-3590 Diepenbeek A collaboration between technology centre SIRRIS and training organisation SYNTRA led to the implementation of the ‘Integration of 3D metal printing’ project in the province of Limburg, in Belgium’s Flemish region. To encourage uptake of 3D printing technology, the partners created a demonstration space for the printing of metal parts, which took the form of a typical SME machine shop. In covering the entire production chain, from product development and printing to finishing, assembly and quality control, the project was the first of its kind in Belgium. Limburg (B) A first for Belgium: Demonstration space, training promote 3D metal printing technology Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Flanders - ERDF 5946 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5946_regiostars2021.png row-kqvf-kgt2~famk IE;UK;UK 2014TC16RFCB047 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project New transport hub for easier, greener cross-border travel in Ireland 2016 2021 New transport hub for easier, greener cross-border travel in Ireland In its first phase, the project restored and refurbished the historic building in which the hub is housed; developed new platforms; track, signalling and telecommunications works; and established a travel centre and a greenway link with the city centre. During the second phase, the old railway station was demolished and public areas were set up, along with a new bus-turning circle to make it easier to drop off and pick up passengers, and a park-and-ride facility with electric vehicle charging points. North-western Northern Ireland has the highest levels of cross-border commuting on the island of Ireland. Much of this commuting is by car, primarily due to the limited integration of cross-border public transport. To foster economic growth by providing more sustainable public transport, the project brought together organisations from both sides of the border to develop the new hub. By encouraging travellers to take the bus or train for longer journeys and to walk or cycle shorter distances, the hub is transforming travel patterns. This transformation promotes healthier lifestyles and creates opportunities for exercise in a safe, attractive environment. In addition, getting people out of their cars cuts greenhouse gas and carbon emissions and reduces the burden on the road network. 32862570 19996874 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-transport-hub-for-easier-greener-cross-border-travel-in-ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C0cqwJCW0M 54.9926887 -7.3128783 Department for Infrastructure Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street UK-BT2 8GB Belfast Located in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, the new North-West Multimodal Transport Hub promotes a shift away from car use by integrating local and cross-border public transport with the railway network. It provides a seamless service that allows users to switch between transport modes easily and strengthens links between urban and rural areas. The hub improves connections with existing networks for walking or cycling and the cross border greenway network, and delivers a range of active travel initiatives. BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN;NORTHERN IRELAND;Northern Ireland New transport hub for easier, greener cross-border travel in Ireland Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Environment; Regiostars finalists; Transport Interreg V-A - United Kingdom-Ireland (Ireland-Northern Ireland-Scotland) 5945 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5945_regiostars2021.png row-6wek-rcjk~jh5f BE 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Innovative Belgian funding scheme helps vulnerable homeowners renovate their houses 2018 2022 Innovative Belgian funding scheme helps vulnerable homeowners renovate their houses So far, ICCARUS is aiming at making 100 houses safer, healthier and more energy efficient. Work includes installing triple or high-efficiency glazing, roof insulation or central heating, electrical upgrades, eliminating fire hazards and fitting new bathrooms and kitchens. Homeowners receive guidance during the design and implementation phase, in which they play an active part. Experts help with technical, legal, social and administrative issues throughout the process. Around one-third of privately owned homes do not meet minimum safety, quality and energy-efficiency standards set by the region. As the private rental market is small and as social housing waiting lists get longer, many people on low incomes have no choice but to buy a house in a poor state of repair. ICCARUS is a continuation of an experiment covering 10 houses that was launched in 2012 to find help solve Ghent 's lack of good, affordable housing. After the renovations, advisors help the homeowners apply for additional grants estimated at EUR 6 800 per house. The project is set to continue in Ghent until at least 2026, with a further 200 houses expected to be renovated in that time. For every 20 repayments made, a new series of renovations can be launched. 4799546 4799546 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovative-belgian-funding-scheme-helps-vulnerable-homeowners-renovate-their-houses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyFT-Hduu6s 51.0545313 3.7231321 Stad Gent (City of Ghent) Botermarkt 1 B-9000 Ghent In Ghent, in Belgium’s Flemish Region, the ICCARus project is helping homeowners living in poor-quality housing who lack the means to renovate. ICCARus provides up to EUR 30 000 towards renovations per household. This amount – plus part of any increase in the value of the house – is only repaid when the house is alienated. The repayments finance new renovation projects. Residents do not supply financing themselves; rather a EUR 50 000 mortgage is taken out on each house as a guarantee. Oost-Vlaanderen Innovative Belgian funding scheme helps vulnerable homeowners renovate their houses Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion; Urban development 5943 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5943_regiostars2021.png row-ep37.e2iy~zu2n LT;LT 2014LT16MAOP001 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Lithuanian project reduces prejudice against residents of social housing 2018 2018 Lithuanian project reduces prejudice against residents of social housing To encourage acceptance and dispel stereoptyes, residents of privately owned flats and social housing were brought together to get to know one another. The participants said they would like to meet more social housing residents. The meeting was filmed and a video about it was aired on national television and distributed on social media, where it has been viewed over 200 000 times. Outdoor advertising was set up in areas with high levels of prejudice against social housing occupants. Photographs depicting the daily lives of people in social housing were exhibited in Vilnius. A public relations campaign was conducted in national and regional media, along with training seminars for municipal officials. 71000 60350 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/lithuanian-project-reduces-prejudice-against-residents-of-social-housing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYFTbJ_7ZL0 54.6802734 25.2584249 Central Project Management Agency S. Konarskio St. 13 LT-03109 Vilnius Implemented across all 60 Lithuanian municipalities, the ‘I am your neighbour. Do not sort me’ project aimed to dispel stereotypes about beneficiaries of social housing among municipal officials and the public. It encouraged public authorities to foster integration by housing tenants in buildings with privately owned flats, rather than isolating them in social housing blocks. Lietuva;Lietuva Lithuanian project reduces prejudice against residents of social housing Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion Operational programme for the European Union Funds' investments in 2014-2020 5942 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5942_regiostars2021.png row-rt7a-wfey~whv7 BE;BE 2007BE162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Art Nouveau halls in Brussels drive social and economic innovation 2002 2005 2021-09-09T00:00:00 Art Nouveau halls in Brussels drive social and economic innovation Les Ateliers des Tanneurs is a vast Art Nouveau complex covering nearly 8 000 m2 that is home to start-ups, event venues, an organic market and a restaurant. The renovation of the two 19th century industrial buildings was an initiative of the Public Centre for Social Welfare (CPAS) in the City of Brussels. What was once a wine and textile trading centre, then abandoned, has evolved into a social economy centre that has revitalised the neighbourhood. Around fifty entrepreneurs have made it their home. The objective of the site is to stimulate economic activity and create local jobs. In exchange for advantageous rates, the companies who have established themselves there have undertaken, with help from the centre's teams, to create new jobs and train local people and those who receive assistance from CPAS. Priority is given to eco-responsible start-ups. 8752849 3803161 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/art-nouveau-halls-in-brussels-drive-social-and-economic-innovation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdqM-tFP0Vg 50.840021 4.3467268 Ateliers des Tanneurs Rue des Tanneurs 60A 1000 Brussels Les Ateliers des Tanneurs has breathed new life into the old industrial buildings that have fallen into disuse. As a venue for cultural events, the space is a centre for social economic enterprises that are adding to the vitality of the Marolles district. RÉG. BRUXELLES-CAP. / BRUSSELS HFDST. GEW.;Rég. Bruxelles-Cap. / Brussels Hfdst. Gew. Art Nouveau halls in Brussels drive social and economic innovation Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Urban renewal, disadvantaged neighbourhoods Operational Programme 'Brussels Capital Region' 5941 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/ateliers_des_tanneurs.jpg row-strt-njjt-k4fy FR;FR 2014FR05M0OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Renovation of the Ile-de-France peach walls site in France 2018 2022 Renovation of the Ile-de-France peach walls site in France Between the Montreuil peach walls, a biodiversity trail has been opened to the public. It allows you to wander between the existing gardens, along a small watercourse, the Ru Gobetue, which used to be covered in rubbish. This is the result of a site restoration project aimed at creating continuity between the different areas of this historic site, providing shelter, breeding grounds and, where appropriate, feeding grounds for wildlife and flora. Dating from the 17th century, the peach walls of the city of Montreuil, near Paris, have long enclosed orchards spread over several hundred kilometres. Today, the surface area is smaller and it had become urgent to clean up the remaining plots. A total of 1,300 m3 of waste was removed. The most isolated plots were opened up, before remodelling and planting began. Today, the public can discover the site from its centre and not from the surrounding streets, thus re-accessing spaces that had been lost when the area fell into decline. The project has made it possible to till the soil and to create boundaries between the public thoroughfare and the gardens that line the route between the walls. 1263596 617140.29 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/renovation-of-the-ile-de-france-peach-walls-site-in-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pkJ-ez8NbE 48.86375427246094 2.4561376571655273 Ville de Montreuil Place Jean Jaurès 93105 Montreuil Cedex In France, the historic peach walls site in the Île-de-France region is being restored to its former glory. The public can now discover the fauna and flora of the site through a biodiversity trail that passes between the walls and plots of land that were previously home to fruit trees. ILE-DE-FRANCE;Ile-de-France Renovation of the Ile-de-France peach walls site in France Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Urban development Île-de-France et Seine - ESF/ERDF/YEI 5935 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5935_montreuil.jpg row-2vsb-tu9n-skr2 BE;BE;BE;DE;NL 2014TC16RFCB001 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project A win for refugees and Europe’s ageing population 2017 2021 A win for refugees and Europe’s ageing population Eight project partners involved in supporting refugees and caring for the elderly in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany developed training programmes to help refugees interested in a career in the sector to develop the necessary skills. At the same time, the project ensured that the elderly and current care workers accepted the new additions to the workforce. The three-year project ended in March 2021. The partners developed comprehensive guidelines and documented best practices, available on the project website, which they also shared at a conference, to help others implement similar initiatives. The 'into care to be carefree' philosophy has been integrated into similar programmes in various regions, often with support and input from one or more of the project organisations.&nbsp; 2111863.48 1055931.71 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-win-for-refugees-and-europe-s-ageing-population https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wBe7tdql-M 50.8465573 4.351697 Familiehulp Koningsstraat 294 1210 Brussels The ‘In de zorg, uit de zorgen’ (Into care to be carefree) Interreg project integrated more than 140 refugees and immigrants in the healthcare sector in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion. In doing so, the initiative responded to two challenges: integrating refugees and migrants into European society, and the shortage of healthcare workers to look after Europe’s ageing population. Köln;Limburg (B);Limburg (Nl);Liège;Oost-Vlaanderen A win for refugees and Europe’s ageing population Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Education and training; Employment and labour market; Integration of migrants and refugees Interreg V-A - Belgium-Germany-The Netherlands (Euregio Maas-Rijn) 5933 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/leila_hogevijf_idz_udz_2018_7.jpg row-w534_vrv4-zq9q ES;ES;ES;ES;ES;FR;FR;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project A bright future in the Pyrenees for unaccompanied minors 2019 2022 A bright future in the Pyrenees for unaccompanied minors The AVENIR project provides job opportunities for young, unaccompanied immigrants to both countries. This brings motivated people into the cross-border region &ndash; much of which is rural and mountainous and has industries that need workers. The project is focused on unaccompanied minors who have been separated from their legal guardians, either before their journey to Europe or during it. The participating organisations include governmental departments, training centres and social services. AVENIR, which launched in 2019, aims to give these young people a reason to settle permanently in the French, Spanish and Andorran cross-border area. The project integrates young migrants into local communities, both socially and professionally and, in doing so, allows them to become self-sufficient. They learn new skills as apprentices in occupations like construction and renovation, or hospitality and food services. The project has contributed to&nbsp;co-financing employment for&nbsp;around 25 people in France and Spain.&nbsp;It &nbsp;schedules regular outdoor activities for young people, such as rafting and skiing.&nbsp; By teaching resourceful young people new skills and introducing them to other like-minded people, AVENIR offers young migrants a bright future and provides new opportunities for Pyrenees communities. 1028395.00 668457.00 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-bright-future-in-the-pyrenees-for-unaccompanied-minors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5sIzvqMVAc 43.6650391 1.5039252 Chambre Régionale de Métiers et de l'Artisanat d'Occitanie 59 TER CHEMIN VERDALE 31140 Saint Jean Young immigrants arriving in Europe are getting a chance of a better life, while helping to revitalise the economies of rural areas, with the help of organisations from the regions of Haute Garonne, Ariège, Pyréneés-Orientales and Hautes-Pyrénées in France and Barcelona and Lleida in Spain. Many of these motivated individuals are already showing how valuable they can be to local businesses. Aquitaine;Aragón;Comunidad Foral de Navarra;Limousin;Midi-Pyrénées;NORESTE;País Vasco;Rioja;SUD-OUEST A bright future in the Pyrenees for unaccompanied minors Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Integration of migrants and refugees; Rural development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 5920 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/202007_avenir_ccpj_i.jpg row-nwj7~j6ur_kcb7 IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT 2014IT16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project SmartCare: using ICT to enable older people to live independently for longer 2013 2016 SmartCare: using ICT to enable older people to live independently for longer The project was piloted in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, and eight other European regions. The aim was to empower older people, particularly those in remote rural areas, to manage their health and chronic conditions via telecare and telemonitoring. By integrating healthcare and social services, the objective was to ensure a better quality of care and more efficient use of health funding. Telemedicine improved coordination between health-care workers, ensured better quality of care for older people, empowered them to take care of their own health, and improved their digital skills and health literacy. The pilot phase involved patients, non-profit and non-governmental and care-provider organisations, and professional and informal carers, such as relatives. Advanced communication systems Progressive ICT infrastructure and services were critical to the success of the project and the required coordination between the health and social-care sectors. There were three main ICT elements in the project: the digital system accessed by doctors, nurses, social workers and informal carers; mobile devices for telemonitoring; and the hub that collected the data transmitted by the mobile devices and sent it to the health platform. The mobile devices and hub were located in patients&rsquo; homes. The system also operated three levels of alarm: the first, which could be due to a measurement error, resulted in a call centre contacting the patient to ask for a new measurement. A nurse or a family member visited the patient when the second level was triggered. At the last level, an alert was sent to a hospital emergency unit.&nbsp; 16000000 8000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/smartcare-using-ict-to-enable-older-people-to-live-independently-for-longer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psV1-30jRTk 46.10333251953125 12.831204414367676 The EU-funded SmartCare project helped older people, and those with chronic conditions, to live independently by enabling them to monitor their own health parameters, such as weight, blood pressure and heart function, and transmit the information to carers and doctors who were able to respond rapidly to any problems. The project’s unique approach was that it brought together health- and social-care workers through the use of ICT. Emilia-Romagna;Friuli-Venezia Giulia;Nord-Est;Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano;Provincia Autonoma di Trento;Veneto SmartCare: using ICT to enable older people to live independently for longer Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Innovation, Research and Technological development Enterprises and Competitiveness - ERDF 5919 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/smartcare.jpg row-weeh-caxe.jbdv CZ 2014CZ16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Czechia mineral water company expands operation with new production line 2016 2017 Czechia mineral water company expands operation with new production line The company used the investment to make the most of the area&rsquo;s rich mineral water resources. The technological line, plus related equipment, is being used to produce a bottled natural mineral water called Aqua Maria. The company also bottles yield from the natural sources known as Rudolfův Pramen and Excelsior. The capacity at source makes it possible to drain 3&nbsp;million&nbsp;litres of Aqua Maria water, 700&nbsp;000&nbsp;litres from Rudolfův Pramen and 200&nbsp;000&nbsp;litres from Ferdinand's spring per month. EU investment helped the company meet demand for quality, low-mineralised natural water, which is made available in a lightweight glass bottle. The company&rsquo;s product range has been expanded both for domestic sales and for export through verified business partners. Some years ago, BHMW resumed bottling local bitter waters. Company headquarters in B&iacute;lina has been bottling water since 1664. New bottling and marketing of contemporary products has restored the local waters to their traditional domestic and foreign fame, offering potential to new markets. 2124380.10 955971.00 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/czechia-mineral-water-company-expands-operation-with-new-production-line https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S68H7y2NrOY 49.9739518 12.703319 BOHEMIA HEALING MARIENBAD WATERS a.s. Anglická 271/47 353 01 Mariánské Lázně A company based in the North-West Czechia spa town of Mariánské Lázně has expanded its operations and increased production capacity, thanks in part to an investment from the European Regional Development Fund. Bohemia Healing Marienbad Waters purchased a new technological line for its mineral water bottling plant, allowing it to bottle a greater amount and variety of waters. The modern line has a capacity of 5 000 bottles per hour. The project helped create 12 new jobs, split over two shifts. Severozápad Czechia mineral water company expands operation with new production line Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy efficiency; Information and communication technologies; Innovation, Research and Technological development Enterprise and Innovation for Competitiveness - ERDF 5915 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5915_bohemia_healing_mineral_waters.jpg row-vkrb_vhfx~ezuh CZ 2014CZ16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project EU funding helps high-tech Czech company streamline operations 2016 2018 EU funding helps high-tech Czech company streamline operations The company&rsquo;s management team used the EU funding to make fundamental changes in the business. This is part of an overall objective of integrating all internal production and logistics into&nbsp;a comprehensive control system. This project went some way towards fulfilling this objective by automating production and&nbsp;by streamlining the exchange of information between machines. Additionally, the project helped launch an automated warehousing system for all the company's stock, thereby streamlining storage and unloading. Today, BD Sensors employs 300 people in Czechia, Slovakia, Germany, Russia and China, producing 80 types of meters in more than 50 000 variants. The company is a world leader in the field of electronic pressure measuring technology. Its products are used in sectors such as machinery and plant construction, oil and gas extraction, and food and beverage production.&nbsp; 3503725.00 1126333.70 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/eu-funding-helps-high-tech-czech-company-streamline-operations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19f2vJ0Cye4 49.08604049682617 17.338396072387695 BD SENSORS s.r.o. Hradištská 817 68708 Buchlovice An SME based in Buchlovice, Central Moravia has used EU funding to purchase state-of-the-art technology that is helping it streamline its internal operations and provide a more efficient service to customers. The project has introduced the cutting-edge applications of the industrial revolution 4.0 and the ‘internet of things’ to ensure advanced connectivity of business functions and industrial production. The investment is helping BD Sensors produce mechanical parts for its pressure gauges. Střední Morava EU funding helps high-tech Czech company streamline operations Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Information and communication technologies; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Research & innovation Enterprise and Innovation for Competitiveness - ERDF 5914 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5914_BD_Sensors_Bucholovice.jpg row-yb7r_t9v5-68z9 CZ 2014CZ16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project New trolleybus fleet provides emission-free public transport in Pilsen, Czechia 2016 2018 New trolleybus fleet provides emission-free public transport in Pilsen, Czechia The new trolleybuses provide comfortable, pollution-free travel options for the city&rsquo;s commuters. Each one is 12&nbsp;m long, and their low-floor entry provides capacity for 94 passengers. Elderly, disabled and infirm city residents and visitors will particularly enjoy the easier access provided by the new fleet. Unlike Pilsen&rsquo;s older trolleybuses, the new cabs have two platform spaces for the transport of prams and wheelchairs. Each trolleybus has a minimum range of 12&nbsp;km on a full battery charge &ndash; available even in the most difficult conditions such as negotiating dense traffic or hilly terrain. They can charge their battery packs while on the move, not just when plugged in to charging points, like the older electric models.&nbsp; A major feature of the city&rsquo;s municipal transport system is its low environmental impact. Two-thirds of kilometres travelled are delivered through trams and trolleybuses classed as e-mobility vehicles. Buses mainly serve the outskirts of the city. Over the long term, the company intends to replace all its remaining diesel trolleybuses with battery-powered, emission-free alternatives. 7948235.00 6755999.80 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-trolleybus-fleet-provides-emission-free-public-transport-in-pilsen-czechia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZ-q6sAI3w 49.7477415 13.3775249 Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky, a.s. Denisovo nábřeží 920/12 301 00 Plzeň - Východní Předměstí The 171 000 residents of Pilsen, South-West Czechia are enjoying more environmentally friendly public transport options, thanks in part to an investment from the ERDF. Pilsen’s transport company secured EU funding to help purchase 19 low-floor, battery-powered trolleybuses for a number of routes across the city. Jihozápad New trolleybus fleet provides emission-free public transport in Pilsen, Czechia Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Energy efficiency; Environment; Low-carbon energy Integrated Regional Programme - ERDF 5913 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/trolleybuses_in_plze_.jpg row-dc7d-ucxe_sthp CZ 2014CZ16M1OP002 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project Nové Město na Moravě Hospital provides better facilities for sick children 2017 2019 Nové Město na Moravě Hospital provides better facilities for sick children The new building has a 46 bed capacity for young patients, including two cots for newborns and 16 beds for toddlers. Many rooms have bathroom facilities and beds for parents, allowing them to stay with their children during their treatment. The interior has been sensitively decorated to match children&rsquo;s needs, and a games room is equipped with appropriate toys and accessories. The goal is to make patients feel safe and get better in a pleasant environment. In addition to the inpatient and outpatient department of the paediatric ward, the building provides access to the children&rsquo;s neurology centre. By building a new children&rsquo;s ward, the hospital has overcome the long-term problem of having to manage children&rsquo;s care in cramped conditions. The new building harnesses modern technologies and fittings to deliver much greater energy efficiency than its predecessor. As an energy-passive building, the new wing is helping to cut the hospital&rsquo;s heating and electricity bills. Its three chamber windows and state-of-the-art insulation provide a warm and comfortable environment for patients and staff all year round.&nbsp; 2616168.90 784850.70 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/nove-mesto-na-morave-hospital-provides-better-facilities-for-sick-children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnV4tkf0VE 49.56064987182617 16.074495315551758 Kraj Vysočina Žižkova 1882/57 586 01 Jihlava The construction of a new building at Nové Město na Moravě Hospital in South-East Czechia provides modern, spacious facilities to care for sick children and accommodate their parents and carers. The new children’s wing opened in 2019, replacing a building dating from the 1950s that was no longer adequate to care for patients or house the modern technologies required to provide first-class medical care. Střední Morava Nové Město na Moravě Hospital provides better facilities for sick children Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management Energy; Health; Infrastructure Environment - ERDF/CF 5912 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/hospital_nov__m_sto_na_morav_.jpg row-ecbg_nqnt.udys CZ 2014CZ16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Pasta promotes social inclusion in Central Bohemia, Czechia 2016 2018 Pasta promotes social inclusion in Central Bohemia, Czechia The company acquired new machines and equipment to produce new varieties of stuffed pasta and gnocchi. Two new employees were hired to support the expanded production. The company bought a refrigerated van to increase its distribution services throughout Czechia. The funds were crucial for the company to remain operational during the Covid-19 pandemic, when many restaurants, shops and hotels had to close. The company also used the funding to train its staff, helping them to acquire professional skills in the field of gastronomy and improve their computer skills to support the administrative side of the business. In doing so, the company is helping its employees improve their qualifications and increase their employability. Pasta Fidli was founded in 2012 by Helena Cyrnerov&aacute; and her daughter Gabriela. They wanted to help people with disabilities succeed in commercial activities and produce quality products. About 75 % of its staff are disabled and 51% of all profits generated are reinvested in the development of the company. The company started producing fresh, basic varieties of pasta such as spaghetti, tagliatelle, and penne in 2014. Later, ravioli, gnocchi, dumplings and pesto were added to the product line. Today, the company produces 11 types of pasta and has a broad portfolio of customers, from private customers to highly ranked restaurants, hotels, and retailers. 88287.10 75044.00 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/pasta-promotes-social-inclusion-in-central-bohemia-czechia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdcDi7c4x8 49.86605453491211 14.260751724243164 Pasta Fidli, s.r.o. Ke škole 1388 25210 Mníšek pod Brdy Pasta Fidli is a social enterprise in Central Bohemia, Czechia, that provides employment to people with disabilities or those at risk of social exclusion. With the help of EU funds, the company has increased the number of its employees and expanded its pasta production and distribution capacity. Střední Čechy Pasta promotes social inclusion in Central Bohemia, Czechia Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Business support; Education and training; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Integrated Regional Programme - ERDF 5906 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5906_Pasta_fidli.jpg row-gcf9~8waw_w5tg CZ 2014CZ16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project Renovated fire station in Horní Žleb, Czechia, ensures better emergency services 2016 2017 2021-12-04T00:00:00 Renovated fire station in Horní Žleb, Czechia, ensures better emergency services With the help of the ERDF, the Horn&iacute; Žleb fire station has been repaired, modified, and renovated. The renovation has increased the facility&rsquo;s ability to react to emergencies and better protect the surrounding region &ndash; and not itself become a victim of flooding. A second floor was added to the building, providing the crew of voluntary firefighters with more facilities and adequate conditions to operate from. The firefighters of Horn&iacute; Žleb perform close to 100 rescue missions a year, making the station indispensable to the area. While the city of Děč&iacute;n and its surrounds is covered by four fire stations, the Horn&iacute; Žleb fire station is only several metres from the bank of the River Elbe, putting it at greater risk of flooding. This was the case in 2013, when heavy rains caused the Elbe to rise by 9 metres, flooding large parts of the region, including the fire station. At the time, the old facility only had one floor. Firefighters had nowhere to dry their clothes or equipment and rescue vehicles had to be parked&nbsp;on higher ground. Děč&iacute;n is situated in a deep canyon and straddles the Elbe at the point where it converges with one of its tributaries, the Ploučnice. Over recent years, the region has experienced first-hand the effects of climate change. More frequent heavy rains often cause the water level of the Elbe to rise, which poses a danger to the city and its residents. 256362.30 217908.00 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/renovated-fire-station-in-horni-zleb-czechia-ensures-better-emergency-services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI3IK7Wi5-M 50.7913732 14.2283348 Magistrát města Děčín Mírové náměstí 1175/5 405 38 Děčín The old fire station in Horní Žleb, a municipality of the city of Děčín in north-western Bohemia, Czechia, has been renovated, after the building was flooded in 2013. The new facility accommodates 20 well-equipped firefighters who protect the region’s citizens from fires and floods. Severozápad Renovated fire station in Horní Žleb, Czechia, ensures better emergency services Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management Infrastructure; Less developed region Integrated Regional Programme - ERDF 5905 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/fire_station_in_horn___leb.jpg row-9wrc.bi3t_8ptx EL;EL;ES;FR;IT;IT;MT;MT;PT;SI 2014TC16M4TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Innovative financing improves energy efficiency of MED area public buildings 2016 2019 Innovative financing improves energy efficiency of MED area public buildings The nine project partners brought together energy service companies and 74 local authorities in Italy, France, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain. The aim was to attract EUR 18.7 million in investment and renovate 170 publicly owned buildings. By the project&rsquo;s end, investments worth EUR 9 million had been made. Three EPC tenders were awarded, resulting in the refurbishment of 94 buildings in 20 Italian municipalities. Overall, the project demonstrated the effectiveness of EPC in attracting investments in energy efficiency. It was not possible to implement the practice in all Mediterranean countries because of constraints such as political and administrative bottlenecks, the current level of market maturity and existing financial frameworks. A foundation for growth EPCs use the savings achieved through energy efficiency measures to repay the cost of installing them. They are focused primarily on the results the investment can achieve and allow building owners to avoid upfront capital expenditure. Local authorities however lack the skills and knowledge to draw up and manage such contracts. Lastly, the project was presented during 61 events organised by other institutions, attended by 3&nbsp;125 participants. 1943112 1651645 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovative-financing-improves-energy-efficiency-of-med-area-public-buildings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXIjzk_vqnc 45.0795379 7.6758568 PIEMONTE REGION (lead partner) Piazza Castello, 165 10122 Turin To achieve energy savings and reduce CO2 emissions, the STEPPING project helped public authorities in seven Mediterranean countries renovate and retrofit their buildings using innovative financing in the form of energy performance contracts (EPC). The project provided training and created tools, guidelines and policy recommendations to promote the use of EPCs in the Mediterranean area. ATTIKI;Alentejo;Andalucía;Attiki;Emilia-Romagna;Malta;Malta;Piemonte;Rhône-Alpes;Vzhodna Slovenija Innovative financing improves energy efficiency of MED area public buildings Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Energy efficiency; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Mediterranean 5896 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/thermogram.jpg row-66br~wrp7.vnfx PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project SmartOrthosis: Self-adjusting helmet corrects cranial deformities in children 2017 2019 SmartOrthosis: Self-adjusting helmet corrects cranial deformities in children The helmet responds more effectively to the effects deformational plagiocephaly, while limiting the risk of potential complications that normal orthoses could cause. Deformational plagiocephaly is characterised by asymmetrical distortions of a child&rsquo;s skull and affects one in seven infants. It develops when babies lack space in the uterus or consistently sleep in the same position, causing their heads to flatten or develop deformities. To provide the support and pressure required to correct these kinds of distortions, the SmartOrthosis helmet automatically assesses cranial deformities and adjusts to the shape of an infant&rsquo;s head. The project was carried out by the Laboratory of Applied Artificial Intelligence of the Polytechnic Institute of Ave and C&aacute;vado in Barcelos, the Superior Institute of Engineering of Porto, and the Centre for Nanotechnology and Technical, Functional and Intelligent Materials, in Vila Nova de Famalic&atilde;o. In the process of developing the SmartOrthosis helmet, four computational applications that support orthosis design, construction and monitoring were developed, providing an established foundation for future research. The results of the project were published in two international scientific journals, with two more under review. The smart helmet was presented at international scientific and medical conferences.&nbsp; 142785 121367 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/smartorthosis-self-adjusting-helmet-corrects-cranial-deformities-in-children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-KP7YS2EXA 41.5333 -8.6167 Polytechnic Institute of Ave and Cávado Campus do IPCA - Lugar do Aldão 4750-810 Vila Frescainha (São Martinho) Nine researchers from three Portuguese research institutes developed a personalised cranial orthosis to correct deformational plagiocephaly, so-called flat head syndrome, in children. By automatically assessing and adjusting to the form and deformities of a child’s skull, the SmartOrthosis helmet provides support only where it is needed, without causing discomfort or complications. Norte SmartOrthosis: Self-adjusting helmet corrects cranial deformities in children Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development Norte - ERDF/ESF 5874 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2021_4442.png row-c5q2_j8kj.35vj EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL 2014GR16M1OP001 2014-2020 CF 7 Project New technology to help Greece’s rescue services save lives and improve maritime safety 2017 2021 New technology to help Greece’s rescue services save lives and improve maritime safety &nbsp;The project beneficiary, the Greek Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and the Hellenic Coast Guard will acquire eight satellite antennas, equipment and software for low-earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO) and geostationary orbit (GEO) ground stations. Mission control centre equipment and software, radio coupling equipment and three rescue control systems are included as well. The agreement with the supplier includes training and technical support for seven years. The satellite antennas will be installed at Hellenic Air Force bases. They will track MEO, LEO and GEO satellites to ensure fast, accurate location of distress signals from aircraft, ships and people. Management and surveillance equipment will be installed at the Hellenic Coast Guard Headquarters in Piraeus. The new system will reduce response times to at most 15 minutes. This includes receipt of a distress call, tracing its location and communicating it to rescue services.&nbsp; 5384624.36 4576930.71 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-technology-to-help-greece-s-rescue-services-save-lives-and-improve-maritime-safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDkWlIwtYYQ 37.94745 23.63708 ΑΡΧΗΓΕΙΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΣΩΜΑΤΟΣ- ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΚΤΟΦΥΛΑΚΗΣ Ακτή Βασιλειάδη, Λιμάνι Πειραιά, Πύλες Ε1-Ε2, 18510 Πειραιάς New satellite communication technology for Greece’s rescue services, Coast Guard and Air Force will expand the area under their surveillance and allow them to accurately locate distress signals, respond faster and save lives. ATTIKI;Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Attiki;Dytiki Ellada;Dytiki Makedonia;GREECE;Ionia Nisia;Ipeiros;KENTRIKI ELLADA;Kentriki Makedonia;Kriti;NISIA AIGAIOU, KRITI;Notio Aigaio;Peloponnisos;Sterea Ellada;Thessalia;VOREIA ELLADA;Voreio Aigaio New technology to help Greece’s rescue services save lives and improve maritime safety Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Information and communication technologies Transport infrastructure, environment and sustainable development - ERDF/CF 5865 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/image00006.jpg row-pggz.ap77_i7rt PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Protecting a unique landscape in northern Portugal 2017 2019 Protecting a unique landscape in northern Portugal The project strengthens institutional cooperation between local, regional and national administrations for the joint management of this part of Serra d&rsquo;Arga and its promotion as a tourism destination. Work carried out through the ERDF-supported project included: the creation of an Atlas of Flora, Fauna and Geology, which was informed by various surveys; the development of landscape characterisation studies, carried out in line with the European landscape convention; and a study to evaluate ecosystem services and their value to green infrastructures. The app is available to download. It contains interpretations of existing walking trails and descriptions of interesting geological features, landscapes and local cultural heritage. Visitors can use the app to learn about the region&rsquo;s plants and animals. Getting part of the Serra d&rsquo;Arga classified in the National Network of Protected Areas grants legal status for the maintenance of biodiversity, ecosystems and geological heritage. This legal status certifies the area&rsquo;s scientific, ecological, scenic and social value. The new status will help protect the landscape from activities which could degrade its natural value. The three Norte municipalities that collaborated on the project are Caminha (lead partner), Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo. 347823 295649 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/protecting-a-unique-landscape-in-northern-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MVaimIzf9U 41.79259 -8.73153 Viana do Castelo Municipality Tour of Mordomas da Romaria 4904-877 Viana do Castelo Three municipalities in Portugal’s Norte region have joined forces to help classify a mountainous area of the Serra d’Arga wilderness as a protected landscape. The ‘From Serra d'Arga to Foz do Âncora’ project delivered surveys and studies that will lead to the enhancement of the area’s biodiversity and economic potential. Steps have been taken to boost tourism through the creation of a smartphone app which contains walking trails and interesting information about the region. Norte Protecting a unique landscape in northern Portugal Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Norte - ERDF/ESF 5850 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/b190_4451.png row-rjdk-7k86_ui5a PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Portuguese company breaks into new markets with help of European investment 2016 2019 Portuguese company breaks into new markets with help of European investment Through the &lsquo;Saborquinas&rsquo; project, the company was able to achieve its strategic objective of penetrating several new international markets: Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, S&atilde;o Tom&eacute; and Pr&iacute;ncipe, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Panama and Brazil. Work involved carrying out prospecting actions for these markets. Global reach In addition, the company invested in prospecting its existing markets to attract new customers in Germany, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and further afield in Angola, Mozambique, Singapore, Dubai, USA and Canada. The company conducted a study of European markets &ndash; notably France, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland &ndash; to improve its approach. The company launched a digital marketing campaign to network and raise awareness. The company provides expertise and detailed knowledge about market preferences and local regulations to international customers in the food sector who make some of the world&rsquo;s leading brands &ndash; from coffee and energy drinks to snacks and cereals. Sabores das Quinas owns its own brand, Nostro, through which it markets a variety of frozen food products from Portugal. 470298 211634 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/portuguese-company-breaks-into-new-markets-with-help-of-european-investment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XcaYcv0F2w&t=1s 41.2075 -8.583 Sabores das Quinas - Comércio Alimentar Lda Rua D. Marcos Cruz nº2029 1º Esq 4455-482 Perafita A food service distribution company based in Porto is breaking into new markets thanks to an investment from the ERDF. Sabores das Quinas specialises in exporting Portuguese and European foodstuffs around the world. The company used the investment to develop its plans for penetrating international markets and now has a presence in more than 50 countries across the world. Three new employees were hired through the project, which helped the company achieve a turnover target of more the EUR 13 million in 2019. Norte Portuguese company breaks into new markets with help of European investment Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support Norte - ERDF/ESF 5849 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2021_4450.jpg row-2xfu_t7qd-ptsc PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Design platform encourages the next generation of innovators in Portugal 2016 2019 Design platform encourages the next generation of innovators in Portugal PDF&rsquo;s students can expect to learn new skills and ideas based on interdisciplinary work, applied research and industrial collaboration as they tackle specific projects. PDF&rsquo;s goal is to provide young people with technical knowledge while promoting an entrepreneurial mind-set. The initial project involved 26 academic partners and 26 businesses. Several education programmes are available with different timeframes, goals and teaching methods. They are all collaborative in nature, drawing in students and specialists from a variety of fields such as engineering, design, computing, communications and business. Teams work on challenges set by national and international companies, including start-ups, SMEs and multi-nationals. Students have access to the latest technologies, like 3D printers, as they draw-up and create proofs of concept and prototypes for new products and services. The learning process is intensive and can&nbsp; literally start with a blank sheet of paper as students are challenged to resolve problems creatively. In addition to sharing knowledge and collaborating on projects, this network enables the exchange of students and teachers between the different centres, from Helsinki to Shanghai, from Melbourne to Santiago de Chile, through the Netherlands, Geneva and New York. PDF is managed by the Polytechnic Institute of Porto. 1205399 1024589 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/design-platform-encourages-the-next-generation-of-innovators-in-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsZ1nnYcq5s&list=PLghs2JQcjS32kTJ-Z9EiQd1YYM1-Q128P&index=14 41.1783404 -8.5962541 Polytechnic Institute of Porto R. Dr. Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Students collaborate with academics and businesses to create innovative products and services, thanks to an educational platform established in Portugal’s Norte region. Porto Design Factory (PDF) works with undergraduate, master’s and post-graduate students, helping them learn technical and entrepreneurial skills. The three-year project was backed by the ERDF, providing PDF with the capacity to grow. Norte Design platform encourages the next generation of innovators in Portugal Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Norte - ERDF/ESF 5848 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2021_4449.png row-8e6p_dx3g_p75x BE;BE;FR;FR;FR;FR;NL;UK 2014TC16RFCB038 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project I-Know-How project helps cancer patients in 2 Seas region to keep working 2019 2022 2021-01-07T00:00:00 I-Know-How project helps cancer patients in 2 Seas region to keep working The project intends to increase the percentage of cancer patients who keep working, or return to work, by 15&nbsp;%, and to reduce their time away from work. This means that in the project area &ndash; the UK, Netherlands, France and Belgium &ndash; 4&nbsp;889 people with cancer will stay in, or return to work, according to the project website. This will be done by designing three online return-to-work programmes to help employers, employees, medical professionals and job coaches understand the relevant legislation and develop the skills to communicate around a sensitive subject like cancer. Interviews with employees, companies, HR staff, job coaches and medical professionals will be used to develop the content for these online tools. -KNOW-HOW has partners in each of the four participating countries: the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (lead partner), Sterpunt Inclusief Ondernemen and Gespecialiseerd Team Bemiddeling, in Belgium; ZB Planbureau en Bibliotheek van Zeeland and HZ University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands; Rother Voluntary Action and the Sara Lee Trust, in the UK; and the Centre Oscar Lambret and M&eacute;tropole Europ&eacute;enne de Lille, in France. 4130613 2438412 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/i-know-how-project-helps-cancer-patients-in-2-seas-region-to-keep-working https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AqCbuIVFJg 51.0538286 3.7250121 Artevelde University of Applied Sciences Hoogpoort 15 9000 Gent A cancer diagnosis is a huge disruption in someone’s life. If they are working, their colleagues and employer are also affected. By creating tools to help all concerned parties navigate the practical and emotional difficulties a cancer diagnosis brings, the I-KNOW-HOW project is ensuring that cancer patients in the 2 Seas region remain at work for longer during their treatment, and that they can return to work sooner. This allows them to keep earning money, maintain social contacts and retain a sense of control over their lives and work. For employers and governments, it means reduced costs. Antwerpen;ILE-DE-FRANCE;Ile-de-France;NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;Oost-Vlaanderen;Surrey, East & West Sussex;Zeeland I-Know-How project helps cancer patients in 2 Seas region to keep working Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Employment and labour market; Health; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - France-Belgium-The Netherlands-United Kingdom (Two seas) 5830 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5830_pic_creative_commons_pixabay.jpg row-cuy8~88ug_byds PL 2014PL16M2OP008 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Polish innovation protects environment from de-icing salt 2019 2021 2021-01-06T00:00:00 Polish innovation protects environment from de-icing salt The desalination technology reconciles road safety in winter with the protection of plants, trees and even crops against the detrimental effect of salt. The lightweight, protective mats have an internal, biodegradable absorber that prevents road salt from penetrating the soil. Reducing the environmental impact of road salt The mats are made of recycled materials and can be reused after each winter. The internal absorber is entirely made of dried Salix viminalis wood chips, a species of willow also known as basket willow. Completely biodegradable, the chips absorb and retain large amounts of water, making them effective against melting ice and snow. After winter, the chips can be desalinated and composted, and the film can be re-filled with a new absorber. This makes the project perfect for a circular, climate-neutral economy. While the salt still does its job of melting ice and snow, the protective films keep it away from places where it does more harm than good. In doing so, the technology is keeping soil salinity below the point where it could cause plant stress or damage. The mats further prevent salt from entering groundwater, streams, lakes and sewers.&nbsp; 353788 263444 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/polish-innovation-protects-environment-from-de-icing-salt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSfem0qdYIE 50.6721100 17.9253300 Research and Development Centre, Alcor Ltd Ul. Kępska 12 45-130 Opole Polish research company Alcor has developed innovative protective mats that limit the damaging effect of de-icing salt on green areas near roads, pavements and squares. The system is made entirely from recycled and biodegradable materials and capable of recycling used road salt, while decreasing soil salinity in the process. Opolskie Polish innovation protects environment from de-icing salt Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Environmental infrastructure; Innovation, Research and Technological development Opolskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5829 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4480_v2.jpg row-gqcu~vx3e_jn5r PL 2014PL16M2OP006 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Polish innovation lets children play and learn with interactive surface on the floor 2017 2019 Polish innovation lets children play and learn with interactive surface on the floor With the help of the European Regional Development Fund, it took two years and a team of six specialists from different fields for LavaVision, the software company behind the project, to develop the projector. To do so, the project team focused on natural ways of human communication and looked into behavioural and development needs of children aged 3-15. Research proved that the floor was by far the best surface to project images onto, as this is where children spend a lot of time playing and learning. The device allows interaction with the computer directly from the image projected onto the floor, either using body movements, touch, or a light pen. This allows children to learn while moving and playing and working in groups. In doing so, the device allows its users to behave in their natural way, in their natural environment. The broad functionality and ease of use of SmartFloor has allowed the company to expand its scope beyond education. With the right software applications, it has the potential to be used by people with physical or mental disabilities, by people recovering from injuries that impede their mobility, and by coaches, trainers and healthcare staff. 249581 194073 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/polish-innovation-lets-children-play-and-learn-with-interactive-surface-on-the-floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY5NLnFy9Dw&ab_channel=MotionCube 50.0850479 19.9972287 LavaVision Skarżyńskiego 5/07 Kraków 31-866 A Polish research and development company has produced an innovative multimedia projector that supports the education of children between the ages of three and 15 years. Dubbed SmartFloor, the device projects an interactive surface on the floor, which can be controlled using body movements, touch, or light pens. Małopolskie Polish innovation lets children play and learn with interactive surface on the floor Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training Małopolskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5814 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4465.jpg row-xw2y-jxur.ny48 PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Established Portuguese business develops medical garments with health benefits 2016 2018 Established Portuguese business develops medical garments with health benefits Barcelcom T&ecirc;xteis used the funding to finance research and development, in partnership with the University of Minho and a local research organisation, TecMinho. The consortium investigated new technologies and tested new medical devices based on tubular compression meshes that can be worn over the legs and arms. A sleeve for breast cancer treatment was developed. The garment&rsquo;s material is light and breathable. In the late 1990s, it became one of the first European companies to focus on making graduated compression stockings, socks and pantyhose, which have demonstrated medical benefits. Compression stockings can help push blood back up the legs to the heart. The benefits include pain and fatigue relief, varicose veins prevention, reduced swelling, and prevention of leg ulcers.&nbsp; 738482 360356 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/established-portuguese-business-develops-medical-garments-with-health-benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF5cWpbtFsc&t=25s 41.53876 -8.61505 Barcelcom Têxteis Parque Industrial Tamel de São Veríssimo, AP 1 4754-909 Barcelos A textiles company in Northern Portugal has developed new materials and fabric technologies with applications for several medical conditions, from blood circulation complaints in the legs to breast cancer. To best develop its product offering and stay competitive, Barcelcom Têxteis sought support from EU regional funding for its MediTube project. Norte Established Portuguese business develops medical garments with health benefits Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development Norte - ERDF/ESF 5813 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4433.jpg row-refn-gg5f.u5pc PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Portugal’s public administration comes to citizens in rural areas 2018 2019 Portugal’s public administration comes to citizens in rural areas Northern Portugal may be the country&rsquo;s most populous region, but its eastern counties are rural and mountainous. For this reason, it is often difficult for people living there to get around or access the central and local public administration&rsquo;s services. To bring public services closer to the citizens in the region of Terras de Tr&aacute;s-os-Montes, the Intermunicipal Community, the region&rsquo;s administrative division, has invested in a fleet of mobile service vehicles. With their help, residents can access the services of the central and local administration without leaving their street. They serve nine municipalities in Northern Portugal: Alf&acirc;ndega da F&eacute;, Bragan&ccedil;a, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Miranda do Douro, Mirandela, Mogadouro, Vila Flor, Vimioso and Vinhais &ndash; a total area of about 5 543 km&sup2;. Collectively, this north-eastern corner of the country is called Terras de Tr&aacute;s-os-Montes. Approximately 59&nbsp;567 people live in its villages. The region has an ageing population, and many suffer from mobility difficulties. There are now nine vans that allow people to access public services. Each vehicle has a fully-equipped miniature administration office. There is enough space for two to three people, a desk, a printer and a computer. The equipment is connected to the internet and payments can made.While people living in the most remote parts of the region can access public administration services, city residents can also make use of the vehicles, which have been adapted for persons with disabilities. A member of staff, who also doubles as the driver, is always on hand to help people using the service enter their information and make payments. The service has to cover a large area, but because the vans are fully electric, their impact on the environment is kept to a minimum. 382446 67490 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/portugal-s-public-administration-comes-to-citizens-in-rural-areas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY8ppvCAPh0 41.8007495 -6.7662826 Intermunicipal Community of Terras de Trás-os-Montes Rua Visconde da Bouçan, Apartado 238 5300-318 Bragança An administrative division in Northern Portugal has put a fleet of vehicles on the road to help residents in remote areas access public services more easily. Effectively an office on wheels, each vehicle is electric and equipped to provide a range of amenities, including internet-based services and payments. Norte Portugal’s public administration comes to citizens in rural areas Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Rural development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Norte - ERDF/ESF 5811 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4432.jpg row-u98f.har8-g3ir PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Portugal’s largest suspended footbridge makes scenic geopark accessible for all 2018 2020 Portugal’s largest suspended footbridge makes scenic geopark accessible for all The bridge has a span of roughly 516 metres and crosses the river at a height of 175 m. It was designed and built to ensure minimal disruption to the valley&rsquo;s environment and habitats. The bridge provides a lifeline for the local community by connecting two villages, Espiunca and Areinho. The mountainous region has a long history of mining and is popular with tourists all year round. Before the new bridge was built, visitors to the Geopark had to use steep, wooden steps and walkways to reach the river and then climb back out of the valley. The new bridge allows people to cross the river without needing to descend and connects the two villages on either side. Geoparks are informal geographic areas aimed at protecting, interpreting, promoting and marketing local heritage. Arouca is included in the UNESCO&rsquo;s World Network of Geoparks. A network of footbridges and walking routes was built in 2015 to link several beaches along the river. Known as the Paiva walkways, they have attracted thousands of visitors since they were opened to the public. However, because the existing crossings lie much lower in the valley than the new footbridge, not everyone could cross the river or appreciate the area&rsquo;s natural beauty. For instance, previous crossings were not wheelchair accessible and were difficult to reach for older hikers. A total of 100&nbsp;000 visitors are expected to use the bridge in 2021. 1801817 800000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/portugal-s-largest-suspended-footbridge-makes-scenic-geopark-accessible-for-all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74puSvZYV0I&t=10s 40.9289214 -8.2441746 Municipality of Arouca Praça do Município 4540-001 Arouca A new footbridge for pedestrians, located in Portugal’s Arouca municipality and Geopark, now spans the Paiva river in spectacular fashion. The bridge is Portugal’s largest suspended footbridge and one of the largest in the world, providing a boost for the local tourism industry. Norte Portugal’s largest suspended footbridge makes scenic geopark accessible for all Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Rural development; Tourism and Culture Norte - ERDF/ESF 5810 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4431.jpg row-evfv.4wpb-ca3q CZ;CZ;CZ;CZ;CZ;CZ;CZ;CZ;CZ 2007CZ161PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Czechia’s Rohozec Brewery says cheers to energy efficiency upgrade 2013 2015 2020-12-11T00:00:00 Czechia’s Rohozec Brewery says cheers to energy efficiency upgrade Thanks to the investment, less coal is used to produce the steam needed in the brewing process. Combined with better combustion, this means energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions. The project also included flues and related modifications to the building. Since the project&rsquo;s completion in 2015, the brewery saves around 10 000 gigajoules of energy and 1&nbsp;000&nbsp;tonnes of CO2 each year. Although the technology is new, traditional beer production methods are maintained to ensure the quality of the beer remains unchanged. All the ingredients the brewery uses are local: the water comes from springs in Vazovce valley, the malt is bought from malting plants in the area, and the Žatec hops gives the beers their characteristic bitterness.&nbsp; 690543.70 276217.50 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/czechia-s-rohozec-brewery-says-cheers-to-energy-efficiency-upgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUI3dGQ5gzo 50.587404 15.157418 Pivovar Rohozec, a.s. Malý Rozhozec 29 51+01 Turnov The Rohozec Brewery in Malý Rohozec, near Turnov, northern Czechia, acquired a new steam boiler with ERDF funding to make its operation more environmentally friendly. This has enabled it to continue its long tradition of beer making, with less energy. The EU-funded project was part of an upgrade of the brewery, a process that began in 2004 with the involvement of private investors. Jihovýchod;Jihozápad;Moravskoslezsko;Praha;Severovýchod;Severozápad;Střední Morava;Střední Čechy;Česká Republika Czechia’s Rohozec Brewery says cheers to energy efficiency upgrade Environmental protection & resource efficiency Energy efficiency; Environmental technologies; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Enterprises and Innovations' 5802 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/rohozec_brewery.jpg row-azhp~wzm5_p3jp CZ 2014CZ16M1OP002 2014-2020 CF 6 Project Better water quality for residents of Vrchlabí, Czechia, thanks to treatment plant upgrade 2017 2020 2020-12-11T00:00:00 Better water quality for residents of Vrchlabí, Czechia, thanks to treatment plant upgrade The plant&rsquo;s outdated technology and equipment were replaced. The local water utility, Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Vrchlab&iacute; (Měvak) is in charge of operating and maintaining 80 km of water supply and sewerage network. This includes the Herl&iacute;kovice treatment plant, which has a capacity of 90 litres per second, and the Vrchlab&iacute; - Podhůř&iacute; wastewater treatment plant. About 80 % of the water is drawn from the Elbe, while rest comes from the underground springs at Pod Str&aacute;žn&yacute;m, Peklo, Kněžice and Žal&yacute;. The EU subsidy of CZK 47 million (EUR 1.8 million) allowed for a comprehensive upgrade of the plant and for the project to be implemented in one go, instead of in phases. 2876536.80 1833792.20 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/better-water-quality-for-residents-of-vrchlabi-czechia-thanks-to-treatment-plant-upgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BksyH7jgM-Y 50.621743 15.615529 Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Vrchlabí (MěVaK) Nádražní 832 54301 Vrchlabí A much-needed treatment plant upgrade prevented a drinking water shortage for the 11 000 residents of the town of Vrchlabí, northern Czechia. The Herlíkovice plant was facing serious technological problems, having last been modernised in 1996. The project was carried out between 2017 and 2019, while the plant was in full operation. Residents are now guaranteed access to safe, clean drinking water for at least the next 10 years. Severovýchod Better water quality for residents of Vrchlabí, Czechia, thanks to treatment plant upgrade Environmental protection & resource efficiency Energy efficiency; Environment; Waste water treatment Environment - ERDF/CF 5801 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/herlikovice_water_treatment_plant.JPG row-uuay~t9zy-xt6z CZ 2007CZ161PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Jesuit College complex in Kutná Hora transformed into a venue for culture and tourism 2011 2014 2020-12-08T00:00:00 Jesuit College complex in Kutná Hora transformed into a venue for culture and tourism The college houses the Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region, a modern cultural institution that organises exhibitions of 20th and 21st-century art.&nbsp; The northern wing houses a permanent exhibition on the history and work of the Jesuit order in Bohemia, the development of the college and the architect Dominic Orsi, who designed the original Baroque building. All three storeys and the attic of the wing were overhauled. The ground floor houses an original Baroque pharmacy and baths. The former was carefully retrofitted to accommodate conferences, team-building activities and workshops. A national cultural monument Dating back to the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century, the college is a national cultural monument. As part of the town&rsquo;s historic city centre, it has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, together with the St Barbara and the Assumption of Our Lady and St John the Baptist cathedrals.&nbsp; 7360417.40 6256354.80 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/jesuit-college-complex-in-kutna-hora-transformed-into-a-venue-for-culture-and-tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4-zig9hJA&ab_channel=dotaceEUcz 49.9486561 15.2681123 Středočeský kraj - krajský úřad Zborovská 11 150 21 Praha 5 The Jesuit College is one of many important landmarks of the town of Kutná Hora, in central Czechia. It is considered one of the region’s prime examples of early Baroque architecture. Because of its importance and touristic value, the site was comprehensively renovated. During the second and final stage of the work, the northern wing, gardens and the staff house were reconstructed with EU funds. Střední Čechy Jesuit College complex in Kutná Hora transformed into a venue for culture and tourism Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Cultural heritage Operational Programme 'Central Bohemia' 5800 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/adaptation_of_jesuit_college.jpg row-mtsu.bexj-4d25 ES;ES;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project EGALURG: Equal access to emergency care in the France-Spain cross-border area 2019 2022 2020-12-03T00:00:00 EGALURG: Equal access to emergency care in the France-Spain cross-border area 2343192.00 1523075 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/egalurg-equal-access-to-emergency-care-in-the-france-spain-cross-border-area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_r_5ngID2Y 43.60426 1.44367 Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse 2 Rue Charles Viguerie 31300 Toulouse The EGALURG project is a network of French and Spanish hospitals and universities working to ensure equal access to emergency and disaster healthcare in the mountainous cross-border region. It is overcoming legal barriers to cross-border cooperation in healthcare, conducting training, and promoting technological development and innovation. The aim is to ensure that people living in isolated, mountainous territory between France and Spain have equal access to emergency healthcare for serious accidents, crises or disasters. Aquitaine;Cataluña;Comunidad Foral de Navarra;Languedoc-Roussillon EGALURG: Equal access to emergency care in the France-Spain cross-border area Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Health Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 5799 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/egalurg_2.jpg row-z8pu-genp_hzb2 DE;EL;ES;LT;LT;SE;SI 2014TC16RFIR003 2014-2020 ERDF 11 Project Building gender equality into urban planning in seven European cities 2019 2022 2020-11-08T00:00:00 Building gender equality into urban planning in seven European cities Gender equality is one of the EU&rsquo;s core principles. Many see cities as being an ideal setting to lay the foundation for achieving equality. However, all too often this isn&rsquo;t the case. Despite the fact that men and women use cities differently, most urban policies, services, and developments fail to take these differences into account. Working in Ume&aring;, Sweden; Frankfurt, Germany; Trikala, Greece; Barcelona, Spain; La Rochelle, France; Panevezys, Latvia; and Celje, Slovenia, the project is creating awareness among urban planners and decision makers about how gendered power structures are perpetuated in cities and then to use this knowledge to make their policies and services gender equal. Using the best practices from Ume&aring; as an example for gender-equal urban planning, the other partner cities have started their work. They are using a gender mainstreaming self-assessment canvas to start thinking about the political commitment needed to make the necessary changes. In addition, they are reviewing existing plans, data, and resources related to their local issues. Over the next two years, until 2022, all cities will co-design integrated action plans with local stakeholders to face their own gender-equality challenges.&nbsp; The project is implemented as part of URBACT, the European Territorial Cooperation programme that aims to foster sustainable integrated urban development in cities across Europe. It uses resources and know-how to strengthen cities&rsquo; capacity to make improvements in four areas: governance, environment, inclusion and economy. 749381 572685 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/building-gender-equality-into-urban-planning-in-seven-european-cities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au2VTFF45PI 48.919501 2.344914 Umeå (lead partner) Skolgatan 31A 903 25 Umeå Seven European cities are exchanging best practices to ensure their policies, services and development are gender equal, thanks to the URBACT action planning network project Gendered Landscape. The aim is to redefine cities as places that embody and reinforce gendered power structures. Cataluña;Darmstadt;Lietuva;Lietuva;Thessalia;Vzhodna Slovenija;Övre Norrland Building gender equality into urban planning in seven European cities Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Urban development Urbact 5779 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4416.jpg row-2jky.8gue~drby PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project New industrial hub for granite processing in Ponte de Lima, Portugal 2018 2020 2020-11-06T00:00:00 New industrial hub for granite processing in Ponte de Lima, Portugal An important local sector Ponte de Lima is noted for the quality of its stone. The quarrying and processing of granite is of considerable importance to the local economy. Quarrying employs more than 350 people in the area, while about 500 work in processing. Annually, around 570&nbsp;000&nbsp;tonnes of granite are produced in Ponte de Lima, with stone products constituting one of the municipality&rsquo;s main exports. The development of the complex represents one of the largest investments ever made in the town under a single project. The industrial lots at the site are to be sold to firms in the granite sector, in the first instance to locally based businesses. By bringing previously geographically dispersed companies together in one location and allowing them to use shared infrastructure and services, the hub responds to a need for spatial reorganisation in Ponte de Lima&rsquo;s quarrying and stone processing industry. Reorganisation should lead to more efficient production techniques and more environmentally sustainable working practices. Both public and private entities involved in the sector should benefit from the resulting innovation and modernisation, which will add value to the area&rsquo;s products and boost national and international sales, thereby generating prosperity and improving life for the community. 3649676 2062309 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-industrial-hub-for-granite-processing-in-ponte-de-lima-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tHO_hbegVg&list=PLghs2JQcjS32kTJ-Z9EiQd1YYM1-Q128P&index=16 41.7948961 8.6361497 Municipality of Ponte de Lima Praça da República 4990-062 Ponte de Lima A new industrial hub dedicated exclusively to processing granite and producing fine stone has been set up with EU funding in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, in the Norte region of Portugal. The only facility of its kind in the country, the hub is at Presa, on the Monte de Antelas, near the principal local granite quarries, and covers 22 hectares. Norte New industrial hub for granite processing in Ponte de Lima, Portugal Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Productive investment Norte - ERDF/ESF 5775 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4447.png row-scwg_vz9j.fjm5 CZ 2007CZ161PO010 2007-2013 ERDF 11 Project New security centre ensures a faster response to emergencies in Czechia’s Moravian-Silesia region 2008 2011 2020-11-04T00:00:00 New security centre ensures a faster response to emergencies in Czechia’s Moravian-Silesia region The ISC is designed as an &lsquo;intelligent building&rsquo; and its critical systems are under constant supervision. The building can operate autonomously for 72&nbsp;hours in the event of a power or water supply cut. If a serious event or natural disaster occurs, it can serve as a crisis centre for the city of Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesia region. Critical situations can be resolved quickly and with cooperation between emergency services. Within a few seconds, police, ambulances and firefighters can be sent to one place after receiving information about the intervention at the same time. Dispatchers receive more than 700&nbsp;000 emergency calls and send resources to over 300&nbsp;000 emergencies every year. The ISC integrates various technologies for all emergency services, including telephony, geographic information systems, data-video conference space, and CCTV streams. The ISC has received several awards, including the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) award for Outstanding Emergency Call Centre in 2014, and the Grand Prix for Building of the year of Moravian-Silesia Region in 2010. The Moravian-Silesia Region covers about 5&nbsp;400&nbsp;km2 and is home to around 1.2&nbsp;million people.&nbsp; 27014266.10 22962126.20 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-security-centre-ensures-a-faster-response-to-emergencies-in-czechia-s-moravian-silesia-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcV-fBmy2Z8 49.834914 18.282008 Krajský úřad - Moravskoslezský kraj 28. října 117 70218 Ostrava Police, firefighters and paramedics in Czechia’s Moravian-Silesian Region are able to react quickly and efficiently to any emergency from a new Integrated Safety Centre (ISC), constructed with the help of EUR 23 million from EU funds. Located in Ostrava, the centre is equipped with the latest communications technologies. It became operational in 2011 and handles all emergency calls in the region. It is thought to be the first facility of its kind anywhere in Czechia or central Europe. Moravskoslezsko New security centre ensures a faster response to emergencies in Czechia’s Moravian-Silesia region Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations Integrated approaches Operational Programme 'Moravia Silesia' 5755 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5755_ibc_ostrava.jpg row-7seu.zb57.9ymp PL 2014PL16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Nature flourishes in former coal-mining area of Żabie Doły, Upper Silesia 2015 2018 Nature flourishes in former coal-mining area of Żabie Doły, Upper Silesia The Żabie Doły protected area spans over 226.2&nbsp;hectares between the cities of Bytom, Chorz&oacute;w and Piekary Slaskie, in Upper Silesia. The area is abundant in fauna and flora, and is well known for the large number of birds that thrive here. To preserve its thriving biodiversity, this EU-funded project revitalised parts of the former coal-mining area, created conditions for preserving and encouraging biodiversity and ensured that people have better access to it for educational and recreational purposes. To date, ornithologists have recorded 129 different bird species in the park. Six new hides for bird watching and photography were built. These lookouts give tourists, school groups and ornithologists a good view of nesting areas, while ensuring the birds are not disturbed. Several hundred species of insects, various mammals and amphibians thrive in Żabie Doły. To support their survival and reproduction, new ponds were built. Two kilometres of new walking and cycling paths were built using a special mineral resin to ensure they blend in with the surroundings, while making them more pleasant to cycle on.&nbsp; 594550.32 430581.41 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/nature-flourishes-in-former-coal-mining-area-of-zabie-doły-upper-silesia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrUmX2YsrGw 50.331722 18.958639 Birdsong, water lapping against the rushes and wind murmuring in trees. Loosely translated as ‘Frog Pits’, Żabie Doły is an unfettered concert of the nature. Here city residents can escape the urban jungle for family walks, romantic dates, weekend recreation, or picnics. If they are lucky enough, they can see a teal, woodpecker, or even a long-eared owl. Now, thanks to European Union funding, Żabie Doły area has become more visitor-friendly. Ślaskie Nature flourishes in former coal-mining area of Żabie Doły, Upper Silesia Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Śląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5750 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/panoramic_view_of__abie_do_y.jpg row-gftm~35k6.gbuc PL 2014PL16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project No more traffic jams in Gliwice 2015 2019 No more traffic jams in Gliwice The Gliwice ITS is a mobile application that allows its users to keep track of traffic, public transport and roadworks. The application provides information on travel times, the fastest route to get from A to B and available parking spots. The application relies on large amounts of data it obtains from sensors, devices and cameras installed on the city&rsquo;s main commuting routes, popular parking areas and at every intersection with traffic lights. Users have access to a host of traffic-related information. For instance, the camera tab lets users see several key intersections in Gliwice. The images are constantly updated to present a clear picture of how busy these intersections are. The traffic tab indicates the average number of vehicles passing by specific measurement points every hour. A green, yellow or red line indicates whether traffic is light, medium or heavy. In addition, users can find information about available parking spots, the weather, the condition of the roads and receive warnings about accidents and planned or unscheduled roadworks.&nbsp; Around 160 buses and 100 emergency service vehicles have been equipped with special transmitters. These allow commuters, via the application, to locate their bus in real time, making it easier to determine their waiting time. The transmitters grant buses and emergency service vehicles prioritised passage through intersections with traffic lights. By determining the vehicle&rsquo;s position, the system calculates when, where, and for how long,&nbsp; lights along the route should be switched to green. This reduces response times and the risk of collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians. 6466198.24 5495208.13 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/no-more-traffic-jams-in-gliwice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlFVsDuoRKg 50.296417 18.669167 City of Gliwice Płowiecka Street 31 44-121 Gliwice A new, intelligent traffic control system is helping citizens of Gliwice, in southern Poland, move around the city more easily. With the help of EU funds, the system has improved traffic flow on the busiest roads while reducing air pollution, making life more pleasant for the city’s residents. Ślaskie No more traffic jams in Gliwice Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport Śląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5749 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/gliwice___city_center.jpg row-fyye-b794.j368 PL 2014PL16M2OP008 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Poland’s Kędzierzyn-Strzelecki subregion improves public transport for better air quality 2017 2020 Poland’s Kędzierzyn-Strzelecki subregion improves public transport for better air quality Over 26&nbsp;km of bicycle paths and joint bicycle-pedestrian lanes have been constructed. Car traffic has been diverted from town and city centres, where possible, with the help of two new park-and-ride and two bike-and-ride parks. Set up at the edge of municipalities, they have nearly 300 parking spaces. Reorganisation of road traffic, reconstruction of roads and bicycle paths and the modernisation of street lighting is expected to encourage people to use more public transport and bicycles, instead of their cars. In doing so, the project is reducing exhaust emissions, dust and noise from car traffic, while improving air quality and, by extension, the quality of life of residents.&nbsp; To further promote public transport use, infrastructure for passengers has been upgraded. Commuters now have access to interactive passenger information and can rely on new e-services to buy tickets. A total of 19 new buses have been acquired. The buses have a total passenger capacity of 1&nbsp;113 and meet Euro 6 emission standards. A new passenger information system allows dispatchers and managers to track the location of individual vehicles and their adherence to timetables in real time. This has improved the reliability and reputation of public transport.&nbsp; 8589971.56 5925129.11 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/poland-s-kedzierzyn-strzelecki-subregion-improves-public-transport-for-better-air-quality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1WQukR6bmQ 50.513422 18.301854 GMINA KĘDZIERZYN-KOŹLE Grzegorza Piramowicza 32 47-200 Kędzierzyn-Koźle Nine municipalities of the Kędzierzyn-Strzelecki subregion in South Poland are upgrading road infrastructure to promote public and non-motorised transport, reduce emissions and improve air quality, in the project backed by the European Regional Development Fund. Opolskie Poland’s Kędzierzyn-Strzelecki subregion improves public transport for better air quality Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Low carbon economy; Urban transport Opolskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5746 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/foto_2.jpg row-97wr~xmvh.jmpd PL 2014PL16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project A smart, solar-powered bus shelter from Poland 2017 2019 A smart, solar-powered bus shelter from Poland Based in the town of Czerwionka-Leszczyny, in the Śląskie region of southern Poland, Helioenergia specialises in solutions that use photovoltaics &ndash; technology that converts solar energy into electricity &ndash; to provide power for public spaces. One of the main aims of Helioenergia&rsquo;s work is to integrate photovoltaic technology into architectural elements such as fa&ccedil;ades, railings and roofing so that they produce electricity while fulfilling their structural functions. The company first came up with the idea of an energy-self-sufficient bus stop in around 2016, in response to the global trend towards the development of smart cities. The Helio Smart Shelter was designed to fit into the architecture of contemporary, information-driven urban areas. A prototype of the shelter was presented at the 24th UN Climate Change Conference, in Katowice in December 2018. Although its functionalities were still incomplete at the time, it attracted the attention of residents and representatives of public authorities from around the world. Many of them expressed an interest in deploying similar solutions in their cities. Thanks to its innovative use of solar power, the shelter is environmentally friendly. Moreover, as its structure is modular, it can be supplemented with additional technologies, thereby bringing further benefits for passengers. 1139939.52 768437.94 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-smart-solar-powered-bus-shelter-from-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibquFSgWjaM 50.1463554 18.6261637 Helioenergia sp. Z o.o. Rybnicka 68 44-230 Czerwionka-Leszczyny A solar-powered bus station that provides up-to-date passenger information on energy-saving screens, serves as a wifi hotspot and allows people to recharge their phones, is now a reality thanks to the efforts of a Polish company. The Helio Smart Shelter could soon also be equipped with the technology to recognise dangerous situations and alert emergency services. Ślaskie A smart, solar-powered bus shelter from Poland Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Śląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5744 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/helio_smart_shelter_in_katowice.jpg row-yabi~kz6x.cxvq PL 2014PL16M2OP007 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project AGREUS: reducing water consumption for agriculture in Poland 2016 2018 AGREUS: reducing water consumption for agriculture in Poland Developed by telemetry and location tracking equipment manufacturer Inventia, the AGREUS system uses accurate soil measurements to optimise the amount of water irrigation systems use. The system consists of a base station that transmits data between soil probes and sensors, and the system that controls the irrigation pumps and valves. While the system&rsquo;s core function is to optimise irrigation, it also provides insight on the needs of and threats to plants and how to accurately respond to them. Other variables like salinity and temperature are also measured. Farmers can opt for complete automatic and independent operation of the system based on a predetermined threshold. In that case, the irrigation valves will automatically open if soil humidity falls below an indicated level. With help of the European Regional Development Fund, Inventia developed the AGREUS system in collaboration with the Institute of Horticulture in Skierniewice, in central Poland, after the latter conducted a survey among Polish farmers to determine if they correctly estimate the water needs of their crops. Although water-saving irrigation systems such as drip installations are already common, the survey showed that, on average, farmers use about 50&nbsp;% or more water than what is actually necessary. With climate change, water availability is increasingly becoming a crucial, but limited resource.&nbsp; 634722.38 312560.91 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/agreus-reducing-water-consumption-for-agriculture-in-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5zl1CVZDzg&ab_channel=InVentia 52.1531808 21.0471366 INVENTIA Sp. z o.o. Stanisława Kulczyńskiego 14 02-777 Warszawa The Polish-designed AGREUS system helps farmers significantly reduce the amount of water needed for irrigating their crops, while also increasing yields. This decreases use of this valuable natural resource, which is one of the highest production costs in agriculture. Mazowieckie AGREUS: reducing water consumption for agriculture in Poland Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development Mazowieckie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5732 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5732_20190415_151214-min.jpg row-83vd.kzdx.v8b2 DK 2014DK16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project SMEs in Zealand, Denmark, get an innovation boost through collaboration with academia 2018 2022 2020-10-12T00:00:00 SMEs in Zealand, Denmark, get an innovation boost through collaboration with academia Through increased growth, the aim is to create around 250 new jobs in the participating companies. In addition, 24 new innovative businesses are expected to be created two to five years after the project ends in 2022. University incubator DTU Link matches companies with relevant research competences and offers access to advanced facilities for the development of new technologies and products. Companies receive up to 300 funded research hours, and can themselves co-finance 600 hours of innovation courses. DTU Link facilitates start-up, implementation and completion of the courses, which typically last six to nine months. DTU Link also offers commercial validation of the developed technological concept and business development as needed. It arranges on-going networking activities for the participating SMEs, to promote innovation and knowledge sharing between the companies. In collaboration with DTU&rsquo;s department of electrical engineering and wind energy, Vennerslund Manor is investigating how renewable energy can be used to reorganise Vennerslund from conventional to electricity-driven agriculture. The aim is to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions from agricultural operations on Vennerslund Manor, thereby generating knowledge about sustainable energy systems for use in the agricultural sector.&nbsp; 4220000 2360000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/smes-in-zealand-denmark-get-an-innovation-boost-through-collaboration-with-academia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIafISU0ws8 55.692568 12.103063 DTU Link Frederiksborgvej 399 4000 Roskilde SMEs in Denmark’s Zealand region are collaborating with researchers from one of the country’s top universities on the development and testing of technological products or solutions that will boost growth and innovation. The Technology Cooperation in Zealand project has created 21 innovation collaborations, where 57 companies work with teams from Technology University of Denmark (DTU). Together, they are identifying technological challenges before developing and testing new products that can be brought to market. Sjælland SMEs in Zealand, Denmark, get an innovation boost through collaboration with academia Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; Smart innovation Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Businesses - ERDF 5709 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/j_rgen_kejlberg_copy.png row-zzcv~axh8_jvue ES 2014ES16RFOP013 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Bringing healthcare services to the tip of your fingers in Valencia, Spain 2014 2023 2020-10-07T00:00:00 Bringing healthcare services to the tip of your fingers in Valencia, Spain The application has streamlined and sped up healthcare services by providing users with all the information they need to make appointments with doctors, from the comfort of their home. This has reduced the number of trips people make to healthcare centres to request information or make appointments. A system of warnings for planned appointments and prescribed medication has helped decongest health resources and reduce costs. Using the integrated pharmacy button, and by scanning the barcode on every receipt or prescription, patients can review their medication, the dosage and duration, and any advice or precautions from their doctor. The barcode helps do away with prescriptions in printed format, as patients can get their medicine by having the pharmacist scan their digital receipt. In addition, the application has speed dial options to local emergency services, help for abuse victims, childcare and suicide prevention. From the info section, users can consult their personal health card and see which hospital or health centre is closest to them. Users can browse other medical information, such as vaccination schedules, waiting lists and information on organ donation. With the arrival of COVID-19, a new function was incorporated to distribute information to all users. During the first year of operation, close to 120&nbsp;000 people downloaded GVA Salut and over 22&nbsp;000 appointments were made via the application. By April 2019, the number of users surpassed 400&nbsp;000, while the number of appointments had risen to approximately 200&nbsp;000.&nbsp; 34438956 17219479 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bringing-healthcare-services-to-the-tip-of-your-fingers-in-valencia-spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_brpaCf4LU&feature=emb_title 39.4756232 -0.3634142 Conselleria De Sanidad Universal y Salud Publica Carrer de Misser Mascó, 31-33 46010 València The GVA Salut application has made it easier for people living in the Spanish region of Valencia to communicate with healthcare service practitioners, manage their medical appointments and avoid standing in queues. The application has boosted the efficiency, availability and quality of healthcare services throughout the region. Comunidad Valenciana Bringing healthcare services to the tip of your fingers in Valencia, Spain Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Health; Information Society Valenciana - ERDF 5700 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4351.png row-iws4.umwz-7hb9 AT;AT;AT;DE;HR;HU;HU;HU;IT;PL;SI 2014TC16RFTN003 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Energy@School: guardians of ‘smart energy’ schools 2016 2019 2020-10-07T00:00:00 Energy@School: guardians of ‘smart energy’ schools Forty-one primary and secondary schools in seven countries &ndash; Italy, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, Austria and Hungary &ndash; took part in the three-year project. Pupils and teachers were appointed as junior and senior energy guardians, respectively, and given the responsibility of reducing their schools&rsquo; energy consumption. Pupils were charged with tasks such as switching off lights or closing windows when the heating was on. Teachers explained the importance of saving energy, caring for the environment, and renewable energy. Games, role play and practical lessons enhanced their understanding. This was backed up with investments in smart meters, detectors, apps and other tools to monitor energy use. After three years, 24 training programmes had been completed, three digital learning applications created and 241 people trained as energy guardians. Thanks to these measures, the participating schools reduced their energy consumption, carbon emissions and their burden on municipal budgets. Schools are the second-biggest expense for municipalities, accounting for up to 70&nbsp;% of their energy bills. To reduce their carbon footprint and expenses, energy-efficiency measures and renewable energy sources are needed, especially in schools which were built decades ago and in regions where there has been less investment. Project partners organised study visits to share best practices already implemented in some municipalities. The methodology developed by the project encourages long-term behaviour that can be replicated in other schools. By making young people aware of, and giving them responsibility for, using energy more efficiently, it is hoped that the project will produce results for generations to come. 2581379 2127776 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/energy-school-guardians-of-smart-energy-schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUVP3g8OHpg&list=PLnfEQzGh-PuWYI-uGp0N3F-L4eL2wv5vY&index=1 44.42031 11.911229999999932 Unione dei Comuni della Bassa Romagna Piazza dei Martiri 1 48022 Lugo Youth will play a crucial role in Europe’s transition to a carbon neutral continent. Energy@School trained pupils to become ‘junior energy guardians’. This awareness-raising approach resulted in significant energy efficiency improvements for the participating schools and can easily be rolled out in other regions. The project has shown that giving youth greater responsibility can be as effective as expensive renovation measures. Emilia-Romagna;KOZEP-MAGYARORSZAG;Kontinentalna Hrvatska;Kujawsko-Pomorskie;Kärnten;Közép-Magyarország;Steiermark;Stuttgart;SÜDÖSTERREICH;Vzhodna Slovenija;Észak-Alföld Energy@School: guardians of ‘smart energy’ schools Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Low-carbon energy; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Central Europe 5694 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4391.jpg row-2c8g_9h7n.mj4x BG;CZ;DK;FR;FR;IT;NL;PL;PT 2014TC16RFIR003 2014-2020 ERDF 11 Project Residents of poorer areas in European cities get a say in local development 2018 2020 Residents of poorer areas in European cities get a say in local development The Urbact Transfer Network Com.Unity.Lab project is intended to replicate the Lisbon priority intervention neighbourhoods and zones strategy, commonly known by its Portuguese acronym as Bip/Zip. The overall goal is to tackle urban poverty and empower local communities through the Community-Led Local Development instrument (CLLD). Lisbon is the lead partner in the project, which includes Lille in France, The Hague in the Netherlands, Lublin in Poland, Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Bari in Italy, Aalborg in Denmark, and Sofia in Bulgaria. The CLLD strategy encourages public participation in poor neighbourhoods to reduce social, economic, environmental, and urban exclusion. This is done by providing seed funding for initiatives by local community organisations, a system of co-governance, and a dedicated funding instrument. The project was implemented as part of Urbact, the European Territorial Cooperation programme that aims to foster sustainable integrated urban development in cities across Europe. It uses resources and know-how to strengthen cities&rsquo; capacity to make improvements in five areas: governance, environment, inclusion, physical urban development and economy. 600000 461250 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/residents-of-poorer-areas-in-european-cities-get-a-say-in-local-development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgdx0h7zMKs 48.850690 2.308620 Lisbon Municipality (Lead partner) Praça do Município 1 1149-014 Lisbon The Com.Unity.Lab project aims to improve the implementation of sustainable urban development plans in economically-challenged neighbourhoods. This is done through a bottom-up, co-governance approach in the participating cities, to help municipal authorities understand local needs and opportunities when allocating public resources. Lisboa;Lubelskie;Moravskoslezsko;NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;Nordjylland;Puglia;Yugoiztochen;Zuid-Holland Residents of poorer areas in European cities get a say in local development Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Urban development Urbact 5681 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/397_lisbon_photo1.jpg row-ttr7~g73j.uchk CZ 2014CZ16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project New training facility for Vysočina region, Czechia, improves emergency preparedness 2016 2020 New training facility for Vysočina region, Czechia, improves emergency preparedness The project aimed to increase the ability of the region&rsquo;s Medical Rescue Service to deal with emergencies by providing them with a modern training centre. Due to its advanced facilities, firefighters, police officers and even soldiers from the region and surrounds can use the facility. The two-storey building, located in the city of Jihlava, has a dedicated computer room for simulating interventions, and a climbing wall. An important section of the building is used for training teams that respond to biohazard emergencies, including situations involving highly contagious diseases. It has a built-in decontamination pool and shower. Through the project&rsquo;s efforts, the training available to staff of the Medical Rescue Service in Vysočina and to those who are part of the country&rsquo;s Integrated Rescue System, has been substantially improved. The project obtained funding through the country&rsquo;s Integrated Regional Operational Programme. 3201856 2721577 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-training-facility-for-vysocina-region-czechia-improves-emergency-preparedness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMMepYudwHY&feature=emb_title 49.3990822 15.5688858 Regional Authority of the Vysočina Region Žižkova 57 587 33 Jihlava Emergency services staff in Vysočina, south-east Czechia, will be better prepared for dealing with risks and disasters thanks to a new training centre constructed with the help of the European Regional Development Fund. Jihovýchod New training facility for Vysočina region, Czechia, improves emergency preparedness Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training Integrated Regional Programme - ERDF 5665 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4339.jpg row-xs52~8jyz.mdha NL 2014NL16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Renewable energy easily shared in the Netherlands thanks to smart solar-powered car network 2017 2021 2020-09-11T00:00:00 Renewable energy easily shared in the Netherlands thanks to smart solar-powered car network Building on experiences and results from an earlier project, the smart solar charging (SSC) project contributes to environmental sustainability, a low-carbon economy and social sustainability. Five areas are piloting the system, making it easy for residents and visitors to get around Utrecht. The batteries of the electric cars being used can deliver energy back into the grid. With traditional charging technology, electricity flows from an energy source into a battery. With bidirectional charging, energy used to charge a battery can be returned to the grid if it is not used. With the SSC project, energy is generated by solar panels and then used to charge specially-designed electric cars equipped with the technology. Also known as Vehicle2grid technology, this technique of two-way charging offers flexible storage for renewable electricity and is especially useful when there is no sustainable energy source available for power, or there is a peak in demand on the grid. For such a modern network to work effectively, it needs a standardised infrastructure, compatible charging stations and long-range, fast-charging, affordable bidirectional e-cars. Utrecht aims to become the world&rsquo;s first city with a bidirectional electricity network by 2030. Over 100 bidirectional charging points are already operational in Utrecht. This number is expected to more than double by the end of 2020. 3697811 737000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/renewable-energy-easily-shared-in-the-netherlands-thanks-to-smart-solar-powered-car-network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGIozcknC_M 51.9066182 4.488492 Utrecht Sustainability Institute Heidelberglaan 8 3584 CS Utrecht In the Dutch city of Utrecht, people are trading in their privately-owned cars and opting for a car-sharing scheme that is user-friendly and better for the environment. The scheme is being trialled as part of a project which combines cutting-edge electric vehicle design with a network of solar-powered charging stations. Utrecht Renewable energy easily shared in the Netherlands thanks to smart solar-powered car network Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Regiostars finalists; Research & innovation; Transport West Netherlands - ERDF 5653 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5653.jpg row-uh9e.i9sn-ap3y BE;BE;BE;BE;DE;DE;FR;LU;LU;NL 2014TC16RFTN006 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Five countries combine efforts to recycle construction and demolition waste 2017 2021 Five countries combine efforts to recycle construction and demolition waste To improve recycling of construction waste, Seramco analysed and improved sorting and treatment methods, before developing and testing concrete mixes made from recycled material. It then produced cement from recycled aggregates and used it to make concrete precast products which stand comparison with conventional products in terms of cost and quality. As a demonstration of the products&rsquo; safety and affordability, they are tested, prior to commercialisation, at three sites: a parkour park in Seraing, Belgium; a 40&nbsp;m&sup2; stage in Pirmasens, Germany; and a 20&nbsp;m retaining wall at a motorway rest area in eastern France. Project findings are disseminated among recycling, precast concrete and cement companies, industry associations, public authorities and researchers. Seramco shares its know-how with eight firms to help with recycled aggregate production and with a further 20 to aid precast concrete manufacturing. By 2021, Seramco expects to have increased use of recycled aggregates in cement and precast concrete products by nearly 50&nbsp;000&nbsp;tonnes a year. Based on the business model drawn up, this figure should rise to 1&nbsp;million&nbsp;tonnes by 2026, thus keeping an equivalent amount of waste out of landfill.&nbsp; 7276838 4366103 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/five-countries-combine-efforts-to-recycle-construction-and-demolition-waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsdOdDqO_Gw 49.42480201 7.75619375 University of Kaiserslautern Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 14 67663 Kaiserslautern Involving construction stakeholders from across north-west Europe, the Secondary Raw Materials for Concrete Precast Products (Seramco) project makes concrete precast products using recycled construction and demolition waste. The aim is to establish a market for the products and distribute them throughout Europe, bringing economic benefits for sustainable construction businesses and creating jobs. LUXEMBOURG (GRAND-DUCHÉ);Liège;Lorraine;Luxembourg (Grand-Duché);Namur;Rheinhessen-Pfalz;RÉG. BRUXELLES-CAP. / BRUSSELS HFDST. GEW.;Rég. Bruxelles-Cap. / Brussels Hfdst. Gew.;Stuttgart;Zuid-Holland Five countries combine efforts to recycle construction and demolition waste Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - North West Europe 5638 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4409.jpg row-fq5k-hwfu_tb3i IT 2014IT16RFOP007 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Digital academy delivers strong economic benefits in Campania, Italy 2016 2019 Digital academy delivers strong economic benefits in Campania, Italy The training blends technical knowledge about coding, computing and prototyping with softer skills such as critical thinking, design and management practices. Providing students with a heightened awareness of social responsibility in business is also a key focus. The aim is to develop individuals who can work well in a team, solve problems and exercise leadership, while paying attention to detail. Mentoring and peer assessment complement traditional classroom work, seminars and hackathons. Students have the opportunity to undertake internships in high-tech and manufacturing companies. About a third of graduates start their own businesses or become freelance operators. Thanks to the campus incubators, support is provided throughout the start-up process. Many graduates have also become involved in social entrepreneurship projects across the world &ndash; from Milan to Malawi and India to South Africa. A growing number of firms, such as Accenture, Sita and TimWK, have relocated around the campus area to tap into an ecosystem that is geared to innovation.&nbsp; 5269972 5269972 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/digital-academy-delivers-strong-economic-benefits-in-campania-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkgvM_UfiQ4&feature=youtu.be 40.8563 14.2464 University of Naples Federico II Corso Umberto I 80138 Naples A programme based at the University of Naples is helping to fill the digital skills gap, boost employability and promote entrepreneurial culture in Italy’s Campania region. Digital Academies for Inclusive Learning (DAIL) has provided training to around 3 000 national and international participants. Around 95 % of DAIL graduates have gone on to find work with local and global companies, or have started their own businesses. DAIL was established in 2016 with the help of ERDF funding. Campania Digital academy delivers strong economic benefits in Campania, Italy Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training Campania - ERDF 5632 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4399.jpg row-cc94.9vmv~bbix CZ;DE 2014TC16RFCB017 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Helping young people learn about climate change across the Czechia-German border 2015 2019 Helping young people learn about climate change across the Czechia-German border The goal of project was to instil early awareness in children of the need to protect the climate and nature &ndash; particularly the benefit of reducing CO2 emissions by changing personal behaviour. At the same time, the project wanted to establish a cross-border offer to promote practical environmental education while integrating school and non-school activities. Numerous activities took place under the project umbrella, including 29 environmental educational events, nine climate protection camps and six themed training courses. Children enjoyed learning through taking part in guided forest hikes and visits to eco-farms and green energy plants. In addition, a &lsquo;Green Classroom &amp; Climate House&rsquo; and a nature trail called &lsquo;Activity and Environment Park&rsquo; were established. Participants found it very exciting to use different media in the environmental education camps. Many of them made small films and audio recordings on the topic of environmental-friendly mobility. The project has had an impact on the hosting countries. The educational systems of the Erzgebirge region in Germany and Czechia have been changed to better cater for climate change issues. Moreover, various environmental awareness camps and educational sites have been permanently established, as have intercultural networks that will continue promoting activities to tackle climate change. 1233480 1048458 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/helping-young-people-learn-about-climate-change-across-the-czechia-german-border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEjU-fNt5TI 50.832261 12.925298 Kindervereinigung Chemnitz e.V. Straße Usti nad Labem 121 09119 Chemnitz More than 1 000 children and adolescents from the regions of Severozápad, in Czechia and Saxony, in Germany have taken part in a range of educational and cultural activities designed to raise their awareness about climate change and CO2 consumption. The project, ‘On The Trail Of The Climate’ offered youngsters the opportunity to learn while having fun by taking part in climate camps and study visits. The project team developed educational modules for the classroom and provided thematic training courses for teachers. Chemnitz;Severozápad Helping young people learn about climate change across the Czechia-German border Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Environment; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Germany/Sachsen-Czech Republic 5631 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4398.jpg row-z6pz.kbyp_7tej SE 2014TC16RFCB032 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project CYNIC: helping SMEs develop better cyber security 2018 2021 CYNIC: helping SMEs develop better cyber security The CYNIC team identified information security as an obstacle that prevents SMEs in the cross-border area from investing in new business models for digital services and digitalisation. To boost confidence and develop knowledge, two well-established security labs &ndash; based at the Lule&aring; University of Technology, Sweden and Centria-ammattikorkeakoulu in Finland &ndash; are helping businesses to understand and mitigate risks. Around 60 SMEs are expected to participate directly in the project and/or its activities. Training and learning focuses on a range of topics of concern to regional businesses keen to embrace digital technologies to enhance their competitiveness, profitability and market reach. The project labs provide a space where SMEs can evaluate new business models and potential security issues. In addition, CYNIC offers services through a &lsquo;mobile lab&rsquo; which makes it easier for companies to access and test new software solutions and technologies in a secure environment. The project participates in and arranges events, seminars and workshops designed to promote digital business development, while increasing knowledge about digital security.&nbsp; 632503 411127 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cynic-helping-smes-develop-better-cyber-security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrjs4evmwo 65.5842 22.1546 Luleå University of Technology Universitetsvägen 971 87 Luleå Most businesses now rely on IT systems to run their operations, but in a world of hackers and malware, threats to digital security are ever-present. An initiative based in the northern Sweden and Finland cross-border area is providing SMEs in the region with deeper insight into – and increased awareness of – information and cyber security issues, and practical help to reduce risks. Through the CYNIC project, businesses can experience and evaluate solutions in two information security labs. Övre Norrland CYNIC: helping SMEs develop better cyber security Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Sweden-Finland-Norway (Nord) 5630 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4397.jpg row-8su8_2bss-9beb PL 2014PL16M2OP010 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Renovation allows cultural centre in Suwalki, Poland to expand its activities 2018 2020 Renovation allows cultural centre in Suwalki, Poland to expand its activities Work included reconstruction of walls, ceilings and floors. New elevators were installed, along with telecommunications and electrical equipment. In addition, the building was provided with new central heating, mechanical ventilation and an air conditioning system. Water and sewage infrastructure was upgraded. The new equipment and infrastructure have helped the centre become greener by improving air quality and energy efficiency. The official opening of the revamped centre took place in February 2020 and was celebrated through a number of concerts the local music club hosted. The upgraded facilities provide Suwałki with a dynamic space for performances and educational activities that are intended to increase the social and cultural capital of local residents. All events hosted at the centre are non-profit and free of charge. Additionally, the project led to the creation of a new staff post &ndash; coordinator for revitalisation &ndash; who helps implement the programme of activities made possible by the renovation. The Suwałski Cultural Centre also hosts educational activities. Local residents can sign up for art and crafts courses that cover a variety of subjects, such as making jewellery, pottery and greeting cards. Budding amateur historians can enjoy lectures about the city&rsquo;s cultural past and heritage. The focus is on drawing in all residents, but especially those at risk of becoming socially marginalised such as elderly people, those with disabilities and disadvantaged youngsters. 1470028 714237 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/renovation-allows-cultural-centre-in-suwalki-poland-to-expand-its-activities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwKTnoqLpgA 54.10109 22.93171 Suwałski Ośrodek Kultury (Suwałski Cultural Centre) ul. Papieża Jana Pawła II 5 16-400 Suwałki The renovation of the Suwałski Cultural Centre in the city of Suwałki, north-eastern Poland, provides local people with a dynamic venue for a range of social, educational and cultural activities. The modernisation allows the centre to hold more art exhibitions, music concerts, film and theatre performances, workshops and training courses. The 16-month construction scheme dramatically changed the building’s character, providing a new external façade and improved internal facilities. In addition, the structural changes have made the centre more accessible for the disabled. Podlaskie Renovation allows cultural centre in Suwalki, Poland to expand its activities Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Tourism and Culture; Urban development Podlaskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5623 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4344.jpg row-6yig-2pf2_3bsy PL 2014PL16M2OP009 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Podkarpackie Centre for Innovation in Poland brings science, business together 2017 2022 Podkarpackie Centre for Innovation in Poland brings science, business together PCI&rsquo;s activities are mainly based on combining science and business, and on developing the skills of researchers and university students. Finding the right source of financing can be difficult, which is why support for Podkarpackie R&amp;D projects is considered a priority at the centre, as is generating an entrepreneurial culture among students. PCI introduces a fundamental change in the traditional operating models of three universities &ndash; the University of Rzeszow, the Technology University of Rzeszow, and the University of Information, Technology and Management &ndash; by enabling the use of public R&amp;D equipment and technology for commercial innovation. The centre provides support through three platforms: Platform one selects the most promising R&amp;D projects from the participating universities and helps them realise their technological and market potential. PCI adds value to selected projects by providing technical and business assistance and help preparing grant applications; Platform two offers commercial R&amp;D services provided through the universities to local companies and entrepreneurs. The PCI&rsquo;s role is to help the likes of SMEs buy the standard services they need to further their work; Platform three is called ProtoLab, which provides a space where students and young researchers can experiment, develop prototypes and design products using state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D printers and milling machines. The PCI is already attracting regional talent from a range of sectors and technical disciplines. Projects include efforts to develop a network of air pollution sensors, the creation of automatic warehouse technologies and autonomous transport systems. The project was developed as part of the European Commission&rsquo;s Catching-up Regions initiative, in cooperation with the Podkarpackie Marshal Office, Poland&rsquo;s Ministry of Economic Development, the World Bank and the three universities.&nbsp; 22517900 22517900 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/podkarpackie-centre-for-innovation-in-poland-brings-science-business-together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvyZaXHR2_g 50.030134 21.998544 Podkarpackie Centrum Innowacji Sp. z o.o. Teofila Lenartowicza 4 35-051 Rzeszów The Podkarpackie Centre for Innovation (PCI) in Rzeszów, eastern Poland, gives researchers, SMEs and students access to top quality research and development facilities. This is promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. The centre opened in December 2017, and helps Podkarpackie’s three universities transfer their knowledge and technologies to the private sector. Collaboration between these two sectors is helping spin-off companies and innovative projects get off the ground. Podkarpackie Podkarpackie Centre for Innovation in Poland brings science, business together Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development Podkarpackie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5620 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4341.jpg row-6t48-yhdb.ssyk BE;FR 2014TC16RFCB044 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project MOSAN: health cooperation between France and Belgium addresses medical wastelands 2018 2019 MOSAN: health cooperation between France and Belgium addresses medical wastelands At the northern tip of the Ardennes, on the French side, cross-border health cooperation is helping to alleviate the lack of specialist medical care and improve access to healthcare for the populations of this border region. For example, healthcare professionals from the UCL Namur University Hospital consult in the Givet Medical Centre. In all, about ten doctors specialising in oncology, urology, cardiology, renal diseases and respiratory medicine receive patients at the medical centre, which was created on the initiative of the town hall of Givet. Some 200 patients have made use of these consultations over the past year, close to where they live. The medical centre already had several general practitioners, physiotherapists and nurse-midwives who gave their full support to the project by collaborating with Belgian specialists. 30000 30000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mosan-health-cooperation-between-france-and-belgium-addresses-medical-wastelands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNOMhgV_PH4 50.1362582 4.8248698 Asbl COTRANS Place de la Mutualité 1 6870 Saint-Hubert On the Franco-Belgian border, at the northern tip of the Ardennes at the boundaries of the province of Namur in Wallonia and the Ardennes department in France, a health cooperation project has just brought about an institutional and structured response to years of medical wasteland. Thanks to the MOSAN micro-project, Belgian specialist doctors now provide consultations in France at the Givet Medical Centre, offering a previously non-existent range of care for a mainly elderly population forced until then to travel long distances. Champagne-Ardenne;Luxembourg (B) MOSAN: health cooperation between France and Belgium addresses medical wastelands Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Health Interreg V-A - Belgium-France (France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen) 5610 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/picgivet.png row-rgug~xgy3_4t78 SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE 2014SE16RFOP009 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Helping Swedish SMEs become more energy efficient 2016 2021 Helping Swedish SMEs become more energy efficient Swedish SMEs that are subject to environmental supervision were already being visited by supervisors. Thanks to dedicated training, these supervisors can also now provide advice, methodology and tools for improving energy efficiency. By January 2020, the project had already provided additional training to around 700 environmental supervisors, visited almost 2&nbsp;000 SMEs across Sweden, and supported 422 SMEs in establishing and implementing plans to improve their energy efficiency. Beginning in March 2016 and due to end in December 2021, the project was divided into four phases. In the first phase, the Swedish Energy Agency, the county administrative boards and municipalities mapped out the energy-related services and competencies of the regional and local authorities. Phases two and three were carried out in parallel: in phase two, the educational materials were developed and supervisors were trained in energy efficiency, with a focus on methods, tools and using the communications materials; in phase three, the supervisors started helping and supporting SMEs control and monitor their energy use and implement energy-saving measures. The project&rsquo;s goal is that by the end of 2021, the new methods will have been used during 2&nbsp;500 supervisory visits to SMEs and that 1&nbsp;500 of those SMEs will be working strategically and systematically to decrease their energy usage. The fourth and final stage of the project will see an evaluation of the whole project and its success. The project brings distinct benefits to the county administrative boards and municipalities, who had the opportunity to build their own knowledge and competencies around energy issues. The tools, methods and guidelines developed within the project &ndash; including industry-wide guides on the best technologies, resources for developing plans, films showing examples of companies successful in reducing their energy usage &ndash; remain available even after the end of the project, and can also be used outside of work with SMEs. During all phases of the project, the county administrative boards operated networks for the municipal supervisory staff in each county, which enabled a coordinated and effective dialogue with the SMEs. 8465250 4232625 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/helping-swedish-smes-become-more-energy-efficient https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t3zux6XYaw 59.3677 16.5227 Swedish Energy Agency Rosenlundsgatan 9 10261 Stockholm The Swedish Energy Agency has joined forces with regional and local regulatory authorities to develop a new project that helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sweden become more energy efficient. By using the existing environmental supervision structure as a channel to provide education and support, the Incitament för energieffektivisering (energy efficiency incentive) project has not only ensured a broad reach across industries, but also helped develop energy-related knowledge and competencies within regional and local authorities. Mellersta Norrland;Norra Mellansverige;Norra Sverige;Småland med öarna;Sydsverige;Södra Sverige;Västsverige;Östra Mellansverige;Övre Norrland Helping Swedish SMEs become more energy efficient Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy efficiency National fund for investments in growth and jobs - ERDF 5609 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4322.jpg row-998e~qmrk-r3kn BE;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB044 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Recycling of demolition waste in the North of France and Belgium 2016 2020 Recycling of demolition waste in the North of France and Belgium In the North of France and Belgium, construction and demolition waste consists of clay residues mixed with concrete, wood, metals, PVC or glass. The fact that this waste is mixed poses an obstacle to its re-use. Treatment centres and channels exist, but recovery rates remain below the targets set by European legislation (recycling of 70% of waste from construction and public works). One of the Valdem project&rsquo;s challenges is identifying efficient separation technologies (particularly for brick/concrete mixes) in order to produce "cleaner" waste streams that can then be used for new applications with higher added value, such as ready-mixed or pre-cast concrete. Certain impurities, such as plaster, are particularly harmful to concrete&rsquo;s sustainability &ndash; their presence can lead to deterioration of the mortar or concrete. Another challenge faced by the project was therefore determining eligible thresholds and factors that accentuated these factors. The other issues were related to recovering separated materials. Partners with complementary skills The Centre Terre et Pierre (CTP), the project leader, is involved in material processing operations such as crushing, screening and separation. It also contributes to research looking at ways of recovering certain materials from separation processes. N&eacute;o-Eco also works in this area and has a great deal of experience in designing and implementing sorting facilities, particularly in the building and public works sector. Another of N&eacute;o-Eco's missions is to use an environmental monitoring tool to verify the environmental safety and durability of recycled concrete materials. The partners Armines-IMT Lille Douai and ULi&egrave;ge (GeMMe) are involved in determining the value of the materials. INISMa's expertise is particularly required to ensure technical validation and market access. They are also looking into avenues for recovery of brick/concrete mixes in brickworks and in the geotechnical sector. The project should also make it possible to better objectify the technical feasibility of re-using certain recycled materials from the building and public works sector, which will in turn facilitate decisions that may be taken by the competent authorities, particularly in regulatory terms. 3557608 1778804 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/recycling-of-demolition-waste-in-the-north-of-france-and-belgium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxLGHrpXFQ&t= 50.5977375 3.4032842 Centre Terre et Pierre ASBL Chaussée d'Antoing, 55 7500 Tournai The VALDEM Interreg project is a France/Wallonia/Flanders cross-border project dedicated to the recovery of demolition waste. Brabant Wallon;NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS;Nord-Pas-de-Calais Recycling of demolition waste in the North of France and Belgium Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development Interreg V-A - Belgium-France (France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen) 5607 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4320.jpg row-rgap.9sks_8n2z NL 2014NL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Solar car prototype made in the Netherlands delivers long-range performance 2017 2019 Solar car prototype made in the Netherlands delivers long-range performance Lightyear was founded in 2016 by alumni of Solar Team Eindhoven, and the prototype was unveiled in June 2019. The car delivers practical performance which can save a huge amount of energy. The team that developed this automotive innovation won the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Lightyear One can run for 20&nbsp;000&nbsp;km a year on self-generated, free solar energy. For additional range, it can easily be charged through the electricity grid using either fast or conventional charging points. Based on 30&nbsp;000&nbsp;km/year usage, the vehicle is four times more sustainable than an ordinary electric car. A key innovation is the car&rsquo;s ultra-efficient battery, which offers a range of 725&nbsp;km in a relatively small unit. Because it can charge directly from the sun, the battery&rsquo;s energy need is much lower than a standard battery. This means that charging options are easier to use because the battery delivers a lot more range for the same amount of energy charged. Accordingly, users can charge the car a lot faster from any power outlet, up to 350&nbsp;km per night from ordinary 230V sockets. Lightyear One is constructed from high-tech, low-weight materials which meet stringent passenger safety requirements. The roof and bonnet are made from 5&nbsp;m2 of integrated solar cells protected by strong safety glass. In addition to a grant from the European Regional Development Fund, Lightyear has received funding from the EU&rsquo;s Horizon 2020 programme for research and innovation. 1502528 250000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/solar-car-prototype-made-in-the-netherlands-delivers-long-range-performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBoGVNeIVfc 51.48167 5.66111 Atlas Technologies B.V. Lightyear, Automotive Campus 70 5708JZ Helmond Former students at the Eindhoven University of Technology in North Brabant have successfully developed a prototype solar-powered car which is attracting worldwide interest. Known as Lightyear One, the four-wheel-drive family saloon has a range of over 700 km on a fully charged battery. The company behind the project already has firm orders and has opened production facilities in the town Helmond, employing around 150 people. Noord-Brabant Solar car prototype made in the Netherlands delivers long-range performance Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy efficiency South Netherlands - ERDF 5603 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/lightyear_ce.jpeg row-mp9h-4umn.tyst DE;DE 2014DE16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Deep Tech Awards honour Berlin’s most promising, cutting-edge tech businesses 2015 2017 Deep Tech Awards honour Berlin’s most promising, cutting-edge tech businesses Germany&rsquo;s capital city is well-known for software technologies. Both SMEs and major global players have established offices here because of its strong network of universities and research institutions. However, the city does not yet have a reputation for creating technologies based on scientific advances or engineering innovation, so-called deep technologies. The Deep Tech Awards are designed to address this by supporting companies working in this area with a cash prize and media attention. The winning companies may specialise in software or hardware, but must offer market-ready solutions and products. The awards are given by Berlin&rsquo;s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises and the IT industry association SIBB e. V. In 2017, six companies and start-ups received EUR&nbsp;10&nbsp;000 each. This cash prize, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, helped the firms to survive financially during the difficult early stages of establishing a business. The winning companies included a social enterprise that allows blind and deaf viewers to enjoy their favourite movies. The company's app provides audio descriptions and extended subtitles. It hopes to develop headset technology to add subtitles to a film&rsquo;s images with augmented reality. The winning companies, called &lsquo;Deep Tech Stars&rsquo;, also benefit from good public relations. The Deep Tech Award ceremony regularly has over 150 participants from the Berlin media and members of the start-up scene. Examples of deep technologies include artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital security and the Internet of Things.&nbsp; Berlin is well on the way to becoming the European hub for deep technologies. The awards have been held since 2015. 60000 30000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/deep-tech-awards-honour-berlin-s-most-promising-cutting-edge-tech-businesses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-tZkfzujW4 52.503417 13.439167 Verband SIBB e.V. Köpenicker Straße 9 10997 Berlin Every year, the Deep Tech Awards honour Berlin-based companies and start-ups that are producing services or products based on a scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation. In 2017, the EU provided EUR 30 000 to co-fund the honours. BERLIN;Berlin Deep Tech Awards honour Berlin’s most promising, cutting-edge tech businesses Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Berlin - ERDF 5598 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/berlin.jpg row-vbx3.zxek-8zcw BG;EL 2014TC16RFCB022 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Thessaloniki’s market reduces food waste, helps the needy 2017 2019 Thessaloniki’s market reduces food waste, helps the needy Many fruits and vegetables which are safe and nutritious to eat can be difficult to sell at market because of their appearance and food safety regulations. These otherwise nutritious foods can go to waste as a result. Between April 2018 and January 2020, the Social Plate project received 470&nbsp;tonnes of fruit and vegetables from Thessaloniki&rsquo;s market traders. The produce was not suitable for sale at the market, but was still safe to eat. Of the food received, 324&nbsp;tonnes were recovered and given to those in need. The idea for the Social Plate project was developed by the Thessaloniki Central Market to help combat poverty and social exclusion. Every day, the project received unsold fruit and vegetables from market traders. Under the supervision of a quality control manager, the products were separated into those suitable for consumption and those that were not. Before the project, these fruits and vegetables would otherwise have been thrown away. The overall goal was to provide food for vulnerable persons and provide jobs to the long-term unemployed by sorting and limiting this waste. The scheme combated malnutrition by providing these target groups with healthy food. Volunteers repackaged the products and sent them to local social organisations for redistribution, cooked or fresh, to vulnerable groups such as the homeless, unemployed and refugees. Seventy organisations participated in the redistribution, including NGOs, municipalities, food banks and church kitchens.&nbsp; 551779 469012 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/thessaloniki-s-market-reduces-food-waste-helps-the-needy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZhMxO9oBl8 40.64361 22.93086 Central Market of Thessaloniki SA (Κεντρική Αγορά Θεσσαλονίκης Α.Ε.) Menemeni 546 28 Thessaloniki By collecting and sorting fresh fruit and vegetables, an EU-funded project in Greece’s second-largest city has reduced food waste by helping to feed people in need. The project’s success was publicised in Bulgaria, to inspire similar actions across the border and strengthen social cohesion. Kentriki Makedonia;Yuzhen Tsentralen Thessaloniki’s market reduces food waste, helps the needy Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Greece-Bulgaria 5596 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4307.jpg row-nvpw.zfjd.fvi9 EE;EE 2014EE16M3OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project The Baltic’s biggest bike-sharing network brings pedal power to Tartu, Estonia 2019 2019 The Baltic’s biggest bike-sharing network brings pedal power to Tartu, Estonia Tartu is Estonia&rsquo;s second largest city. The city launched the EU-funded bike sharing system in June 2019. As of March 2020, the network includes 69 cycle stations and 750 bikes, 500 of which are electric. The network has proved popular and already has roughly 36&nbsp;000 registered users. In total, the bikes have been rented about 600&nbsp;000 times and covered a total distance of 1.7&nbsp;million km. The Tartu Smart Bike network is easy to access via its mobile app. Bicycle stations are located at university campuses, public buildings, transport hubs like railway or bus stations, tourist attractions and car parks. Thanks to the bike scheme, greenhouse gas emissions in the city are expected to be reduced by over 100&nbsp;000&nbsp;tonnes of CO2 equivalent. This reduction is achieved through replacing cars with bicycles or a combination of public transport and cycling. More people are using their own bikes due to the project&rsquo;s publicity and improvements to cycling infrastructure. The bikes can be taken from and returned to any station, making the network convenient for one-way trips. Tartu is using innovative technological solutions to monitor the locations of bikes and stations. This will make it easier to ensure bikes are available at every station and to adapt the system to meet demand. 1721378 1463171 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-baltic-s-biggest-bike-sharing-network-brings-pedal-power-to-tartu-estonia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9O0c5_08j4 58.38062 26.72509 Tartu City Government Raekoja sq 3 51003 Tartu A new bike-sharing scheme in the Estonian city of Tartu, the Tartu Smart Bike network, makes it easier for residents to get around, reduce their dependence on car travel and lower pollution levels in the city. The network offers traditional bikes and electric models. It is accessible throughout the city for young and old alike, and is available at no extra cost for users with the right to free rides on Tartu’s buses. Eesti;Eesti The Baltic’s biggest bike-sharing network brings pedal power to Tartu, Estonia Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport; Urban development Cohesion Policy Funding - ERDF/ESF/CF 5591 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4302.jpg row-hbif_6e28-pzsb FR 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project COMMUTE: Smarter commuting reduces traffic congestion around airport in Toulouse, France 2017 2020 COMMUTE: Smarter commuting reduces traffic congestion around airport in Toulouse, France The transport sector accounts for 29&nbsp;% of France&rsquo;s greenhouse gas emissions and 32&nbsp;% of its particulate emissions. Traffic congestion is a problem around Toulouse&rsquo;s Blagnac district, which is home to the sixth-largest airport in France, and many businesses. To tackle the challenge, local authorities are taking a new approach. New transport options have been implemented which encourage people to leave their cars at home when travelling to the airport or workplace. A driverless, autonomous shuttle bus is being tested that will be integrated into the airport&rsquo;s road network. Cycling has raised much interest among project partners as it helps to keep commuters healthy and overlaps with other local initiatives. A central transport hub at the airport makes it easy for anyone to transfer between their car, bike and other transport. At the start of the project, only 3&nbsp;% of the employees in the area used carpooling (in which people share a car trip). The project aims to increase this to 10&nbsp;% by 2021. More than 2&nbsp;000 Airbus employees have already used carpooling apps to commute regularly. Commute is also financing new equipment, such as parking spaces reserved especially for carpooling schemes. In parallel, the project is promoting the use of environmentally-friendly vehicles by constructing charging stations for rechargeable electric vehicles. The project&rsquo;s ultimate goal is to create a model that can be replicated at a greater scale and in other regions. Funding is provided by the ERDF and Urban Innovative Actions, a European Union initiative that gives cities funding they can use to implement innovative projects. 5240524 4192419 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/commute-smarter-commuting-reduces-traffic-congestion-around-airport-in-toulouse-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp9Uk7-QVjc 43.6302229 1.3767548 Toulouse Métropole 6, rue René Leduc BP 35821 31505 Toulouse Cedex 5 An EU-funded project is reducing traffic congestion around the Toulouse-Blagnac airport in France, while boosting quality of life for local residents and workers by reducing stress, promoting sharing and social bonding. Thanks to the project’s efforts, employees in local businesses will have to travel to work less often and, when they do, it will be easier for them to pick environmentally friendly transport. Midi-Pyrénées COMMUTE: Smarter commuting reduces traffic congestion around airport in Toulouse, France Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport; Urban Innovative Actions; Urban development 5589 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/commute_cc.jpg row-wppz.faza_t6pp PT 2014-2020 ERDF 11 Project Portuguese city of Aveiro ‘steams’ towards a digital economy 2018 2021 Portuguese city of Aveiro ‘steams’ towards a digital economy As training and education are central to the project, 31 tech labs will be established, along with a STEAM educational programme for primary schools. Another two labs will be opened in the city&rsquo;s Municipal Citizenship House and municipal library. Other project activities will include setting up a labour observatory to help match the demand for labour with supply, a coding bootcamp, competitions for start-ups, scale-ups and R&amp;D centres, and artistic residencies in digital art. The project is taking a two-pronged approach: making the education system more responsive to labour market needs, and using 5G technologies to connect people and encourage innovation. The first approach is intended to ensure that institutions like the University of Aveiro produce graduates equipped with STEAM skills to match supply of, and demand for, new digital skills. This is expected to improve the economic impact of local workers. The labour observatory will determine the local economy&rsquo;s skills demand, allowing for the design and implementation of short-term courses to meet these needs. Over 90 people in the current workforce, active in various sectors, will get skills retraining. Over 40 arts graduates will get short-term training in digital skills. The second approach is for Aveiro to become a trial city for 5G/Internet of Things technologies (IoT), to develop a knowledge-based, digital economy that integrates public bodies, academia and companies. The intention behind this is to encourage development of new products and services. An IoT digital platform will be put in place to ensure better city management.&nbsp; 6115915 4892732 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/portuguese-city-of-aveiro-steams-towards-a-digital-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMWLa0VuCYo&list=PL9vF9BnJHQElHHiU3bCRN9j8ZXlYkmA7F&index=3&t=8s 50.629897 3.078325 Municipality of Aveiro Cais da Fonte Nova 3800-200 Aveiro The Aveiro STEAM City project is helping to establish a digital, knowledge-based economy in Aveiro, Portugal, by teaching skills and developing resources in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The local economy consists 95 % of SMEs, and the city is faced with the flight of skilled labour to larger urban centres like Porto to the north and Lisbon to the south. The hoped-for result is a local economy of better-paid, more sustainable, productive and qualified jobs that produce more competitive goods and services, both nationally and globally. Centro (P) Portuguese city of Aveiro ‘steams’ towards a digital economy Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations Innovation, Research and Technological development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Urban development 5585 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4296.jpg row-fqhz-x4sd-9ime FR;FR 2014FR16M0OP012 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project A research centre specialised in developing innovative textiles in Tourcoing, France 2010 2012 A research centre specialised in developing innovative textiles in Tourcoing, France Born of a strong political will and driven by the Up-Tex competitiveness hub, CETI embodies the entire Hauts-de-France region and Lille Eurometropolis&rsquo; commitment to galvanise a future-oriented textile industry. CETI's ambition is to design, prototype and industrialise fibrous materials and finished products. Today, CETI&rsquo;s engineering strengths in the research and development of advanced textiles justify its position as a European leader and one of the &rsquo;Top 5&rsquo; technical centres worldwide. Optimising the environmental footprint of textiles, incorporating eco-design and a circular economy, is at the heart of the centre's developments. The European association representing companies of the non-woven sector, EDANA, has called upon CETI&rsquo;s R&amp;D teams&rsquo; know-how and knowledge of nonwovens to become the official trainer of the Nonwovens Learning Cycle. 11931484 5000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-research-centre-specialised-in-developing-innovative-textiles-in-tourcoing-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XqEpLXKd1M 50.7235038 3.1605714 Centre Européen des textiles Innovants 41 rue des Métissages CS40303 59335 Tourcoing The European Centre for Innovative Textiles (CETI), in Tourcoing in the Hauts-de-France region, is a centre for applied research that incorporates technological pilot lines on one site, in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow's textile manufacturers. NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS;Nord-Pas-de-Calais A research centre specialised in developing innovative textiles in Tourcoing, France Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Nord-Pas de Calais - ERDF/ESF/YEI 5470 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2845.jpg row-w523~krht.geid IE;IE;IE 2014IE16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Mary Elmes bridge across the River Lee, in Cork, benefits pedestrians and cyclists 2018 2019 Mary Elmes bridge across the River Lee, in Cork, benefits pedestrians and cyclists The Mary Elmes Bridge links the St Patrick&rsquo;s and Merchants quays, providing easier access to the Victorian quarter, Kent Railway Station and its surrounds for pedestrians and cyclists. About 11&nbsp;000 people use it daily, reducing traffic congestion and contributing to a cleaner, healthier city. Research regarding the poject&rsquo;s benefits has shown that the projected 2.5&nbsp;million journeys expected across the bridge annually will save pedestrians and cyclists an average of 1.8 minutes per journey, totalling close to 75&nbsp;000 hours of time saved commuting per year. The resulting economic value of that saved time has been estimated to be EUR&nbsp;11.5 per hour, for a total of EUR&nbsp;862&nbsp;500 each year. Spanning 66&nbsp;m and weighing 165&nbsp;tonnes, the bridge has been designed to blend in with its environment and topography, without disrupting river navigation. Its low-level structure protects against strong winds, while flood protection barriers have been integrated into its parapets. Originally designated as the Harley&rsquo;s Street Pedestrian &amp; Cycle Bridge, the bridge received its final name in honour of Mary Elmes (1908-2002), a Cork-born woman often referred to as the Irish Oskar Schindler who saved the lives of hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust. 5000000 1500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mary-elmes-bridge-across-the-river-lee-in-cork-benefits-pedestrians-and-cyclists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RN4YiIi1Sw 51.900062 -8.4676413 Cork City Council Anglesea Street T12 T997 Cork A new bridge crossing the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, is providing a safe and attractive passage for pedestrians and cyclists, helping to make the city more liveable. BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN;IRELAND;SOUTHERN AND EASTERN Mary Elmes bridge across the River Lee, in Cork, benefits pedestrians and cyclists Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environmental infrastructure; Transport; Urban development Southern & Eastern Regional Programme - ERDF 5468 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4141.jpg row-3vyw-euxf.katg EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;MK 2014TC16I5CB009 2014-2020 ERDF 12 Project Project helps children from vulnerable groups in cross-border area of Greece, North Macedonia 2018 2020 Project helps children from vulnerable groups in cross-border area of Greece, North Macedonia Interventions developed through In4Child are based on surveys undertaken to identify the psychosocial&nbsp; and emergency needs of the children of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. Another survey looked into the challenges faced by families and children at social risk, or who form part of the Roma community. One of the project&rsquo;s key initiatives has been the provision of the Association for the Social Support of Youth (ARSIS) mobile unit, which allows specialists in areas like health and education to visit Roma settlements throughout the cross-border region and underprivileged neighbourhoods in Thessaloniki, Greece. From the unit, a paediatrician provides health examinations and consultations, while educationalists deliver structured play and learning activities. Also in the framework of In4Child, human rights education interventions are implemented in the public schools of Thessaloniki. In4Child provides services through a fixed centre for vulnerable children and families based in the city of Bitola in the Republic of North Macedonia. Health interventions from the centre &ndash; and in the local hospital and nearby Roma settlement &ndash; have been delivered in areas such as family medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology and midwifery.&nbsp; 824996 701247 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/project-helps-children-from-vulnerable-groups-in-cross-border-area-of-greece-north-macedonia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVe6UJLZgCQ 40.6403167 22.9352716 ARSIS – Association for the Social Support of Youth Ptolemeon 40/42 54630 Thessaloniki The In4Child project promotes child protection in the region of central Macedonia, Greece and Pelagonia in the Republic of North Macedonia. This takes the form of educational, health and psychosocial interventions for vulnerable groups such as the Roma, children who work on the streets, migrants and asylum seekers. In4Child seeks to boost institutional capacity for the delivery of alternative cost-effective, community-based services for disadvantaged children. Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Dytiki Makedonia;Kentriki Makedonia;Republic of North Macedonia;Thessalia;VOREIA ELLADA Project helps children from vulnerable groups in cross-border area of Greece, North Macedonia true Social Inclusion IPA CBC Greece – The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 5466 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4138.jpg row-x54e.ws9g.6eew EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;MK 2014TC16I5CB009 2014-2020 ERDF 18 Project Cross-border project turns citizens into life savers in Greece, North Macedonia 2018 2020 Cross-border project turns citizens into life savers in Greece, North Macedonia Heart Safe Cities is rolling out pilot schemes in Kalamaria in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Ohrid, North Macedonia. The aim is to increase the chances of successfully managing heart attacks outside a hospital. Improving early responses to a cardiac arrest gives people a better chance of survival and full recovery. Central to Heart Safe Cities is the large-scale training of citizens in basic life support and use of AEDs. Through a of series of seminars &ndash; certified by European Resuscitation Council &ndash; the project is training around 5&nbsp;500 citizens in basic life support and the use of automated external defibrillation (BLS-AED). In addition, about 550 people are being trained to become BLS instructors. A total of 750 doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical staff are being trained in intermediate life support (ILS). Improving the management of heart attacks is also being achieved through the purchase and provision of AEDs. Many of these are to be placed in public areas across Kalamaria and Ohrid, providing rapid access to people in need and those trained in their use. In addition, the project is upgrading medical services in nine health units in the cross-border area through the supply of medical equipment. Along with the AEDs, equipment includes pulse monitoring systems, electrocardiographs, portable medical aspirators and immobilisation boards. Training mannequins have been supplied to help people learn CPR. In addition, Heart Safe Cities is working to increase the use of IT applications in the healthcare sector. Beyond the focus on training and equipment, the project is raising awareness about preventive healthcare with an emphasis on cardiovascular diseases and early diagnosis. About 8&nbsp;000 citizens and stakeholders will be reached through a series of informational events and other promotional activities. 1231161 1046487 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cross-border-project-turns-citizens-into-life-savers-in-greece-north-macedonia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQDR0SILeC8&feature=youtu.be 40.579875 22.9528551 4th Health District of Macedonia Thrace 16 Aristotelous Str., P.C. 54623 Thessaloniki The Heart Safe Cities project brings together health professionals and citizens from Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia to help prevent and manage cardiac arrest. The aim is to train people to react quickly when those around them start showing signs of a heart attack. The project is providing vital equipment in the cross-border region, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that are being placed in urban areas and local health units. Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Dytiki Makedonia;Kentriki Makedonia;Republic of North Macedonia;Thessalia;VOREIA ELLADA Cross-border project turns citizens into life savers in Greece, North Macedonia true Health; Territorial Cooperation; Urban development IPA CBC Greece – The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 5465 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4137.jpg row-uyir.ec2v_xjg6 AT 2014AT16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Austrian-based gate manufacturer keeps competitive edge with added capacity 2016 2017 Austrian-based gate manufacturer keeps competitive edge with added capacity Styria, Austria-based Holler Tore is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of the high-tech fences and security gates that protect many companies, heads of state, and government installations, including Airbus, the Royal Air Force, Mercedes, and Siemens. In fact, the company has such a strong reputation for innovative products, it found itself receiving more orders than its current production facilities could handle. That&rsquo;s why, with the support of EU-funding, Holler Tore increased both its production and R&amp;D capacity, transforming itself into an Industry 4.0 company and positioning itself as a competitive player for the future. The secret to Holler Tore&rsquo;s success is its ability to provide around-the-clock support. Whereas other competing companies have lead times of three to four weeks, Holler Tore can respond to an emergency by delivering an oversized, specially coated automatic industrial gate within just 24 hours. With this unique competitive edge being threatened by a capacity crunch, Holler Tore responded by building a new, state-of-the-art, 1&nbsp;200 square metre production facility equipped with the latest machines and manufacturing technology. The facility is staffed by over 100 employees &ndash; including 15 new positioned that were created as a direct result of this EU-funded project.&nbsp; 1132123 181140 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/austrian-based-gate-manufacturer-keeps-competitive-edge-with-added-capacity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn_qapRyE8o 46.781461 15.569088 Holler Tore GmbH Dorfstraße 31 8435 Wagna With the support of EU-funding, Styria, Austria-based Holler Tore has increased its production capacity and added a new research and development centre. Steiermark Austrian-based gate manufacturer keeps competitive edge with added capacity Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Innovation, Research and Technological development Investments in Growth and Employment - ERDF 5452 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3894.jpg row-287c-p7sa_9krf PL 2014PL16M2OP014 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Preserving the sweet heritage of Poland’s Warmińsko-Mazurskie region 2017 2017 Preserving the sweet heritage of Poland’s Warmińsko-Mazurskie region For many Poles, the mere mention of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie region will entice a craving for the traditional milk candies long produced here. To preserve this sweet regional icon, the OSM Olecko dairy plant, in Olecko, launched an effort to produce the cream fudge the old-fashioned way &ndash; without preservatives or artificial flavours.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With the help of this EU-funded project, the company was able to set up production and create a candy capable of competing with the array of other sugary treats currently on the market. The project leverages Olecko&rsquo;s many years of experience and candy expertise. Although the company hasn&rsquo;t produced the Krowka candies since the 1970s, old recipes were dusted off and enhanced with modern technology and methods. The result is a candy that is true to its heritage, yet offers an extended shelf-life, improved taste, and an appearance and consistency that appeals to today&rsquo;s taste buds.&nbsp; The story of a little cow Krowka, which means &lsquo;little cow&rsquo;, is a famous Polish fudge, semi-soft milk toffee candy. 171384 69654 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/preserving-the-sweet-heritage-of-poland-s-warminsko-mazurskie-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdBeN07iXVE 54.038534 22.4944939 Okręgowa Spółdzielnia Mleczarska w Olecku Wojska Polskiego 10 19-400 Olecko With the support of EU funding, the Olecko dairy in Poland’s Warmińsko-Mazurskie region is producing the sweet cream fudges it is famous for, the old-fashioned way. Warmińsko-Mazurskie Preserving the sweet heritage of Poland’s Warmińsko-Mazurskie region Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Innovation, Research and Technological development Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5451 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3801.jpg row-hm5d.amgn.8apc FR 2014FR16M2OP009 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project An electro-solar boat to discover the Charente, in Nouvelle Aquitaine 2018 2020 An electro-solar boat to discover the Charente, in Nouvelle Aquitaine The objectives of the project are to enable people to discover a river's heritage on board an environmentally friendly boat. The aim is to promote both tourist interest in the Charente valley and the innovative image of the area. Born in Charente-Maritime, Pascal Duc returned to Saintes after having been a forest ranger. He wanted to create his own boat company on the Charente and in 2009, he acquired the Bernard Palissy II, which was already in operation. The boat, however, is made from steel and weighs 67 tonnes, running on a 230-horsepower diesel engine. Pascal Duc wanted to create a more environmentally friendly boat, capable of transporting 150 passengers in maximum comfort. He decided upon an electric boat and used local expertise to construct it. The result was the construction of a light boat made from recyclable aluminium, which produces minimal waves so as not to impact the shoreline. This project was rewarded with the sustainable tourism prize. 638700 80000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/an-electro-solar-boat-to-discover-the-charente-in-nouvelle-aquitaine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpEDWfwgfWQ 45.7420801 -0.6299329 Les Croisières Charentaises EURL « Le Bernard Palissy III » 3, impasse du Muguet 17610 Dompierre-sur-Charente The company 'Les Croisières Charentaises', based in Saintes in Nouvelle Aquitaine, wanted to develop the appeal of the Charente region and increase the reputation of the river by offering alternatives that do not impact on the environment. The project centred on the acquisition of a solar-powered boat to replace a heavy, old, fuel-intensive boat. Poitou-Charentes An electro-solar boat to discover the Charente, in Nouvelle Aquitaine Environmental protection & resource efficiency Energy efficiency; Environment; Rural development Poitou-Charentes - ERDF/ESF 5421 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4130.jpg row-yk9b.pbfd-cp54 ES 2014TC16RFCB005 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project E-vehicles combine with tourist routes for a ‘green’ experience in Spain and Portugal 2015 2020 E-vehicles combine with tourist routes for a ‘green’ experience in Spain and Portugal MOVELETUR combined technology with local knowledge to develop a sustainable and clean tourism model that exploits the latest advances in e-transport. The project has provided four e-cars, 81 e-bicycles, eight e-scooters, three e-quadricycles and three e-tricycles. All the equipment can be used for free by people visiting the area&rsquo;s natural parks. The aim is to attract around 25&nbsp;000 extra visitors a year to the cross-border region&rsquo;s cultural and natural heritage sites. There are 16 strategically located car battery charging points in the natural parks. In Spain, four are in Gredos Regional Park, one in Batuecas Natural Park, three in Arribes del Duero Natural Park and three in Sanabria Natural Park. Portugal&rsquo;s Montesinho Natural Park has five charging points. To maximise the use of the e-vehicles, the MOVELETUR team created a network of tourist itineraries which include the charging stations. These routes take in public buildings, cultural attractions, scenic stops and accommodation options to ensure visitors make the most of their trips.&nbsp; 908829 681621 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/e-vehicles-combine-with-tourist-routes-for-a-green-experience-in-spain-and-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW9QAjD6FxI 41.603917 -4.763222 Associação Para o Desenvolvimento Integrado da Região do Barroso (ADIRBA) Parque Industrial de Boticas – Apartado 025 5460 – 304 Boticas The cross-border MOVELETUR project is giving people the chance to experience the beautiful scenery and cultural highlights of north-west Spain and northern Portugal in a truly ‘green’ way. The project has provided emission-free transport options, including e-cars and e-bicycles, which people can hire at no cost, to travel through a number of parks. Recharging infrastructure is provided, along with a number of carefully selected travel itineraries, to help locals and tourists make the most of their days out. Castilla y León E-vehicles combine with tourist routes for a ‘green’ experience in Spain and Portugal Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture; Transport Interreg V-A - Spain-Portugal (POCTEP) 5418 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4127.jpg row-6n2p~k4rk.dqwm IT 2014IT16RFOP015 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Former prison buildings in Sardinia transformed into environmental education centre 2014 2018 2020-05-12T00:00:00 Former prison buildings in Sardinia transformed into environmental education centre Penal colonies began to be set up in Sardinia in the late 19th&nbsp;century to combine the housing of prisoners with the reclamation and cultivation of isolated, malaria-infested pieces of land. Today, many of them are protected areas. Porto Conte park&rsquo;s buildings are of particular historical and architectural value, but prior to the launch of the project &ndash; which constituted the first in a series of interventions aimed at redeveloping the prison complex &ndash; they were in a poor state of repair and in need of restoration. The prison governor's villa now provides accommodation for researchers. The building containing the bread ovens was converted into an information point and a shop selling branded park merchandise. In addition, a green area was created with a botanical trail providing information on the park&rsquo;s flora. Synergies with other projects have helped to make further facilities at Porto Conte park available to the public. These include the Tomasiello multimedia prison memory museum and the Tel&eacute;ia multimedia centre on marine environments. The latter allows visitors to take a virtual trip to the waters of the Capo Caccia marine protected area to see its caves, fauna, coral and sponges. 750000 375000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/former-prison-buildings-in-sardinia-transformed-into-environmental-education-centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koYWqjIv5WM 40.5941383 8.1684100 Parco di Porto Conte Casa Gioiosa - Loc. Tramariglio SP. 55 N. 44 07041 Alghero (SS) An EU-funded project has renovated the old prison buildings of the former Tramariglio penal colony, in the Porto Conte regional natural park on the Italian island of Sardinia. They have been transformed into a permanent, international-standard environmental education centre, which has become an important tourist attraction. It contains multimedia installations, museums, permanent exhibitions, classrooms and spaces for cultural events. In addition, it houses the regional park’s administrative headquarters, which were completed and made accessible to visitors under the project. Sardegna Former prison buildings in Sardinia transformed into environmental education centre Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Environmental infrastructure; Tourism and Culture Sardegna - ERDF 5387 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4098.jpg row-nmiz.jaxv~nxzu FR 2014FR16M0OP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project A centre dedicated to collaborative research in microelectronics in the Centre-Val de Loire region 2018 2021 2020-05-12T00:00:00 A centre dedicated to collaborative research in microelectronics in the Centre-Val de Loire region CERTeM brings together five academic laboratories (GREMAN, GREMI, LaM&eacute;, PCM2E and ICMN) from the Universities of Tours, Orl&eacute;ans and CNRS, as well as CEA Le Ripault and three private companies (STMicroelectronics Tours, Vermon and SiLiMiXT). This study and research centre is positioned on three strategic axes that will be particularly promising in relation to the coming decades: energy efficiency of electrical systems, integrated systems for wireless electronics and clean micro-energy sources. These three axes are structured around four themes: materials, processes, component architecture and 3D connections/packaging. The continued development of technologies that follow the strategic axes of CERTeM 2020 will have environmental benefits that relate to the energy efficiency of electrical systems, clean micro energy sources, eco-designs, and the design of low consumption communication systems and components. Finally, the positioning of the CERTeM 2020 reference platform on an international scale increases the visibility and appeal of the Centre region. It also contributes to the creation of economic wealth and jobs in the Centre Val de Loire region. 6940348 3470174 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-centre-dedicated-to-collaborative-research-in-microelectronics-in-the-centre-val-de-loire-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEDeh8UqK88 47.3900474 0.6889268 Université de Tours 60 rue du Plat d'Étain 370000 Tours CERTeM, a study and research centre based in the Centre-Val de Loire region, brings together public bodies and companies concerned with research into microelectronics. Its projects for 2020 are oriented towards wireless electronics, energy optimisation and clean energy sources. Centre-Val de Loire A centre dedicated to collaborative research in microelectronics in the Centre-Val de Loire region Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy efficiency; Innovation, Research and Technological development Centre - ERDF/ESF/YEI 5383 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/131_3857_image.jpg row-wr2d.d77s.z36j FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project New sustainable mobility solutions piloted in Helsinki 2017 2019 2020-05-07T00:00:00 New sustainable mobility solutions piloted in Helsinki Last Mile identified the mobility needs of different target groups and looked to meet them by piloting 21 solutions to improve accessibility in and around the Finnish capital, including the cities of Espoo and Vantaa. These included sea and land transport sharing, a new bike rental concept, audio and digital guided routes, peer-to-peer sea transport rental services, regional mobility and parking solutions, and on-demand mobility services. Although the Helsinki metropolitan area has a well-functioning public transport system, recreation spots, tourist attractions and new work and residential areas can be hard to reach without a car. Last Mile is one of the projects within the Six City Strategy, under which the six largest cities in Finland &ndash; Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku and Oulu &ndash; and other partners share information and experiences to build trust and tackle common urbanisation challenges. Launched in 2014, the strategy has created a network consisting of hundreds of experts. Its projects allow companies to test products and services in urban environments and get feedback from users so they can make improvements. 1858238 1245019 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-sustainable-mobility-solutions-piloted-in-helsinki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hKKI-uXtiw 60.28892635 24.95415720 City of Vantaa Elannontie 3 01510 Vantaa Implemented in the Helsinki metropolitan area, the Last Mile project brought together citizens, local authorities, universities, research institutions, and mobility and tourism companies. The goal? To find smarter, easier and more sustainable ways of getting around. It trialled new approaches to developing and testing market-driven, public-private mobility services to: increase the attractiveness of public transport; find innovative ways of commuting; generate business from mobility solutions; cut car use and promote a low-carbon economy. Helsinki-Uusimaa New sustainable mobility solutions piloted in Helsinki Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environmental infrastructure; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Urban transport Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 5369 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4091.jpg row-kab3_upcv.u5ez IT 2014IT16RFOP009 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Crowd technology for gathering information on marine ecosystems developed in Italy 2017 2019 2020-05-07T00:00:00 Crowd technology for gathering information on marine ecosystems developed in Italy The centrepiece of the MadCrow technology is a data acquisition system, or black box, containing sensors to monitor the various parameters. It transmits data using wireless GSM networks from boats to an onshore cloud server. Data integration and discovery systems collect, analyse and process data from different sources to give a clear picture of the status of the marine environment. An online application to make this information freely available has been set up, as has a social platform for data sharing by policymakers, researchers and generalists. MadCrow aimed to acquire data at a lower cost, both financially and environmentally, than that normally incurred through traditional methods by using the boats of volunteers or public and private institutions. The ecological impact is mitigated by the use of solar energy to power the technology. Work under the project involved development of the information technology architecture to trigger the data collection process, performance of a study of marine parameters and sensors able to detect the relevant phenomena, and design of the sensor box to make it suitable for installation on any type of vessel. Scientific validation of the methods, analysis of the effects of the acquisition and use of marine data through crowdsourcing and sessions to identify appropriate data-sharing applications were also conducted.&nbsp; 1461941 549380 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/crowd-technology-for-gathering-information-on-marine-ecosystems-developed-in-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHcQdWyH6Yk 45.64414075 13.84862232 Transpobank s.r.l. AREA Science Park, Ed. Q ss.14 - KM 163,5 34149 Basovizza - Trieste Launched in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Marine Data Crowdsourcing (MadCrow) project has developed technology for the acquisition, integration and dissemination of marine ecosystem data. MadCrow is based on a citizen scientist concept in which boat owners allow project infrastructure to be fitted to their vessels to monitor physical, chemical and biological parameters of the sea, such as temperature, salinity, acidity and oxygen levels. Friuli-Venezia Giulia Crowd technology for gathering information on marine ecosystems developed in Italy Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environmental infrastructure; Innovation, Research and Technological development Friuli-Venezia Giulia - ERDF 5368 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4089.jpg row-a2wd-sq53~zqka FR;FR 2014FR05M0OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project French researchers combine technology and coaching to help diabetes patients 2016 2019 2020-05-04T00:00:00 French researchers combine technology and coaching to help diabetes patients Mellisim is developing an affordable glucose monitoring sensor and physical activity tracker that can provide data continuously. This allows patients to understand their status and suggest changes in treatments and step-by-step lifestyle improvements. Because health information can be automatically analysed, the project helps to overcome a shortage of medical staff and provides the patient with access to excellent healthcare support &ndash; anytime and anywhere. The biosensor prototype has worked well in a laboratory environment, and the project team is working towards obtaining a CE mark for the device. The next step is to establish manufacturing capabilities for the sensor and to industrialise the required software. The project is also developing an app to complement the biosensor. The app provides users with an analysis of their current condition as well as lifestyle guidance and coaching tips. The project team has established the IT system to run the app and is validating its functionality with clinical partners. In addition to funding from the ERDF, other investments from ValoTec and grants from European (ECSEL EnSO H2020) and French sources (PSPC Mellidem) have been received, worth up to EUR&nbsp;3.5&nbsp;million by the end of 2019. 856265 401707 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/french-researchers-combine-technology-and-coaching-to-help-diabetes-patients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbGXjUObYn0&feature=youtu.be&t=217 48.7938 2.36113 ValoTec - MELLIsim 1 Mail du Professeur Georges Mathé 94800 Villejuif A project based in the Ile-de-France region has brought together clinical practices, the latest educational techniques and cutting-edge technologies to help people manage type two diabetes. Mellisim is designing and testing a new biosensor and a smartphone app to provide comprehensive support to patients in their everyday lives. At the same time, a cognitive behavioural approach delivered through a virtual coaching platform is used to motivate patients to make healthy decisions. ILE-DE-FRANCE;Ile-de-France French researchers combine technology and coaching to help diabetes patients Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development Île-de-France et Seine - ESF/ERDF/YEI 5359 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/regio_standard_153_4078_mellisim_image.jpg row-jgh9~2c4f.baap ES;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project French-Spanish cross-border region of Cerdanya gets state-of-the-art paediatric hospital 2015 2018 2020-05-04T00:00:00 French-Spanish cross-border region of Cerdanya gets state-of-the-art paediatric hospital Cerdanya, a historical region in the eastern Pyrenees divided between France and Spain, has a long and proud history of treating children with various respiratory diseases. But due to increasing costs and a difficulty recruiting healthcare professionals, in 2015 the region&rsquo;s four respiratory care centres closed. With the region&rsquo;s reputation on the line &ndash; and more than 200 jobs at stake &ndash; the EU-funded PPC project stepped in. Replacing the four recently closed respiratory facilities, the project built a new, state-of-the-art healthcare centre. A full range of services Located halfway between the French and Spanish borders, the new facility focuses on treating such paediatric health issues as diabetes, obesity, physiological disabilities, and other chronic diseases.The new building includes modern accommodations, innovative treatment, a full range of rehabilitation services such as speech therapists, physiotherapists, psychomotor therapists, therapeutic education; and social and educational support, including a school for special-needs children. A leader in innovative healthcare With modern services adapted to the healthcare needs of today&rsquo;s patients, the new hospital has positioned the region as a leader in innovative healthcare.&nbsp; 1846154 1200000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/french-spanish-cross-border-region-of-cerdanya-gets-state-of-the-art-paediatric-hospital https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvRk7ydQvuc 42.5625008 -0.5772355 AECT-HC Agrupación Europea de Cooperación Territorial Hospital de Cerdanya 26-28 parc club du millénaire, 1025 rue Henri Becquerel 34000 Montpellier No more worrying about cards, borders, and administrative hurdles. Thanks to a new, state-of-the-art medical facility funded by the EU-funded Pediatric Pole of Cerdanya (PPC) project, any child living in the French-Spanish cross-border region of Cerdanya now has access to quality healthcare. Cataluña;Midi-Pyrénées French-Spanish cross-border region of Cerdanya gets state-of-the-art paediatric hospital Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Health; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 5358 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/regio_standard_153_4077_ppc_image.jpg row-t372~iscn~cmbq ES;ES;PT;PT;PT;PT 2014TC16RFCB007 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Farmers and consumers in Macaronesia benefit from EU-funded health and food safety programme 2017 2020 Farmers and consumers in Macaronesia benefit from EU-funded health and food safety programme Farmers in the Macaronesian regions participating in the project were taught about environmentally sustainable and responsible agriculture to obtain crops free of substances that may threaten food security. Furthermore, the project brought to the fore the health of consumers, especially children, through food safety. Three specific objectives The project had three specific objectives. Firstly, a programme monitoring pesticides, mycotoxin, and heavy metal residues in fruit and vegetables, cereals, and wine. Secondly, the transfer of experience, knowledge, and awareness in integrated pest management to technicians and farmers in the Macaronesian region. Practical and theoretical training of technicians and farmers, showing them, on the one hand, the existence of alternative and complementary methods to the use of phytosanitary products, and on the other hand, teaching them more sustainable use of these products. Thirdly, a survey of eating habits, risk assessment by intake, and promotion of a healthy diet. The child population was taken as a benchmark to achieve changes in eating habits. To encourage children to eat a healthy diet based on fresh fruits and vegetables, classes were held at schools to teach them about growing their own food and composting. 1934186 1644067 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/farmers-and-consumers-in-macaronesia-benefit-from-eufunded-health-and-food-safety-programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDMtvgZLM0o 28.118700 -15.424360 Gestión del Medio Rural de Canarias, SAU. Calle Jesús Hernández Guzmán nº 2, Planta C, 38110 Santa Cruz de Tenerife An EU-funded trans-regional project in Madeira, the Canaries, and the Azores raised awareness about health and food safety and sustainable agriculture, while at the same time taking care of the environment. CANARIAS;Canarias;Região Autónoma da MADEIRA;Região Autónoma da Madeira;Região Autónoma dos AÇORES;Região Autónoma dos Açores Farmers and consumers in Macaronesia benefit from EU-funded health and food safety programme Environmental protection & resource efficiency Rural development Interreg V-A - Spain-Portugal (Madeira-Açores-Canarias (MAC)) 5352 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4043.jpg row-h9jk_hqp3_dafy DE;NL;NL;NL 2014TC16RFCB023 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Promoting digital transformation of SMEs in the Germany-Netherlands cross-border region 2017 2023 Promoting digital transformation of SMEs in the Germany-Netherlands cross-border region To help Dutch and German SMEs keep up with the increasing digitalisation of industry, the EU-funded Digipro project is turning to cross-border knowledge exchange and cooperation.&nbsp;As a result, manufacturing, IT, and technical installation companies from across the border region are finding their full innovative potential, increasing their competitiveness and gaining access to new markets.Connecting the dotsAll too often, SMEs operate in isolation and fail to take advantage of the many available resources. Digipro is tapping into the vast amount of knowledge and skills available within the German-Dutch cross-border region. To do this, the project matches SMEs with the support, services, and partners they need from both sides of the border.&nbsp;The project is coordinated by a group of core partners, one in each involved region. On the Dutch side of the border, the partners are Oost NL (lead partner), het Huis van de Brabantse Kempen, LIOF, and RCT Gelderland. The German partners include Euregio Rein-Waal, Niederrheinische IHK, MCC, Wir4, and GEMIT. The project aims to help over 900 SMEs by facilitating in-depth discussions, developing concept studies, conducting feasibility studies, organising prototype projects, and holding cross-border visits and other events. 9975980 4987991 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/promoting-digital-transformation-of-smes-in-the-germany-netherlands-cross-border-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=REeWFLWW7Gw&feature=emb_title 52.1789453 5.9695621 Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost Nederland N.V. Laan van Malkenschoten 40 7333NP Apeldoorn This EU-funded project encourages cross-border cooperation between German and Dutch SMEs by providing the support and tools they need to better compete in today’s digital economy. Düsseldorf;Gelderland;Limburg (Nl);Noord-Brabant Promoting digital transformation of SMEs in the Germany-Netherlands cross-border region Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Germany-The Netherlands 5326 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5326.jpg row-kpc9_ftyr_67es IT 2014IT16RFOP010 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Creating a regional innovation hub in Lazio, Italy 2017 2022 Creating a regional innovation hub in Lazio, Italy The LOIC opened for business in January 2019 and offers a range of services and support infrastructure free of charge. The 2&nbsp;000&nbsp;m2 centre can handle the very latest ICT equipment and technologies. It provides the following facilities: Six start-up labs and six work stations for innovative projects,&nbsp;a multi-purpose training room with capacity for 150 people or 16 work stations. A FabLab equipped with 3D printers, a laser cutter, a computer-controlled cutter and industrial plotter.There is also a rapid prototyping area for practical training sessions and space for technology exhibitions. The centre can host networking events, conferences and workshops. It provides a variety of educational and training packages. Incubation and acceleration programmes have been designed to support start-ups. The FabLab and Rapid Prototyping facilities have so far hosted 54 training workshops and events that attracted 1&nbsp;452 users and generated 22 active rapid prototyping projects. 5000000 2500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/creating-a-regional-innovation-hub-in-lazio-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQca5sLkVvQ 41.8948 12.4853 Lazio Innova Via Casilina, 3/T 00182 Roma Start-ups, established companies, entrepreneurs and young people are benefiting from the Lazio Open Innovation Centre (LOIC) in Zagarolo, on the outskirts of Rome. The centre was developed through the EU-funded Spazio Attivo Zagarolo project and is a regional innovation hub for the gaming, culture and tourism sectors. LOIC is housed in a wing of the recently renovated Palazzo Rospigliosi, which dates back to the 16th century. Lazio Creating a regional innovation hub in Lazio, Italy Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Lazio - ERDF 5325 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5325.jpg row-gfdd.w66x_akbi FR 2014FR16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project The deployment of fibre optics in the rural communes of Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire region 2016 2020 The deployment of fibre optics in the rural communes of Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire region The project is part of the deployment of a complete very high-speed fibre optic network over part of the Cher region. This network includes the optical connection nodes, the sharing points and the collection, transmission and distribution network. In the ten most densely populated municipalities in Cher, not including the private investment zone, optical fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) is being rolled out by 2020 in accordance with the guidelines of the regional master plan for digital development. FTTH will enable eligible residents and businesses to benefit from a bandwidth of at least 100&nbsp;Mbps. The ten municipalities in question are Aubigny-sur-N&egrave;re, Avord, Dun-sur-Auron, La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois, Mehun-sur-Y&egrave;vre, M&eacute;reau, Saint-Amand-Montrond, Saint-Florent-sur-Cher, Saint-Martin-d&rsquo;Auxigny and Sancoins. In order to pool digital planning actions, the Cher region&rsquo;s elected representatives have decided to create Berry num&eacute;rique, a partnership structure taking the form of an open joint association. To achieve this objective, a public investment budget of EUR&nbsp;91&nbsp;000&nbsp;000 is planned, combining contributions from all public players: Europe, the state, the region, the department and communities of the communes.This project allows all the region&rsquo;s players (companies and individuals) to benefit from the most innovative services in terms of electronic communications, just as they would in large cities. 10664239 5200000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-deployment-of-fibre-optics-in-the-rural-communes-of-cher-in-the-centre-val-de-loire-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_liHcX-CqM 47.0836 2.39559 Berry Numérique Hôtel du Département 18023 Bourges Cedex The Berry numérique open mixed syndicate is rolling out very high-speed broadband in the Cher department (Centre-Val de Loire) to enable eligible residents and businesses to benefit from a speed of at least 100&nbsp;Mbps. Centre-Val de Loire The deployment of fibre optics in the rural communes of Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire region Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information Society Interregional Loire - ERDF 5315 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5315.jpg row-5pqr.r7dm~vmc7 ES;ES;ES;FR;PT 2014TC16RFTN007 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project SoilTakeCare – Low-cost solutions to diagnose and clean up soil contamination 2016 2019 2020-05-02T00:00:00 SoilTakeCare – Low-cost solutions to diagnose and clean up soil contamination Overall, the project results provided insights for proposing new strategies for land monitoring, management and remediation in contaminated areas across Europe, improving the environment and quality of life. A key element of addressing soil contamination is the need for accurate mapping and monitoring tools. The SoilTakeCare project&nbsp; developed new sensors that cost around a third of those currently available on the market. The team also used a GPS receiver to map the metal content of contaminated mining areas, simply by measuring power variations of GPS waves reflected on these areas.Secondly, the project used plants such as Tillandsia usneoides, also called Spanish moss, as biosensors for local monitoring. Lastly, the project developed a methodology to quantify the volumes of matter affected by the contamination. For this, researchers used an in situ Lidar scanner that gives a rapid and accurate digital elevation of smaller contaminated areas, and drone photogrammetry that allowed them to accurately map larger surfaces. Taking into account variables such as age, sex and education levels, the aggregated data revealed specific vulnerabilities and emphasised the need to advise socially and economically deprived households on how to reduce their exposure to contamination. 2009646 1507234 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/soiltakecare-low-cost-solutions-to-diagnose-and-clean-up-soil-contamination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQinukgOlyI 44.556255 2.215937 GET-CNRS 14 Avenue Édouard Belin 31400 Toulouse Soil contamination from industrial activities is a significant problem across Europe, affecting not only the soil, but also surface water, ground water, air quality and human health. The SoilTakeCare project, conducted across three sites in the regions of Occitanie in France, Murcia in Spain and Centro in Portugal, developed innovative, low-cost diagnostic and monitoring tools, and assessed alternative soil remediation techniques. Cataluña;Lisboa;Midi-Pyrénées;Principado de Asturias;Región de Murcia SoilTakeCare – Low-cost solutions to diagnose and clean up soil contamination Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - South West Europe 5300 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5300.jpg row-69te_vvb2.t97z AT;CZ;HR;HU;IT;PL;SI;SI 2014TC16RFTN003 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project New tools to nurture urban green spaces in Central Europe 2016 2019 2020-05-02T00:00:00 New tools to nurture urban green spaces in Central Europe The project tested three different approaches to urban spatial planning and green strategy elaboration. Their solutions and tools guide local municipalities on how to tackle urban green space management smartly. All the models developed have been channelled into the seven participating regions&rsquo; green strategies. A geographic information system model exploited geo-informatics tools &ndash; from data collection to spatial analysis and visualisation &ndash; to evaluate the purpose of a green space, along with issues such as maintenance, sustainability and profitability. This model was designed to support regional development decision-making. A community involvement model created a comprehensive overview of participatory techniques which could get local people involved in running green spaces. This model helped users generate ideas, develop joint management plans and raise awareness. The results have been successfully applied by partners and integrated into urban development strategies.The project&rsquo;s multi-stakeholder governance model provides guidance on establishing new forms of cooperation and acts as a platform to encourage public discussion. It can also be used as a capacity-building tool by public authorities and includes a training curriculum, which has proved useful to decision-makers looking for fresh ideas and approaches. The regions involved in the project have exchanged ideas and tools. A data collection app developed in Padova, Italy, is being used by the Croatian city of Zadar to enlarge its land records. Meanwhile assessment indicators deployed in Salzburg, Austria, are being exploited in Budapest to analyse suitable new green spaces. 2391306 2005050 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-tools-to-nurture-urban-green-spaces-in-central-europe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOToTQLQcN8&t=8s 47.498382 19.040471 Municipality of 12th District of Budapest (Hegyvidék) Böszörményi út 23-25 1126 Budapest Ten partners from seven central European countries joined forces to create or transform green spaces in urban settings. Working with community groups, residents and local authorities, the Urban Green Belts project devised three new ‘smart’ models and then tested them out in eight pilot schemes. The project has helped to improve the planning and management decisions of public sector bodies responsible for green spaces, such as parks, woodland and recreational areas. Jadranska Hrvatska;Közép-Magyarország;Małopolskie;Praha;Salzburg;Veneto;Vzhodna Slovenija;Zahodna Slovenija New tools to nurture urban green spaces in Central Europe Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Cooperation; Urban development Interreg TN - Central Europe 5299 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5299.jpg row-458d.7qy3-vfxt AT;BA;BG;CZ;HR;HU;ME;RS;SK 2014TC16M6TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Danube region looks to better leverage the business potential of high-performance computing 2017 2019 2020-05-02T00:00:00 Danube region looks to better leverage the business potential of high-performance computing High-performance computing (HPC), a rapidly expanding digital technology, is one of the factors enabling innovation and economic growth. By aggregating computing power to deliver much higher performance than what one can get from a standard computer, HPC can help solve major business problems and reduce product development times.&nbsp;The project aims to contribute to the digital transformation of the region by providing all industry access to the transformative power of HPC. At the heart of the project is the InnoHPC Lab, an online hub that pools regional HPC infrastructure and competencies. Through this online platform, businesses can access a range of integrated services, capacity building tools, and a sustainability toolkit &ndash; all of which aim to increase the use of HPC. As part of the lab, the project developed protocols to connect companies needing HPC competencies with HPC providers, in academia and in the private sector. According to project coordinators, the InnoHPC project succeeded in its goal of helping academics better understand the needs of &ndash; and communicate with &ndash; SMEs. In doing so, academics are now well-positioned to match their knowledge of HPC to solving business needs. At the same time, the project helped SMEs understand the potential of HPC in problem solving, innovation, and business development.But the project was much more than just theory &ndash; it put this theory into action. For example, during several pilot programmes, InnoHPC was able to use HPC to solve business problems &ndash; a big step towards fully digitising industry in the Danube region. 2054600 1746410 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/danube-region-looks-to-better-leverage-the-business-potential-of-high-performance-computing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5_cEAnDmBk&t=3s 47.497912 19.0494175 Fakulteta za informacijske študije / Faculty of Information Studies Ljubljanska cesta 31a 8000 Novo mesto To boost R&D and innovation across the Danube region, the EU-funded InnoHPC project turned to high-performance computing. Jadranska Hrvatska;KOZEP-MAGYARORSZAG;MONTENEGRO;Moravskoslezsko;Oberösterreich;SERBIA;Sarajevo;Východné Slovensko;Yugozapaden Danube region looks to better leverage the business potential of high-performance computing Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Danube 5297 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5297.jpg row-8i34.wx5c~2npr ES 2014ES16RFOP011 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project MiWEndo: Revolutionising the detection of colorectal cancer 2015 2019 MiWEndo: Revolutionising the detection of colorectal cancer As part of the project, a protype was developed, and the technology protected by a European patent.&nbsp;Pre-clinical trials are being carried out to demonstrate the device&rsquo;s ability to automatically detect polyps in both human tissue and animal models.Five jobs were created and both undergraduate and master students were involved in various stages of the project. The project strengthened links between the three collaborating research institutions. Thanks to the use of microwave technology, MiWEndo allows the endoscopist a 360&deg; field of view of the patient&rsquo;s colon. It emits an alarm when a polyp is detected. Because the device is simply placed at the end of a standard endoscope, no additional training is needed. And with more efficient colonoscopies, exploration time during consultations is reduced and fewer repeat colonoscopies are needed. Overall, this will reduce the pressure on hospital endoscopy and pathology departments, and contribute to the success of screening programmes for at-risk populations: the 175 million people aged between 50 and 69 in Europe. 270340 62495 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/miwendo-revolutionising-the-detection-of-colorectal-cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCyFyGvoekA 40.455574 -3.689813 Universitat Pompeu Fabra Carrer Tànger 122-140 Barcelona Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in Europe, with more than 470 000 citizens diagnosed every year, and 228 000 deaths. To improve early diagnosis, MiWEndo Solutions in Spain’s Cataluña region developed an accessory that can be attached to the tip of a standard endoscope, and which uses low-cost and safe microwave imaging technology to automatically detect malignant polyps. Cataluña MiWEndo: Revolutionising the detection of colorectal cancer Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development Cataluña - ERDF 5278 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5278.jpg row-aiit-ayqz.ny7g IT 2014IT16RFOP007 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Old tomato canning factory in Naples turned into innovation hub 2016 2018 Old tomato canning factory in Naples turned into innovation hub The partly EU-funded urban redevelopment project in San Giovanni a Teduccio, an eastern suburb of Naples, led to a concentration of local businesses and high-tech companies that benefit from the university&rsquo;s laboratories and well-equipped classrooms. Thanks to the better public transport, links to both the city centre and other parts of the Campania region have improved and the university campus has become more easily accessible.The area around the campus has become a meeting point due to a number of restaurants and stores located there. With unemployment a big issue in the suburb, the project directly employed some 300 people throughout its duration of just over a year. It was completed in February 2018. The San Giovanni a Teduccio was previously known for its successful tomato canning industry. However, since the decline of the food processing factory in the 1970&rsquo;s, the buildings have stood empty for over 30 years. Since then, the region has invested in the redevelopment of these industrial areas. Leading international companies, including large IT and network firms, have joined in. The ensuing investments have brought technology transfers and training opportunities. It also houses a branch of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, the National Research Council of Italy.&nbsp;The San Giovanni Hub covers some 200 000 square metres. Care was taken to preserve the architectural history of the old factory buildings. There are labs, multifunctional rooms and auditoriums on the premises, and an adjacent park. The university plans to expand with plans for a new science park in the area. The new innovation and technology hall would host research facilities and technology transfer programmes. The aim is to create an innovative ecosystem that will result in new inventions and ensure include the local population.The &lsquo;San Giovanni Hub&rsquo; project was supported by the OPs Campania 2007-2013 and 2014-2020. 60852567 45639425 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/old-tomato-canning-factory-in-naples-turned-into-innovation-hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfnoIDdYNk 40.836309 14.306532 Regione Campania Via Don Bosco 9E 80141 Napoli A former tomato canning factory in Naples, the Cirio, was turned into an innovation hub that is connected with the University of Naples Federico II. Public transport to the suburb was improved with the extension of a train line to the university’s San Giovanni campus. The newly transformed industrial area now serves as a meeting point for locals in this part of Naples. Campania Old tomato canning factory in Naples turned into innovation hub Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Campania - ERDF 5266 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5266.jpg row-qbrv.hrse.itvt DE 2014DE16RFOP007 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Sheet metal processing company in Hessen, Germany, expands facilities and creates new jobs 2015 2018 Sheet metal processing company in Hessen, Germany, expands facilities and creates new jobs The 60-year-old company, Franz Hof GmbH, manufactures components, special parts and housings from sheet metal. The project allowed the company to carry out structural extensions of its existing establishment and buy new machinery.A fully automatic high-bay warehouse was built and state-of-the-art laser, punching and bending machines were bought. A new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was introduced, and the company&rsquo;s IT system was upgraded. Through this modernisation programme the company exceeded expectations and created around 50 new jobs over three-years. The project allowed the company to change its production processes and machinery and bring them up to date with current standards and automation.The company initially expected to create 15 new jobs with the upgrades. However, it did so well economically that it was able to hire 50 additional employees. Franz Hof now has a current workforce of 120. The investment into Franz Hof was a way of securing the company&rsquo;s long-term future. Buying new machinery enabled the company to meet current market prices for its products. This allowed it to pass savings directly onto customers, giving the company a clear competitive advantage. 4050000 405000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sheet-metal-processing-company-in-hessen-germany-expands-facilities-and-creates-new-jobs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTOW6avrmR0 50.7783319 8.2052954 Franz Hof GMBH Auf der Stücke 27 35708 Haiger A medium-sized company specialising in sheet metal processing in Hessen, Germany, expanded and modernised its production facilities to meet modern standards. This safeguarded existing jobs, created new ones and allowed their rural town to become industrially competitive. Giessen Sheet metal processing company in Hessen, Germany, expands facilities and creates new jobs Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) SMEs Hessen - ERDF 5259 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5259.jpg row-d88u-hzaw~khfa LU 2014LU16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Information and communication tools at the service of energy transition in Luxembourg 2017 2022 Information and communication tools at the service of energy transition in Luxembourg In order to make as much information available to individuals, Myenergy networked various institutional players who usually work in a rather isolated manner, and has therefore been able to consolidate a great deal of data on the legal aspects and state and municipal aid related to energy transition, construction and sustainable mobility.&nbsp;These players are the Ministry of Energy and Territorial Planning, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Housing, the Chamber of Trades, the Federation of Artisans, the Order of Architects and Consulting Engineers and representatives of Luxembourg municipalities.&nbsp;Myenergy is positioning itself as the partner of all these players to create synergies and support an ambitious national and local energy transition policy. The project made it possible to build a collaborative and consolidated network of municipalities and national players. It also led to the creation and development of new digital tools to raise awareness and inform citizens. A digital energy diagnostic tool for the home helps to guide individuals through the various stages of their sustainable energy retrofit project.&nbsp;The Myrenovation mobile app, downloadable for free from the iOS and Android platforms, makes it possible to simulate municipal and state aid specific to each project and location and guides individuals throughout the process of requesting retrofitting aid, pre-financing for their project, and aid for sustainable mobility. The app also provides a great deal of simplified technical information on sustainable retrofitting methods. Finally, project management is carried out digitally (reports, data monitoring, first contacts with advisors, etc.). Other avenues for continuing to develop the digitalisation of myenergy&rsquo;s services are currently being explored.&nbsp;The aim of the project being to encourage the realisation of projects related to energy transition as well as sustainable mobility and construction; these should lead to new work for professionals in the construction, energy and mobility fields, as well as municipal staff (artisans, energy advisors and mobility and real estate professionals). 2602769 1041108 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/information-and-communication-tools-at-the-service-of-energy-transition-in-luxembourg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KBLSI2A70E 49.8158683 6.1296751 MyEnergy GIE 28, rue Glesener 1630 Luxembourg The ‘Infopoints myenergy goes digital’ project aims to inform the citizens of Luxembourg about energy transition. The goal is to ensure the promotion of state and municipal aid to individuals wishing to carry out an energy retrofit or sustainable construction project, install technologies promoting renewable energies, or implement sustainable mobility. Luxembourg (Grand-Duché) Information and communication tools at the service of energy transition in Luxembourg Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Energy efficiency Operational Programme ERDF Luxembourg 2014-2020 5256 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5256.jpg row-n7a5~gqw4_3ipp IT 2007IT162PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Better mobile, data transmission services in Bolzano, Italy 2012 2015 Better mobile, data transmission services in Bolzano, Italy The lack of digital mobile coverage in rural parts of the province had led to a growing digital divide. The difficulty in accessing broadband had forced many local companies to either relocate or cease trading, which reduced the attractiveness of the area to inward investment and also led to depopulation.The project was intended to bridge this divide, thereby better meeting the needs of a digital society and enhancing possibilities for economic and social development in the areas involved, in accordance with EU norms and within a perspective of fostering a European sense of belonging.&nbsp;Benefiting some 80&nbsp;000 people, the project involved construction of transceiver systems &ndash; devices that both transmit and receive communications &ndash; and investment in equipment for provision of mobile telephone and 4G mobile data traffic services. Thanks to this infrastructure, it was possible to get national mobile telephone operators to agree to offer services in the target areas for at least 10 years. The operators undertook, at their own expense, to update the equipment to keep it in line with the latest technological standards. Following its installation, the new infrastructure supported promotion of community life, creating conditions for improved social and cultural wellbeing, both on an individual and collective level. Studies demonstrate that the networks it has provided should lead to per capita economic growth of 1-1.5&nbsp;% in the beneficiary areas. 4108647 1427088 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/better-mobile-data-transmission-services-in-bolzano-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTVEDn8Mtk&list=PLOODqo6TCmTvNpwKXpDX8IU4LTNUB77z-&index=2 46.49965919 11.35878253 Autonome Provinz Bozen-Südtirol Palazzo 2, Piazza Silvius Magnago 39100 Bozen/Bolzano An EU-funded project has improved the mobile and data transmission network in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, in north-east Italy, by installing high-performance telecommunications infrastructure. Carried out with minimal environmental impact, the upgrades resulted in better connectivity in sparsely populated places where broadband coverage was previously inadequate. Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano Better mobile, data transmission services in Bolzano, Italy Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information Society; Rural development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Autonomous Province of Bolzano' 5251 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5251.jpg row-8vvf~g8ze~3q2c AT;IT 2014TC16RFCB052 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Lichtbild: Preserving cultural heritage in Italy and Austria through historical photographs 2017 2019 Lichtbild: Preserving cultural heritage in Italy and Austria through historical photographs The project developed an online portal to help historians and other interested stakeholders better arrange, preserve, archive, and share historical photos. The result is a unique snapshot of the history of this dynamic cross-border region.Awareness and education&nbsp;At the heart of the project is the development of guidelines on professionally handling historical photographs. These guidelines are available in German, Italian and English and can be downloaded for free as PDFs via the project website www.lichtbild-argentovivo.eu.&nbsp;In addition to its awareness-raising and educational efforts, the project created a platform for sharing and viewing the region&rsquo;s unique photographs. In addition to several physical photo exhibits, the project website has become a popular place for viewing images, either via virtual exhibitions or through the interactive Timetrip app. People can use the platform&rsquo;s open database on Creative Commons to download from thousands of high-quality old images. They are available for both private and commercial use and are free of charge. According to project coordinators, Lichtbild Kulturschatz Historische Photographie has been enthusiastically received by the public. Experts appreciate the effort to increase awareness about and sensitivity towards the cultural treasure of historical photography.&nbsp; 1348000 777390 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/lichtbild-preserving-cultural-heritage-in-italy-and-austria-through-historical-photographs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdifYVbmBl8 46.6188359 10.8562752 Autonome Provinz Bozen – Südtirol Silvius-Magnago-Platz 1 39100 Bozen To help preserve the cultural heritage of the Tyrol / South Tyrol region of Austria and Italy, the EU-funded Lichtbild Kulturschatz Historische Photographie project increased awareness about the importance of preserving historical photographs. Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano;Tirol Lichtbild: Preserving cultural heritage in Italy and Austria through historical photographs Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Tourism and Culture Interreg V-A - Italy-Austria 5244 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5244.jpg row-4age.hgqa-92nm BE;BE;FR;NL;UK 2014TC16RFCB038 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Cross-border project develops holistic approach to dementia care 2017 2021 Cross-border project develops holistic approach to dementia care Typically, dementia care is provided at home or in an institution. CASCADE is introducing a more flexible approach that enables people living with dementia and older people to move easily between levels of care that are provided at a person&rsquo;s house, in a specially equipped guesthouse or residential setting, or a hospital. The goal is to provide care that maximises a person&rsquo;s independence while responding swiftly to their changing needs.The CASCADE model provides more than 50 new beds to cater for patients and is being initially trialled in Belgium before being expanded to the UK. The Belgian partners are implementing the project with 301 residents in two sites. CASCADE is deploying two telemedicine systems in the project guesthouses. The aim here is to test cutting-edge technology in a controlled setting before it is installed in a person&rsquo;s own home. A residential monitoring system helps people living with dementia to keep living independently while supporting care staff in their decision making. A video communications system allows a person to interact with their care providers, thereby avoiding unnecessary trips to hospital. 9295277 5577166 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cross-border-project-develops-holistic-approach-to-dementia-care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wui8rgPwmgk&list=PLg2iKX00-_bqaZ3nq2OzCmE6P5JHCtKkm&index=9&t=0s 50.63050 3.070641 The Health and Europe Centre Farm Villa, Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9PH Kent Healthcare professionals in the ‘2 Seas’ cross-border area have joined forces to develop new approaches to dementia care. The CASCADE project aims to deliver care for people with dementia and older people in a way that allows them to live in their own homes for longer and decreases demand for hospital beds. The project is being rolled out in parts of the south of the UK, northern France, Flanders in Belgium, and the Netherlands. Antwerpen;Kent;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;West-Vlaanderen;Zeeland Cross-border project develops holistic approach to dementia care Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Health; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - France-Belgium-The Netherlands-United Kingdom (Two seas) 5241 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5241.jpg row-n4te_2msj-9wcr FR 2014FR16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project A telemedicine platform facilitates access to bone and joint care in the Centre-Val de Loire region 2016 2018 A telemedicine platform facilitates access to bone and joint care in the Centre-Val de Loire region The goal of the bone and joint care e-coordination project in the Cher department is, on the one hand, to coordinate access to and the treatment protocol for bone and joint care and, on the other hand, to regulate access to screening and prevention of falls for patients at risk. It relies on the multi-professional healthcare team of the Maison de Sant&eacute; (House of Medicine) which includes a rheumatologist, a geriatrician, a physical therapist, a nurse and a radiology technician, There is also an IT specialist, a coordinating nurse and a coordinator. &nbsp;The project made it possible to create protocols developed from forms on the region&rsquo;s telemedicine platform. The e-coordination 18 system has been operational since 31 July 2017. Thanks to the funding for this programme, 18 professionals were able to install the platform on their computer or laptop. In addition, they were provided a webcam and a microphone/speaker to enable participation in videoconferencing calls. 416911 208000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-telemedicine-platform-facilitates-access-to-bone-and-joint-care-in-the-centre-val-de-loire-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MS8jX9Jaq 47.0999 2.37268 Institut de Soins Ostéo-Articulaires du Cher (Isoa 18) 1, rue du Dr Laennec 18230 Saint-Doulchard The Institute for Bone and Joint Care in the Cher department (Isoa 18), located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, invests in digital technology and telemedicine in order to shorten consultation times and facilitate access to care. Centre-Val de Loire A telemedicine platform facilitates access to bone and joint care in the Centre-Val de Loire region Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Education and training; Health; Information Society; Social Inclusion Interregional Loire - ERDF 5235 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5235.jpg row-shrr.nzw8~abcp FR 2014FR16M2OP004 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Redesigning a historic site in Bastia, Corsica 2018 2020 Redesigning a historic site in Bastia, Corsica At the bottom of the palace of governors, the Mantinum (the name for Bastia in Ancient Rome) is an outdoor theatre located in front of the Old Port that will serve as a performance venue, but more importantly, allow to create a new living space. There will also be an exterior elevator connecting the lower town to the upper town. &nbsp;The Mantinum will create the missing link between Terra Nova and Terra Vecchja, making it a place for interactions, walks and entertainment. The modifications in progress offer solutions in terms of accessibility, improving the connection between the Old Port and the Citadel, increasing attractiveness and developing tourism in the Citadel.&nbsp; This project&rsquo;s specificity lies in its use of products resulting from the onsite excavation of rock (enabling it to incorporate the elevator) in the concrete composition. The latter is considered &lsquo;dry&rsquo; site concrete, cast horizontally and hand tamped, referencing the stone bed of the walls and ramparts. The material is durable, incorporated in the site&rsquo;s temporality and mineral make up. This construction method makes it possible to use materials from the site, making use of skilled craftsmanship. The &lsquo;wall&rsquo; elevator is a strong architectural design concept that resonates with the enormous Romieu staircase. It will completely reshape the relationship between the Old Port and the Citadel. More than a simple vertical link, it will create a true common urban identity capable of revitalising the neighbourhoods.&nbsp;The outdoor Theatre, a new performance venue with a unique and stunning view, will have more than 600 seats and a standing room for 2&nbsp;000 people. The Romieu Garden, now registered, will be given a new look, accommodating a Mediterranean garden that is gated, well lit and intended for educational use. Endemic species will be planted and the landscaping redesigned to open up a clear view of the Old Port.&nbsp;Approximately 5 000 visitors are expected each year. 2355770 1413462 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/redesigning-a-historic-site-in-bastia-corsica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmSFylEYE0s&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1yl2tHMwLbMU3hMQ3OiX2lLHjL3bzlPjuJ2_23PFu8svhxOP9H3ApAy0U&app=desktop 42.7065505 9.452542 Mairie de Bastia Avenue Pierre Giudicelli 20200 Bastia The Mantinum project consists in creating an outdoor theatre at the base of the Bastia Citadel, in the north of Corsica, connecting the lower town with the upper town. Corse Redesigning a historic site in Bastia, Corsica Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Tourism and Culture; Urban development Corse - ERDF/ESF 5230 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5230.jpg row-55p8_mmyy~nh3c IT 2014IT16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project Digitalisation of logistics processes in the Port of Bari, Italy 2017 2019 Digitalisation of logistics processes in the Port of Bari, Italy The project is being carried out by the Port Systems Authority for the South Adriatic Sea (ADSPMAM) with the support of the European Regional Development Fund. It is complementary to a project carried out by the Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency (ADM) to digitalise customs procedures and improve interoperability with the Port Authority. The project aims to digitalise logistics processes and develop interoperability between the Port Community System (GAIA) and the customs information system (AIDA) to digitalise the embarkation/debarkation procedures, the entry/exit to/from the port hubs, and duty payments in the Port of Bari. The solution is based on &lsquo;Internet of things&rsquo; (IoT) technologies. The Port Authority will be able to use statistical information on the origin or destination of goods to facilitate its strategic planning. The port of Bari in the Apulia region of southeast Italy is one of the largest ports on the Adriatic and the main gateway from Europe to the Balkan peninsula and the Middle East. By enhancing security and improving the port cycle, the digital solutions will have a positive impact on the development of the port and the region. The project is part of the National Infrastructure and Networks programme 2014-2020, which aims to improve the transport of people and goods in the south of Italy, thereby boosting competitiveness in the region. The digitalisation process will enable better connections with other ports, as well as road, rail and inland waterways. This contributes to the objectives of the Trans-European Transport Network, particularly the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor, which represents a crucial north-south axis for the European economy. 300000 225000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/digitalisation-of-logistics-processes-in-the-port-of-bari-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jYOEIZ5dds 41.13302 16.86806 Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Adriatico Meridionale Piazzale C.Colombo,1 70122 Bari The Port Systems Authority for the South Adriatic Sea is using digital technology to streamline the exchange of information among all those involved in the port cycle. The automated system allows easier transport through the port, boosting the region’s competitiveness. Puglia Digitalisation of logistics processes in the Port of Bari, Italy Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Innovation, Research and Technological development; Transport Infrastructures and Networks - ERDF 5205 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5205.jpg row-k7cx-qixp~eat9 EL 2014GR16M2OP004 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project University of Ioannina’s Biological Applications and Technology department gets its own home 2010 2016 University of Ioannina’s Biological Applications and Technology department gets its own home To better promote the life sciences, the university launched the department in 2000. Since then, it has been teaching courses and cultivating basic and applied research at all levels of biology &ndash; from molecular to cellular and beyond. The problem, however, is that the department has never had a proper home, meaning faculty, staff, students &ndash; even equipment &ndash; were spread across campus in various buildings.To remedy this situation, this EU-funded project built and equipped an all-new, multi-purpose two-story building. Today, the school&rsquo;s 130 undergraduate and postgraduate students, and the department&rsquo;s teaching and research staff, can learn and work in a state-of-the-art facility furnished with secure, cutting-edge laboratories and modern, high-tech classrooms. The building has eight laboratories, two 100-seat classrooms, another two 50-seat classrooms, an institution room, eight teachers&rsquo; offices, and a darkroom. All rooms are equipped with a range of new applications and technologies, all of which enhance students&rsquo; research and ensure deeper understanding of the material and concepts being taught. The department is now well-positioned to achieve its goal of being at the forefront of basic and applied research in the life sciences. This is great news for the university, which is already considered one of the leading academic institutions in Greece.&nbsp;Originally founded in 1964 as a charter of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the University of Ioannina became independent in 1979. Located 5&nbsp;km outside Ioannina, the school is home to 25&nbsp;000 students and over 550 faculty members. 5215274 4358675 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/university-of-ioannina-s-biological-applications-and-technology-department-gets-its-own-home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfGZQpybx4c&t=7s 39.66486 20.85189 University of Ioannina P.O. Box 1186 451 10 Ioannina Thanks to this EU-funded project, the Biological Applications and Technology department at the University of Ioannina, in Greece, now has its own, fully equipped building to call home. Ipeiros University of Ioannina’s Biological Applications and Technology department gets its own home Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training Epirus - ERDF/ESF 5204 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5204.jpg row-qgdy.ihn8~i335 AT;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE 2014TC16RFCB024 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Research network supports digital transformation of SMEs in Lake Constance region 2017 2020 2020-09-01T00:00:00 Research network supports digital transformation of SMEs in Lake Constance region The region is working to position itself as a dynamic centre for digital change. At the heart of this strategy is the EU-funded IBH-Lab KMUdigital, a research network dedicated to increasing the region&rsquo;s digital competitiveness through knowledge-sharing, innovation, and technology transfer. Thanks to the specialised knowledge gained by the IBH-Lab KMUdigital network, the project promoted knowledge, innovation, and technology transfer among local SMEs. It contributed to enhancing the attractiveness of the Lake Constance region as a digital centre of excellence, thus ensuring it remains a competitive and dynamic region in times of digital change. The IBH-Labs are a joint project of the Internationale Bodensee Hochschule (IBH), a cross-border association of 30 universities, and the Internationale Bodensee Konferenz, a cooperation of the regional administrations surrounding Lake Constance. The IBH-Labs are a research and innovation network of universities and practice partners from the business and public sector. In 2017, the International Lake Constance region was awarded the Sail of Papenburg, an award for outstanding achievements in European cross-border cooperation, for its shared commitment to the IBH-Labs. 1750161 1225113 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/research-network-supports-digital-transformation-of-smes-in-lake-constance-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omxN56kwbDE 48.5115122 9.0492579 Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung Alfred-Wachtel-Straße 8 78462 Konstanz By creating a network of universities, businesses, and SMEs in the Lake Constance region of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the EU-funded IBH-Lab KMUdigital project is promoting digital industrialisation and technology transformation. Freiburg;Karlsruhe;Mittelfranken;Niederbayern;Oberbayern;Oberfranken;Oberpfalz;Schwaben;Stuttgart;Tübingen;Unterfranken;Vorarlberg Research network supports digital transformation of SMEs in Lake Constance region Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Interreg V-A - Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Liechtenstein (Alpenrhein-Bodensee-Hochrhein) 5196 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5196.jpg row-t4jg.s7y8-jqtm NL 2014NL16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project e-Mental Health Center – Using VR to make mental healthcare accessible 2015 2019 2020-09-01T00:00:00 e-Mental Health Center – Using VR to make mental healthcare accessible The project was initiated by the ARQ National Psychotrauma Center in Diemen. It has ensured that game developers/SMEs are better equipped to develop e-mental health products and allowed policymakers to better understand how e-mental health can meet increased demand for affordable and accessible mental healthcare. Overall, the project has reinforced the Netherlands&rsquo; position as a leading player in the field of e-mental health implementation and research. Patients were actively involved in developing the apps from the beginning to ensure their needs were understood and met. The participating universities &ndash; Amsterdam UMC (University of Amsterdam) and VU University Amsterdam &ndash; contributed to a research model that accelerated validation of the apps and allowed game developers/SMEs to develop business cases to successfully bring the apps to the market. 2221700 444340 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/e-mental-health-center-using-vr-to-make-mental-healthcare-accessible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImgF-9WrdvM 52.327851 4.964306 ARQ National Psychotrauma Center Nienoord 5 – 13 Diemen The eGGZ e-Mental Health Innovation and Implementation Center, in Diemen, next to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, developed four virtual reality (VR) applications for the treatment of anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Thanks to an intensive co-creation approach that brought together game developers/SMEs, mental health treatment centres, universities, and end users themselves, the project established best practices for future e-mental health initiatives. Noord-Holland e-Mental Health Center – Using VR to make mental healthcare accessible Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training OP West Netherlands ERDF 2014-2020 5195 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5195.jpg row-bnhq-r2me.rkuy PL 2014PL16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project PANDA: protecting Polish cities against heavy rainfall 2016 2019 2020-08-01T00:00:00 PANDA: protecting Polish cities against heavy rainfall The Polish Atlas of Rains Intensities (PANDA) project is the first online, digital and comprehensive rainfall mapping system in Poland. It is designed to help develop urban stormwater and drainage systems that better protect Polish towns, cities and their residents against the effects of heavy rainfall. The system relies on historical, objective precipitation data from the past 30 years, recorded by 100 rain gauges managed by the Polish Institute of Meteorology and Water Management. The measuring stations are positioned strategically across the country, covering 940 Polish towns and cities. These stations have a monitoring capacity of up to 4&nbsp;320 minutes of precipitation time, making them a useful tool for local governments and emergency services, and for companies in the water supply, design, architecture and transport industries.&nbsp;Based on the three decades of data, the project developed an online rainfall intensity calculator, making it easier to assess potential threats in any area of the country. The data is accessible through a personal PANDA account, which any interested party can open online. The data allows local governments and companies to plan preventive actions and better equip infrastructure works and buildings against heavy rainfall or flooding. By continuing to collect data, authorities will be able to more precisely forecast floods and risk areas and take preventive actions. Climate change is affecting cities worldwide, and Poland is no exception. An increasing number of heavy rains throughout the country have resulted in higher local flooding risk. Managing rainwater and drainage systems has to be adjusted to present-day meteorological conditions and based on accurate, up-to-date rainfall intensity models &nbsp;to ensure better preparedness when disaster strikes. 1154517 763292 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/panda-protecting-polish-cities-against-heavy-rainfall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwQO9hkKk5s 54.35 18.6667 Retencjapl – Spółka z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnością ul. Marynarki Polskiej 163 80-868 Gdańsk The PANDA project represents the first up-to-date rainfall mapping system for urban areas in Poland, due to collaboration between rainwater and snowmelt management company Retencjapl, and the Polish Institute of Meteorology and Water Management – National Research Institute. Pomorskie PANDA: protecting Polish cities against heavy rainfall Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Innovation, Research and Technological development; Waste water treatment Smart growth - ERDF 5178 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5178.jpg row-j37p~vz84_ua89 AT;AT;AT;CZ;CZ 2014TC16RFCB002 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Promoting cultural cohesion through language learning in Austria, Czechia 2016 2019 2020-08-01T00:00:00 Promoting cultural cohesion through language learning in Austria, Czechia Many cultures and languages intersect in the cross-border regions around Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. To promote cohesion, social interaction, and economic development, the EU has funded three projects aimed at language learning and developing intercultural competences &ndash; including this one between Austria and the Czech Republic.&nbsp;The project developed new theoretical methods for teaching multilingualism and cultural awareness in Czech and Austrian schools. The project&rsquo;s team of linguistic experts, working with education authorities, parents, and policy makers, designed lessons for each country. In total, nearly 100 teachers participated in the programme, benefiting over 570 students. According to project organisers, the cumulative effect of these efforts has been a tangible increase in cultural awareness among school children. Even with the project officially over, its influence continues. All guidelines, teaching, and learning materials are available via the project&rsquo;s website. 4547031 3864976 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/promoting-cultural-cohesion-through-language-learning-in-austria-czechia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejvmq5yiXW0&feature=youtu.be 48.20353 15.638169999999999 Office of the Lower Austrian Government 3109 St. Pölten To promote multilingualism and cultural awareness around the cross-border regions of the Czech Republic and Austria, and in cooperation with similar initiatives in Hungary and Slovakia, this EU-funded project promoted the development of a language learning programme for kindergarten and elementary school children. Niederösterreich;Oberösterreich;Střední Morava;Střední Čechy;Wien Promoting cultural cohesion through language learning in Austria, Czechia Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Social Inclusion; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Austria-Czech Republic 5176 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5176.jpg row-585v~ayts-8dcq NO;SE 2014TC16RFCB016 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Driving fossil-free transport solutions in the Sweden-Norway border region 2016 2018 2020-08-01T00:00:00 Driving fossil-free transport solutions in the Sweden-Norway border region The project built on strong political foundations as the border region&rsquo;s 39 municipalities have signed up to running fossil-free vehicle fleets by no later than 2030. As well as buying new, greener models, some municipalities are choosing fossil-free alternatives when procuring transport services from the private sector, which in turn is encouraging these suppliers to go green. Entire Green Road has helped capacity-building in the municipal sector. The move towards green transport solutions is progressing well: for example in the 14 municipalities that make up the Fyrbodal association, almost one-third of the vehicles are already fossil-free, with more on the way. To complement the switch, a network of electric charging points is being rapidly expanded. Several industrial players are establishing themselves and investing heavily to meet the new demand. The border region now has more than 1 300 charging points available for public use, and five biogas stations. Thanks to this project&rsquo;s efforts, more people and organisations in the cross-border region are choosing fossil-free transport solutions. In total, there are estimated to be around 16&nbsp;000 electric or biogas powered vehicles on local roads.&nbsp;A new project called Fossil Free Border Region began in January 2019, which will build on the foundations laid by Entire Green Road. 1702000 348500 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/driving-fossil-free-transport-solutions-in-the-sweden-norway-border-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S452CZWlV9Y&feature=youtu.be 58.283741 12.288490 Østfold fylkeskommune Dronningens gate 22 1530 Moss Municipalities and businesses in the southern Sweden-Norway border area are changing their fossil-fuel powered vehicles for cleaner, greener alternatives thanks to the Entire Green Road project. The Fyrbodal association of local authorities have come together in this initiative, through which diesel and petrol vehicles are successively replaced with those powered by electricity, biogas or hydrogen. The project has been instrumental in expanding charging and refuelling infrastructure. Norge;Västsverige Driving fossil-free transport solutions in the Sweden-Norway border region Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy efficiency; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Sweden-Norway 5171 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5171.jpg row-9y7f_5ey7_9xrm FR 2014FR16M0OP009 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Re-establishing the cocoa industry in Guadeloupe and Haiti 2017 2019 2020-08-01T00:00:00 Re-establishing the cocoa industry in Guadeloupe and Haiti Both countries were once among the world&rsquo;s leading cocoa exporters. But today, production is down and, in Guadeloupe, almost non-existent. The Recavaca project is working to revive the cocoa industry in both countries and turn them into leaders in the production of refined, organic cocoa products. In doing so, the project aims to diversify their economies, create new jobs, and help improve living standards. Guadeloupe&rsquo;s economy is overly dependent on banana and sugar cane production, both of which use substantial quantities of toxic herbicides. In fact, Guadeloupe is among the top French regions that uses glyphosate. As these herbicides wreak havoc on the environment, the banana and sugar cane sectors are unsustainable. Thus, the rather urgent need to diversify. The project set up one chocolate processing plant in Haiti and is likely to set one up in Guadeloupe. Not only has the project helped numerous individuals increase their skills and employability, it also helped the region expand its economic potential. By positioning Guadeloupe and Haiti as emerging chocolate markets, it is hoped that complementary and supporting industries will begin to take root. As this chocolate-based ecosystem grows, so too will the countries&rsquo; economies. 344678 258507 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/re-establishing-the-cocoa-industry-in-guadeloupe-and-haiti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47FlLpY-DLU 16.33315 -61.34728 Association Guadeloupe Équitable et Durable 2458 Grands Fonds Carrere 97160 Le Moule By relaunching the once-important cocoa sector in Guadeloupe and Haiti, in the Caribbean, and ensuring that they produce their own chocolate, this EU-funded project aims to boost their economies. Guadeloupe Re-establishing the cocoa industry in Guadeloupe and Haiti Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture Guadeloupe - ERDF/ESF/YEI 5170 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5170.jpg row-pprg~h2z3~8v2g DE;DE 2014DE16RFOP009 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Smart Emma: Helping local grocery shops in Germany compete against online retail giants 2016 2019 2019-02-12T00:00:00 Smart Emma: Helping local grocery shops in Germany compete against online retail giants Shopping on the internet, either with a computer or a smartphone, has become second nature to most people. The research project Smart Emma was launched in 2016 to prepare Aachen&rsquo;s food retailers for this upheaval. Twenty grocery retailers &ndash; including fruit and vegetable shops, bakeries, butchers and fishmongers &ndash; collaborated by participating in interviews and testing. This could help retailers incorporate online ordering from their existing shop floor or counter. The tested prototype was well-received by consumers as well as retailers, enabling groceries to be ordered as easily as takeaway food. A sustainable delivery system via electric bicycles was developed and tested that could enable consumers in the region to order products and have them delivered to their doorstep, office or even a local park. Smart Emma can bolster Aachen&rsquo;s economy by supporting unique food products that can only be bought from local shops, in turn safeguarding independent businesses and creating employment. 1599045 799522 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/smart-emma-helping-local-grocery-shops-in-germany-compete-against-online-retail-giants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUBY8CIo7go 51.220506 6.76841 Institut für Unternehmenskybernetik (IfU) e.V. Dennewartstraße 27 52068 Aachen Imagine if your region offered an online shop where you could buy a range of local produce such as artisan bread or fresh, seasonal vegetables and have it delivered to your doorstep with a few clicks of a button? In the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia, the EU-funded project Smart Emma has developed a prototype that could offer just that for online shoppers. A future spin-off business would provide a platform for local retailers to compete against online giants and supermarket chains by offering them a digital shopfront.&nbsp; Düsseldorf;Köln Smart Emma: Helping local grocery shops in Germany compete against online retail giants Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Nordrhein-Westfalen - ERDF 5152 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5152.jpg row-b7x8-qztj_ptrq PT 2014TC16RFTN002 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project AYCH: Atlantic region addresses youth unemployment through entrepreneurial support 2017 2020 AYCH: Atlantic region addresses youth unemployment through entrepreneurial support To accomplish this, the project has established a region-wide network of connected, multidisciplinary hubs where disadvantaged youth seeking a career or self-employment in the creative sector can get the start-up support they need. Furthermore, by serving as an intermediary between young talent and employers, these hubs support local economic growth and job creation and play a pivotal role in reducing youth unemployment.&nbsp; The flagship outcome of the project is the Creative Jam, a place where young people can come to experiment and develop a product or service that responds to the United Nations&rsquo; sustainable development goals. Here they can develop, pitch, and refine their ideas to peers, experts, investors, and local authorities. Although a work in progress, AYCH expects to engage over 1&nbsp;600&nbsp;youth and 800 SMEs. By providing them with tailored business support, including showcases and seminars, it is estimated that the network of hubs will result in the production of 40 market-ready products and 40 product prototypes, the launching of 50 new businesses, and the creation of 200 new jobs and 200 internships.&nbsp;When the project closes in 2021, the AYCH model will be transferred to participating regions, thus ensuring an ongoing impact. 4227620 3170715 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/aych-atlantic-region-addresses-youth-unemployment-through-entrepreneurial-support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh46XtxYmsk 41.1522651 -8.6317348 Devon County Council (Lead Partner) Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD Devon By developing best practices to help underprivileged youth develop their entrepreneurial, creative, and technological skills, the EU-funded Atlantic Youth Creative Hubs (AYCH) project aims to increase employability and reduce poverty across the Atlantic region. Norte AYCH: Atlantic region addresses youth unemployment through entrepreneurial support Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Business support; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Atlantic Area 5146 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5146.jpg row-ypff.s286-raqm EL 2014GR16M2OP004 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project New hospital wing provides Greece’s Epirus Region with modern healthcare 2011 2020 New hospital wing provides Greece’s Epirus Region with modern healthcare The five-story building houses an array of new departments and specialties, thus ensuring people benefit from convenient, comprehensive treatment and care.Expanded space and servicesThe main goal of the expansion was to provide the space and infrastructure for specialised medical practices to enhance the hospital&rsquo;s core services. The new wing houses 69&nbsp;new nursing units (beds), eight integrated care beds, eight general beds, five operating theatres, five surgery rooms, and five emergency rooms. All rooms were furnished with the necessary medical, technological, and housekeeping equipment expected from one of the Greece&rsquo;s most respected hospitals. The new facility and its departments have received full accreditation from the relevant regulatory boards. With the addition of specialties such as interventional radiology and interventional neuro-radiology, along with new modern biomedical and digital technologies, the hospital is well-positioned to provide patients comprehensive, end-to-end treatment and care. Since the wing&rsquo;s inauguration, patients have been enjoying improved efficiency and quality of services. 18505282 15375662 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-hospital-wing-provides-greeces-epirus-region-with-modern-healthcare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5TGHPKzYLc&t=7s 39.6218583 20.00572222222222 University General Hospital of Ioannina Stavrou Niarchou Avenue 455 10 Ioannina To meet the growing healthcare needs of the citizens of Greece’s Epirus Region, this EU-funded project built a new, state-of-the-art, fully equipped wing at the University General Hospital of Ioannina. Ipeiros New hospital wing provides Greece’s Epirus Region with modern healthcare Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion Epirus - ERDF/ESF 5145 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5145.jpg row-bwct_gm29_5fii IT 2014IT16RFOP008 2014-2020 ESF 1 Project Web app helps organisations cut energy use, reduce emissions in Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2016 2018 Web app helps organisations cut energy use, reduce emissions in Emilia-Romagna, Italy The Vilfredo platform harnesses the latest advances in &lsquo;big data&rsquo;, AI (artificial intelligence) and algorithms to deliver new methods for controlling, forecasting and reducing energy consumption. Significant results have been achieved by analysing the energy data of industrial plants and large buildings and then optimising their energy management systems. In fact, many organisations have reduced their energy consumption by between 10&nbsp;% and 30&nbsp;% by analysing and managing their energy data on the Vilfredo platform.The app is now being used by large companies and SMEs in a range of industries, including mechanical engineering, automotive, plastics, glassmaking, printing, chemicals and steelmaking. Companies in the banking and insurance sectors are also using Vilfredo to reduce energy use in their offices. In addition, the company teaches data-driven practices to students of middle schools in Emilia-Romagna through its educational project &ldquo;#alloraSpengo&rdquo;. The Energy Way team is helping the younger generation to understand how data analytics and the Internet of Things can be harnessed to tackle issues relating to sustainability. 300000 201245 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/web-app-helps-organisations-cut-energy-use-reduce-emissions-in-emilia-romagna-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBS994ri34Y 44.6509124 10.9289918 Energy Way Srl Via Sant’Orsola 37 41121 Modena A start-up company based in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, has developed a digital platform and web app called Vilfredo, which is helping to reduce energy use in public buildings, offices and industrial plants. Devised by Energy Way Srl, the platform can monitor and analyse consumption in real time, allowing users to optimise their building’s energy needs. The easy-to-use app – configured for computers, tablets and smartphones – is helping local businesses cut costs and reduce the region’s CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Emilia-Romagna Web app helps organisations cut energy use, reduce emissions in Emilia-Romagna, Italy Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy; Innovation, Research and Technological development Emilia-Romagna - ERDF 5133 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5133.jpg row-tr96~y84e~n22m DE 2014DE16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Preserving Berlin’s musical treasures with augmented and virtual reality 2016 2020 Preserving Berlin’s musical treasures with augmented and virtual reality Classical music and opera are highly esteemed parts of Germany&rsquo;s cultural heritage. With over 250 venues and around 70 concert organisations, Berlin isn&rsquo;t only the country&rsquo;s capital, it&rsquo;s also the capital of classical culture. Since 2016, 10 experts and students from HTW Berlin &ndash; University of Applied Sciences and the Konzerthaus Berlin have been working on the design and implementation of a virtual music experience. This work is being done via the project&rsquo;s applications laboratory, a place where the partners can combine interdisciplinary research in the areas of knowledge transfer, interface design, digital media, augmented and virtual reality, and mobile applications. One outcome of this effort is the Konzerthaus+ App. By downloading the app, users can, for example, listen to and rearrange a 3D string quartet. Afterwards, users can experience a virtual tour through a 3D reconstruction of the Konzerthaus Berlin and learn more about its architecture and eventful history. To promote the virtual Konzerthaus experience, the project has set up a permanent exhibition in the foyer of the actual Konzerthaus. Here visitors can learn about the project, Berlin&rsquo;s musical heritage, and try the virtual reality experience. Since its opening in 2018, the exhibition has attracted over 10&nbsp;000 guests per month from around the world. It welcomes 15&nbsp;000 students for rehearsals every season. Project organisers say the app has been downloaded on all six of the world&rsquo;s inhabited continents &ndash; showing that Germany&rsquo;s musical heritage knows no borders. 2282000 1033000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/preserving-berlins-musical-treasures-with-augmented-and-virtual-reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHBZECVJKlY 52.492668 13.52619 The EU-funded Apollo project is using the state-of-the-art technologies of virtual and augmented reality to preserve and promote Berlin’s classical heritage and bring it into the digital age. BERLIN Preserving Berlin’s musical treasures with augmented and virtual reality Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Tourism and Culture Berlin - ERDF 5122 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5122.jpg row-xchc.m25r~ibkg AT 2014AT16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Austrian mobility management project helps promote sustainable transport 2016 2022 Austrian mobility management project helps promote sustainable transport Around 250 municipalities have joined the initiative since 2016. In total, 80 % of all municipalities in the region are promoting sustainable mobility. Any municipality in the region can apply for a &lsquo;mobility manager&rsquo; by contacting the regional development organisation N&Ouml;.Regional.GmbH. These experts are free of charge thanks to EU-funding and act as a contact point for political and administrative members of local governments, helping to find the best partners for mobility schemes. They provide training and advice on funding opportunities for low-carbon transport. N&Ouml;.Regional.GmbH currently employs six mobility managers. Through them, numerous improvements have already been realised within Austrian communities: new cycling paths, improvements to bus timetables, better information for citizens via websites and leaflets, development of on-demand public transport, and communal electric car sharing services. Municipalities can apply for an award for outstanding mobility projects, further raising the visibility of these schemes and improving the likelihood that the project&rsquo;s impact will be felt in other European regions.&nbsp;&nbsp; 1935423 1935423 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/austrian-mobility-management-project-helps-promote-sustainable-transport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYKPDVXcN-Q 48.195101 15.622147 NÖ.Regional.GmbH Josefstraße 46a/5 (Eingang Kranzbichlerstraße 24) 3100 St. Pölten With the help of a team of ‘mobility managers’ funded by the European Union, a number of municipalities in Lower Austria are driving the transition to environmentally friendly transport. Österreich Austrian mobility management project helps promote sustainable transport Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy efficiency Investments in Growth and Employment - ERDF 5113 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5113.jpg row-af6w-vhwm-93wp IT 2014IT16RFOP019 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Teaching Umbria’s high school pupils how EU funding works 2017 2018 Teaching Umbria’s high school pupils how EU funding works The Investiamo nel vostro futuro (Investing in your future) project set out to inform students and teachers about what the European Union does for their region and which of the region&rsquo;s projects are funded by Regional Operational Programmes of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The project organised a contest titled &lsquo;We are investing in your future&rsquo; as an example of citizen monitoring of ERDF-funded projects. First, the project held information sessions and workshops, during which Umbria&rsquo;s administrative staff explained to over 9&nbsp;000 high school pupils, aged between 14 and 19, what the ERDF is and how it works. During a second stage, pupils chose an ERDF project in their city and investigated how these investments were initiated, what the funding requirements were and how they were approved. To understand the process, each group of teenagers created a video in which they explained everything from start to finish. The goal was to create a journalistic report based on surveys, interviews and research, explaining the financial and practical side of a funded project. Every submitted video was presented to the Administration of the Region of Umbria, which then selected the best ones. An award ceremony was held at the Teatro della Sapienza in Perugia, during the 2018 International Journalism Festival. The project&rsquo;s aim was to give pupils hands-on experience in ongoing ERDF projects in their cities. Over 250 children took part in the contest and created videos. 11000 5500 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/teaching-umbrias-high-school-pupils-how-eu-funding-works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfnCzxN-dEQ 43.109403 12.386210 Regione Umbria Via M. Angeloni 61 06124 Perugia Pupils from high schools in Umbria, Italy received first-hand experience about European Union funding, by working and reporting on projects in their region. They learned about the importance of the European Union and its institutions. Umbria Teaching Umbria’s high school pupils how EU funding works Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Urban development ROP Umbria ERDF 5109 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5109.jpg row-7s7j.cuub.ifmx FR 2014FR16M0OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project An eco-neighbourhood brings new dynamism to the mining district in Bruay-La-Buissière (Hauts-de-France) 2011 2020 An eco-neighbourhood brings new dynamism to the mining district in Bruay-La-Buissière (Hauts-de-France) The project seeks to develop the industrial brownfield sites of the company Plastic Omnium and the old railway line, to create the Alouettes eco-neighbourhood.&nbsp;The objective is to create urban continuity between the southern neighbourhoods of Bruay-La-Buissi&egrave;re and the town centre. The Alouettes eco-neighbourhood is an urban development and renewal operation. It is a way of diversifying the residential offer, expanding the range of shops and services, integrating the surrounding town, creating connections and gaining wider influence. This project responds to four challenges. The first is an urban challenge: to build a new neighbourhood that combines housing, spaces for relaxation, recreation and walking, public transport, and economic and commercial spaces. The second challenge is of a social nature. The 350 homes planned will be for different categories of residents (owners, tenants, young households, the elderly). The third challenge is an economic one: spaces will be reserved for economic and commercial activities. Finally, the project responds to an environmental challenge. It has a been granted a &lsquo;Territorial Excellence&rsquo; label for its strong integration of environmental notions. 9524538 5265053 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/un-ecoquartier-redynamise-le-bassin-minier-a-bruay-la-buissiere-dans-les-hauts-de-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yyBe6OTV8 50.5199 2.64781 Communauté d'agglomération de Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane Hôtel communautaire 100, avenue de Londres BP 40548 62411 Béthune Straddling two old brownfield sites (industrial and railway) that cover 11 hectares, the Alouettes eco-neighbourhood in Bruay-La-Buissière, in the Hauts-de-France region, is helping to restore the dynamism of the mining district thanks to ambitious redevelopment based on an urban approach that aims for social diversity and low environmental impact. Nord-Pas-de-Calais An eco-neighbourhood brings new dynamism to the mining district in Bruay-La-Buissière (Hauts-de-France) Environmental protection & resource efficiency Urban development Nord-Pas de Calais - ERDF/ESF/YEI 5108 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5108.jpg row-aeah_fxxe.g4qr IT 2014IT16RFOP004 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Italy’s Abruzzo region preserves unique marine area for generations to come 2017 2018 Italy’s Abruzzo region preserves unique marine area for generations to come The MPA, in Italy&rsquo;s Abruzzo Region, is a popular destination for tourists and locals. With 7 km of pristine coastline, the area protects over three nautical miles of sea, a sandy dune, and the mouth of the Calvano River. Home to numerous land and water life and plants, Torre del Cerrano is a delicate ecosystem that needs protecting. This is particularly true considering the increasing pressure caused by climate change and mass tourism. To help, this EU-funded project promoted scientific research on how these aspects affect the MPA and, based on these findings, ensure it is better preserved for future generations. To increase the public&rsquo;s sense of responsibility towards the environment, culture, and local traditions, the project upgraded the tourist information and welcome system and installed an interactive information point. One of the project&rsquo;s highlights was the opening of a new Sea Library and Sea Museum, a unique, hands-on learning centre on local sea life. Thanks to the project&rsquo;s work, the MPA has become more popular. In 2017, 4&nbsp;968 people visited it. By 2018, this number had increased to 5 619 visitors. Thanks to the project&rsquo;s focus on sustainability, tourists will be able to continue to enjoy the area&rsquo;s magic for generations to come.&nbsp; 375000 300000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/italys-abruzzo-region-preserves-unique-marine-area-for-generations-to-come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMA5inAiCKw&feature=youtu.be 42.351037 14.052922 Co.Ges. Area Marina Protetta Torre del Cerrano Torre Cerrano, S.S.16 Adriatica, Km 431 Pineto-Silvi 64025 Pineto (Te) To turn Italy’s Torre del Cerrano Marine Protected Area (MPA) into a sustainable tourist destination, this EU-funded project improved the park’s infrastructure, added educational components, and implemented conservation actions. Abruzzo Italy’s Abruzzo region preserves unique marine area for generations to come Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Abruzzo - ERDF 5097 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5097.jpg row-4uai~7ysm~zecp CZ;HR;HU;HU;IT;PL;SI;SK 2014TC16RFTN003 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Collaboration in central Europe changes behaviour to cut energy use in buildings 2016 2019 Collaboration in central Europe changes behaviour to cut energy use in buildings Many energy-saving schemes focus on structural changes to buildings through the provision of internal insulation, retrofitting panels or the introduction of green energy. However, Together had a different approach to bringing down energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The goal was to change the behaviour of those using the buildings, both occupants and visitors. To achieve its goals, the project team took a number of steps which were delivered through eight regional pilot actions. Firstly, it developed a &lsquo;train the trainer&rsquo; programme through which 250&nbsp;people learned about how behavioural change can save energy. These trainers helped deliver the Together programme in the participating pilots and buildings.&nbsp;The project team implemented a system to measure energy consumption using smart meters. The goals was to show building occupants how their behaviour could change outcomes day by day. The energy-monitoring devices were installed in 71&nbsp;of the 84&nbsp;participating buildings and were able to show energy consumption in real time, on eye-catching big screens set up in public areas.&nbsp;In addition, a mix of games, education and entertainment were used to show people the value of investing in personal actions to save energy. These activities complemented the project&rsquo;s multi-channel communications campaign, which was implemented through the project pilots. Although this project closed in May&nbsp;2019, the Together team believes it has brought about a permanent cultural change. It has successfully managed to turn individual dis-incentive &ndash; given the fact that the occupant of a public building does not pay for the energy bills out of his or her own pocket &ndash; into a collective incentive that involves not only personal behavioural change, but also the engagement of other people. Other low-cost measures to reduce energy consumption included finding better ways to use building spaces and changes to organisational procedures. Together was rolled-out in regions in Italy, Czechia, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland. 2330175 1958559 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/collaboration-in-central-europe-changes-behaviour-to-cut-energy-use-in-buildings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOaVmC4scVU&feature=youtu.be 45.6667 12.2416 Provincia di Treviso Via Cal di Breda,116 Treviso A project covering eight regions across seven European countries has delivered energy savings by changing the behaviour of people who work in and use a variety of public buildings. The Together project – Towards a Goal of Efficiency Through Energy Reduction – involved 84 schools, museums, gyms and public offices. More than 10 000 people including students, teachers and civil servants embraced the project’s methods and, in doing so, saved around 800 KWh of energy Bratislavský kraj;Dél-Dunántúl;Jihovýchod;Kontinentalna Hrvatska;Közép-Magyarország;Małopolskie;Veneto;Vzhodna Slovenija Collaboration in central Europe changes behaviour to cut energy use in buildings Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy efficiency; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Central Europe 5091 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5091.jpg row-b53s.an5y-94ej PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Automated, self-service bicycle parking promises to ease congestion in Eastern Poland 2017 2019 Automated, self-service bicycle parking promises to ease congestion in Eastern Poland Each facility is a multi-storey structure that can hold around 70 bicycles. This reduces the area taken up by bicycle parking in public spaces, while increasing the number of parking spaces in urban areas.The project was informed by research that showed there is a need for this type of improvement in bicycle infrastructure in Polish cities. More and more people are turning to bicycles as cities become increasingly congested. The bicycle parking lots are self-service and can be built either above or below the ground. The design ensures that the bicycles are fully protected against theft and changing weather. A user places their bicycle at a designated drop-off point, called a download area. The owner&rsquo;s data is then entered into a panel using either a card or PIN code.&nbsp;Individual ID cards can be issued for local residents or for office blocks. After the owner has been identified, a gripping mechanism picks up the bicycle and takes it to an open parking space. This process takes 30 seconds to complete.&nbsp;Aside from vehicle congestion in cities, people are choosing bicycles because they are becoming more conscious of the environment and want to improve their fitness. Municipalities have increased their investment in bicycle infrastructure, which encourages this mode of transport, with more bicycle paths, traffic lights at intersections and bicycle parking lots.&nbsp; 263939 187929 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/automated-self-service-bicycle-parking-promises-to-ease-congestion-in-eastern-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou6_ooheeSY 54.0835833 22.939944444444446 IRPARK Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością Innowacyjna 1 16-400 Suwałki An automated cycle parking lot has been designed and developed in Eastern Poland, where commuters can safely park their bicycles in less than 30 seconds. Podlaskie Automated, self-service bicycle parking promises to ease congestion in Eastern Poland Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Productive investment Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 5090 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5090.jpg row-dxpu-wg8g.6irj FR 2014FR16M0OP013 2014-2020 ERDF 11 Project Sensor network helps Nice make better environmental choices 2014 2018 2019-12-11T00:00:00 Sensor network helps Nice make better environmental choices The Monitoring Urbain Environnemental (MUE) project provides information and infrastructure for Nice to develop around 20 monitoring services. MUE allows the city to optimise its services by anticipating changes in the environment. The system harnesses technology that is cost-effective and requires a low amount of energy to run. Public service delivery can be changed in the short, medium or long-term, depending on the data received. Decision-makers can therefore use the real-time information to make savings in energy, cut operating costs and reduce the use of resources as well as the output of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, information about noise can inform changes that make public spaces more appealing. The availability of good-quality data to inform local authority decision-making is also expected make citizens feel more involved in issues that affect their lives and the services they use. The project acted as a demonstration of the &lsquo;Smart City&rsquo; concept and was one of the biggest in Europe in terms of scale.&nbsp; 1750000 717500 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sensor-network-helps-nice-make-better-environmental-choices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHonS6LDN8 43.710173 7.261953 Metropole Nice Cote d’Azur 5 Rue De l’Hotel De Ville 06000 Nice The metropolitan area of Nice in the South of France has deployed and tested a network of 3&nbsp;000 sensors and network devices which provide real-time information about a range of environmental factors that impact people’s lives and the delivery of public services. Data is collected through a wireless network on subjects such as air and water quality, noise, waste services, energy use and emissions. The region’s local authorities can use this information to help manage and plan their services more efficiently and sustainably. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Sensor network helps Nice make better environmental choices Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations Environment Regional programme Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur 2014-2020 5078 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5078.jpg row-v6h8.g37r_mhhi RO 2014RO16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Major Project New R&D facility in Romania to undertake research in nuclear physics 2009 2023 New R&D facility in Romania to undertake research in nuclear physics The project includes delivery of the high power laser system and gamma beam system to the facility at Măgurele in Ilfov county, just outside Bucharest, as well as assembly, installation and commissioning. Testing is carried out of via the interaction between the different beams in the gamma beam system and all related equipment. Together, the high power laser and gamma beam systems enable the Extreme Light Infrastructure&ndash;Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) group to investigate the impact of intense electromagnetic radiation on matter, focusing specifically on nuclear phenomena and their practical applications. ELI-NP is part of the Extreme Light Infrastructure project (ELI), a pan-European research project which also has facilities in the Czech Republic and Hungary. ELI aims to promote national and European research in related scientific areas by creating internationally recognised infrastructure open to researchers from academia, the private sector and business. More than 100 researchers from Romania, elsewhere in Europe, China, Japan and other countries already work at the facility. This is expected to rise to 218&nbsp;by 2018. Aside from its scientific value, ELI-NP will bring socio-economic benefits for the region, including jobs, modern infrastructure, business development and increased visibility and potential. 205192326 140643176 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-r-d-facility-in-romania-to-undertake-research-in-nuclear-physics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3LhUtoPGes 44.52839001 26.12180706 Extreme Light Infrastructure Strada Reactorului 30 P.O.BOX MG-6 077125 Bucharest – Măgurele The Extreme Light Infrastructure–Nuclear Physics project is setting up a research and development facility in Romania which will use state-of-the-art laser technologies to undertake research in the field of nuclear physics. EU funding has equipped the facility with a high power laser system and a gamma beam system. Bucuresti - Ilfov New R&D facility in Romania to undertake research in nuclear physics Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy; Innovation, Research and Technological development Competitiveness Operational Programme 5047 row-vxzi~mdvs-sxuw EL 2014GR16M2OP002 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project A new waterfront for Edessa, Greece 2011 2014 2019-08-10T00:00:00 A new waterfront for Edessa, Greece Because the Edesseus River cuts through the city via three distinct branches, it has always been seen as a dividing force. As a result, various parts of the city have become fragmented, with little connecting the various green spaces, neighbourhoods, residential areas, and business zones. Seeing an opportunity to transform the river into the common thread that connects the city, this EU-funded project redesigned all the elements that fragmented the city. This included building new pedestrian bridges, revitalising misused and derelict public spaces, cleaning up river pollution, regenerating run-down green areas, and creating ecological and cultural corridors. This project rejuvenated the river&rsquo;s three channels, giving each channel its own theme. Providing one of the best views in town, the project added new seating and viewing areas, and a small square for cultural events.&nbsp;A green corridor&nbsp;By creating a new river walk that connects the city centre with the waterfall park, revitalising all three branches of the river, and giving new life to old parks, this project created a new green urban corridor that benefits citizens, tourists, and businesses. 5305122 4509353 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-new-waterfront-for-edessa-greece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFWmQymaOzg 40.8026 22.04751 Municipality of Edessa 58200 Edessa Thanks to a network of new green spaces, walkways, parks, and public areas, the city of Edessa, in central Macedonia, Greece, is enjoying a new connection to the Edesseus River. Kentriki Makedonia A new waterfront for Edessa, Greece Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Urban development Central Macedonia - ERDF/ESF 5042 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5042.jpg row-6ygp~quib-xpe6 PL 2014PL16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project New school means more children can attend kindergarten in Żory, Poland 2016 2017 2019-04-10T00:00:00 New school means more children can attend kindergarten in Żory, Poland To better provide for its youngest citizens, Żory has built a new, state-of-the-art kindergarten. The EU-funded project has the capacity to serve up to five preschool classes, or about 125 children. The one-storey building features several unique design aspects, including rounded walls and a rooftop garden for outdoor classes. The building is equipped with adapted entryways and toilet facilities, to accommodate disabled children.The school uses the Montessori method, an approach to early childhood education based on the scientific observations of children. After a local kindergarten closed due to technical issues and a large kindergarten-age population, Żory lacked educational space. Many children were not being admitted and had to be placed on a reserve list. Forecasts predicted continued population growth, which meant the problem was only going to get worse. The project is the recipient of numerous awards. In 2017, it was named Best Education Building by the Association of Polish Architects. In 2018, it was recognised as the Best Eco-Friendly Public Sector Building at the PLGBC Green Building Awards. It received the distinction of being named one of the best investments in Poland during the 2018 TOP Municipal Investments competition.&nbsp; 1213855 565709 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-school-means-more-children-can-attend-kindergarten-in-zory-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziy7Y4pBaks 50.054328 18.707074 Town of Żory Al. Wojska Polskiego 25 44-240 Żory To ensure that every child can attend kindergarten, the Polish city of Żory built a brand new, architecturally stunning school with the support of EU funding. Ślaskie New school means more children can attend kindergarten in Żory, Poland Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training; Social Inclusion Śląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5038 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5038.jpg row-5qag-nwsc.j4p7 IT 2014IT16RFOP008 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Open Lab Reggio Emilia brings history, innovation together 2016 2019 2019-04-10T00:00:00 Open Lab Reggio Emilia brings history, innovation together The project focused on the restoration of the Benedictine complex of Saint Peter and Prospero, which is known in the city as St Peter&rsquo;s Cloisters. The newly renovated buildings will act as a hub for cultural events and contribute to the city&rsquo;s urban regeneration. The lab was officially opened in April 2019. Open Lab Reggio Emilia is developing a well-equipped IT centre where organisations can develop sustainable services, goods and products in areas that are key to the area&rsquo;s economy, such as welfare, culture, education, leisure and sport. The lab acts as a space to explore models of collaboration and aims to help drive the city&rsquo;s and region&rsquo;s digital agenda through an open digital inclusion process. The Open Lab is working with the Reggio Emilia city council in the co-design of services and the implementation of innovative schemes that will benefit local neighbourhoods.&nbsp; Open Lab has been informed by the work of an initiative called Collaboratorio Reggio Emilia, which engaged about 650 local people. Together, they explored the city&rsquo;s needs and developed strategies that could guide the Open Lab&rsquo;s content, management and functionality, experimentation and prototyping, with reference to the themes of social innovation, collaborative economy and common goods. 3950000 1375000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/open-lab-reggio-emilia-brings-history-innovation-together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRtRgzjFN4o&feature=youtu.be 44.41483 10.38184 Municipality of Reggio Emilia 1 Palazzo Ancini 42121 Reggio nell’Emilia A former Benedictine convent in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia has been restored and partly transformed into an ‘Open Lab’ where the local authority, citizens, businesses and researchers come together to work on issues relating to social innovation, welfare and digital transformation. This is one of 10 Open Labs operating across the Emilia-Romagna region which have been developed into spaces of cultural and historical value. Each Lab is focused on generating products and services tailored to their city’s needs. Emilia-Romagna Open Lab Reggio Emilia brings history, innovation together Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Education and training; Information Society; Social Inclusion Emilia-Romagna - ERDF 5032 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5032.jpg row-5sen~dyea.vp3j ES 2014TC16RFCB007 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Promoting the underwater cultural heritage in Macaronesia 2017 2020 2019-04-10T00:00:00 Promoting the underwater cultural heritage in Macaronesia The Margullar regional cooperation project aims to conserve, protect, and promote the underwater archaeological heritage of the Macaronesia islands through the creation of a new tourist product. The project helps to improve, energise and diversify local tourism in the different regions of Macaronesia. It creates jobs in the tourist sector, but it also contributes to awareness-raising and awareness of the importance of the underwater cultural heritage and its history. Lastly, it helps educate citizens about the conservation, preservation and enhancement of this underwater heritage. Finally, Margullar supports the project's non-Member states of Senegal and Cape Verde in their process of ratifying the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.&nbsp; 1233500 1048475 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/valoriser-le-patrimoine-subaquatique-en-macaronesie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ3rAOnTBdM 28.5306525 -15.7464439 Cabildo de Lanzarote Av. Fred Olsen, s/n 35500 Arrecife, Las Palmas The main goal of the Margullar project is to preserve the underwater cultural heritage and create a tourist product to promote it in the Macaronesian territories of the Canary Islands, the Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde and Senegal.&nbsp; Canarias Promoting the underwater cultural heritage in Macaronesia Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Environmental infrastructure; Tourism and Culture Interreg V-A - Spain-Portugal (Madeira-Açores-Canarias (MAC)) 5023 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5023.jpg row-8nr6.8eqj~rbwu EL 2014GR16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project New exhibition space for Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens 2015 2021 New exhibition space for Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens The&nbsp;project reviewed the MMGC&rsquo;s collections and reorganised its storage arrangements. The public was consulted about what the new exhibition space should look like. Based on this, the displays were set up to combine the classical display of the artefacts with deployment of the latest IT applications.The layout of the complex around a central courtyard, in a style identical to that of the 19th&nbsp;and early-20th centuries, enables visitors to experience the atmosphere of urban living in Greece during that period. Taking an interdisciplinary and human-centred approach, the project has transformed the MMGC into an avant-garde ethnological and cultural museum. Permanent exhibitions are organised into interrelated thematic units. These present and interpret the history and evolution of culture and daily life in modern Greek society. The combination of the MMGC&rsquo;s new museological perspective and its parallel activities has introduced new forms of cultural experience to the heart of Athens, thereby helping to make Plaka a cultural hotspot. This has a positive impact on the broader urban space, including on local businesses, and enhances the cultural and tourism sector of the entire Attica region, of which Athens is the capital.&nbsp; 4854860 3883888 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-exhibition-space-for-museum-of-modern-greek-culture-in-athens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UffxYcR8NmI 37.97532689 23.72517406 Museum of Modern Greek Culture Areos 12 10555 Athens A property in the Plaka district of Athens and belonging to the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports has been restored to provide exhibition space and related infrastructure for the Museum of Modern Greek Culture (MMGC). It is situated in the historic centre of Athens, between Adrianou, Areos, Kladou and Vrisakiou streets. The area has architectural remains from classical Greek and Roman antiquity and high tourist numbers. The nine buildings within the complex house the museum’s permanent installations.&nbsp; Attiki New exhibition space for Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Attica - ERDF/ESF 5013 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5013.jpg row-zrei-9sse_ehk9 FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Vilkku: Promoting Smart Mobility in Eastern Finland 2016 2019 Vilkku: Promoting Smart Mobility in Eastern Finland Through&nbsp;the EU-funded Vilkku project, Kuopio has created a sustainable model of transport for its citizens by promoting smart mobility services that are efficient, flexible, user-friendly and accessible to everyone.The project upgraded the city&rsquo;s existing public transportation infrastructure and services and gave them a new look. A modern passenger information and background system has been developed and a green light traffic system to improve the punctuality of buses has been set up. Screens with information for passengers and a mobile application supporting public transportation have been installed throughout the city. The project developed an intelligent car parking system and an electric city bike sharing system with assistance, which is the first of its kind in Scandinavia. The project created a dedicated Vilkku application which combines various forms of transport service options &ndash; ranging from public transport, car and bike sharing, to taxi or car rentals &ndash; into a single service accessible on demand. The application includes a mobile ticketing system to buy tickets. The project set out to reduce the environmental impact of car traffic and move towards a more sustainable use of cars by creating smart mobility services based on accessible, high quality information, beneficial for both stakeholder companies, smart mobility SMEs and commuters. 1673192 1171234 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/vilkku-promoting-smart-mobility-in-eastern-finland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YrCPROnCxg 62.893013 27.670714 City of Kuopio Tulliportinkatu 31 70101 Kuopio Vilkku set out to increase the use and awareness of smart communal mobility services and healthy ways to commute in Kuopio, Finland.&nbsp; Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi Vilkku: Promoting Smart Mobility in Eastern Finland Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environment; Transport; Urban development Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 5010 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5010.jpg row-nvri-qfba.naaz PL 2014PL16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Professional recording studio for Piotr Latoska school in Ruda Śląska, Poland 2016 2018 Professional recording studio for Piotr Latoska school in Ruda Śląska, Poland The acoustics in the room housing the sound system testing laboratory were adjusted and necessary equipment, including digital audio workstation software for recording, editing and producing audio files, was purchased for both the laboratory and the recording studio.Conditions in the recording studio now resemble those of a professional facility and classes can be organised to prepare students for exams on creating recordings and sound reinforcement, and for future careers in what is an attractive line of work for young people. A main aim of the activities was to strengthen the educational potential of the Thanks to the development of the laboratory and studio, 40 students a year can receive recording and audio system training in line with professional requirements. As well as aligning the educational process more closely with labour market needs, the project raised the school’s profile and it is now well-placed to become a regional centre for professional examinations for the audio sector. 102906 62303 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/professional-recording-studio-for-piotr-latoska-school-in-ruda-slaska-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W--OBjRs2g 50.280404 18.862120 Zespół Szkół Ponadgimnazjalnych nr 4 im. Piotra Latoski Ponadgimnazjalnych nr 4 im. Piotra Latoski ul. Tołstoja 13 41-709 Ruda Śląska The Piotr Latoska school in Ruda Śląska, in Poland’s Śląskie region, has adapted one of its classrooms to serve as a laboratory for the testing of sound system devices and set up a professional recording studio under an EU-funded project. As a result, the school, which provides an industry-specific education at upper-secondary level, can offer unique training based on the latest technological developments. Its students thus have the chance to gain skills that are much sought after on the job market and go on to qualify as sound system technicians. Ślaskie Professional recording studio for Piotr Latoska school in Ruda Śląska, Poland Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Śląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 5008 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/5008.jpg row-93wt.npg6_h7ce EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL 2014GR16M2OP007 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Major Project Providing broadband connection to rural Greece 2014 2019 Providing broadband connection to rural Greece Due to their small populations, rural areas have long been ignored by private telecommunication companies. As a result, they have experienced a significant digital divide &ndash; which has had a substantial effect on business activity and social wellbeing. To bridge this gap, a public-private partnership has provided these areas with broadband infrastructure. The initial target is to connect 20&nbsp;% of Greece&rsquo;s rural population and, in the medium term, up to 35&nbsp;% of the population. Bandwidth will be increased gradually to 30&nbsp;Mbps. The project started developing access networks within these areas and installing the backhauling networks used to connect the local access networks to regional concentration points. In the few areas where multiple network operators (i.e., retail internet service providers) were already present, the project installed concentration/termination points, thus guaranteeing a single, integrated network. Once the infrastructure is in place, the project uses commercial incentives to encourage private partners to invest in these remote, low-income areas. The benefits of a more connected Greece are plentiful. By better connecting rural areas to urban centres, this project helps ensure social inclusion and territorial cohesion. The project has economic advantages. For example, new businesses can launch in these rural areas, thus increasing both employment opportunities and services for citizens. With more jobs and services available locally, rural citizens will be less likely to move to urban centres &ndash; a demographic shift that will reduce the population strain many cities currently face and help stop the brain drain that plagues many rural villages. Other benefits include: improved access to enhanced multimedia services, reduced telecommunication costs, improved communications, lower travel expenses, increased productivity, and opening up of teleworking opportunities. But perhaps the project&rsquo;s biggest benefit is that it has closed the digital divide, reducing the distance between rural and urban and improving the quality of life for everyone. 286055722 177681110 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/providing-broadband-connection-to-rural-greece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3oWPu-w8Ro 37.9609198 23.6943789 Information Society S.A. Chandri 3 18346 Moschato The EU-funded Rural Broadband project provides broadband infrastructure coverage and affordable connectivity services to those living in the remote, mountainous regions of Greece. This benefits over 525 000 citizens in 5 077 villages across Greece. Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Dytiki Ellada;Dytiki Makedonia;Ionia Nisia;Ipeiros;Kentriki Makedonia;Peloponnisos;Sterea Ellada;Thessalia Providing broadband connection to rural Greece Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information Society; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Continental Greece - ERDF/ESF 5002 row-w653-xzav_n9yh SI 2014SI16MAOP001 2014-2020 CF 6 Project Wastewater plant in Zahodna, Slovenia, upgraded to reduce water pollution 2014 2017 Wastewater plant in Zahodna, Slovenia, upgraded to reduce water pollution The project provided a sustainable long-term wastewater collection and treatment system that meets quality standards and operates in accordance with the relevant environmental legislation to reduce environmental pollution.This was achieved by improving wastewater treatment and waste treatment processes and by introducing constant monitoring and analysis. This ensures high-quality treated water. In addition, employees of the plant and the public were educated about topics including environmental protection and efficient usage of water and other resources. The plant is the fourth largest wastewater collection and treatment system in Slovenia. It treats municipal wastewater, rainwater and industrial wastewater from six municipal areas: Domžale, Kamnik, Menge&scaron;, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Komenda and Trzin. It can receive up to 9 million cubic metres of wastewater per year, as well as septic tank sludge and liquid waste. The plant produces approximately 4&nbsp;000&nbsp;tons of waste sludge and 3 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually.&nbsp;The project substantially lowered the levels of organic material in the Kamni&scaron;ka Bistrica River, including nitrogen and phosphorus content. This improved both the chemical and biological conditions of the river which is the final discharge point of the treated water. This in turn protects drinking water sources and conserves groundwater levels and quality.&nbsp;All technological treatment processes were automated and are under constant control. Regular measurements and monitoring ensuring the treated water can be discharged into the river.&nbsp;Three stagesThe project achieved high environmental standards by adding processes which remove nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, and with increased wastewater inflow capacity.Wastewater treatment is carried out in three stages. The first stage is mechanical wastewater treatment which removes course and fine solids, oil and grease. The second stage is an aerobic, biological one that uses advanced sequencing batch reactor or SBR technology &ndash; a specialised sludge system which treats and removes undesirable components. During this stage, carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus compounds are removed.&nbsp;Finally, biological digestion uses microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. One of the end results of this is biogas, which is combusted to generate electricity and heat energy. 15500000 13200000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/wastewater-plant-in-zahodna-slovenia-upgraded-to-reduce-water-pollution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIzWrwFanYc 46.1172908 14.6076657 JP Centralna čistilna naprava Domžale - Kamnik (Domžale-Kamnik Central Wastewater Treatment Plant) Študljanska cesta 91 1230 Domžale The Domžale-Kamnik Central Wastewater Treatment Plant in Slovenia’s Zahodna region has been upgraded to substantially reduce environmental pollution in the area. This has improved the ecological status of the Kamniška Bistrica River while protecting drinking water sources. Zahodna Slovenija Wastewater plant in Zahodna, Slovenia, upgraded to reduce water pollution Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programme for the Implementation of the EU Cohesion Policy in the period 2014 – 2020 4993 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4993.jpg row-brm7~fjhj~q9cn IT 2014IT16RFOP016 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Public fiber network brings high-speed internet to Sicily 2015 2022 Public fiber network brings high-speed internet to Sicily The project is reducing the digital divide in areas of the country where private telecommunication operators had not invested and where people often had trouble accessing all the digital realm has to offer &ndash; from online public services to commerce and communication. It is completing the region&rsquo;s internet coverage so that high-speed internet, with a minimum of 30&nbsp;Mbps, is available for all residents. Faster service, with a connectivity speed of 100&nbsp;Mbps, is available to 85&nbsp;% of the local population.&nbsp;All 390 municipalities in Sicily are included in the roll-out of the ultra-wide band network. The project emphasises the Sicily region&rsquo;s role in the local development of a digital agenda and is being implemented in two phases. Regionally, that included building the network. This phase of the project was completed in September 2017. On a national level, a tender was issued to a private company to operate the network. The project has been a major contributor to job creation in the region. Regionally, the project focused on so-called white areas, places where private operators had not invested in an optical fiber network. A new ultra-wide band network was built in 142&nbsp;municipalities and towns.&nbsp;The second, national phase of the current project will be completed in 2022. It foresees the connection of all of Sicily&rsquo;s&nbsp;390 municipalities and towns to one network. Through a tender, the Open Fiber company was chosen to supply the regional public network for 20&nbsp;years.&nbsp;Job creationThe project has made Sicily the first region in Italy to obtain fiber-optic infrastructure. In one year, it has enabled Sicily to become one of the top regions in the country in terms of penetration of a public telecommunications network. It is bringing fiber into people&rsquo;s homes. In the past, this was only available to big operators &ndash; but now all citizens will have access to an internet connection that is fast, steady and efficient.As soon as implementation of the network is completed, many significant online services &ndash; such as telemedicine, teleworking and e-learning &ndash; will be widely available to the local population. This could greatly improve their lives, in particular residents of remote and rural areas.&nbsp;The project has had a positive impact on the region&rsquo;s economy at a time when it was facing difficulties. The network created immediate employment opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in the area.&nbsp; 268834926 183691630 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/public-fiber-network-brings-high-speed-internet-to-sicily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVmxwaSPcrk 38.146357 13.360615 M.I.S.E., Ministry for Economic Development Via Molise 2 00187 Rome An ultra-wide band fiber network is being installed in Sicily, Italy, providing high-speed internet access in areas – both on a regional and national scale – where such reliable and fast service did not exist previously.&nbsp; Sicilia Public fiber network brings high-speed internet to Sicily Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information and communication technologies Sicilia - ERDF 4990 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4990.jpg row-q2eg.jg4t_mtxj IT 2014IT16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Italian tourism website provides holiday accommodation for people with disabilities 2018 2020 Italian tourism website provides holiday accommodation for people with disabilities Booking accommodation online and in real time is almost impossible for those who are disabled or have special needs. Such individuals often have to spend much time ensuring their holiday accommodation has proper accessibility and will work for them once they arrive at their destination.The platform bookingbility.com was set up to tackle this problem and manages information on the accessibility and special facilities the tourism industry offers people with special needs. The website enables people to book in real time. It was created with a custom-developed algorithm that catalogues accommodation according to accessibility, giving clients targeted responses.&nbsp;Available in English and Italian, the platform offers a dual service by providing geolocations and cultural attractions in the area near the chosen accommodation. The project has won numerous awards, including the 2015 Startup Weekend Tourism Edition in Palermo and the National Service Sector Innovation Award in 2016 organised by the Confcommercio Imprese per l&rsquo;Italia. In 2018, the French Ministry of Tourism granted the project permission to use the &lsquo;Tourisme &amp; Handicap&rsquo; label. 298153 162791 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/italian-tourism-website-provides-holiday-accommodation-for-people-with-disabilities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gs3PCjJEOs 38.1007117 13.3471586 BOOKINGBILITY S.r.l.s. Viale Delle Scienze, Edificio 16 90128 Palermo, Sicilia An online platform has been created in Sicily, Italy, to help disabled people find and book accommodation that caters to their special needs. The site encourages fair, non-discriminatory access to tourism and culture. Sicilia Italian tourism website provides holiday accommodation for people with disabilities Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty SMEs; Social Inclusion; Tourism and Culture Enterprises and Competitiveness - ERDF 4985 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4985.jpg row-q9r5~je8g_5d2b PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project South-eastern Poland sees global success with innovative tech talent recruitment platform 2017 2018 South-eastern Poland sees global success with innovative tech talent recruitment platform The project developed unique artificial intelligence (AI) talent analytics to observe coding candidates, assess them without human intervention and gain insight into their skills. It built a platform, purchased and maintained IT infrastructure, carried out marketing actitivies, as well as promoted and hired staff. The developed ChallengeRocket product has been sold to global brands that use it to assess and hire top-performing job candidates such as software developers and other IT specialists. Through talent pools built around companies, new staff can be recruited quickly, easily, effectively and cheaply compared with other hiring methods. The project won top honours from the European Startup Days and the Association of Business Service Leaders, came first in the Facebook Global Challenge and was named TC Top Pick at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin. According to Facebook for Developers, it is the world&rsquo;s best solution for software developers to assess and improve their craft. It has also been named as one of the top five startups in the CEE region as part of the MIT Enterprise Forum CEE programme.ChallengeRocket plans to pilot the system in select Dubai schools and universities later in 2019.&nbsp;ChallengeRocket currently employs 19 permanent employees.&nbsp; 243521 187404 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/south-eastern-poland-sees-global-success-with-innovative-tech-talent-recruitment-platform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0APbgc8qMQ 50.0402222 22.00863888888889 ChallengeRocket.com pl. Wolności 13/2 35-073 Rzeszów An innovative and internationally acclaimed platform that uses online coding challenges and creative hackathons was created in south-eastern Poland to help companies recruit tech talent faster and more effectively. It allows employers better reach, engage and hire “hidden” candidates with proven job skills. Podkarpackie South-eastern Poland sees global success with innovative tech talent recruitment platform Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Productive investment Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 4981 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4981.jpg row-vfvx-iusy_wxet PL 2014PL16M2OP004 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Run-down public spaces redeveloped in Zielona Góra, Poland 2016 2018 Run-down public spaces redeveloped in Zielona Góra, Poland Regeneration work was carried out at the Powstańc&oacute;w Wielkopolskich square in front of the city&rsquo;s concert hall and in the surrounding area, in the Winny park, at the Teatralny and Matejki squares, and in an area alongside the Myszka-Gęśnik canal, which was turned into a nature and recreational park. The centrepiece of the work was the renovation of the area around the concert hall. It included building a 300-seat amphitheatre and two fountains: one fitted with sprinklers and lighting and serving as a podium for the conductor during concerts, the other a musical fountain with winter-themed decorations and a spherical light display. The route of the former city walls was marked out and the remains renovated. By providing spaces for relaxation and cultural events and fostering participation in social and cultural activities of marginalised residents, the project helped to bring people together and improve quality of life. 9000000 6600000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/run-down-public-spaces-redeveloped-in-zielona-gora-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ibBFjGRAA 51.562405 15.3015787 Urząd Miasta Zielona Góra ul. Podgórna 22 65-424 Zielona Góra A number of neglected public spaces covering over 25 hectares in the centre of Zielona Góra, the largest city of Poland’s Lubuskie region, have been redeveloped under an EU-funded project. Landscaping was done, greenery was planted, pavements were improved, an underground car park was constructed and educational trails were created. Lubuskie Run-down public spaces redeveloped in Zielona Góra, Poland Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Education and training; Social Inclusion; Tourism and Culture; Urban development Lubuskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 4978 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4978.jpg row-w2ur_nbzs_hcqe PL 2014PL16M2OP016 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Good Support: Boosting care, social services for Polish neighbourhoods 2018 2019 Good Support: Boosting care, social services for Polish neighbourhoods In West Pomerania, more than one in 10 residents struggle with everyday activities, according to the 2011 national census. The Good Support project seeks to off a system of local social services for people at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Support is just a click away!&nbsp;Europe&rsquo;s urban areas offer many opportunities for social mobility, but not everyone is fortunate enough to enjoy the benefits. Factors like poverty or age can lead to social exclusion and loneliness. Good Support&rsquo;s innovative peer-to-peer technology offers a &lsquo;one-stop-shop&rsquo; for delivery of care and social services. Anyone needing help in the region can get in touch with service providers by using the project&rsquo;s website or the app for mobile devices.&nbsp;In this way, Good Support connects local residents without the need for a costly call centre. The app displays the location of any nearby carers or volunteer schemes, who also use the app to promote their services. A request for a service is then sent on behalf of the care receiver or their families. It stores a list of any services delivered, so that both parties and the families of dependent persons have a reliable record of the transaction. It can also double as an SOS system to be used to report emergencies. By the end of the project, Good Support aims to have provided care to 300 people at risk of social exclusion.&nbsp; 2361009 2006860 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/good-support-boosting-care-social-services-for-polish-neighbourhoods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOw1Z13qlUg 53.4288889 14.552777777777779 Caritas of the Diocese of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg ul. ks. bpa Czesława Domina 8 75-061 Koszalin An EU-funded project is using digital technologies, like software applications for mobile devices, to deliver smart and inclusive care services in Poland’s West Pomerania province. Zachodniopomorskie Good Support: Boosting care, social services for Polish neighbourhoods Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Education and training; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion Zachodniomorskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 4976 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4976.jpg row-niy4-i6nq-j7wb PL 2014PL16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project FIAB: Combining R&D efforts in the plastic welding industry 2016 2017 FIAB: Combining R&D efforts in the plastic welding industry The centre is carrying out several projects in its new laboratories, ranging from developing energy-saving power devices and analysing and modifying existing machines, to developing and testing new automated production technologies in collaboration with science institutes. The RDC has several laboratories involved in the production of welding machines and their functionalities. One of them focuses on the electromagnetic fields and compatibility of welding machines in their construction stage. In this laboratory, FIAB carries out specialised tests and measurements, aimed at expanding its market potential. Thanks to the centre&rsquo;s activities, FIAB was given the Polish Smart Growth Award in 2018. 5921123 1452739 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/fiab-combining-r-d-efforts-in-the-plastic-welding-industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxtKukGCavA 51.0439253 16.879662222222223 FIAB LLC Ul. Rakietowa 38 54-615 Wroclaw With the help of EU funds, international plastic welding machine manufacturer FIAB has established a large research and development centre (RDC) at its headquarters in Wroclaw, Poland. The centre has significantly increased the company’s know-how, competitiveness, its staff complement and level of innovation. New designs, solutions and procedures have allowed the company to keep up with important markets such as the automotive and medical industries. Dolnośląskie FIAB: Combining R&D efforts in the plastic welding industry Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Smart growth - ERDF 4974 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4974.jpg row-9wn9~qw6v~6i82 BE 2014BE16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Facilitating local production and consumption of food in the Brussels-Capital Region 2016 2023 Facilitating local production and consumption of food in the Brussels-Capital Region The aim of BoerenBruxselPaysans is to supply local, healthy and sustainable food to the residents of Brussels. It aims to encourage the latter's access to high-quality food via short circuits, raise awareness on sustainable food in all its aspects, and stimulate participation in local food movements.The principal objective is support project managers across the entire sustainable food sector, from production to consumption. The project has been implemented by six partners: Bruxelles Environnement, the Municipality of Anderlecht, Le Début des Haricots, Maison verte et bleue, Terre-en-vue and Credal. It provides infrastructures, plots, and methodological and technical support for project managers in order to help them launch their activities. To date, 15 projects have been undertaken: 12 for market gardening, two for aromatic and medicinal herbs, and one for flowers.&nbsp; 6869628 2928993 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/favoriser-la-production-et-la-consommation-alimentaire-locale-dans-la-region-de-bruxelles-capitale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRc_cYR9iI 50.8436709 4.3674367 BoerenBruxselPaysans Maison verte et bleue asbl Groen en blauw huis vzw Rue du chaudron 1A / Ketelstraat 1A 1070 Bruxelles / Brussel The role of BoerenBruxselPaysans is to facilitate and increase local food production and processing within the Brussels-Capital Region and its food-related territory using ecological production methods, for the benefit of consumers in Brussels. It aims to encourage the use of short circuits, promote sustainable food and stimulate participation in local food movements. Rég. Bruxelles-Cap. / Brussels Hfdst. Gew. Facilitating local production and consumption of food in the Brussels-Capital Region Environmental protection & resource efficiency Education and training; Environment; Social Inclusion; Urban development Brussels Capital Region - ERDF 4954 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4954.jpg row-zjny.j937_n3zj PL 2014PL16M2OP012 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Bringing history to life through virtual reality in Polish open-air museum 2016 2017 Bringing history to life through virtual reality in Polish open-air museum With the help of the European Regional Development Fund, the open-air museum, called the G&oacute;rnośląski Park Etnograficzny in Polish, turned to technology to keep visitors interested and informed. The park acquired 15&nbsp;mobile tablets for visitors to use the application, presenting regional heritage in a new way, adapted to modern expectations. The application has made visiting the museum more interactive and attractive to children and adults. By modernising its ethnographic resources, the museum has turned visitors into active participants, rather than passive observers. Visitors can also download and launch the application on their own mobile devices. Once activated, it uses the device&rsquo;s camera to overlay information onto the exhibition. Each element of an exhibit is presented with dynamic information and archival photos.Using augmented reality, the application can run short videos and animated scenes at certain exhibits. For instance, in one of the cottages in the museum garden, a family is depicted performing everyday activities that would have been typical in an Upper Silesian village a century ago. The integration of augmented reality into the museum&rsquo;s historical exhibition seamlessly links the virtual with the real world. The incorporation of playful and interactive elements in the application has made the museum more attractive for younger visitors. The immersive environment, which is similar to that of a simulation game, has expanded the museum&rsquo;s learning experience significantly. As part of the project&rsquo;s goal to conserve and promote its regional history, the museum digitised a collection of close to 400&nbsp;documents relating to the Silesian culture and heritage. This digital collection has been made available online and was incorporated into the application for public use. One year after its launch, over 20&nbsp;000&nbsp;downloads from this digital library had been made.&nbsp; 165921 113997 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bringing-history-to-life-through-virtual-reality-in-polish-open-air-museum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_JcOiJ9T0g 50.292136 18.969980 Muzeum "Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie" ul. Parkowa 25 41-500 Chorzów To promote the region’s folk culture and heritage, the Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park in Chorzów, Poland, used virtual and augmented reality to bring history to life with an interactive application that serves as a virtual reality guide throughout the museum. Ślaskie Bringing history to life through virtual reality in Polish open-air museum Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Tourism and Culture Śląskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 4949 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4949.jpg row-2irg~2qu5-8hve FR;FR 2014TC16RFTN009 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project Improving the cyclone phenomenon and its hazards in the south-west Indian Ocean 2017 2020 Improving the cyclone phenomenon and its hazards in the south-west Indian Ocean ReNovRisk-Cyclones is divided into two projects, dealing respectively with: observing and modelling cyclones and estimating their impact within the context of a changing climate: Cyclones and Climate Change (C3); observing, studying and forecasting cyclonic rainfall in the south-west Indian Ocean, from R&eacute;union to the Mozambique Channel.&nbsp;These two projects should make it possible to improve and adapt existing cyclone forecasting tools to an insular context and help develop territorial cooperation on cyclone risk in the west Indian Ocean. The first step involves improving means of observing the atmosphere and ocean in the SWIO basin; this will be achieved by deploying new measurement tools and obtaining new satellite observations. The second step aims at developing and validating a digital model integrated with tropical vacuum systems specifically dedicated to the study of cyclones in the south-west Indian Ocean and their impacts on rainfall, wind and sea swell. The third step aims to assess the consequences of climate change on the characteristics and impact of cyclones. For this final step, very high resolution climate simulations have been carried out in the SWIO basin using the ARPEGE-Climat model. The results of these unique simulations are currently being analysed and will be used to produce a report that will enhance our understanding of the impact of climate change on cyclones and their consequences. Six young researchers (IR) and a manager have been recruited within the framework of this programme.&nbsp; 1444760 1228046 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/improving-the-cyclone-phenomenon-and-its-hazards-in-the-south-west-indian-ocean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKHnPk9mzWY -20.9031111 55.48730555555556 Météo-France & Laboratoire de l'Atmosphère et des Cyclones 50 Blvd. du Chaudron BP 4 97490 Sainte Clotilde Cedex The “ReNovRisk-Cyclones” project aims to improve modelling tools and knowledge of tropical cyclones on the islands of the south-west Indian Ocean (SWIO). It focuses on the current and future meteorological and oceanographic impact of cyclones. The aim is to better understand the cyclone phenomenon and its hazards in order to make populations and territories in the SWIO less vulnerable to cyclones and climate change. Mayotte;Réunion Improving the cyclone phenomenon and its hazards in the south-west Indian Ocean Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Indian Ocean Area 4948 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4948.jpg row-sy8u~qgeq_n9vk BA;HR;ME 2014TC16I5CB004 2014-2020 ERDF 12 Project Detecting and preventing melanoma in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro 2017 2019 Detecting and preventing melanoma in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro The MELAdetect project is improving the prevention and early detection of melanoma, a type of cancer that develops from pigment-containing cells in human skin and eyes. Led by university faculties and health institutes, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro organised information days and joint education and training workshops to highlight the importance of regular skin and ocular checks and follow-ups for people at a higher risk of developing melanoma and skin tumours. Hospitals and universities from the region acquired modern equipment to better treat the disease. Through the development of a mobile e-health application, patients can track the development of skin and eye examinations, ask questions about melanoma and get answers from health experts.Educating every stakeholder involvedThe jointly developed education and training program consisted of five workshops held in the three countries involved: Bar, Montenegro; Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Zadar, Croatia.&nbsp;Detecting melanoma in its early stages is crucial for an effective treatment. Early detection of melanoma has a 95&nbsp;% chance of effective treatment and survival. Detection in its late stages can often be fatal. By raising awareness on the importance of early detection and improving the region&rsquo;s competence in treating the disease, the project has helped decrease the incidence rate significantly. 652427 554563 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/detecting-and-preventing-melanoma-in-croatia-bosnia-herzegovina-montenegro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YunDn2NVlPU 44.1077382 15.2311062 Institute of Public Health Zadar Ljudevita Posavskog 7 A 23 000 Zadar By educating health professionals, pseudo-health professionals and the general public on the risks of melanoma, the project raised awareness on how and when this type of cancer can be detected and treated using modern methods and equipment. Jadranska Hrvatska;MONTENEGRO;Sarajevo Detecting and preventing melanoma in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro true Health; Territorial Cooperation IPA CBC Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro 4947 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4947.jpg row-a5ci_zvjx~tkt9 AT;IT 2014TC16RFCB052 2014-2020 ERDF 11 Project BIO-CRIME: Tackling illegal pet trade on both sides of the Austrian-Italian border 2017 2020 BIO-CRIME: Tackling illegal pet trade on both sides of the Austrian-Italian border With the help of EU funding, BIO-CRIME brought together authorities from the autonomous region of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy and Carinthia, Austria to better tackle the ongoing illegal pet trade in the area. Through the project&rsquo;s efforts, regional authorities from both countries have adopted and implemented a set of best practices into their health and risk reduction protocols to handle cases more effectively and protect the region&rsquo;s population. This system not only enables a jointly coordinated and more efficient response, but significantly reduces the risk of potential animal diseases being spread in the region. By continuously gathering data, the system is improving access to zoonotic health and crime data for health services, customs and other authorities in both countries. 1117300 949705 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bio-crime-tackling-illegal-pet-trade-on-both-sides-of-the-austrian-italian-border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53knRtkUhuM 45.6438056 13.7903 LP: Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia – Servizio sanità pubblica veterinaria Piazza Unità d'Italia 34100 Trieste The BIO-CRIME project is combating the illegal pet trade and reducing the human health risks associated with this criminal activity in the cross-border region of northern Italy and southern Austria with better interregional cooperation. Friuli-Venezia Giulia;Kärnten BIO-CRIME: Tackling illegal pet trade on both sides of the Austrian-Italian border Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations true Health; Information Society; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Italy-Austria 4945 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4945.jpg row-69y2~3ryd_7s8r FR 2014FR16M0OP009 2014-2020 CF 4 Project The biggest overseas photovoltaic energy production programme is in Guadeloupe 2017 2019 The biggest overseas photovoltaic energy production programme is in Guadeloupe The project to install and operate five self-consumption photovoltaic (PV) power stations is part of the regional energy policy, which aims to both increase the production capacity of renewable energies (to reach 50&nbsp;% by 2020), and to reduce energy consumption on the territory of Guadeloupe. More than 88% of electricity in Guadeloupe is generated by coal and heavy fuels. However, the territory is looking to develop its sources of green energy. The project contributes to the objectives set for all of Guadeloupe, namely, to generate 20 additional megawatts of renewable energy and to generate 79 gigawatt hours of energy savings in buildings and infrastructure.&nbsp; 5351524 2381624 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-biggest-overseas-photovoltaic-energy-production-programme-is-in-guadeloupe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0vpbV1O1tk 16.2490067 -61.5650444 Mindful of sustainable and local development, the group GBH has put in place a vast self-consumption programme across its various brands. In Guadeloupe, more than 13,000&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> of solar panels have been placed on the rooftops of the Destreland shopping centre and Carrefour Grand Camp. A fifth installation of around 2,300&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> on the roof of Mr Bricolage Abymes will be in operation by the end of 2019. Guadeloupe The biggest overseas photovoltaic energy production programme is in Guadeloupe Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy Guadeloupe - ERDF/ESF/YEI 4944 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4944.jpg row-yd6p~qmr2.6fe3 FR 2014FR16M0OP004 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project An electronic portal dedicated to health in Aube and South Marne 2015 2018 An electronic portal dedicated to health in Aube and South Marne The e-portal MyGHT facilitates access to care throughout the territory and tends to become the link between city medicine and hospital medicine over a territory of 7,000&nbsp;km2.&nbsp;Its use is twofold. On the one hand, it is a matter of consolidating the information related to the patients within a secure framework in order to facilitate access for all practitioners in the field of health. On the other hand, the aim of MyGHT is to improve patients&rsquo; access to, and experiences with, health professionals. The solution's ability to integrate with third-party applications, such as shared medical files, is a founding principle to ensure its longevity with respect to the challenges of tomorrow. MyGHT brings many advances to different levels of the territory.Within healthcare centres, MyGHT Agent (MyHCS) is the digital space that manages human resources within Troyes Hospital. This project received the HR Innovation Award. This tool shall be used in a process of continuous improvement to propose innovative functionalities to its users. The next major development of MyGHT will be the management of hospital care and integration of the shared medical file. 609000 243600 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/un-portail-electronique-dedie-a-la-sante-dans-laube-et-le-sud-de-la-marne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVeuhHDMfnM 48.280037 4.068452500000035 Centre Hospitalier de Troyes 101 avenue Anatole France CS 20718 10003 Troyes To improve access to healthcare for the 350,000 inhabitants in the catchment area, Troyes Hospital has developed a new e-health tool, the MyGHT portal. Dedicated to the security and development of exchanges between the various actors along the patient care cycle, MyGHT is aimed at the entire population of Aube and South Marne. Champagne-Ardenne An electronic portal dedicated to health in Aube and South Marne Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological development Champagne-Ardenne - ERDF/ESF/YEI 4942 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4942.jpg row-usas.zvix.4623 EL;HR;IT;IT;IT;SI 2007CB16IPO001 2007-2013 ERDF;IPA 6 Project HERA: Developing sustainable cultural tourism in the Adriatic region 2013 2016 HERA: Developing sustainable cultural tourism in the Adriatic region The HERA network took a number of steps to draw in more holidaymakers. It developed 13 cultural tourism routes and tourism packages to showcase different aspects of Adriatic culture, landscapes and history. The routes were devised to extend and diversify the holiday season and strengthen environmentally friendly tourism in the region. Tour operators were among those involved in designing the routes.&nbsp;In addition, the project established 12 visitor centres that provide audio-visual presentations of tourist information. Work on the centres focused on improving infrastructure and providing state-of-the-art ICT to support exhibitions and storytelling. The project developed a HERA trademark to provide minimum standards of quality at cultural heritage sites and on the certified tourism routes. A mobile app for smartphones and tablets was developed to provide details about the tourism routes, visitor centres and trademark.&nbsp; 8623593 7330054 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/hera-developing-sustainable-cultural-tourism-in-the-adriatic-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FqLC_x3SN8 42.349848 13.399509 Zadar County Božidara Petranovića 8 23 000 Zadar Eight countries in the Adriatic region worked together to manage and promote sustainable tourism based on their common cultural heritage. The HERA project created a joint cross-border platform of 20 organisations who devised new initiatives to promote the Adriatic as a unique travel destination. At the same time, the project addressed the uneven development of tourism in countries bordering the Adriatic. It took steps to ensure that the region is an attractive destination during all seasons. Abruzzo;Emilia-Romagna;Ipeiros;Jadranska Hrvatska;Puglia;Zahodna Slovenija HERA: Developing sustainable cultural tourism in the Adriatic region Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Regiostars Finalists; Territorial Co-operation Adriatic IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 4941 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4941.jpg row-548y.x98a-ktju LV;LV 2014LV16MAOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project VEF Culture Palace renovation turns Riga neighbourhoods into innovations hub 2017 2017 VEF Culture Palace renovation turns Riga neighbourhoods into innovations hub A new local residential community has sprung up, attracted by housing projects that combine the restoration of old architecture with better infrastructure. IT companies, start-ups, property developers and retailers have settled in the area, transforming the Teika and Čiekurkalns neighbourhoods. Careful restoration of the 1950 's-era architecture returned the venue to its former glory, allowing dance companies and choirs to practice and perform on the three stages, to large audiences. The art studios and the recording studio are equipped to accommodate the flourishing arts scene. The permanent exhibition portraying the history of the former factory, the concerts and performances, attracted a total of 381 000 visitors in 2018. 5258534 3825841 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/vef-culture-palace-renovation-turns-riga-neighbourhoods-into-innovations-hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PttIMIi_fM0 56.9745278 24.16597222222222 Riga City Council Ratslaukums 1 1539 Riga After its renovation in 2017, the reopening of the VEF Culture Palace revitalised the surrounding neighbourhood, changing what was once an industrial zone into an area popular with open-air festivals and events, and new businesses. Latvija;Latvija VEF Culture Palace renovation turns Riga neighbourhoods into innovations hub Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture; Urban development Growth and Employment - ERDF/ESF/CF/YEI 4938 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4938.jpg row-s36v-dakp~edgn EL;EL;EL;ES;ES;FR;FR;IT;IT;IT;IT;PT;PT;SI 2014TC16M4TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project PEFMED: Creating a sustainable agri-food sector in the Mediterranean 2016 2019 PEFMED: Creating a sustainable agri-food sector in the Mediterranean The agri-food sector plays an essential role in the economic and social wellbeing of Mediterranean countries. Unfortunately, it has a significant environmental footprint. With sustainability becoming increasingly important for both governments and consumers, the sector needs to adapt.&nbsp;Developed by the European Commission in 2013, the PEF is a harmonised method for quantifying the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle &ndash; from cultivation to processing, transport, consumption, and disposal. The PEFMED method combines the EU&rsquo;s PEF with a unique socioeconomic performance indicator (SE-KPI) tool. Developed by project partner DNV GL, it is used to identify where a company can improve socioeconomic issues such as human rights, working conditions, health and safety, cultural heritage and governance. Furthermore, the tool can be tailored to meet the specific needs of workers, local communities, consumers, and other interested parties. The PEFMED method has been tested in nine Mediterranean agri-food product chains and clusters. Based on the results of these tests, project researchers developed a sustainable business plan that each participating company can use to implement environmental and socioeconomic improvements. The plans detail how the solutions can be integrated into the company&rsquo;s strategy and include information on timing, costs, and benefits. In addition to the SE-KPI tool, project partner CRITT developed a unique tool for calculating PEF for olive oil and packed water. Following a brief consultation on their use, companies can incorporate the tools into their management strategy. Both tools are available for free from the PEFMED wiki platform.&nbsp;In total, 56&nbsp;enterprises (nine companies producing final products plus suppliers) were involved in the PEFMED pilot phase. With the support of regional agri-food federations such as Federalimentare, FIAB, FIPA, GZS, ANIA and SEVT, the PEFMED method and benefits will be rolled out to more than 100&nbsp;companies across the Mediterranean region via dissemination events, training sessions, and transnational workshops.&nbsp; 2438360 2072606 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/pefmed-creating-a-sustainable-agri-food-sector-in-the-mediterranean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yIwYAK3thE 43.3018 5.374069999999961 ENEA – Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Via Martiri di Monte Sole 4 40129 Bologna If used correctly, the European Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) can help the Mediterranean agri-food sector become more sustainable. The EU-funded PEFMED project was established to help Mediterranean agri-food businesses navigate, implement, and benefit from the complex PEF framework. ATTIKI;Alentejo;Andalucía;Attiki;Cataluña;Emilia-Romagna;Lazio;Lisboa;Lombardia;Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur;Puglia;Rhône-Alpes;Thessalia;Zahodna Slovenija PEFMED: Creating a sustainable agri-food sector in the Mediterranean Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Mediterranean 4937 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4937.jpg row-9p56-ysy9_af9m FR 2014TC16RFTN008 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project TEECA – Enhancing trade and boosting business in the Eastern Caribbean 2014 2019 TEECA – Enhancing trade and boosting business in the Eastern Caribbean The Eastern Caribbean region is comprised of a number of vibrant islands, each of which boast a range of unique businesses. However, due to trade barriers and a lack of market intelligence, logistics, and financing, the region sees limited export activities.&nbsp;TEECA aims to change this. Designed specifically for first-time exporters, the project is using a number of tools to support regional trade and economic development. By increasing the flow of goods and services within the Caribbean, the project aims to provide the region with a range of economic benefits, including job creation. The first step to trade is to understand who you&rsquo;re trading with. TEECA started by developing a shared information tool to improve market intelligence about neighbouring countries. The tool is based on in-depth market research conducted in each of the five targeted sectors. Project researchers established a trade facilitation team to advise companies on their export strategy, and created a document listing all financing opportunities available throughout the region. Next, 30 companies from the region and operating within the priority sectors were selected to participate in the project&rsquo;s pilot programme. Participants were invited to partake in a number of sector-specific actions aimed at developing feasible export strategies. Such actions include: attending informational workshops on how to secure financing, working with other participating companies to create innovative new products, taking part in an entrepreneurship competition, joining a language course (English, French), participating in a business immersion programme, and attending an innovation-focused business retreat.&nbsp;Already seeing resultsAlthough the project remains ongoing, several important results have already been achieved. For example, in July 2018, companies from six countries came to Martinique for a three-day business retreat to network, share expertise, and exchange best practices. Furthermore, thanks to the project&rsquo;s language courses, company representatives are able to present and explain their product or service and negotiate deals in another language. &nbsp;To ensure the project&rsquo;s long-term impact, TEECA has hired a full-time market research analyst, based in Saint Lucia, and two export development advisers, one of whom is based at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States&rsquo; headquarters in Castries, Saint Lucia, and one at the Martinique Chamber of Commerce and Industry&rsquo;s office.&nbsp; 2199099 1115909 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/teeca-enhancing-trade-and-boosting-business-in-the-eastern-caribbean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDtYg4NcTKQ 15.992455 -61.720544 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Martinique 50 rue Ernest Deproge 97200 Fort-de-France To reinforce trade within the Eastern Caribbean, the EU-funded TEECA project is helping 30 ready-to-export companies in the agro-food, environment, ICT, fashion, and music sectors boost their business. Martinique TEECA – Enhancing trade and boosting business in the Eastern Caribbean Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture Interreg TN - Caribbean Area 4932 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4932.jpg row-iy3t-rur9~sx2t FR;UK;UK 2014TC16RFCB040 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Vista AR: Cutting-edge digital tools enhance visitor experience at cultural sites in UK, France 2017 2021 Vista AR: Cutting-edge digital tools enhance visitor experience at cultural sites in UK, France ICT&nbsp;experts in the project have created three types of VI tools to analyse visitor experiences. Voice recognition software provides a verbal record, while a text analytic tool records written information. Meanwhile, geospatial tracking provides insight into how someone moves around a building or exhibit.Together the VI tools provide critical information that can be used to improve services, identify new patrons and create new revenue streams. They deliver data which can be used to introduce or improve digital interpretation initiatives. As part of the project, the VI technologies and a number of immersive AR/VR systems are being developed and trialled at six partner sites across the English Channel: Foug&egrave;res Castle in Brittany; Exeter Cathedral in Devon; Jardins de Valloires in Picardy; the Undersea Museum in Lorient; the Botallack Mine in Cornwall; and England&rsquo;s South West Coast Path.Valuable insightsAlthough the project runs until 2021, its technologies are already providing valuable results at the sites. For example, a pilot study at Exeter Cathedral used advanced eye-tracking technology to reveal which artefacts visitors looked at and for how long. The information can be used to change the design of exhibitions to make them more appealing.Meanwhile, the text analytic tool is being used to show visitors&rsquo; positive and negative sentiments. The results from this analysis have been made available on a digital dashboard which provides 50&nbsp;visitor experience parameters. The likes of museum managers can use the data to make changes to facilities and tours.Vista AR helps overcome the prohibitive cost of using AR/VR technologies. If individual sites were to obtain the equivalent technology and business model independently, it would cost them approximately EUR 1.15&nbsp;million each. The project provides its heritage partners with these services at a fraction of the cost. The goal is get 150 organisations to use the Vista AR solutions within five years of project completion. If this is achieved, the return on investment would be 23 times the initial project investment.Boosting numbersAnother objective is to help generate 80&nbsp;000&nbsp;additional visits to the six project deployment sites. This figure is calculated a year after the completion of the project.&nbsp; 7796353 5379483 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/vista-ar-cutting-edge-digital-tools-enhance-visitor-experience-at-cultural-sites-in-uk-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js8GHuv18Ow&t=55s 50.718412 -3.533899 University of Exeter Rennes Drive EX4 4PU Exeter A project across the Channel region of France and the UK harnesses advanced digital technologies to help cultural heritage sites analyse visitor experiences and identify new business opportunities. The Vista AR project is developing visitor intelligence tools (VI) which are used in conjunction with the latest augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies to map how people move about, view and enjoy places like museums and cathedrals. All the information is stored on a cloud system which provides users with a low-cost way of accessing and analysing data. Bretagne;Devon;Dorset & Somerset Vista AR: Cutting-edge digital tools enhance visitor experience at cultural sites in UK, France Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - France-United Kingdom (Manche) 4929 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4929.jpg row-wb4w.w9xc.k5ui PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Ecomare: Saving and protecting marine life in Portugal’s Ria de Aveiro lagoon 2011 2015 Ecomare: Saving and protecting marine life in Portugal’s Ria de Aveiro lagoon The facility&rsquo;s primary goal is marine conservation. The complex has a rescue team that responds to emergencies 24/7, an intensive care unit, portable diagnostic tools and a custom-designed ambulance to rescue marine organisms. Since its opening, the team has made nearly 1 000&nbsp;animal rescues, of which nearly a third have been successfully rehabilitated and returned to the ocean. The facility is the first national response site for fauna affected by oil spills on the coast of Portugal. A unique feature is the presence of a marine mammal tissue bank containing frozen samples for research. It has the country&rsquo;s only living library of marine invertebrates. What started as a regional partnership between different entities in the Aveiro region has grown to a national collaboration. National institutes are working with Ecomare to protect marine life and resources along the entire Portuguese coast. T Ecomare is collaborating with the Portuguese Maritime Authority and Food Safety Authority to fight unreported and illegal fishing by using biotechnological tools that pinpoint the geographic origin of seafood. Ecomare is setting up the country&rsquo;s first aquaculture project aimed at producing Atlantic salmon in offshore submerged cases. Local production of this fish, instead of thousands of kilometres away, will result in a significantly lower carbon footprint.&nbsp; 4861099 4100308 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/ecomare-saving-and-protecting-marine-life-in-portugals-ria-de-aveiro-lagoon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp0R00PGEtk 40.6376 -8.713660000000004 University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro In the Centro region of Portugal, the Ecomare project connects the port of Aveiro with the coastal lagoon of Ria de Aveiro to help conserve, protect and ensure the sustainable use of marine biological resources. By linking existing grey infrastructure with nearby green and blue areas, Ecomare exemplifies what modern port cities could look like. Centro (P) Ecomare: Saving and protecting marine life in Portugal’s Ria de Aveiro lagoon Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Ports; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Centro' 4910 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4910.jpg row-2pgz_fqub_v2dz BE 2014BE16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Capture: Belgian project proves the importance of being resourceful 2018 2020 Capture: Belgian project proves the importance of being resourceful Initiated by Ghent University, Capture is leading the way towards a more sustainable, circular economy. By clustering multidisciplinary groups of experts, researchers and industry stakeholders, the project is developing solutions for reusing and recovering water, carbon dioxide and plastics. As part of the project, an EU-funded business accelerator hub is being constructed for research, valorisation, training and implementation. Financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the 7&nbsp;000&nbsp;m2 building is slated for completion by the summer of 2020. It will act as business accelerator and link between academia, industry, government and the public. The project is expected to create 1&nbsp;200&nbsp;jobs over the next 10&nbsp;years. The project is moving the economy away from the make-take-dispose model of resources towards a sustainable, circular one.&nbsp; 12395326 4831833 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/belgian-project-proves-the-importance-of-being-resourceful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txbkvkqqvjg 51.0021389 3.7424166666666667 Ghent University Coupure Links 653 9000 Gent Located in the Tech Lane Ghent&nbsp;Science Park in Belgium, the Capture building will act as a centre for all resource recovery initiatives in Flanders. It will allow academia, industry and government to collaborate on finding ways of using resources more effectively. Oost-Vlaanderen Capture: Belgian project proves the importance of being resourceful Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Regiostars finalists; Waste water treatment Flanders - ERDF 4909 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4909.jpg row-6c8a-qbha.5jj8 HR 2014TC16I5CB003 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project R-SOL-E: Local authorities in Croatia and Serbia take the lead in clean energy production 2017 2019 2019-10-09T00:00:00 R-SOL-E: Local authorities in Croatia and Serbia take the lead in clean energy production Five of the solar power plants are on public buildings in Beli&scaron;će: the town hall, the kindergarten, the swimming pool, the football club facility and an administrative building used by the police and a radio station. The other is on the Gorjani cultural centre. In all, they produce over 200&nbsp;000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy a year. Located near places such as playgrounds and bus stops, Novi Sad&rsquo;s new streetlights, along with its other 30&nbsp;000 public lights, are managed by a system created under the project to flag up potential problems and the need to replace lamps.The fast vehicle-charging station is the first in the region using both solar and grid energy, while Gorjani&rsquo;s energy survey will support an application for funding to renew its street lighting. R-SOL-E&rsquo;s partners are very different: Novi Sad is a city of 350&nbsp;000&nbsp;inhabitants, Beli&scaron;će a town of around 10&nbsp;000, and Gorjani a village of some 1 500. What brought them together was a shared vision of transferring knowledge to ensure better and more energy-efficient public services.Beli&scaron;će had gained experience from developing its SEAP and is a signatory to the Covenant of Mayors, under which local governments commit to reaching EU climate and energy goals. It used this to help the other partners factor energy consumption into every aspect of their work and plan sustainability measures more systematically &ndash; a key goal of the SEAPs.&nbsp; 1010154 858631 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/r-sol-e-local-authorities-in-croatia-and-serbia-take-the-lead-in-clean-energy-production https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHTRuGRBSPs 45.68513523 18.40278235 Under the R-SOL-E project, local authorities from Belišće and Gorjani in Croatia, and Novi Sad in Serbia joined forces to boost energy efficiency and cut energy consumption costs in public buildings and infrastructure by promoting renewable sources. They installed six solar power plants in Belišće and Gorjani, an electric vehicle charging station in Belišće and 100 solar-powered streetlights in Novi Sad. Gorjani and Novi Sad drew up sustainable energy action plans (SEAP), Belišće updated its plan and Gorjani performed an energy survey of its public lighting. Kontinentalna Hrvatska R-SOL-E: Local authorities in Croatia and Serbia take the lead in clean energy production Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg IPA CBC Croatia - Serbia 4903 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4903.jpg row-mc7y~k8nu~ydvk ES 2014ES16RFOP014 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Digital library boosts learning in state schools in Extremadura, Spain 2017 2023 2019-10-09T00:00:00 Digital library boosts learning in state schools in Extremadura, Spain The LIBRARIUM digital library provides access to publications in several languages &ndash; Spanish, English, German, French and Portuguese. The aim is to complement the traditional catalogue of printed publications found in school libraries. More than 250&nbsp;000&nbsp;copies of the 12&nbsp;000&nbsp;publications are available through the lending platform, which users can access free of charge via the internet and through a mobile app.A total of 680 schools have the option of using LIBRARIUM, of which 191&nbsp;have launched their own innovative projects with the library. Currently, LIBRARIUM has around 30&nbsp;000 active users and more than 110&nbsp;000&nbsp;loans have been completed. The catalogue is expanding at an average of eight new titles daily, including books and popular magazines. LIBRARIUM&rsquo;s search functions allow users to find a publication by author, title, subject or ISBN number. LIBRARIUM is helping to bridge the digital divide. Extremadura is a large region with a low population density. In rural areas, schools are small and do not usually have an extensive selection of books in their libraries. The lending platform and its huge selection of books and reading materials means that students and teachers in these communities are no longer disadvantaged because of where they live. The distribution of e-readers and tablets to school libraries helps to ensure students without access to such devices do not miss out on learning opportunities. 3500000 2800000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/digital-library-boosts-learning-in-state-schools-in-extremadura-spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUOaGJKdiBI 38.917467 -6.344398 Junta De Extremadura Avenida Valhondo S/N. , Edificio Iii Milenio - Módulo 5 - Planta 4 06800 Mérida (Badajoz) Every state-funded school in Extremadura now has access to a digital library containing more than 12&nbsp;000 titles thanks to a project supported by EU funding. In addition to establishing the digital lending platform, the LIBRARIUM project developed virtual reading clubs, where teachers can promote reading, writing and learning to their students. As part of the initiative, e-readers, tablets and computers have been distributed to school libraries across the region. Extremadura Digital library boosts learning in state schools in Extremadura, Spain Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training; Information Society; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion Extremadura - ERDF 4900 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4900.jpg row-esrj-s4eq.hq3t PL 2014PL16M2OP007 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Warsaw-based project to develop artificial blood could deliver innovation on a global scale 2016 2019 Warsaw-based project to develop artificial blood could deliver innovation on a global scale Donor blood saves many lives across Europe every year and demand for it continues to grow. However, natural blood only has a shelf-life of about 40 days, which makes it hard to manage supplies. In times of high demand, supply can run critically short, while at other times batches of blood can go spoilt and unused. Nanosanguis aims to change this situation by developing a longer-lasting and completely synthetic red blood cell substitute that contains everything required to deliver oxygen to human tissues. The blood substitute has to be tested for its stability in long-term storage and its response to physiological conditions. Then, pre-clinical studies will be undertaken to determine the maximum tolerated dose, the circulation time in the blood system, and to demonstrate the therapeutic effect of the blood substitute on animal models. 706392 409183 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/warsaw-based-project-to-develop-artificial-blood-could-deliver-innovation-on-a-global-scale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kchx_z17BzA&t=25s 52.217475 21.015123 Nanosanguis Spółka Akcyjna Ludwika Waryńskiego 1 00-645 Warsaw A company based in Warsaw, Poland, is developing a potentially ground-breaking red blood cell substitute that could replace donor blood. Nanosanguis received EU funding for the first phase of research into this innovative product, which doctors could use for transplants, operations or transfusions. The project team has produced a prototype fluid which could be commercialised if clinical studies provide positive results. Mazowieckie Warsaw-based project to develop artificial blood could deliver innovation on a global scale Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development Mazowieckie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 4881 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4881.jpg row-d6ej~xfzb.qkgt PT 2014PT16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Improving walking conditions, information for pilgrims on the Portuguese Coastal Way 2015 2019 Improving walking conditions, information for pilgrims on the Portuguese Coastal Way The Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route passes through 10&nbsp;municipalities in Portugal and has existed since the reign of Manuel&nbsp;I (1469-1521). Some stretches of the trail had fallen into disrepair by 2015 and the routes were no longer well-known by local communities.To revive interest in this historic trail, the municipalities entered into a partnership agreement in 2015 to improve walking conditions and enhance the cultural value of the Portuguese Coastal Way. A number of hostels were renovated to provide comfortable accommodation for pilgrims, as well as information points and areas for short rests. The municipalities promoted a cultural programme with an agenda of concerts at monuments along the route. A range of printed material was published, including a scientific book on pathway studies and a guide for hikers. Smaller pamphlets are available in four languages to encourage visitors from across Europe and beyond. Videos and multimedia have raised awareness of the pilgrimage route. An interactive map which highlights the region&rsquo;s history and facilities is available via the project&rsquo;s website and as an application for smartphones. The number of pilgrims walking the trail has increased greatly since the beginning of the improvements. According to the Pilgrim&rsquo;s Welcome Office of Santiago de Compostela, 1&nbsp;474&nbsp;pilgrims used the Coastal Way in 2015. In 2018, the number had grown to 13&nbsp;839. Overall, 23&nbsp;972 people have used the trail as a result of the project. The project contributed to a wider tourism boost across all participating municipalities. Local companies are promoting artisan products and regional activities. It is estimated that these new business opportunities will create more than 200&nbsp;new jobs. 2157784 1428379 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/improving-walking-conditions-information-for-pilgrims-on-the-portuguese-coastal-way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGJz6Jey-OQ 41.1522095 -8.6318114 Viana do Castelo Municipality Passeio das Mordomas da Romaria 4904-877 Viana do Castelo Ten municipalities collaborated to restore and promote the Portuguese Coastal Way in northern Portugal, which follows the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route from Porto to the border with Spain. The route, known in English as the Way of Saint James, has been used since the 15th&nbsp;century by locals and visitors. Pilgrims and hikers are now returning to visit the area in greater numbers. Norte Improving walking conditions, information for pilgrims on the Portuguese Coastal Way Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Tourism and Culture Norte - ERDF/ESF 4876 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4876.jpg row-7ujp~jncp_k7hz PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Virtual reality digitises Poland’s fashion industry 2017 2019 Virtual reality digitises Poland’s fashion industry Blurring the line between online and in-store shopping, the CinematicVR project has created a virtual showroom called LookRoom, where designers can present and sell their products. It allows clients to see the creations in 3D, giving them the feeling that they are attending their own, intimate fashion show.&nbsp;A user-friendly workflow has been created so that fashion designers can quickly and efficiently digitise their collections. The VR platform includes a function that allows users to build apps to showcase their products online. Engaging and immersive 360-degree films cans be made and the VR footage can be livestreamed to custom-made VR apps, as well as to YouTube or Facebook. Virtual product catalogues are being created using a prototype VR presentation studio. 257273 187908 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/virtual-reality-digitises-polands-fashion-industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hjRWp9v64M 50.0349722 21.991972222222223 Cinematicvr Spółka Z Oograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością ul. Klementyny, Hoffmanowej 19 35-016 Rzeszów A Polish e-commerce platform makes it possible for fashion designers to showcase their collections and services using virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), making online shopping both interactive and fun. Podkarpackie Virtual reality digitises Poland’s fashion industry Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; SMEs Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 4874 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4874.jpg row-2rwz_jmdd~kuup PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 CF 5 Project 44 Polish cities increase their resilience against climate change 2016 2019 2019-08-08T00:00:00 44 Polish cities increase their resilience against climate change Organised and co-financed by the Polish Ministry of the Environment, the urban adaptation plan project determined vulnerability levels and identified sectors, areas and urban hazards relating to climate change in each city. Next, a consortium of experts identified and defined the most effective measures to be implemented.The proposed measures include a modernised flood-protection system, more effective water management procedures and the development of information and alarm systems. City inhabitants will benefit from aesthetic changes to their cities through adjustments in urban infrastructure and the construction of vegetated areas to reduce heat. The proposed measures are expected to be realised in all cities by 2030. The project produced and distributed a large amount of educational material, for both adults and children, including films, brochures, training sessions and newsletters. Several conferences and a debate were &nbsp;organised to inform the country&rsquo;s population and raise awareness of the effects of existing and forecasted threats, such as extreme temperatures, heat waves, heavy rainfalls, storms and urban flooding. The Cities are particularly sensitive areas to climate change. Over 60&nbsp;% of the Polish population &ndash; totalling 23.3&nbsp;million people &ndash; lives in cities, making urban areas a priority for adaptation to climate change. This project is the first step in strengthening resistance to a changing climate in Polish cities. It is the first time that a European country simultaneously performed systematic actions on such a scale. Once realised, the project will have a positive effect on close to 30&nbsp;% of the Polish population.&nbsp; 7282455 6190087 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/44-polish-cities-increase-their-resilience-against-climate-change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yBZ5urmAMw 50.2667 19.0167 The Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas 6, Kossutha St. 40-844 Katowice Under the slogan “Let’s feel the climate”, the Polish government worked with 44 of the country’s most populous cities to increase their resistance to climate change. POLAND 44 Polish cities increase their resilience against climate change Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management Environment; Urban development Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 4853 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4853.jpg row-5uzp~69rr~ne86 AT;CZ 2014TC16RFCB002 2014-2020 ERDF 11 Project United cross-border healthcare for the Lower Austria – South Bohemian region 2017 2020 2019-08-08T00:00:00 United cross-border healthcare for the Lower Austria – South Bohemian region The divided city of Gm&uuml;nd/Česk&eacute; Velenice, located in the Lower Austria &ndash; Southern Bohemia region, is a case study in the need for cross-border cooperation. In Česk&eacute; Velenice, in the Czech Republic, access to quality healthcare is problematic &ndash; especially in emergencies. Here, the nearest emergency centre is 18&nbsp;km away in Suchdol nad Lužnic&iacute;, and the nearest hospital is over 60&nbsp;km away in Česk&eacute; Budějovice.The good news is that just across the border on the Austrian side &ndash; only a couple hundred metres away &ndash; is the Gm&uuml;nd Hospital. Now, thanks to the EU-funded Healthacross for Future project, Czech patients can simply go across the border to get quality outpatient and inpatient treatment at the hospital.G The Healthacross initiative is dedicated to removing hurdles and creating more equality in accessing healthcare. The initiative brings regional and supra-regional healthcare interests into a single international network for cooperation and exchanging information. By harmonising the two cities&rsquo; health systems, the project has successfully responded to the need for equal access to medical care on both sides of the border. Already, residents are benefiting from shorter travel times and quicker treatment, both of which help improve the region&rsquo;s quality of life. With the future addition of the cross-border health care centre, everyone will soon have access to some of the region&rsquo;s best quality medical care. To ensure the long-term sustainability of these services, the project has partnered with the respective government health administrations of both regions. 434645 369448 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/united-cross-border-healthcare-for-the-lower-austria-south-bohemian-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpHd-G2PrKQ 48.20277778 15.63750000 Health and Social Fund of Lower Austria Stattersdorfer Hauptstraße 6C 3100 St. Pölten The EU-funded Healthacross for Future project is ensuring that residents living on both sides of the Lower Austria – South Bohemian border have equal access to quality healthcare. Jihozápad;Niederösterreich United cross-border healthcare for the Lower Austria – South Bohemian region Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations true Health; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Austria-Czech Republic 4849 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4849.jpg row-93zz-7978_zc8d BE;BE;BE;FR 2014TC16RFCB044 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Terafood: An intelligent sensor to reduce food waste – France and Belgium 2017 2020 2019-07-08T00:00:00 Terafood: An intelligent sensor to reduce food waste – France and Belgium The project aims to create a prototype sensor integrated into the packaging to inspect the freshness of the packaged food product in real time, thus preventing food deterioration in the food industry.&nbsp;A financially viable and proactive solution to combat waste is to systematically analyse each package using a non-destructive method. The proposed method makes it possible to monitor biomarkers generated by product degradation. It can be applied throughout the chain, from production to distribution, making each package traceable and allowing a defect to be identified at a specific point in the product's life. &nbsp;This detection technique is based on the real-time measurement by waves, at so-called terahertz frequencies, of the concentration of the various volatile organic compounds found inside the packaging. This composition, which is determined with an accuracy better than one part per million, provides direct information on the deterioration process of each food item. 2013200 1006600 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/terafood-an-intelligent-sensor-to-reduce-food-waste-france-and-belgium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FJtPjvbVm4 50.603873496347 3.1376910209655 CNRS Lille 2 Rue des Canonniers 59046 Lille TERAFOOD aims to develop a sensor for quality control of packaged food products, up to the level of a prototype tested under operational conditions. It is based on so-called THz technology, a non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation providing a unique interaction with trace gases typical of the food degradation process that can pass unmitigated through common food packaging. Its integration into "intelligent" packaging will significantly contribute to waste reduction. NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS;Namur;Oost-Vlaanderen;West-Vlaanderen Terafood: An intelligent sensor to reduce food waste – France and Belgium Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Belgium-France (France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen) 4844 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4844.jpg row-bb2v_eas2~n5gx PL 2007CB163PO031 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Polish, Russian authorities help children with posture disabilities 2012 2015 2019-07-08T00:00:00 Polish, Russian authorities help children with posture disabilities The project focussed on children living in the Kaliningrad Region of Russia and the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship of Poland. A mobile laboratory staffed with medical professionals from both countries screened 10 111 school-age children. Of that number, 1 170 children passed into inpatient treatment and preventative treatment. A team of specialists, including physicians and physiotherapists, visited children on both sides of the border. The project purchased a car that transported them and their diagnostic equipment to schools in rural areas, where they examined children from poor backgrounds who suffer disproportionately from posture-related disabilities. The project built or modernised 1 993 square meters of medical facilities. New and up-to-date equipment was bought to equip 780 square meters of the Pionersk sanatorium. At the Hospital Ameryka in Poland, a new 1 213 square meter wing was built for treating at-risk children. 3102294 2792065 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/polish-russian-authorities-help-children-with-posture-disabilities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh-9llgw7yw 52.25 21.1 Voivodeship Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Ameryka Ameryka 21 11-015 Olsztynek This project identified children living close to the Polish-Russian border who are at risk of scoliosis and other posture-related disabilities. Children received treatment at the Voivodeship Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Ameryka in Poland, or at the Pionersk Sanatorium in Russia. If their exams revealed other potential problems such as lordosis, kyphosis, or foot defects, the project gave parents and family doctors information they would need for further specialist treatment. Warmińsko-Mazurskie Polish, Russian authorities help children with posture disabilities Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Health; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Lithuania - Poland' 4836 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4836.jpg row-vy55_kq4y-vr2d BE 2007BE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Non-profit groups renovate, renew monument to Walloon cultural heritage 2009 2015 2019-07-08T00:00:00 Non-profit groups renovate, renew monument to Walloon cultural heritage Two non-profits groups &ndash; Les Territories de la M&eacute;moire and Mnema ASBL &ndash; successfully managed the project. Their desire was to use a revamped landmark to attract people of all ages, genders, and cultures. The result was a rebirth of enthusiasm for the area&rsquo;s past and its economic and cultural potential.Les Territories de la M&eacute;moire preserves and explores memories of Nazism and its concentration camps. In 2015, it created Mnema to oversee the transformation of the Sauveni&egrave;re baths into the major cultural landmark that is now the Cit&eacute; Miroir. Mnema now serves as the Cit&eacute; Miroir&rsquo;s governing organisation. In 2015, the European Parliament awarded Les Territories de la M&eacute;moire its European Citizen&rsquo;s Prize. The establishment now hosts exhibitions, meetings, debates, concerts, and other events.&nbsp;Current activities focus on citizenship education, such as the course &ldquo;Territories of Memory&rdquo; that explores the industrial and social history of the Walloon region through the prism of Nazism and the Second World War. Such education hopes to connect the past with the present through reflection and a continuous engagement with history and its artefacts. 9778067 3911227 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/non-profit-groups-renovate-renew-monument-to-walloon-cultural-heritage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf8fO8jHxSI 50.4606374 4.8766364 The Cité Miroir project set out to renovate the Sauvenière baths in Liège, Belgium by transforming them into a hub of culture, citizenship and memory. Once derelict, the new facility now includes a 1&nbsp;000-square-meter exhibition space, a 260-seat theatre, meeting rooms, a bookstore and a library. The restored structure has boosted economic activity and local tourism in the surrounding district. Liège Non-profit groups renovate, renew monument to Walloon cultural heritage Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Culture; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Wallonia (Hainaut)' 4835 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4835.jpg row-hd9p~xshq-izx6 PL 2014PL16M2OP003 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Orthodox churches in Poland added to tourist route after regeneration work 2015 2018 2019-02-08T00:00:00 Orthodox churches in Poland added to tourist route after regeneration work Work undertaken through the project included restoring and extending the existing greenery; constructing pathways and landscaping around the edges of the historic church buildings; and repairing surrounding walls. The renovations were undertaken in response to needs identified by church parishes. The investment was implemented in mainly poor rural areas and addressed needs specific to each location.Attracting visitorsThe broader objective was to add to the appeal of the churches as interesting places to visit, either individually or as part of the new tourist route, which includes orthodox churches in neighbouring provinces. The trail is being promoted nationally, and the four Lublin churches are included in the marketing plan. This gives the churches and their localities a higher profile, which should help attract more visitors to the region.Harnessing ITSome of the churches included in the project – along with others whose repairs have already been completed, like the orthodox church in neighbouring Uhrusko – have been provided with plaques with the name and details of the trail. The information comes complete with QR codes which can be used on mobile devices to access films about each site and their place on the trail. More films will be made as renovations at other church sites are completed in complementary projects. 624239 530603 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/orthodox-churches-in-poland-added-to-tourist-route-after-regeneration-work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7KMvjEffxU 51.158073 22.342586 Prawosławna Diecezja Lubelsko Chełmska (Orthodox Diocese of Lubelsko Chełmska) ul. Ruska 15 20-126 Lublin Walls, paths and green spaces have been restored next to four Orthodox churches in Lublin, Poland through a project supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The regeneration work was carried out so that the churches in Hrubieszów, Sosnowica, Sławatycze and Kobylany could be included in a new tourist route called ‘On the trail of Eastern Slavic tradition’. The trail aims to promote the region’s cultural wealth to attract tourists and boost the local economy. Lubelskie Orthodox churches in Poland added to tourist route after regeneration work Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Tourism and Culture Lubelskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 4832 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4832.jpg row-jjtp_j3hk-mzam IT 2014IT16M2OP005 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project EU investment helps Italian 3D printing firm develop innovative new products 2018 2021 EU investment helps Italian 3D printing firm develop innovative new products Roboze was founded in Bari in 2013 and quickly developed an international customer base including large industrial concerns such as General Electric, Airbus, and Bosch. This EU-backed investment and project has the advantage of allowing the company to expand at its current location, rather than move abroad.New product lineThe specific goal is to develop a new range of 3D printers that can make high-temperature thermoplastic materials that are reinforced with substances like carbon fibre and Kevlar. These super-strong products can be used in the construction of structural components that provide extreme mechanical performance for sectors such as aerospace, defence and motorsport.Developing the printers will help the company break into new international markets, including the USA. The project complements the company’s ambitions for employment growth. Through its 2018 to 2022 business plan, Roboze expects to increase its staff complement from 18 to over 100.&nbsp;The company has already won important national and international awards for its research and innovation activities, including the world top 500 deep tech startups of BNP Paribas, a Shortlist TCT Award 2017, and an Andrea Pininfarina Business Award for Innovation. 3000000 2400000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/eu-investment-helps-italian-3d-printing-firm-develop-innovative-new-products https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsworWMoFnM 41.1013 16.8331 Roboze S.P.A. Via Vincenzo Aulisio n. 31/33 70124 Bari Roboze S.P.A. based in Puglia, southern Italy, manufactures 3D printers which can be used to create a range of industrial, large-scale components. An investment from the European Regional Development Fund is helping the company to develop and upgrade its research laboratories so it can expand its line of 3D printers. The goal of the project ‘Target Argo – Print Strong Like Metal’ is to help Roboze fulfil its ambition of becoming a market leader in the field of 3D printing for super polymers. Puglia EU investment helps Italian 3D printing firm develop innovative new products Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Research and Innovation - ERDF/ESF 4828 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4828.jpg row-zkp2~ifsp.kuna IT 2014IT16RFOP008 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Innovative Italian solar-powered car races to victory 2016 2018 2019-04-07T00:00:00 Innovative Italian solar-powered car races to victory The vehicle produced by the Onda Solare project can carry four passengers and is the first exclusively solar-powered car in Italy to take an outdoor drive. Named Emilia4, it weighs less than 320&nbsp;kg and travels at 120&nbsp;km/h. It has a cruising speed of 65&nbsp;km/h and can participate in long-distance competitions.&nbsp;The vehicle took part in a race called the American Solar Challenge (ASC) in 2018, where it won in its category. It completed the 2&nbsp;780&nbsp;km circuit using only solar energy, with no external battery recharge. This is a unique achievement, particularly since the energy used by each of the two engines powering the vehicle is the equivalent to a regular 1&nbsp;200&nbsp;watt household hairdryer.&nbsp;The team members combined their passion and skills to create the car and won an award for best mechanical design from the Innovators Educational Foundation. They also won an award for best battery pack at ASC 2018. Winning that race led to technical and commercial sponsors that are now taking the car design forward following the end of the project. A new version of Emilia4 is expected to participate in the World Solar Challenge in Australia in October 2019.Eight additional researchers gained temporary employment during the project. One temporary staff member was employed full-time. 1506375 979750 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovative-italian-solar-powered-car-races-to-victory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmFCs4Jeufg 44.409083411 11.586868 SCM Fonderie Srl. Centro Ricerca Industria Fusoria Rimini; University of Bologna; CINECA ; Onda Solare Association via Flavio Gioia 11 40024 Castel San Pietro Terme Using innovative technology, a race-winning solar-powered vehicle was designed and built in northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Emilia-Romagna Innovative Italian solar-powered car races to victory Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy efficiency; Environment; Research & innovation Emilia-Romagna - ERDF 4806 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4806.jpg row-2czm.t7bc~7n3k FR 2014FR16M2OP006 2014-2020 ERDF;ESF 1 Project Developing organic plant substances by making eco-products in France 2018 2020 2019-03-07T00:00:00 Developing organic plant substances by making eco-products in France SOLIBIO is working on a project to develop organic plant substances. These substances are composed of elements with numerous properties, by virtue of the minerals, nutrients, antioxidants and antibiotics that they contain. They can be used in various domains such as food, cosmetics, cleaning products, etc. The company&rsquo;s project is based on four main elements: farming (planting and treatment);&nbsp;extraction (oils, hydrolats, dry extracts);formulation (emulsions, powders);synthesis (saponification, esterification). The company wants to manage all stages in the development of these organic plant substances, in order to optimise the farming, extraction, formulation and synthesis processes, so that it can enrich the quality of its cosmetic products without endocrine disruptors. The aim of this project is to offer even healthier and more effective products that contain no additives, preservatives or endocrine disruptors: products that present no risks for human health or the environment. By carrying out all the stages in the farming of the raw materials for cosmetic products itself, SOLIBIO can guarantee better control and better traceability. The company wants to triple its production capacity for cosmetics and cleaning products and double its workforce over the next five years.VideosSolibio 496731 134117 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/valoriser-les-substances-vegetales-biologiques-en-produisant-des-ecoproduits-en-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hGdnlEuDY 45.7566 1.2717 SOLIBIO 98 Avenue Saint Eloi 87110 Solignac, Haute Vienne SOLIBIO, an organic cosmetics and eco-products manufacturer based in Solignac (Limousin), wants to manage all the production stages for its products, from farming to synthesis, so that it can guarantee better traceability, particularly regarding endocrine disruptors. Limousin Developing organic plant substances by making eco-products in France Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Limousin - ERDF/ESF 4795 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4795.jpg row-bqdw~2guk~syqp FR;FR;IT;IT;IT 2014TC16RFCB034 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project ANTEA – Edible flowers: a new outlet for the horticultural sector in France and Italy 2016 2019 2019-03-07T00:00:00 ANTEA – Edible flowers: a new outlet for the horticultural sector in France and Italy Following the crisis that hit the decorative horticulture sector on both sides of the French-Italian border, the Italian and French markets have chosen to set themselves apart by offering an innovative, high quality product.&nbsp;To this end, small and medium enterprises have turned to edible flowers, which are starting to move into the traditional food market, but also into the gastronomic restaurant sector. The value of these flowers is not purely decorative. They also have nutritional characteristics, which need to be defined and promoted. One of the objectives of the project is to eventually use the cross-border concept of the already internationally renowned Riviera dei Fiori as a sort of brand identifying a high-quality commercial sector for the production of edible flowers. 1759682 1495729 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/antea-edible-flowers-a-new-outlet-for-the-horticultural-sector-in-france-and-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i1SVR15uMg 44.0685 8.215398 Etablissement public local d’enseignement et de formation professionnelle agricole vert d’azur (EPLEFPA) 1285 avenue Jules Grec 06602 Antibes The overall aim of the project is to organise the emerging edible flower sector on either side of the French-Italian border, by applying technological innovations that can develop the aspects connected to production, quality, safety of use, transport, conservation, logistics, contacts and marketing. More specifically, the scientific and technological research aims to deepen knowledge about the nutritional and nutraceutical properties of around 40 varieties of flowers.&nbsp; Liguria;Piemonte;Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur;Rhône-Alpes;Valle D'Aosta ANTEA – Edible flowers: a new outlet for the horticultural sector in France and Italy Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Interreg V-A - France-Italy (ALCOTRA) 4793 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4793.jpg row-cgzm.asny_n4qb CZ;CZ;CZ;PL;PL;PL 2014TC16RFCB025 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project Polish, Czech firefighters team up to improve crisis preparedness 2016 2019 2019-03-07T00:00:00 Polish, Czech firefighters team up to improve crisis preparedness The project has improved the disaster preparedness of Czech and Polish firefighters who respond to emergencies along the border between the two countries. It has increased the security of the region&rsquo;s residents and made the area more attractive to visitors. Polish and Czech fire rescue services conducted joint drills, replaced worn-out specialised equipment, and held meetings on areas of common concern. Responders received training in driving fire trucks, operating chainsaws, and dealing with hazardous substances, among other activities. Other organisations such as Czech police units, medical rescue services providers, public health authorities, civil protection facilities, NGOs, and citizen associations are participating in the project.&nbsp; 7936284 6745841 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/polish-czech-firefighters-team-up-to-improve-crisis-preparedness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku2cYyrh9s4 49.5910137 17.2736603 Fire Rescue Brigade of Moravian-Silesian Region Výškovická 40 700 30 Ostrava - Zábřeh The Safe Borderlands project has strengthened cooperation between the fire and rescue services of Czechia and Poland along their shared border. Firefighters and other emergency response personnel have organised conferences, taken language-learning courses, held expert meetings, organised training, conducted drills, and purchased specialised equipment important for their mission. Dolnośląskie;Moravskoslezsko;Opolskie;Severovýchod;Střední Morava;Ślaskie Polish, Czech firefighters team up to improve crisis preparedness Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Regiostars finalists; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Czech Republic-Poland 4792 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4792.jpg row-x7ui-fh9q-tn9f BG;CZ;HU;MD;RO;SK;UA 2014TC16M6TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Organisations across Danube region cooperate to help Roma access the jobs market 2017 2019 Organisations across Danube region cooperate to help Roma access the jobs market There are an estimated 5.2&nbsp;million Roma people living in the Danube region. Many of them still face intolerance and discrimination, which makes it difficult for them to access education, public services and the jobs market. RARE sought to change this situation by improving some of the support structures available to the Roma. The project worked with employers, private companies and state and civil organisations to explore the challenges institutions and public services face in trying to get Roma people into work. Tasks included mapping procedural and institutional deficiencies in relevant organisations.&nbsp; Modular training courses in five trades are being developed, which will allow participants to obtain qualifications recognised across the EU. 2039082 1733219 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/organisations-across-danube-region-cooperate-to-help-roma-access-the-jobs-market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYwXl-M8sUk 47.517156 18.984425 Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta Szarvas Gábor út 58 1125 Budapest The RARE (Roma as Human Resource) project brought together 21 partners from eight Danube region countries in which the exclusion of the Roma population represents a key problem and high policy priority. The project aimed at improving Roma social and economic integration by developing a multi-stakeholder strategic partnership. The project strengthened the capacities of, and cooperation among, actors that have a stake in the labour market participation of Roma people. BULGARIA;HUNGARY;MOLDOVA;ROMANIA;Slovensko;Ukraina;Česká Republika Organisations across Danube region cooperate to help Roma access the jobs market Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Education and training; Social Inclusion; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Danube 4778 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4778.jpg row-ks3k.kf96_bz55 PT 2014PT16M3OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Project in northern Portugal makes eco-friendly dyes for the textile, fashion industries 2016 2019 Project in northern Portugal makes eco-friendly dyes for the textile, fashion industries Picasso brought together a consortium of experts from the textile industry, horticulture sector and industrial research. The goal was to develop natural base compounds with the right colouring and antimicrobial potential that could meet the textile industry&rsquo;s demand for products that have a reduced impact on human health and the environment. The project has achieved a number of significant breakthroughs in its quest for a more natural textile dye. A set of compounds has been successfully developed from plants and mushrooms, based on an eco-friendly and sustainable extraction process. The project team achieved &lsquo;bio-colourisation&rsquo; of the textile substrates using the extracted compounds and managed to validate their colour and antimicrobial properties. The bio-colourisation process has been successfully tested at the laboratory, pilot and industrial scale. 816225 590816 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/project-in-northern-portugal-makes-eco-friendly-dyes-for-the-textile-fashion-industries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehZlqak1Re0 41.94118 -8.7423 Tintex Textiles SA Zona Industrial de Campos Polo 1, Ap.99 4924-909 Vila Nova de Cerveira A project backed by the European Regional Development Fund has created a new line of colourful dyes from compounds extracted from mushrooms and plants. The Picasso project’s breakthrough could see these eco-friendly, sustainable products replace some of the synthetic dyes the textile and fashion industries currently use. Norte Project in northern Portugal makes eco-friendly dyes for the textile, fashion industries Environmental protection & resource efficiency Research & innovation Competitiveness and Internationalisation - ERDF/ESF/CF 4777 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4777.jpg row-tpfr-pw3a.85rv LU 2014LU16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Advanced laser equipment boosts research capacity at Luxembourg University 2017 2021 Advanced laser equipment boosts research capacity at Luxembourg University The LTCC cooperates with SMEs and global corporations to investigate scientific challenges, which are derived from industrial applications. The focus of research is related to welding of dissimilar materials. This is phase three of a wider initiative to bolster resources at the LTCC. The investment pays for new laser beam sources, laser machinery and related testing equipment, to keep the lab&rsquo;s apparatus up to date. The team of scientists found methods to join different types of materials which are normally considered as non-weldable, such as aluminium and polymers, copper and aluminium or different polymers. The LTCC&rsquo;s findings are being shared with the research community, reported in scientific publications and at conferences and road shows. In addition, the centre provides project partners with access to the state-of-the-art laser equipment, allowing them to perform their own pre-competitive experimental investigations. 1030655 412262 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/advanced-laser-equipment-boosts-research-capacity-at-luxembourg-university https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbUnpYnsl8&t=1s 49.5025 5.94753 University of Luxembourg 2, avenue de l’Université 4365 Esch/Alzette The EU-supported investment in the Laser Technology Competence Centre (LTCC) at the University of Luxembourg provides scientists with the state-of-art-equipment and resources they need to deliver cutting-edge research. With fibre-laser, disc-laser, diode laser and CO<sub>2</sub> lasers, ranging from 2W to 2kW, the LTCC serves as a pre-competitive exchange platform where innovative laser manufacturing processes are investigated and their feasibility demonstrated and shared with national and international industrial and academic partners. Luxembourg (Grand-Duché) Advanced laser equipment boosts research capacity at Luxembourg University Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Operational Programme ERDF Luxembourg 2014-2020 4768 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4768.jpg row-qttr-7xgh~erap DE 2014TC16RFTN005 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project SHARE-North: Fostering shared mobility solutions for a low-carbon North Sea Region 2016 2021 SHARE-North: Fostering shared mobility solutions for a low-carbon North Sea Region Shared mobility is important to sustainable and fully-integrated urban transport. Shared transport modes, such as car-sharing and bike-sharing, not only offer a viable and convenient mode of transportation, they also help reduce congestion, air pollution and accessibility – issues many European cities and regions face. If that wasn’t enough, shared mobility contributes to improving resource efficiency, creating a better quality of life in cities and reducing carbon emissions .The EU-funded SHARE-North project is demonstrating how cities in the North Sea Region can advance shared mobility by making them visible, convenient, accessible and incorporating them into their transport strategies. To accomplish its objective, the project is establishing shared mobility hubs. This innovative concept involves creating a dense network of interlinked and integrated modes of transportation, including car-sharing, walking, bicycle parking, public transport and such ‘alternative’ modes as bike-sharing. All hubs are easily accessible, visible and typically link into a city’s public transportation system. The concept, initially implemented by the City of Bremen (and integrated into its transport strategies) and further developed by Bergen, is being rolled out across the North Sea Region, including in cities in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom. Although the project is ongoing, it has already succeeded in making shared mobility hubs an attractive alternative to individual car ownership. In Bremen alone, every carsharing vehicle is responsible for replacing 16 privately owned vehicles. Across all hubs, the project has collectively helped remove at least 6 000 cars from city streets, saving 25 850 tonnes of CO2 in 2.5 years and freeing up nearly 60 000 m2 of urban street space once used to park cars. 7363510 3153004 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/share-north-fostering-shared-mobility-solutions-for-a-low-carbon-north-sea-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acsI2TPuqO4&feature=youtu.be 53.144869 8.6932343 Freie Hansestadt Bremen/City of Bremen Contrescarpe 72 28195 Bremen The challenges of making transport in the North Sea Region more sustainable cannot be met by technical solutions alone – behavioural changes are also required. Shared mobility modes and their potential to address these challenges are the focus of the EU-funded SHARE-North project. Bremen SHARE-North: Fostering shared mobility solutions for a low-carbon North Sea Region Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Territorial Cooperation; Transport; Urban development Interreg TN - North Sea 4762 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4762.jpg row-42hr.iinj-c45v ES;PT 2014TC16RFCB005 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project INTERPORT: Helping Macaronesian naval SMEs grow internationally 2017 2019 2019-12-06T00:00:00 INTERPORT: Helping Macaronesian naval SMEs grow internationally The Interport project supports 40 small- to medium-sized naval enterprises with awareness campaigns, training courses, technology improvements and business cooperation. This has not only grown the potential of the businesses involved, but has created between 50 to 100 new jobs.&nbsp;The project involved the design of a framework to improve connections, as well as give business advice and development services to the port SMEs. By taking part in cooperation projects, the participating businesses established a network. The project conducted a study into the situation of the ship repair and supply sector in Macaronesia &ndash; four archipelagos including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. From this, a strategy was designed to meet the needs of the local shipping companies and raise awareness of their activities. Project proposals were worked on and the enterprises were given personal help and mentoring to enable them to increase their exports. The project organised and promoted trade missions and business meetings for SMEs, both in their places of origin and international markets of interest.&nbsp; 717303 609707 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/interport-helping-macaronesian-naval-smes-grow-internationally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJtA017otc 28.09973 -15.41343 Ports of Las Palmas Foundation Explanada Tomás Quevedo 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The Interport project provides mentoring and training to shipping supply and repair companies in Madeira, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and Mauritania aimed at helping them increase their exports, expand internationally and become more competitive. Canarias;Região Autónoma da Madeira INTERPORT: Helping Macaronesian naval SMEs grow internationally Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-Portugal (POCTEP) 4755 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4755.jpg row-dvaw-fhst~6us6 PL;PL 2014PL16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Enhancing digital skills in Świętokrzyskie and Śląskie, Poland 2016 2019 Enhancing digital skills in Świętokrzyskie and Śląskie, Poland The goal was to strengthen basic digital competences so that people can deal with everyday matters such as managing their bank accounts online, creating social media entries, using instant messaging and making purchases via the internet. In addition, participants were taught how to produce content for their own blogs and websites. The courses helped people set up user profiles to access local government e-services available through ePAUP, Poland&rsquo;s Electronic Platform of Public Administration Services. The teaching was designed to be practical and flexible. Instructors could create their own lesson plans and tests and students could post or share the teaching materials they used in classes.Implementation of the project has been complemented by the creation of a network of public internet access points in each of the communes covered. These are located in municipal libraries, offices and schools and are available to anyone who needs access to the internet. 1483788 1255543 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/enhancing-digital-skills-in-swietokrzyskie-and-slaskie-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=xi5tT3I8HwY 50.8533381 20.5519448 Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego Chorągiew Kielecka (The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association) Pańska 1a 25-811 Kielce Adults of all ages have been learning how to get the most from their computers and the internet through a training project supported by the largest scouting organisation in Poland. A total of 4&nbsp;370 people – including pensioners and those with special needs – participated in the ‘Flying Academy of Digital Education’ project. It delivered skills training and created a transregional network of 70 digital leaders that operates across 39 communes in Świętokrzyskie and two communes in Śląskie. Ślaskie;Świętokrzyskie Enhancing digital skills in Świętokrzyskie and Śląskie, Poland Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training; Information and communication technologies; Social Inclusion Digital Poland - ERDF 4744 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4744.jpg row-hseu.s399_rv7b DE;DK;DK;DK;NL;NL;NO;SE;UK;UK;UK;UK 2014TC16RFTN005 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Opening doors for North Sea region SMEs in foreign markets 2015 2019 Opening doors for North Sea region SMEs in foreign markets Micro SMEs were able to join Lean Landing free of charge and get access to its accelerator and incubator network. This provided them with a support system and insight into business etiquette and practices in their target locations, allowing them to gather first impressions and make contacts. A platform containing information about SMEs looking to establish themselves in different countries was set up to help match companies with shared interests. Lean Landing designed a programme which was original in several respects: it represented a joint European effort which made use of the experience of incubators in several countries; it was based on sound knowledge of the methods most likely to result in entrepreneurial success; it was not focused solely on exports, but on partner-based internationalisation through knowledge sharing; and it targeted the early-stage internationalisation of micro rather than medium-sized SMEs. In 2018, Lean Landing won the Grand Jury Prize at the European Commission&rsquo;s European Enterprise Promotion Awards. The project was covered in a report by European television news network Euronews, which looked at how it had helped MEPTEK, a Danish firm offering communication courses using virtual reality and tools such as 360&ordm; cameras, break into the UK market. At one stage, the Lean Landing network was used by 273&nbsp;firms, of which 146 had attended meetings abroad and several had found new customers or partners. 3620774 1706257 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/opening-doors-for-north-sea-region-smes-in-foreign-markets https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=GOeyPWqLNOY 55.45847647 11.57176991 Erhvervshus Sjælland Fulbyvej 15 4180 Sorø Built around a network of 19 business incubators and accelerators in six North Sea region countries – Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK – the Lean Landing for Micro SMEs project helped small enterprises move into new European markets quickly and efficiently. The concept involved arranging meetings for SMEs with potential customers and partners from different countries so they could get rapid feedback on whether their products or services could be sold abroad. Meetings took place in the SME’s country of choice and 50&nbsp;% of their travel costs were refunded. Friesland;Hovedstaden;Inner London;Midtjylland;Noord-Holland;Norge;Northumberland and Tyne & Wear;Schleswig-Holstein;Sjælland;South Yorkshire;Sydsverige;West Yorkshire Opening doors for North Sea region SMEs in foreign markets Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business support; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - North Sea 4742 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4742.jpg row-kwky-cbnn-8ysu PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project EU support helps Polish company create new battery-powered lift truck 2015 2017 EU support helps Polish company create new battery-powered lift truck Zakrem started the project by doing research, as a result of which the WAPP1-0601 was designed and developed. The truck can be adjusted to the height of work benches, industrial presses and other workstations to provide efficient service. It can operate in moderately corrosive environments&nbsp;&ndash; within&nbsp;a temperature range of between -10&nbsp;&ordm;C and 40&nbsp;&ordm;C. EU-funding allowed the company to expand its range with production of the WAPP1-0601. For a company such as Zakrem, the digital revolution has brought about huge technical and technological changes. These changes, allied to the processes of Europeanisation and globalisation, have created opportunities for developing new technologies and modernising products, to increase competitiveness. Further factors behind the creation of the WAPP1-0601 &ndash; and other devices for transporting heavy loads &ndash; were related to health and safety regulations in the area of manual handling of warehouse trucks, opportunities for cooperation with new international partners and the possibility of accessing EU support. 365000 148000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/eu-support-helps-polish-company-create-new-battery-powered-lift-truck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5L9ji7flTM 52.229676 21.012229 ZAKREM Sp. z o.o. ul. Ełcka 98 19-200 Grajewo The project enabled Polish transport and loading equipment company Zakrem to manufacture a battery-powered platform lift truck. It can move heavy goods in workshops, warehouses and factories. A particularly innovative aspect is the electric drive feature. Because the engine is located in the drive wheel, it can lift and carry loads of up to 600&nbsp;kg – much higher than the load capacities of most manual trucks, which stand at around 350&nbsp;kg. The WAPP1-0601 is one of the first of its kind to be produced in Europe. Podlaskie EU support helps Polish company create new battery-powered lift truck Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Research & innovation Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 4740 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4740.jpg row-j5ce~8g9p-d4y6 ES 2014ES16RFOP017 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Mini hydroelectric power station uses water from Madrid reservoir to produce clean, green energy 2015 2018 Mini hydroelectric power station uses water from Madrid reservoir to produce clean, green energy The project provided for the purchase and installation of the power station machinery along with the construction of a building to house the new facilities. The station is capable of generating enough energy to supply the equivalent of 600 homes every year. It reduces emissions of CO2 by around 627 tonnes/year and helps improve air quality for local residents. The clean energy system includes a number of innovative technical elements that make it possible to efficiently generate electricity from small water flows. Efforts were taken to minimise the environmental impact of the project by using the existing Valmayor dam structure, which was built in the 1970s. Additionally, the building constructed to house the power station was designed with a rounded cover so its profile fits unobtrusively into the local landscape. By substituting conventional energy supply with renewables in public infrastructures and waste water treatment systems, the project contributes to the Community of Madrid’s energy improvement plan. The objectives are in line with the EU’s 2020 Strategy for climate change and energy sustainability and its drive to develop a low-carbon economy by 2050. 6575978 3287989 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mini-hydroelectric-power-station-uses-water-from-madrid-reservoir-to-produce-clean-green-energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBS8fYQWGlc 40.5551 -4.0979337 Canal de Isabel II Calle de Santa Engracia, 125 28003 Madrid The installation of a small hydroelectric power station at the Valmayor reservoir north-west of Madrid is helping the local water supply company reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut CO<sub>2 </sub>emissions. Electricity is generated from the cycle of water discharges from the reservoir’s dam and is harnessed by company Canal de Isabel II for part of its own energy needs. Comunidad de Madrid Mini hydroelectric power station uses water from Madrid reservoir to produce clean, green energy Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy efficiency; Environment Madrid ERDF 2014-20 4739 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4739.jpg row-cyue_fgfa.qpqw BE 2014BE16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 10 Project Technology campus provides state-of-the-art learning facilities in Flanders, Belgium 2015 2019 Technology campus provides state-of-the-art learning facilities in Flanders, Belgium Courses on offer at the T2-campus have been designed to deliver learning opportunities and qualifications in sectors such as sustainable building, energy, information technology, electrical engineering and new materials. Trainees learn in an open and shared environment in a building that contains 80 classrooms and 15 technology labs &ndash; or &lsquo;Techlabs&rsquo; &ndash; each of which is packed with the latest equipment. A total of 350 staff work at the site, including full-time equivalent and freelance teachers. An investment from European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) helped pay for the buildings and the Techlab utilities and equipment.&nbsp; 42988354 12475220 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/technology-campus-provides-state-of-the-art-learning-facilities-in-flanders-belgium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJsHXr3vjZc 50.995288 5.539921 cvba T2 Thor Park 8040 3600 Genk The T2-campus at Thor Park, Genk was built with the help of EU funding and offers educational opportunities to around 1&nbsp;300 trainees every day. Constructed using the latest sustainable building techniques, the 24&nbsp;400 m<sup>2</sup> facility provides about 300 technical courses and workshops to people from across the Limburg region. The campus answers the need for well-trained technology talent demanded by local companies while providing a creative and cutting-edge learning environment. Limburg (B) Technology campus provides state-of-the-art learning facilities in Flanders, Belgium Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Research & innovation; Social Inclusion Flanders - ERDF 4737 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4737.jpg row-wfei-5jnu-idt3 AT;BG;DE;HR;HU;RO;SI;SK 2014TC16M6TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project Restoring the Danube’s sediment balance 2017 2019 Restoring the Danube’s sediment balance Scientists and engineers from Hungary, Austria, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Germany and Serbia are collaborating in the Danube Sediment project. Because the river flows through so many countries, a transnational approach was seen as the only way to effect change across the entire Danube basin. The project team collected sediment transport data from along the river to allow for an accurate analysis of sediment distribution. The information is being collated into the first-ever Danube Sediment Management Guidance. This is the main project output and a document that delivers key contributions to the Third Danube River Basin Management Plan and the Second Danube Flood Risk Management Plan. Both plans are developed by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River.&nbsp; 3558581 3024794 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/restoring-the-danubes-sediment-balance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK6yI-ithzM 47.47963 19.05617 Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Lead Partner) Műegyetem rkp. 3 1111 Budapest Nine countries, stretching from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, have joined forces in a project to restore sediment balance in the River Danube. The work is a priority for the Danube region because, over the past few decades, human activity on the river and its tributaries has led to dramatic changes in sediment load. These changes have a negative influence on water management issues such as flood risk, inland navigation, river ecology and hydropower production. BULGARIA;GERMANY;HRVATSKA;HUNGARY;ROMANIA;Slovenija;Slovensko;Österreich Restoring the Danube’s sediment balance Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Environment; Territorial Cooperation; Transport and energy networks Interreg TN - Danube 4735 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4735.jpg row-v2rh-kngz~pr7c ES;ES;FR;FR;HR;IT;IT 2014TC16M4TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project MPA-ADAPT: Preparing the Mediterranean region for the impacts of climate change 2016 2019 MPA-ADAPT: Preparing the Mediterranean region for the impacts of climate change The Mediterranean is one of the most vulnerable regions to global warming &ndash; which is already all-too visible. For example, increases in water temperature cause changes in salinity and circulation, the spread of non-native species, irregular migration and reproduction patterns, mass species mortalities, more frequent weather events and increases in sea levels. These changes affect the surrounding coastal communities, many of which depend on the Mediterranean for tourism and fishing.&nbsp;Navigating these challenges requires special adaptation strategies. Here, MPA-ADAPT is working with authorities from MPAs to help both people living in coastal areas and the marine environment adapt to climate change. To ensure coastal communities benefit from the project, local administrations, fishermen and other key actors have been invited to take part in the project.&nbsp;&nbsp; 1904257 1618580 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mpa-adapt-preparing-the-mediterranean-region-for-the-impacts-of-climate-change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWJMv0HBSvs 43.00322222 6.21083333 Institute of Marine Sciences CSIC (Lead Partner) Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 37-49 08003 Barcelona The EU-funded MPA-ADAPT project is helping Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean Sea develop ways to enhance the resilience of biodiversity, safeguard ecosystems and buffer coastal communities against the effects of climate change. Although still a work in progress, the project has already successfully raised awareness about the importance of effective MPA management in preparing the region. Specifically, by creating understanding of the risks of climate change to biodiversity and coastal communities, the project has helped MPAs improve their planning and responsiveness. Andalucía;Cataluña;Corse;Jadranska Hrvatska;Liguria;Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur;Sicilia MPA-ADAPT: Preparing the Mediterranean region for the impacts of climate change Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Mediterranean 4727 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4727.jpg row-4aqn.sd57_tesx DE;DK;EE;FI;FI;FI;NO;PL;SE 2014TC16M5TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project ENVISUM: Ensuring a cleaner Baltic Sea shipping industry 2016 2019 ENVISUM: Ensuring a cleaner Baltic Sea shipping industry Research institutions, cities and companies from seven countries &ndash; Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Poland, Germany and Denmark &ndash; collaborated to develop alternative, sustainable solutions that don&rsquo;t impose unbearable adjustment costs on the shipping industry. At the same time they looked at reducing the industry&rsquo;s impact on the environment and people&rsquo;s health. The Baltic Sea connects nine northern European countries and provides important shipping routes for their maritime industries, which is an essential part of their economies. While maritime traffic across has been steadily increasing over recent decades, so have sulphur emissions from those ships.Since the beginning of the millennium, the shipping industry has been an important contributor of air pollution. As a result, maritime sulphur emission standards have become increasingly stricter. The Baltic Sea region is among the four Sulphur Emission Control Areas worldwide because of its high levels of emissions. These are areas in which stricter controls were established to minimise airborne emissions from ships. 3222539 2883325 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/envisum-ensuring-a-cleaner-baltic-sea-shipping-industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9yByQdixQ&t 60.456465 22.282553 University of Turku Turun yliopisto 20014 Sari Repka Reducing pollution from shipping in the Baltic Sea region was the aim of the EU-funded Environmental Impact of Low Emission Shipping: Measurements and Modelling Strategies (ENVISUM) project. It provided policy makers and authorities with tools and recommendations to develop better environmental regulations. Eesti;Etelä-Suomi;Helsinki-Uusimaa;Hovedstaden;LÄNSI-SUOMI;Mecklenburg-Vorpommern;Norge;Västsverige;Zachodniopomorskie ENVISUM: Ensuring a cleaner Baltic Sea shipping industry Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Baltic Sea 4726 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4726.jpg row-ucwx.bzyz~d5ut HU;HU;SK;SK 2014TC16RFCB015 2014-2020 ERDF 8 Project A more active role in the economy and society for over-50s in Hungary and Slovakia 2017 2019 A more active role in the economy and society for over-50s in Hungary and Slovakia The project organised educational activities for more than 250 over-50s on smart device use; e-administration for tax, business and consumer purposes; and job seeking, including CV and interview preparation. English, Hungarian and Slovak language courses of between 32 and 128 hours were held. Workshops, conferences and best practice exchanges took place on ageing and employment; ageing and innovation, which covered new technologies and independent living; ageing and business competitiveness; and products and services related to healthy ageing. Meetings with public officials in six Hungarian counties and Slovak regions involved discussion of ageing strategies and the broader concept of the silver economy: goods and services that tap into older people’s purchasing potential and meet their needs. Silver Economy’s events aimed to dispel the negative image of the ageing process by stressing the important roles senior citizens can play as consumers, employers or employees. The project identified companies and organisations in the Hungarian-Slovak border region of relevance to the target group and created a network of these bodies. A catalogue of network members’ goods and services was published on the project website and in print, and marketing tools were set up. Silver Economy strengthened cross-border cooperation between residents, public and private sector bodies, industrial and commercial firms, chambers of commerce, trade associations and organisations representing older people, and fostered interest in cross-border activities. This should help popularise products and services for senior citizens and support economic growth in various sectors. 334236 284101 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-more-active-role-in-the-economy-and-society-for-over-50s-in-hungary-and-slovakia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy3GGswtAWw&feature=youtu.be 47.58593865 18.39683742 Rába-Duna-Vág European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation Fő tér 4 2800 Tatabánya Implemented in the Central and West Transdanubia regions of Hungary and the Slovak regions of Bratislava and West Slovakia, the Silver Economy project developed tools to support healthy and active ageing, to boost employment and cut poverty among the over 50s. A key event was the Silver Economy exhibition and fair held at Fort Monostor in Komárom, Hungary, in April 2018. Attended by some 4&nbsp;000 visitors and 130 exhibitors, it was aimed at raising awareness of how older people can stimulate the economy by creating demand for new goods and services. Bratislavský kraj;Közép-Dunántúl;Nyugat-Dunántúl;Západné Slovensko A more active role in the economy and society for over-50s in Hungary and Slovakia Promoting employment & supporting labour mobility true Social Inclusion; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Slovakia-Hungary 4724 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4724.jpg row-jhzr.6fcx.7ky6 ES;ES;ES;ES;ES;FR;FR;PT 2014TC16RFTN007 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project A tool to combat the repercussions of climate change on water resources 2016 2018 A tool to combat the repercussions of climate change on water resources AGUAMOD has created a platform for the integrated management of water resources in south-western Europe, which takes into account the resources available, water usages, associated economic values and governance methods. Developed in collaboration with the regional agencies and actors involved in water management, this platform is able to provide a homogeneous vision of the resource across the whole territory in periods of low water levels . It also provides management assistance tools. These tools propose environmental change scenarios (climate, water usage, governance) between now and 2050. The project has created 14 jobs: 4 jobs in France, 8 jobs in Spain and 2 jobs in Portugal. 2125392 1594044 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/un-outil-pour-lutter-contre-les-repercussions-du-changement-climatique-sur-les-ressources-hydriques https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOL-s6pPJs 43.562631 1.480204 CNRS 16, Avenue Édouard Belin BP 24367 31055 Toulouse The water management issue in south-western Europe during the summer period is becoming increasingly urgent because of the effects of climate change. To combat this phenomenon, the AGUAMOD project has created a platform for the integrated management of water resources across the whole of this territory. The aforementioned platform offers access to a shared vision between different countries and regions, which takes into account climate change, water usages and governance. Moreover, the project has allowed information tools to be developed, including a ‘serious game’ and animated videos. Andalucía;Aquitaine;Aragón;Castilla-La Mancha;Comunidad Valenciana;Lisboa;Midi-Pyrénées;País Vasco A tool to combat the repercussions of climate change on water resources Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Cooperation; Waste water treatment Interreg TN - South West Europe 4721 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4721.jpg row-myv3~b3p3_uskn ES;PT;PT 2014TC16RFCB007 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project VALCONMAC – preserving and protecting Macaronesia’s unique forest habitats 2016 2019 VALCONMAC – preserving and protecting Macaronesia’s unique forest habitats The four archipelagos that form part of Macaronesia are located off the coast of Europe and Africa and belong to Portugal, Spain and Cape Verde. This project arose from the need to preserve the archipelagos&rsquo; distinct forests, so that future generations can enjoy the cultural and natural heritage rooted in them. It is establishing a network of trails, compiling a catalogue of unique tree varieties, and promoting centres to manage and safeguard the forests. These centres will manage invasive alien species, educate people and improve knowledge on forest resources for sustainable use. They will promote programmes that foster the exchange of environmental information between the regions, to increase the resilience of these habitats to climate change.&nbsp; 1473660 1252611 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/valconmac-preserving-and-protecting-macaronesias-unique-forest-habitats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3VAwdNnArU 47.7928 18.74148 Regional Government of the Canary Islands C/ León y Castillo 200 - Edificio Servicios Múltiples III 4ª planta 35071 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The project will identify, conserve, rehabilitate and protect the ecosystems of Macaronesia’s forests. They are areas of incalculable beauty and contain unique tree species and groves.&nbsp; CANARIAS;Região Autónoma da MADEIRA;Região Autónoma dos AÇORES VALCONMAC – preserving and protecting Macaronesia’s unique forest habitats Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-Portugal (Madeira-Açores-Canarias (MAC)) 4717 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4717.jpg row-s3az-f6er-r6cm HU;RS 2014TC16I5CB001 2014-2020 IPA 5 Project Better water management, flood defences on Hungarian-Serbian Baja-Bezdan canal 2017 2020 Better water management, flood defences on Hungarian-Serbian Baja-Bezdan canal In Hungary, BABECA is planning to build boat ramps and driftwood removal platforms at three locations and dredge a 5&nbsp;600 m section of the canal. In Serbia, the Bezdan and &Scaron;ebe&scaron;fok locks &ndash; which connect the Baja-Bezdan and Vrbas-Bezdan canals &ndash; are being renovated and restored. Special equipment has been procured for maintenance of the canal on both sides of the border, and the performance of studies and drawing up of plans should ensure the project provides a basis for further developments. Work carried out under BABECA will improve quality of life in the area in several ways. Some 110&nbsp;000 people will benefit from the flood protection measures, while elimination of bottlenecks in the canal network will ease movement of people and goods between and within Hungary and Serbia, as well as between Serbia and other countries, given the Bezdan lock&rsquo;s position as the first lock on the Danube in Serbia. This will support cross-border cooperation, construction of vessels at the Bezdan shipyard, and tourism.The project will improve the quality of water in the Baja-Bezdan Canal, thereby increasing the potential for further measures to bolster the canal&rsquo;s capacity to support aquatic ecosystems. 8699537 7394607 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/better-water-management-flood-defences-on-hungarian-serbian-baja-bezdan-canal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DBEIZoudMc 46.17845918 18.95300972 Alsó-Duna-völgyi Vízügyi Igazgatóság Széchenyi 2/C 6500 Baja Running from Baja in Hungary’s South Great Plain to Bezdan in Serbia's autonomous province of Vojvodina, the Baja-Bezdan Canal receives excess inland water to prevent flooding and supplies the navigable canal network with water from the River Danube to allow goods transport. It is also used for sports and recreation. To reduce flood risk, the BABECA project is restoring the canal’s structures and capacity, and improving cross-border water management and risk prevention systems. Dél-Alföld;SERBIA Better water management, flood defences on Hungarian-Serbian Baja-Bezdan canal Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Cooperation IPA CBC Hungary - Serbia 4716 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4716.jpg row-wzky-4rbr-hehe BG;RS 2014TC16I5CB007 2014-2020 IPA 15 Project New recreational facilities improve tourism in two regions of Bulgaria, Serbia 2016 2018 New recreational facilities improve tourism in two regions of Bulgaria, Serbia Tourism has been growing in Bulgaria and Serbia. But despite increased visitor numbers, there was demand for more sports and adventure activities fore closed. The project made the two towns more attractive to visitors through the addition of several recreational facilities. In Varshets, a rope park, skateboard park, two children’s playgrounds and two fitness playgrounds were built. In Pirot, an adrenaline park was opened. In addition, a strategic plan was developed for improving sports tourism in the regions. In the last few years, both towns received more visitors attending sports, recreational and traditional events that normally last two to three days. As a result of the project, seven tourism sector jobs were created – four in Pirot and three in Varshets. The project also promoted cross-border tourism with a partner forum, workshops and exchange visits between project participants in the two regions. 588460 500191 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-recreational-facilities-improve-tourism-in-two-regions-of-bulgaria-serbia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gclBuHXVyFk 42.7768085 23.1506456 Municipality of Varshets 10 Bulgaria Blvd. 354 Varshets Sports and amusement parks have been created and upgraded in the cities of Varshets, Bulgaria, and Pirot in Serbia. These recreational sites have expanded the tourism offerings in the two areas, attracting adventure-seeking visitors with children and boosting economic growth.&nbsp; SERBIA;Severozapaden New recreational facilities improve tourism in two regions of Bulgaria, Serbia true Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture IPA CBC Bulgaria - Serbia 4712 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4712.jpg row-jmna~7ab7-p47w BG;RS 2014TC16I5CB001 2014-2020 IPA 18 Project Two centres for childhood postural, musculoskeletal disorders open in Serbia and Bulgaria 2016 2018 Two centres for childhood postural, musculoskeletal disorders open in Serbia and Bulgaria In the cross-border region between Serbia and Bulgaria, medical surveys have found an exceptionally high prevalence (over 50 %) of PMSD in schoolchildren. These abnormalities previously remained undetected because of a lack of dedicated national screening programmes, leading to chronic dysfunctions and permanent disabilities in adulthood. The project established the two centres, which are equipped with innovative German technology for non-invasive, radiation-free screening. Screenings, diagnostic reports and recommended corrective exercises are provided to 2 000 schoolchildren free of charge. A sports competition in Vidin for the children undergoing treatment was organised, as well as a conference in Knjazevac to raise public awareness on pediatric PMSD. The diagnostic centres have been equipped with the latest technology for rapid postural and spinal analysis. Children found to have a PMSD condition are then treated by using courses of corrective gymnastics developed during the project. The methodology used in the remedial gymnastics has been made available on the project website in English, Bulgarian and Serbian. 577397 490787 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/two-centres-for-childhood-postural-musculoskeletal-disorders-open-in-serbia-and-bulgaria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CwL3Clsk3w&feature=youtu.be 42.7768085 23.1506456 Sports Association of Knjazevac 41 Knjaza Milosa Street 19350 Knjazevac Diagnostic centres have been opened in Knjazevac in Serbia and Vidin in Bulgaria to help detect, prevent and manage postural and musculoskeletal disorders (PMSD) in schoolchildren. This is achieved through regular screenings with state-of-the-art technology, and by encouraging physical activity. SERBIA;Severozapaden Two centres for childhood postural, musculoskeletal disorders open in Serbia and Bulgaria true Health; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation IPA CBC Hungary - Serbia 4711 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4711.jpg row-cbr2-ikau.42zj IT;IT;IT;IT 2007IT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Kublai project helps innovators in southern Italy access development funds 2010 2014 Kublai project helps innovators in southern Italy access development funds The ERDF-funded Kublai platform successfully reached out to creatives and innovators to foster the growth of design skills among them, to enable them to benefit from local development financing, including EU funding. Kublai used its web platform to promote self-help and peer-to-peer counselling within the community. Ultimately, the Kublai project was implemented across three core themes with the following aims: promoting competition and fostering equality between proponents of local development projects; reducing barriers to accessing the application process; increasing help for applicants who needed it; improving assessments of project proposals, and reducing the cost and duration of the evaluation process. Over the last seven years, almost 4 000 users joined the Kublai platform and engaged with around 600 project proposals &ndash; over half of which were approved and implemented. 408313 306234 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/kublai-project-helps-innovators-in-southern-italy-access-development-funds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sykusl2Hl-g 50.842759799999996 4.3515635999999995 The Kublai project aimed to reach out to creatives and innovators who, especially in certain geographical areas such as southern Italy, find it hard to access public resources to support their ideas and involve them in local development processes. To respond to this need, it created a web platform to engage with the wider creative community, many of whom had no previous experience with, or interest in making use of, public funding opportunities. Over the last seven years, the Kublai platform engaged with 586 different project proposals, more than half of which were successfully implemented. Calabria;Campania;Puglia;Sicilia Kublai project helps innovators in southern Italy access development funds Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; SMEs Operational Programme 'Governance and Technical Assistance' 4706 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4706.jpg row-g262-yscg-jhyc NL 2014NL16RFOP004 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Dutch company helps accelerate the shift to tasty, vegetable-based proteins 2015 2017 Dutch company helps accelerate the shift to tasty, vegetable-based proteins Work at the accelerator focused on developing 100 % vegetable-based product binding and a new generation of sustainable proteins. In two years, the project successfully developed and tested 10 new products, including burgers, cutlets and balls made from quinoa, algae and chickpeas. It also created an instant soup based on algae. Eight of these products are ready for sale and will soon be seen on the shelves of one of the Netherlands’ largest supermarkets. Because they feature a completely vegetable-based binder, each of these products can carry the ‘Vegan’ label. A protein-heavy, meat-based diet is one of the biggest contributors to climate change and other environmental issues. The project aimed to accelerate this so-called protein transition by developing attractive – and tasty – new vegetable-based protein products. It brought together five Dutch SMEs working in the food sector and created a unique, shared testing facility for ‘green’ proteins, turning what was once an abstract concept into commercially viable products. It helps SMEs and entrepreneurs wanting to enter the competitive market of alternative protein foods by allowing them to test their products with potential end users. 933287 172390 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/dutch-company-helps-accelerate-the-shift-to-tasty-vegetable-based-proteins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2nyqljti34 52.251096 6.1857415 Food for Impact Het Kasteel 552 7325 PV Apeldoorn The EU-funded Green Protein Accelerator project developed a state-of-the-art testing facility in the Netherlands for making sustainable, or green, plant-based proteins that can replace meat and that is commercially viable. Gelderland Dutch company helps accelerate the shift to tasty, vegetable-based proteins Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Low carbon economy; Research & innovation East Netherlands - ERDF 4705 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4705.jpg row-wr9z-ma7t~b3n3 HU;SK 2014TC16RFCB015 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Putting beekeeping back at the heart of rural life in Hungary, Slovakia 2017 2019 2019-10-05T00:00:00 Putting beekeeping back at the heart of rural life in Hungary, Slovakia Bee pastures have been created in Hungary and Slovakia and tractors purchased to maintain them. Classrooms to teach both children and adults about beekeeping are under development in Vértestolna, Hungary and Topoľčianky, Slovakia. An apiary for 120 bee families has been set up at Žikava, Slovakia, and an open-air beekeeping museum in Topoľčianky. Honey and wax processing plants in Topoľčianky and Vértestolna are being established. Events held under the project have included a day of lectures and field presentations for professional beekeepers.A Around 170 bee families were living in the forests near Topoľčianky until 1991, but bee breeding subsequently declined there. The decline is not limited to Hungary and Slovakia, as today European producers only meet 60 % of the continent’s demand for honey. Against this background, Hungarian forestry enterprise Vértesi Erdő Zrt., the project’s lead partner, saw the potential in beekeeping and renovated its apiary in 2013. It now has nearly 100 bee families in its pastures, where conditions are conducive to the production of high-quality honey. Revitalisation of habitats covering 97.6 hectares will improve the natural environment, boost biodiversity and contribute to rural development. 1093136 929165 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/putting-beekeeping-back-at-the-heart-of-rural-life-in-hungary-slovakia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMKsEtUgIV4 47.58264667 18.39187994 Vértesi Erdészeti és Faipari Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság Dózsakert utca 63 2800 Tatabánya By pollinating plants, bees play a vital role in maintaining natural ecosystems and supporting agriculture. Forests are one of their main habitats and beekeeping has traditionally been a central part of forestry work. Loss of biodiversity, changes in forestry practices and disease have led to a decline in bee numbers and weakened this tradition. The Hungarian and Slovak foresters’ bee project (Foresters and Bees) aims to restore it through the construction of model beehives, a beekeeping museum, educational facilities and processing plants for bee products. Közép-Dunántúl;Stredné Slovensko Putting beekeeping back at the heart of rural life in Hungary, Slovakia Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Slovakia-Hungary 4701 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4701.jpg row-w4bj_cye6-r2xz ES;ES;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project CYCLALG: New process for turning microalgae into marketable bio-products 2016 2019 2019-10-05T00:00:00 CYCLALG: New process for turning microalgae into marketable bio-products The project had two objectives: to create a viable process for converting algae biomass into marketable bio-products and to reuse organic waste to grow microalgae. For the former, project researchers created an innovative biorefinery that uses an integrated, sequential process for turning microalgae into energy, chemicals, and fertilizers. CYCLALG reintroduced a process for reusing the solid, nutrient-rich organic waste generated during the industrial processing of fruits and vegetables. Instead of simply disposing of it, CYCLALG uses it as a source of nutrients for cultivating microalgae. Put together, the CYCLALG system is the essence of the circular economy. The biorefinery produces fertilizers and chemicals the agriculture industry uses to grow and produce food. The waste of the resulting products is reused as nutrients to grow the microalgae, which is processed into the fertilizers and chemicals used in agriculture. Through workshops and publications, researchers promoted their solution to industries, with the aim of establishing a bio-based industrial hub in the Spain, France, Andorra region. 1415652 920173 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cyclalg-new-process-for-turning-microalgae-into-marketable-bio-products https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ4ZJ7D_oKE 42.853027 -2.624659 NEIKER-Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario Berreaga, 1 48160 Derio As European regulations aim to promote the use of sustainable biofuels, the energy sector is looking for viable solutions. The EU-funded CYCLALG project addressed this need by developing an innovative microalgae biorefinery that encourages a circular economy and zero residue production. The project improved the viability of microalgae cultures as a source of biodiesel by reducing production costs and the environmental footprint of the process. Aquitaine;Comunidad Foral de Navarra;Midi-Pyrénées;País Vasco CYCLALG: New process for turning microalgae into marketable bio-products Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Research & innovation; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 4700 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4700.jpg row-dp64.3c9j_7yxy BG;RO 2014TC16RFCB021 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Ancient Roman ruins create cultural cohesion between Romania, Bulgaria 2016 2017 2019-10-05T00:00:00 Ancient Roman ruins create cultural cohesion between Romania, Bulgaria The cross-border region between Romania and Bulgaria is rich with ancient Roman ruins. Known as the Roman Limes, this UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate represents a common history Romania and Bulgaria share. However, although these ruins are remarkably well-preserved, they are relatively unknown to the local people. To take this common cultural identity from the past into the present, researchers with the EU-funded ROBG-9 ARCHIVE project relied on modern technologies. Using a combination of 3D cameras, 3D printers, drones and professional video equipment, the project created interactive digital content of 16 sites: eight in Bulgaria and eight in Romania. This was made available in both Bulgarian and Romanian via two user-friendly applications and one web platform, www.romanforts.eu.&nbsp;Because of the publicity these platforms generated, the cross-border region&rsquo;s ruins and related museums welcomed over 4 500 additional visitors in the first year alone. 494928 420689 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/ruinele-unor-stravechi-asezari-romane-creeaza-coeziune-culturala-intre-romania-si-bulgaria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIo2v-1fQWA 44.4276736 26.0890624 University of Ruse Angel Kanchev (Lead Beneficiary) 8 Studentska str 7017 Ruse How do you bring two different peoples living on opposite sides of the Danube and speaking two different languages together? According to the EU-funded ROBG-9 ARCHIVE project, the answer is through ancient Roman ruins. Severoiztochen;Sud-Est Ancient Roman ruins create cultural cohesion between Romania, Bulgaria Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Romania-Bulgaria 4699 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4699.jpg row-r7c2_xmib_mgdd EE;LV 2014TC16RFCB050 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Combination print-digital book marks a new chapter for Latvian, Estonian children 2017 2019 2019-12-04T00:00:00 Combination print-digital book marks a new chapter for Latvian, Estonian children In an increasingly digital world, it is becoming more and more difficult for teachers to get students to engage with books. Although they may read while at school, when they get home the screens are turned on.&nbsp;To address this problem, the EU-funded How the Shammies Learned project asked, &ldquo;what if we could combine the two mediums?&rdquo;The answer is a new type of children&rsquo;s book that, thanks to its embedded digital technology, allows young readers to interact directly with the story&rsquo;s characters. Now, in homes and schools across Estonia and Latvia, children aren&rsquo;t just reading &ndash; their listening to, talking with, and watching their books come to life. The books are being used in early childhood centres in both countries and have been successful in supporting a number of important educational goals, including the development of social skills, the understanding of mathematical concepts, and the building of basic literary skills. By combining Estonian technology with Latvian creativity, the books play an important role in building cross-border relations, promoting the sharing of cultures and encouraging learning of each country&rsquo;s native language.&nbsp;Perhaps most importantly, the interactive Shammies books have succeeded in making reading fun.&nbsp; 445449 370725 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/combination-print-digital-book-marks-a-new-chapter-for-latvian-estonian-children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Pd3hzOk0Q 58.3746165 26.7289559 Digital Learning Systems LLC (Dilesy) Kalevi 15 51010 Tartu By combining a traditional print book with high-tech, interactive digital features, educational researchers in Estonia and Latvia are making learning engaging, meaningful – and fun. Eesti;Latvija Combination print-digital book marks a new chapter for Latvian, Estonian children Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true SMEs; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Estonia-Latvia 4680 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4680.jpg row-r932_bdhj-7xw7 ES;FR;FR 2014TC16RFCB006 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project OPCC2 – Monitoring climate change in the Pyrenees to help the territory adapt 2016 2019 2019-12-04T00:00:00 OPCC2 – Monitoring climate change in the Pyrenees to help the territory adapt Climate change is creating new challenges all around the world, and causing specific and significant issues for the Pyrenean cross-border region between France, Spain, and Andorra. The EU-funded OPCC2 project is helping with this transition through education and by raising awareness. It has compiled all available information about the impact of climate change on the Pyrenees region and made it available to the general public on a multilingual, and easy-to-use digital platform. The OPCC2 succeeded in producing and disseminating ground-breaking data about the impact of climate change in the Pyrenean cross-border region. This information is playing a significant role in raising awareness on the topic amongst the region&rsquo;s residents. Project coordinators estimate that the project will have reached over 5.4 million people by 2023.&nbsp;The project is playing an important role with decision makers, who are using the data to guide policy decisions about preparing for, mitigating against and adapting to the effects of climate change.&nbsp; 1173919 763047 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/opcc2-monitoring-climate-change-in-the-pyrenees-to-help-the-territory-adapt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlA0Y3L78wE 42.5760540 -0.5409361 The project is studying how climate is evolving in the Pyrenees cross-border region between France, Spain, and Andorra. By gathering and analysing data, the project is reducing the region’s vulnerability to the impact of climate change and helping residents and businesses adapt to its effects. Aquitaine;Aragón;Midi-Pyrénées OPCC2 – Monitoring climate change in the Pyrenees to help the territory adapt Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg V-A - Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) 4678 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4678.jpg row-erkx.hdri-d335 FR 2014TC16RFTN010 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Combating epidemics thanks to experts and the local population 2018 2019 2019-10-04T00:00:00 Combating epidemics thanks to experts and the local population The name of the project, anti-vector REMPART, means R&eacute;seau d&rsquo;Expertise et Mobilisation PARTicipative (Expertise Network and Participative Mobilisation) for the strengthening of vector control in the Guiana Shield. The project aims to reduce the impact of successive epidemics of vector-borne diseases (dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika, etc.) which affect Guiana Shield populations through an approach combining the mobilisation of regional technical expertise and implementing actions at community level. The Guiana Shield countries face the same challenges in terms of managing epidemics. The establishment of a regional network to exchange practices between institutions facilitates the sharing of methods and tools that have proven their worth on a transnational scale.&nbsp; 565860 415860 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/lutter-contre-les-epidemies-grace-aux-experts-et-a-la-population-locale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cInIxnEHOQU 4.928862 -52.289706 Croix-Rouge Française PIRAC – Plateforme d’Intervention Régionale Amériques Caraïbes, 21 immeuble le Caducée – Morne Vergain 97139 Abymes 97139 Abymes This project aims to reduce the impact of successive epidemics of vector-borne diseases affecting the Guiana Shield. Its approach enables the mobilisation of regional technical expertise while implementing local and community action. Guyane Combating epidemics thanks to experts and the local population Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Health Interreg TN - Amazonia 4669 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4669.jpg row-n9ac_caxx.5j28 PL 2007PL161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre building: an impressive venue for art and education 2009 2015 2019-10-04T00:00:00 Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre building: an impressive venue for art and education The theatre is built on the site of a 17th-century theatre, known as the Fencing School, which was used as the first public theatre in Poland for over 100 years. English travelling players performed there in William Shakespeare’s lifetime. The present building, opened in September 2014, is a multifunctional, modern venue. The auditorium design is a reconstruction of the Elizabethan theatre interior, with the advanced technical features of a present-day theatre. The unique feature of this building is its opening roof, which allows ‘open air’ performances. The GTS is a modern art centre, with theatre, dance, festivals, music concerts and visual art exhibitions. It runs educational projects, conferences and workshops. It aims to present and disseminate performing arts productions, create artistic activities, promote emerging artists and enhance the role of culture in education. The theatre’s presence has substantially increased the cultural and educational offer of the city and region and is an important aspect of their promotion. Over 500 000 people have visited since it opened in September 2014.The artistic programme includes leading Polish productions. Cultural offers from other European countries are also presented in week-long festivals. The Music Stage is being intensively developed. 7).The project directly created 16 jobs, in addition to having a wider positive impact on various sectors of the Gdańsk economy, such as hospitality and culture. 21743922 11864079 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/gdansk-shakespeare-theatre-building-an-impressive-venue-for-art-and-education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54rv83DTP-U 54.3479722 18.64788888888889 The Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre W. Bogusławskiego 1 80-818 Gdańsk A striking new building for the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre (GTS) serves as a multi-purpose cultural centre for locals and tourists alike in this Polish port city. Pomorskie Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre building: an impressive venue for art and education Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture; Urban development Operational Programme 'Infrastructure and Environment' 4668 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4668.jpg row-fs5e~tvu3-cbek BE;ES;ES;HU;IT;SI;UK 2014TC16RFIR001 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project Connecting knowledge of nature and decision-makers for environmentally friendly development 2016 2021 2019-10-04T00:00:00 Connecting knowledge of nature and decision-makers for environmentally friendly development The BID-REX learning process was structured around conferences, workshops and visits to explore and exchange best practices. Thematic workshops were the cornerstone of the process. Knowledge exchange on good practices and discussion of regional challenges and potential solutions were based on the experience and background of each partner and local group. Coverage of topics at events followed a clearly defined plan, starting from regional needs, before going through tools and methodologies, and ending with impacts on policies. Matching conservation priorities with regional development policies, while taking account of the availability of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support, is crucial for effective European and regional biodiversity conservation strategies. BID-REX aims to help provide decision-makers with appropriate information to improve regional development policies and increase the impact of ERDF allocations on the preservation of Europe&rsquo;s natural heritage. Each participating region addresses a different policy instrument. In the case of Catalonia, the Basque Country, Norfolk in the UK and Hungary&rsquo;s North Great Plain region, the instruments are axes of ERDF operational programmes focusing on environmental protection and resource efficiency. For Belgium&rsquo;s Wallonia Region, Marche in Italy and Slovenia, they are the Regional Policy Statement for Wallonia, the Marche Regional Ecological Network and the regulation on the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park. 1609294 1367899 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/connecting-knowledge-of-nature-and-decision-makers-for-environmentally-friendly-development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70lrdFz5dbo 42.01286940 1.51621030 Forest Sciences Centre of Catalonia Crtra San Llorenç, Km2 25280 Solsona Involving partners from Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and the UK, the BID-REX project aims to enhance conservation of natural heritage and support sustainable economic growth at regional and European level. It has undertaken an interactive interregional learning process to link biodiversity information and conservation decision-making. Implementation of plans developed during the process will inform public policy. Cataluña;East Anglia;Marche;País Vasco;RÉGION WALLONNE;Zahodna Slovenija;Észak-Alföld Connecting knowledge of nature and decision-makers for environmentally friendly development Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Environment; Territorial Cooperation Interreg Europe 4663 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4663.jpg row-cv8i.aqm3-3zwg BG;RS 2014TC16I5CB007 2014-2020 IPA 15 Project Reconstruction of two historic sites in Bulgaria and Serbia increases tourism offer 2016 2018 2019-10-04T00:00:00 Reconstruction of two historic sites in Bulgaria and Serbia increases tourism offer Before the implementation of the project, the public were unable to access the two historic sites for safety reasons. The sites are in attractive locations in both cities. The renovated buildings have become centres of entertainment, education and tourism. The early Christian basilica in Montana was restored from its foundation, while the entire building of the Fortress of Kale was reconstructed. The project also created a tourist guide for the two cities, and designed new exhibits in the Fortress of Kale. A mobile app for the fortress was developed, incorporating virtual 3D tours which take visitors back in time. Both sites are considered culturally important and are protected by both countries. This meant the reconstructive work had to maintain the original appearance of the buildings and follow specific guidelines.The Castra ad Montanesium is a Roman complex. The project allowed large-scale reconstruction of the early Christian basilica, built by Constantine the Great in 306-337 AD. Fortress Kale, also known as Momchilo’s fortress, was a medieval military stronghold. The restoration preserved the authenticity of the site as part of the urban architecture and spatial vision of the city of Pirot. The development of exhibitions inside the fortress aims to bring visitors closer to Pirot’s history, with different exhibits for tourists, children and researchers. These include virtual and extended reality presentations of the fortress. The mobile application called Momcilo City contains virtual 3D tours that take visitors through the Roman period and the fourteenth century to the present day.The project directly created three jobs in the fortress in Pirot, with plans to hire another two employees during 2019. The increase in the number of visitors inboth areas has also contributed to the expansion of private companies offering tourism services. 695167 505263 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/reconstruction-of-two-historic-sites-in-bulgaria-and-serbia-increases-tourism-offer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtb-4EHKv0Y 42.7768085 23.1506456 Municipality of Pirot, Serbia and Municipality of Montana, Bulgaria Tourism has increased in the Bulgaria-Serbia cross-border region thanks to the reconstruction of two culturally important historic sites. The early Christian basilica in the Castra ad Montanesium fortress in Montana, Bulgaria, and the Fortress of Kale in the city of Pirot, Serbia, have been conserved, protected and exhibited. BULGARIA;SERBIA Reconstruction of two historic sites in Bulgaria and Serbia increases tourism offer true Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture IPA CBC Bulgaria - Serbia 4660 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4660.jpg row-bhx5.h3yb_usvp IT 2014TC16RFTN001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Repositioning the Alpine Space Region as a global leader in Factory of the Future technologies 2016 2018 2019-10-04T00:00:00 Repositioning the Alpine Space Region as a global leader in Factory of the Future technologies In recent years, technology companies have started to make use of the region&rsquo;s historic manufacturing expertise to create new R&amp;D-focused enterprises specialising in Industry 4.0 and factory of the future technologies.&nbsp;Industry 4.0 refers to the trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. The EU-funded BIFOCAlps project brought innovative actors together to develop a smart, sustainable and globally competitive Industry 4.0 manufacturing value chain for the Alpine Space Region. The goal was to create knowledge of best practices in innovation and to make the region a global leader in factory of the future technologies. By bringing together various players from across the region, the BIFOCAlps project enhanced the long-term sustainability of enterprises. As a result, the region is re-emerging as a competitive manufacturing hub &ndash; one geared to meet the technological demands of Industry 4.0. 1619240 1376354 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/repositioning-the-alpine-space-region-as-a-global-leader-in-factory-of-the-future-technologies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2FkEuJWJ_M 47.8144135 13.0446221 Polo Tecnologico di Pordenone SCpA Via Roveredo 20/b 33170 Pordenone By bringing together people in the manufacturing sector, the BIFOCAlps project has helped the Alpine Space region re-emerge as a competitive manufacturing hub ready to take on the challenges of Industry 4.0. Friuli-Venezia Giulia Repositioning the Alpine Space Region as a global leader in Factory of the Future technologies Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Research & innovation Interreg TN - Alpine Space 4658 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4658.jpg row-eac7-vc7n_msy9 IT 2014TC16RFTN001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Improving user awareness reduces energy use in Europe 2015 2018 Improving user awareness reduces energy use in Europe Making people aware of their consumption is an important step in reducing their energy use. The THE4BEES project achieved this by developing ICT applications, such as a mobile app which provides building occupants with information on their energy use and tips on how to reduce it. Installed sensors measured electrical usage, and a prototype of an industrial sensor board was also developed.&nbsp;The project developed awareness campaigns and guidelines for energy efficiency. Its models and recommendations can be used to inform policy decisions, particularly on low-carbon technologies and energy efficiency. An interactive app links users to sensors, electrical recorders, 3D modelling and web dashboards. The system was tested in six countries. In monitored offices, schools and houses, the system provided users with information on their electricity and heating consumption, as well as comfort indicators such as temperature and air quality, and light control. It provided hints and tips on how to improve behaviour.&nbsp; 2694646 2290449 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/improving-user-awareness-reduces-energy-use-in-europe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mxAqpV8-3E 45.038263 7.65169 CSI Piemonte (Lead partner) Corso Unione Sovietica 216 10134 Torino Starting from the observation that energy is consumed by people rather than buildings, a cross-border project is using apps to change user behaviour. It has led to a 15-20 % reduction in energy consumption, in both public and private buildings. Piemonte Improving user awareness reduces energy use in Europe Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Alpine Space 4634 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4634.jpg row-2f5v~vmht-4q4d BE;DE;NL 2007CB163PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 11 Project EMROD – Belgium, Netherlands, Germany pool resources to get tough on crime 2009 2014 EMROD – Belgium, Netherlands, Germany pool resources to get tough on crime The Meuse-Rhine region of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany is well-known for its interconnectedness. The region&rsquo;s substantial road and rail network keeps the borders open and the region&rsquo;s 4 million citizens connected. As the region&rsquo;s first transnational crime monitoring centre, EMROD brought together police, justice, crime prevention institutions, and administrative authorities from all three countries. The project&rsquo;s research highlighted situations in which the legal frameworks of individual countries contradicted each other &ndash; encouraging crime. In such cases, EMROD raised awareness with policy makers and other affected parties so the appropriate policies could be put in place.&nbsp; &nbsp; 718000 359000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/emrod-belgium-netherlands-germany-pool-resources-to-get-tough-on-crime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9cbz8rbO34 50.632077 6.035071 The EU-funded EMROD project established the Meuse-Rhine region’s first transnational crime monitoring centre. By connecting law enforcement in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, EMROD is helping the region tackle cross-border crime. Limburg (B);Limburg (Nl);NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN EMROD – Belgium, Netherlands, Germany pool resources to get tough on crime Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations true Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Euregio Maas-Rhein' 4621 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4621.jpg row-viga~envr.7exx EE;LV 2014TC16RFCB050 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Sustainable tourism in unique Estonian and Latvian ethno-cultural regions 2017 2020 Sustainable tourism in unique Estonian and Latvian ethno-cultural regions UNESCO-tourism was born out of an awareness that the unique characteristics of the four regions and the UNESCO recognition had not been used to their full potential, neither domestically nor abroad, in terms of tourism marketing. The project was thus aimed at supplying an attractive product that would enable visitors to experience authentic cultural heritage – a rarity in the modern world.Traditions in the four regions encompass things like singing and dancing, regional costumes, celebration of religious and other traditional holidays, handicrafts, smoke saunas and food. Long seen as a marginal element in the tourism offer, food takes centre stage within UNESCO-tourism, which highlights it as a principal reason to visit the areas. The project showcases the different regions’ specialities and culinary traditions at pop-up café days held during gastronomic events. The partners have also chosen a common marketing slogan of ‘Living Cultures – United by the Unique’.Pooling resources to identify joint messages and promoting the regions as a package helps attract more attention and increase visitor numbers, while using the UNESCO label is especially effective for foreign markets. Furthermore, the fact that the project involves areas in both Estonia and Latvia should foster cross-border tourism, as well as wider cooperation between the two countries. 1123547 955014 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sustainable-tourism-in-unique-estonian-and-latvian-ethno-cultural-regions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnZVx3e0-s 57.95791134 27.63356612 Setomaa Tourism NGO Pikk 12 64001 Värska Setomaa and Kihnu in Estonia, and Suiti and the Livonian Coast in Latvia are small regions where old cultural traditions are kept alive as part of the everyday life of local people. Setomaa, Kihnu and Suiti are already on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Livonian Coast is applying for inclusion. The EU-funded UNESCO-tourism project capitalises on the uniqueness of the four regions’ living heritage and the UNESCO recognition to develop and promote them as sustainable tourism destinations. Eesti;Latvija Sustainable tourism in unique Estonian and Latvian ethno-cultural regions Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture Interreg V-A - Estonia-Latvia 4598 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4598.jpg row-irgs~6i5f_6tk7 IT 2007IT162PO012 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Pisa’s derelict Republican Arsenal becomes modern events space 2012 2015 Pisa’s derelict Republican Arsenal becomes modern events space The restored Republican Arsenal consists of an 8.5 m-high open-plan indoor area of around 1 000 m2 interspersed with pillars and arches and able to accommodate 600 people. There are openings onto a 350 m2 external section, while views in and around the building are unobstructed either by the structural supports installed under the project or the technological systems needed for public events.Technical installations and visitor facilities are in a separate 200 m2 building connected to the Arsenal by a walkway beneath a glass and metal structure. The land adjacent to the old citadel of Pisa houses the Medici Arsenal – home of the museum of ancient ships. Since it was opened at the end of 2016, the museum has restored about 30 ships of different sizes, some of which date back to the Roman Empire. Located within the city walls, the citadel was originally known as the Tersana, or shipyard. The first vessels are thought to have been built there in the early 13th century. It was turned into a fortress from the beginning of the 15th century and much of the complex was destroyed in the Second World War.Partial regeneration of the Tersana took place in the 1950s. Under Pisa2, there are plans to turn it into a public park and international tourist hub with a view to attracting private investment and generating economic and social benefits. 5177998 3106798 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/pisas-derelict-republican-arsenal-becomes-modern-events-space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bce_4_uxk4c 43.71392303 10.38912311 Comune di Pisa Piazza XX Settembre 56125 Pisa Situated on a 4-hectare site bought by the municipality of Pisa from the Italian state in 2010, the 14th-century Republican Arsenal was a ruin at the time of the purchase. It was covered by vegetation and around 2 m of debris, had no roof and its archways had collapsed. Under the EU-funded Pisa2 project, it has been turned into a modern events space able to host cultural activities, public performances and exhibitions from Pisa’s museum of ancient ships. Toscana Pisa’s derelict Republican Arsenal becomes modern events space Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Tuscany' 4594 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4594.jpg row-zt65-7zet.rurq NL 2007NL162PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Visitors’ centre is a gateway to history in Den Bosch, the Netherlands 2010 2014 Visitors’ centre is a gateway to history in Den Bosch, the Netherlands Saint John’s Bulwark used to be one of the four main entrances to the old fortified town of Den Bosch. The scheme’s architects have used this history as inspiration for their design. Remains of the gate, town walls and a medieval cobblestone pavement, found during archaeological excavations, were retained during construction of the centre The project led to the creation of six permanent full-time jobs. The centre also provides work for four people in sheltered employment. A team of around 60 volunteers act as hosts and hostesses, boat skippers, tour guides and board members. Plus, the on-site caterer offers trainee posts to young waiters and cooks. The Bulwark centre is owned by the municipality of Den Bosch, which rents it to a heritage association called Friends of Den Bosch. 2100000 1000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/visitors-centre-is-a-gateway-to-history-in-den-bosch-the-netherlands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqUNh_L1_mc 51.697816 5.303675 Municipality of 's-Hertogenbosch PO Box 12345 5200 GZ 's-Hertogenbosch The site of an historic gateway in the Dutch town of Den Bosch has been transformed into a visitors’ centre, which offers locals and tourists a starting point for guided tours and boat trips as well a place to relax and eat. The Bulwark Saint John building has been partially constructed underground and shares its structure with some of the town’s ancient features. The roof of the centre acts as public park complete with seating areas and trees. Noord-Brabant Visitors’ centre is a gateway to history in Den Bosch, the Netherlands Environmental protection & resource efficiency Culture Operational Programme 'South Netherlands' 4591 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4591.jpg row-jm57-maju-is7n PL 2014PL16M1OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Poland’s old Hevelianum fort transformed into an educational centre 2014 2020 Poland’s old Hevelianum fort transformed into an educational centre The project created permanent, interactive exhibitions located in various historic buildings at the site, and an educational laboratory for children. The development of the Hevelianum Centre led to the employment of around 40 people, seven of whom were hired as a direct result of the project. Around 10 hectares of the former fortification and some 5 000 square metres of objects were restored. The Hevelianum Centre is particularly popular among schools, who take advantage of the learning experiences on offer. 5089725 3517482 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/polands-old-hevelianum-fort-transformed-into-an-educational-centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnRPDKF76MU 54.356494 18.640494 Municipality of Gdansk Centrum Hewelianum Ul. Gradowa 6 80-802 Gdańsk The reconstruction of an old fort in the Gradowa Mountain in central Gdansk, Poland, has turned a dangerous, no-go area into an educational and recreational venue for residents and tourists that now attracts over 62 000 visitors every year, thanks to the project: Reconstruction of old fortifications into the new Hevelianum Centre in Gdansk. Pomorskie Poland’s old Hevelianum fort transformed into an educational centre Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture; Urban development Infrastructure and Environment - ERDF/CF 4589 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4589.jpg row-ha59_snkg.aat9 IT;IT 2014TC16RFTN001 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project Alpine communities pool their resources to better address climate change 2015 2018 Alpine communities pool their resources to better address climate change To mitigate the effects of climate change, a number of Alpine communities have taken various local actions aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The PEACE_Alps project bundles local needs and setting up centralised solutions to help all communities successfully transition to a low carbon economy. The resulting one-stop shop of technical assistance services and solutions is already supporting over 200 municipalities to develop concrete low carbon and climate adaptation actions. The PEACE_Alps technical assistance services are provided free of charge to small and medium-sized municipalities looking to better manage their energy use, refurbish public buildings, modernise streetlights and adapt to climate change. 1938899 1648064 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/alpine-communities-pool-their-resources-to-better-address-climate-change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERY7NxEFTeM 45.0702778 7.686944444444444 Regione Piemonte C.so Regina Margherita 174 ITC11 Torino Although many of Europe’s Alpine communities have adopted Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs), they face problems in their implementation. The PEACE_Alps project tackles the issue by taking an inter-municipal approach. Piemonte;Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano Alpine communities pool their resources to better address climate change Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Energy; Energy efficiency; Low carbon economy; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Alpine Space 4585 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4585.jpg row-64ch.m4n2.egd5 DE;DK;DK 2014TC16RFCB056 2014-2020 ERDF 6 Project Undine II: Opening the Western Baltic sea to eco-friendly tourism 2017 2019 Undine II: Opening the Western Baltic sea to eco-friendly tourism The project&rsquo;s goal is to increase turnover in the local tourism sector without overexploiting an important and fragile natural asset. UNDINE II established a cross-border network of 17 organisations who collaborated to establish new tour offers at Nature Information Centres and across the whole area. Environmentalists, conservationists and tourism bodies come together in the centres to provide visitors with insight into the Baltic&rsquo;s underwater ecology before they enjoy their active holidays. While the project did not close&nbsp;before the end of 2019, it has already helped attract an extra 2 300 visitors to the region. The project is promoting a greater understanding of the Western Baltic sea marine ecosystem. It has published guides to raise awareness of the dangers the sea faces and the need for protecting it.&nbsp; 1466654 1099991 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/undine-ii-opening-the-western-baltic-sea-to-eco-friendly-tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egZw6AibyM8 54.323293 10.122765 Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND Schleswig-Holstein e.V. Lorentzendamm 16 24103 Kiel Germany and Denmark have joined forces in a project which allows tourists to explore the fascinating underwater world of the Western Baltic sea. As well as enjoying activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling, visitors to the cross-border region can learn about this important marine habitat through specially arranged discovery tours. To develop its programme, UNDINE II brought together experts in environmental protection, ecology and tourism. Schleswig-Holstein;Sjælland;Syddanmark Undine II: Opening the Western Baltic sea to eco-friendly tourism Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Cooperation; Tourism and Culture Interreg V-A - Germany-Denmark 4581 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4581.jpg row-2e2b~n69s_ytp8 FR 2007FR161PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Réunion’s CYROI: A fertile environment for tropical research 2007 2013 Réunion’s CYROI: A fertile environment for tropical research CYROI, the cyclotron and biomedical research platform of the French island of R&eacute;union, is dedicated to life science research focusing on health and opportunities offered by the terrestrial and maritime biodiversity in this part of the Indian Ocean.The platform includes a business incubator that enables promising start-ups to develop and refine new knowledge-based ideas in a setting conducive to innovation, and thus helps to support the island&rsquo;s economic development. As of July 2016, eight businesses have benefited from this assistance. 28831424 17298854 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/reunions-cyroi-a-fertile-environment-for-tropical-research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UsAmd5o0iA -20.9066037 55.49904170000002 CYROI Technopole de La Réunion 2, rue Maxime Rivière 97490 Ste-Clotilde Seen from continental Europe, Réunion may seem remote – but of course, it is just a hop, skip and a jump away from many countries in a different part of the world. CYROI, the biomedical research and innovation platform established in this overseas territory of France with help from the EU, is available not just to the island’s researchers, but also to scientists from the neighbouring East African countries and beyond. The affiliated business incubator supports a variety of start-ups. Réunion Réunion’s CYROI: A fertile environment for tropical research Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Réunion' 4566 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4566.jpg row-hyp2.6xyt_7qrz HU 2007HU162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Budapest bikes (BUBI): on the right path to more integrated public transport 2011 2014 2019-11-02T00:00:00 Budapest bikes (BUBI): on the right path to more integrated public transport The BUBI project aimed to overcome challenges facing many capital cities today, including excessive road vehicle traffic, air and noise pollution, deteriorating environmental quality, and longer journey times. The project implemented the BUBI public bike-sharing scheme alongside bike-friendly road measures within the inner city – such as cycle lanes and bike-friendly intersections. For short inner city journeys, this prompted road users to switch from private cars to traditional public transport combined with public bikes as a first/last mile solution.  Drawing on their findings, BUBI decided to offer cycling free-of-charge for a 30-minute period to all those with a valid ticket or pass. After the initial half an hour, the fee increases gradually, making it less cost-effective to use the bikes for longer periods. The aim of this timely and balanced approach is to ensure that bicycles will always be available at docking stations.  Since the project began, the number of registered users has surpassed 65 000 and BUBI bikes have clocked up over 5 million kilometres. 3500000 2200000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/budapest-bikes-bubi-on-the-right-path-to-more-integrated-public-transport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMjQ7M_3eTI 47.49791889999999 19.049776599999973 BKK Centre for Budapest Transport Rumbach Sebestyén u. 19–21 1075 Budapest Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is the largest metropolitan area in Central Eastern Europe and a regional pioneer in innovative and integrated public transport systems. With 600 thousand car trips per day for only 1.7 million inhabitants, the city needed to better integrate cycling into its already well-developed public transport system. Thanks to a budget of EUR 3.5 million, the Budapest Bicycle – named ‘BUBI’ by popular demand – hit the city’s streets in September 2014. Since then, the bicycle-sharing services have been extended and expanded, reaching 2.5 million individual trips by October 2018. Közép-Magyarország Budapest bikes (BUBI): on the right path to more integrated public transport Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Transport Operational Programme 'Central Hungary' 4556 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4556.jpg row-fed9~9wrw_z8cq LV 2007LV161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project House of Nature creates an ideal environment for researchers and students 2013 2015 2019-11-01T00:00:00 House of Nature creates an ideal environment for researchers and students The decision to create a new academic centre in the Torņakalns district of Riga is part of an ambitious strategy developed by the University of Latvia, which is committed to providing researchers and students with the best possible conditions for working and learning. The House of Nature, which officially opened in 2015, has been designed to meet the highest standards in terms of energy efficiency. Living plants on both the inside and outside of the building contribute to creating an ideal environment for students of natural sciences. The completion of the new campus should enable the University of Latvia to satisfy the evolving expectations of students and researchers, and further enhance its reputation as a vibrant hub of learning and innovation. 36050000 29000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/house-of-nature-creates-an-ideal-environment-for-researchers-and-students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4DlAQk5A5k 56.937403 24.096705 University of Latvia Jelgavas iela 1 1004 Riga The University of Latvia has established a modern academic centre with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure for students and researchers. As part of this ambitious plan, the university has built the ‘House of Nature’, which provides a new home for the faculties of biology, chemistry, and geography and earth sciences. Latvija House of Nature creates an ideal environment for researchers and students Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training, life long learning; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Infrastructure and Services' 4547 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4547.jpg row-hjjv_xdzz_y4r6 LT 2007LT161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Life Sciences Centre in Lithuania provides exciting opportunities for students and researchers 2010 2015 2019-11-01T00:00:00 Life Sciences Centre in Lithuania provides exciting opportunities for students and researchers Vilnius University is the oldest university in the Baltic states and one of the oldest in northern Europe, with a history that can be traced back to the 16th Century. The establishment of the Life Sciences Centre has enabled the university to position itself as a globally significant centre of learning and research in the 21st century. The LSC provides state-of-the-art facilities for around 1 000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including more than 110 PhD candidates. The Centre offers a wide range of programmes at bachelor, master and doctoral (PhD) levels in fields such as biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, ecology, genetics, microbiology and neurobiology. The building complies with the highest standards of design and construction. It contains 24 lecture halls, 3 computer rooms, 10 teaching laboratories and 23 laboratories reserved for projects and research, as well as spaces suitable for individual studies. 41075805 37757019 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/life-sciences-centre-in-lithuania-provides-exciting-opportunities-for-students-and-researchers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm80Rf1xilY 54.722264 25.326357 Vilnius University Universiteto gatvė 3 01513 Vilnius Thanks to an EU-funded project, Vilnius University has been able to build a state-of-the-art centre for education and training in life sciences, together with advanced research in biochemistry and related fields. The Life Sciences Centre (LSC) provides world-class facilities for around 1 000 students including more than 110 PhD students, alongside some 200 PhD degree researchers. By actively promoting collaboration with industry and supporting new biotechnology companies, the LSC is also helping to drive the economic future of Lithuania and the whole Baltic region. Lietuva Life Sciences Centre in Lithuania provides exciting opportunities for students and researchers Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Education and training, life long learning; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Economic Growth' 4546 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4546.jpg row-s4u3-keib.sdtb IT 2007IT162PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project New public transport elevator scales heights of central Genoa 2010 2016 2019-11-01T00:00:00 New public transport elevator scales heights of central Genoa The new system offers increased comfort and safety to passengers. In the old system, passengers had to walk between the elevator and Via Cantore along a 140 m tunnel. Although the elevator was in high demand, people disliked using the pedestrian tunnel because it was damp, cold and felt unsafe. In the new elevator, a cable pulls the passenger car along the existing horizontal tunnel, then vertically in a new inclined tunnel to and from the Corso Scassi without stopping. The journey takes just 80 seconds, for fast, smooth and comfortable public transport between the upper and lower parts of the district. Up to 460 passengers can travel each hour in the elevator, which operates from early morning to mid evening. 5020800 940677 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-public-transport-elevator-scales-heights-of-central-genoa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkQQJIHm2E 44.402705 8.932119 City of Genova Via di Francia 1 16149 Genova The hilly city of Genoa, capital of Italy’s Liguria region, has a new public transport solution. An elevator now links the central area and upper section of the city’s busy Sampierdarena district. Passengers travel between the Via Cantore and the Corso Scassi 26 metres above it, with the upper stop outside the busy Villa Scassi Hospital. The new elevator, opened in December 2016, joins other elevators in Genoa’s public transport network and replaces a shuttle bus that operated after the district’s previous elevator closed in 2007. Liguria New public transport elevator scales heights of central Genoa Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Transport Operational Programme 'Liguria' 4544 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4544.jpg row-i5uz.86x2-zjdn NL 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Plan Einstein (U-RLP): a refugee reception facility connected to its neighbourhood 2016 2019 2019-11-01T00:00:00 Plan Einstein (U-RLP): a refugee reception facility connected to its neighbourhood U-RLP has facilitated meaningful encounters between locals and asylum seekers that have resulted in less fear and better understanding of each other. The inclusive approach has also had a positive impact on the personal development of participants and their sense of wellbeing. Known locally as Plan Einstein, the project was first developed by Utrecht and its project partners to address local concerns when the municipality decided to install a refugee reception centre in the district of Overvecht. The district had a high demand for housing and many residents on low incomes. U-RLP offered a way to improve mutual understanding, provide temporary housing and promote professional development and unlock professional networks for residents and asylum seekers alike.The centre is on Einsteindreef, a residential road that provides the project&rsquo;s local name.&nbsp; 3472892 2778313 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/plan-einstein-u-rlp-a-refugee-reception-facility-connected-to-its-neighbourhood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmWdC7zmMKc 52.0897382 5.1058025 Gemeente Utrecht Stadskantoor Stadsplateau 1 3521AZ Utrecht A project in the City of Utrecht, in the West Netherlands is offering an innovative approach to integrating asylum seekers into urban communities. The U-RLP project has developed a shared space with housing for local young residents next to an asylum centre, along with personal and professional development programmes for both asylum seekers and neighbourhood residents.&nbsp; Utrecht Plan Einstein (U-RLP): a refugee reception facility connected to its neighbourhood Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Urban Innovative Actions 4543 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4543.jpg row-e2cr~3ifk~e6ew ES 2014ES16RFOP007 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project New marine and maritime research facility set up off Gran Canaria 2007 2021 2019-11-01T00:00:00 New marine and maritime research facility set up off Gran Canaria PLOCAN’s offshore platform, which was installed in early 2017 and is being brought into full operation, is located just off Gran Canaria and close to the edge of the continental shelf in waters about 35 m in depth. It has floor space of around 1 000 m2 and is adjacent to a marine area of some 23 km2, which is used for testing. The operations base is in Taliarte, Gran Canaria, while the platform also has a base for underwater vehicles, instruments and machines, as well as a fleet of unmanned vehicles, including gliders, and remotely operated and autonomous vehicles. A key area of focus for PLOCAN is enabling projects and SMEs to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, including through final development of prototypes and pre-series equipment. By making available affordable testing facilities and research and administrative advice, PLOCAN accelerates and facilitates the introduction of new technologies to the market. 45000000 7093976 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-marine-and-maritime-research-facility-set-up-off-gran-canaria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIdejCRZcGU 27.99211538 -15.36866573 PLOCAN Carretera de Taliarte, s/n. 35200 Telde Consisting of an onshore operations base and a fixed offshore platform, the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) is designed to accelerate innovation, economic development and job creation in the marine and maritime sectors. It is at the disposal of the entire national and international scientific and technological community, both in the public and private sectors. Since 2012, some 478 partners and around 1 500 researchers from 40 countries have been involved in PLOCAN’s activities and it has already participated in more than 63 international initiatives in Atlantic Ocean research. Canarias New marine and maritime research facility set up off Gran Canaria Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy; Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development Canary Islands ERDF 2014-20 OP 4540 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4540.jpg row-nzph_eadh~yhgw PL 2007PL161PO019 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Technology transfer centre for composite materials in Silesia, Poland 2012 2013 2019-11-01T00:00:00 Technology transfer centre for composite materials in Silesia, Poland A composite material is made from two or more different materials. The new material has properties that differ from the sum of its individual components – it may be stronger, lighter or less expensive. Examples include reinforced plastics, reinforced concrete or composite wood. Composite materials are used in industries such as aviation, space exploration, shipbuilding, construction and medical equipment. Global demand for these materials is growing, as new materials drive the development of new technologies, and vice versa. The Kaniów Technology Transfer Centre was completed in 2013. It brings together researchers and businesses to support innovation in composite materials technology. The project acts as a catalyst for closer cooperation between universities, research institutes, R&D departments and SMEs. 2471996 1143377 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/technology-transfer-centre-for-composite-materials-in-silesia-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmJ4pKrQMVg 49.9396939 19.0215180000 Bielsko Technology Park of Aviation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation ul. Stefana Kóski 43 43-512 Kaniów Composite materials are in growing demand globally in sectors such as aerospace and construction. An EU-funded technology transfer centre in Kaniów, southern Poland is supporting businesses with the technical expertise and equipment they need to stay competitive in this fast-moving field. Ślaskie Technology transfer centre for composite materials in Silesia, Poland Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Silesia' 4539 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4539.jpg row-ivfd.a5wv~kzuh PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Boost to innovative LED lighting in Lubelskie, Poland 2017 2018 Boost to innovative LED lighting in Lubelskie, Poland In Chip On Board (COB) technology, multiple Light-Emitting Diode (LED) chips are bonded to a substrate to form a single module. This has a number of advantages including greater energy efficiency and lower failure rates. COB LEDs have a wide range of applications. Initially launched on the local market, interest in the lamps quickly exceeded expectations. Currently, Plantalux is testing the lights in Lithuania, Israel, the Netherlands and Germany. They are also in discussions with potential partners from the United States and Sweden. 257610 184589 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/boost-to-innovative-led-lighting-in-lubelskie-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66QM_XdBUWo 51.2300621 22.5156014000 Plantalux Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowedzialnością ul. Matki Teresy z Kalkuty 18A/8 20-538 Lublin Plantalux, a lighting manufacturer, used EU funding to develop an innovative LED lighting system and launch production. The Chip On Board LED light fittings are used in greenhouse farming where they allow optimal energy consumption and plant growth. The project allowed the company to create new jobs and expand its reach. Lubuskie Boost to innovative LED lighting in Lubelskie, Poland Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 4537 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4537.jpg row-pqsf_49mf-i7s5 PL 2014PL16M2OP006 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project New station gives public transportation a boost in Kraków 2015 2018 New station gives public transportation a boost in Kraków The project consisted of building a new railway station with two platforms of 200 m each. It is accessible via two footbridges on the north and south side of the platforms, along with escalators and three elevators. The facility is fully accessible to passengers with reduced mobility and has a large bicycle parking area. The station is an integrated part of the city’s transportation network, meaning passengers can also easily transfer from train to tram or bus. According to project managers, the new station has already improved the quality of life for residents. They also noted that, as a result of the increased attractiveness of public transportation, some commuters have given up using their cars in favour of taking the train. This in turn has resulted in a decrease in pollution levels – another important factor in calculating quality of life. 6399670 5274010 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-station-gives-public-transportation-a-boost-in-krakow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc3Tu0YB4T8 50.0653184 19.9434624000 The Municipality of Kraków Pl. Wszystkich Świętych 3-4 31-004 Kraków A new state-of-the-art transport hub in Krakow in Poland’s Southern region has provided citizens with more environmentally friendly public transport options. The Kraków Sanktuarium passenger station, part of the city’s busy 94 rail line, has made it easier for people to reach popular areas of the city and has contributed to reduced congestion and pollution. Małopolskie New station gives public transportation a boost in Kraków Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport Małopolskie Voivodeship - ERDF/ESF 4535 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4535.jpg row-xq96.v7ff~r6xr UK 2014UK16RFOP006 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Brain imaging centre in Cardiff, Wales delivers world-class research opportunities 2015 2021 Brain imaging centre in Cardiff, Wales delivers world-class research opportunities CUBRIC promises to play a key role in advancing knowledge about a variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as dementia, schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis. In the long run, developments made at the centre are expected to help scientists develop better treatments. CUBRIC offers high-performance computing infrastructure which allows researchers to find results quickly and accurately. The centre, which directly employs around 180 members of staff, is part of Cardiff University’s School of Psychology. It also brings together staff and students from other disciplines including biosciences, computing, engineering, medicine, optometry and physics. 16200000 4600000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/brain-imaging-centre-in-cardiff-wales-delivers-world-class-research-opportunities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSeJjY9NGCc 51.481581 -3.17909 Cardiff University Maindy Road CF24 4HQ Cardiff The Cardiff University Brain Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) opened in March 2016. Funding from the ERDF helped pay for the construction of the centre, which seeks to improve understanding of the brain and contribute to tackling a range of diseases. CUBRIC research facilities include Europe’s first microstructural brain scanner – one of only three in the world – as well as a purpose-built environment for patients and volunteers who take part in medical research and clinical trials. East Wales Brain imaging centre in Cardiff, Wales delivers world-class research opportunities Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Research & innovation East Wales - ERDF 4528 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4528.jpg row-8qab.9u8y-hz8k AT;AT;AT;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE;IT;IT;IT;SI;SI 2014TC16RFTN001 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Project Efficient intermodal freight transport in the Alps 2016 2019 2018-02-11T00:00:00 Efficient intermodal freight transport in the Alps AlpInnoCT is describing the current situation of the Alpine freight transport system, focusing above all on CT, and making recommendations for the development of an ideal CT model through the transfer of industrial know-how. It has also produced guidelines for the integration of innovative intermodal solutions and approaches into day-to-day CT operations and set up an Alpine-wide dialogue platform, with events bringing together stakeholders and target groups and providing an opportunity for information. The main result will be more efficient goods transport in the Alps and greater emphasis on CT, with processes becoming more organised, productive and better coordinated at international level. Enhanced cooperation between and information for stakeholders will increase awareness of and access to low-carbon transport, leading to considerable volumes of freight shifting to rail.Logistics operators will benefit from the improved processes and access to CT, while wagon and semi-trailer producers will gain insight into transport innovations. NGOs and public institutions will have a platform to put their views forward and decision makers will be better prepared to shape the future CT framework, particularly as regards the environment 3088272 2548531 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/efficient-intermodal-freight-transport-in-the-alps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFWl-wKZs9w 48.13779380 11.57598759 Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr Lazarettstraße 67 80636 Munich The Alpine Innovation for Combined Transport (AlpInnoCT) project aims to increase the efficiency of combined transport (CT) – intermodal transport where most of the journey is done by rail, inland waterway or sea and as little as possible by road – for freight in the Alpine region. This will promote use of low-carbon CT, particularly rail, and contribute to the development of a more sustainable transport system. Friuli-Venezia Giulia;Kärnten;Köln;Mittelfranken;Niederbayern;Oberbayern;Oberfranken;Oberpfalz;Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano;Schwaben;Unterfranken;Veneto;Vorarlberg;Vzhodna Slovenija;Wien;Zahodna Slovenija Efficient intermodal freight transport in the Alps Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Environment; Territorial Cooperation; Transport Interreg TN - Alpine Space 4525 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4525.jpg row-z8fm~3pmi_k5y3 LT 2007LT161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Improving broadband access in rural Lithuania 2005 2008 2018-02-11T00:00:00 Improving broadband access in rural Lithuania A total of 3 357 km of fibre optic cabling was laid and 3 000 km was leased under RAIN, while 935 access points were installed. The infrastructure is composed of 51 separate networks, each in a different municipality. The networks provide broadband access for 330 schools and 467 sub-districts. The population of the areas covered by the infrastructure is around 300 000. Named as one of 12 best-practice examples in a European Commission broadband investment guide, RAIN made possible the launch of further projects, notably RAIN-2, a second phase under which 5 775 km of fibre optic cable was laid and 2 789 broadband access points were set up to serve some 700 000 people, more than 700 schools and around 850 libraries. RAIN-2 won the 2015 European Broadband Award in the socio-economic impact and affordability category. 21400000 11342000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/improving-broadband-access-in-rural-lithuania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9HMbLMi3BM 54.68835600 25.21521220 Plačiajuostis internetas Sausio 13-osios g. 10 04347 Vilnius The Rural Area Information Technology Broadband Network (RAIN) project has extended broadband access throughout rural Lithuania. It has established connections for a range of services, including public administration and educational and healthcare institutions. Lietuva Improving broadband access in rural Lithuania Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information Society; Rural development Operational Programme 'Economic Growth' 4524 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4524.jpg row-cjxz~j6ci_ay2d NL 2014NL16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Sustainable building design for the masses with XL-3D printers from Amsterdam 2015 2018 2018-02-11T00:00:00 Sustainable building design for the masses with XL-3D printers from Amsterdam Researchers from businesses and a scientific institute improved printing and robotic technology, materials, printer software and project management techniques for producing parts from 3D printers. Innovations speed up the manufacture and installation of elements, while reducing waste and CO2 emissions.&nbsp;Prototype products were then made for constructing a test house in Amsterdam. From these, customisable flooring was launched in October 2017. This is now on sale worldwide through the spin-out Aectual, creating new jobs in the company and among clients. XL-3D Printer showed that 3D printing can be applied in architecture, engineering and construction, paving the way for more sustainable construction and for other XL 3D printing companies. Aectual has grown its team from 5 to 15 people and plans to expand further, while its clients are also developing new jobs for designers who can work with 3D printing.&nbsp; 860175 306766 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sustainable-building-design-for-the-masses-with-xl-3d-printers-from-amsterdam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf9FT2ybAQM 52.391171 4.903695 Aectual Build Holding B.V. Asterweg 149 1031 Amsterdam Robotic extra-large (XL) 3D printers developed in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands are making customised architectural products more sustainable and accessible. Smart technology from the XL-3D Printer project in the North Holland region automates the design and production of elements such as flooring, mouldings and façade cladding. The low-waste printing technology saves time and costs to produce bespoke items and uses recyclable bioplastics or recovered industrial materials. It is now being used commercially for buildings around the world. Noord-Holland Sustainable building design for the masses with XL-3D printers from Amsterdam Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development OP West Netherlands ERDF 2014-2020 4523 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4523.jpg row-gk6c_hr44.e2a8 EL;EL 2007GR161PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project Safe, modern motorway cuts journey time from Athens to Thessaloniki 2008 2017 2018-02-11T00:00:00 Safe, modern motorway cuts journey time from Athens to Thessaloniki EU co-financing allowed the upgrade of 230 km of TEN-T motorway, stretching from Kleidi in Central Macedonia to the Maliakos Gulf in Central Greece. Road users benefit from faster and easier travel as travel time on the new sections has been reduced by half. The new constructions have allowed for an increase of 13 % in commercial and touristic traffic that is contributing to Greece’s economic growth. More than 5 000 local people were directly involved in the construction work, increasing employment in the region. The motorway is the second longest in Greece. Its total length is around 550 km.  The A1 is the principal north-south road connection, connecting the capital Athens with the regions of Thessaly and Macedonia, and the second largest city Thessaloniki. The project is part of five motorway concessions which constructed and upgraded approximately 1400 km of roads in Greece, providing the country with a modern motorway network that forms part of the country’s key transport infrastructure.  The newly-built and upgraded roads are part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), an EU drive to integrate transport networks across the EU. They form part of the European main road route running from northeast to southeast Europe 2054800000 922600000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/safe-modern-motorway-cuts-journey-time-from-athens-to-thessaloniki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqXUG85v-5E 39.82408667 22.50720667 Aegean Motorway S.A. Moschochori 441500 Larissa Three new tunnels have transformed what was the most dangerous part of the Thessaloniki-Athens motorway. The Tempi tunnels have halved the travel time on the new sections and reduced the drive from Athens to Thessaloniki to just over four hours. The new section is bringing economic benefits and has dramatically improved road safety. Kentriki Makedonia;Thessalia Safe, modern motorway cuts journey time from Athens to Thessaloniki Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Environmental infrastructure; Transport Operational Programme 'Improvement of Accessibility' 4520 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4520.jpg row-nd3y.2y9r.8qje IT 2007IT161PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Online platform offers quality education for all 2009 2015 2018-02-11T00:00:00 Online platform offers quality education for all Thanks to Campus Virtuale, Federica hosts more than 300 courses and 100 massive open online courses (MOOCs) – courses with unlimited participation – on two platforms, with more in the pipeline. It also has some 50 courses on the edX platform, founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Federica and Campus Virtuale came as a response to low and falling numbers of graduates in Italy – with 26 % of people aged 30 to 34 holding a degree compared to a European average of 39 % – allied to a lack of resources for investing in universities. Multimedia education provides a practical and cost-effective way of overcoming these challenges. Embracing the idea, the University of Naples set up Federica and subsequently turned it into a university centre with full administrative autonomy and its own team of educational technologists. 9900000 8275549 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/online-platform-offers-quality-education-for-all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMAsh0rPhQE 40.83005280 14.24620158 University of Naples Federico II Via Partenope 36 80121 Naples Using the University of Naples’ Federica web learning platform, the Campus Virtuale project has created an online space that provides access to high-quality education for everyone, everywhere. Courses are available in a wide range of subjects, with vocational training also on offer. Furthermore, the project – based in the Campania region of southern Italy – has fostered innovation in education through use of novel infrastructure and equipment, and promoted international cooperation between educational institutions and business. Campania Online platform offers quality education for all Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Campania' 4518 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4518.jpg row-msmw_6wys_ij4v IT 2007IT161PO011 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project New tramlines connect Palermo’s city centre with outer neighbourhoods 2006 2015 2018-12-10T00:00:00 New tramlines connect Palermo’s city centre with outer neighbourhoods As Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, continues to grow, there is an increasing need to better connect the area’s outer neighbourhoods with the city centre. Without proper access to the city’s public transport network, the residents of these neighbourhoods had to travel by car, which increased both traffic congestion and pollution levels. To remedy this situation, the project built three new tramlines that connect three large outer neighbourhoods to the city’s two central train stations. This not only improved mobility for the neighbourhood’s residents, it also resulted in a significant reduction in CO2 levels. The project has succeeded in its mission of linking Palermo’s outer neighbourhoods to its vibrant centre with a fast and dependable public transport option. By doing so, it has decreased traffic and pollution while also increasing the cohesiveness of the city. 322548000 137331631 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-tramlines-connect-palermos-city-centre-with-outer-neighbourhoods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zF3rMIiMG8 38.137335 13.189724299999966 Comune di Palermo Via Ausonia 69 90146 Palermo To better connect the Sicilian city of Palermo to its outer suburbs, the project built three new, energy efficient tramways. Sicilia New tramlines connect Palermo’s city centre with outer neighbourhoods Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Transport Operational Programme 'Sicily' 4514 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4514.jpg row-yvdr~uhdy-z7id IT 2007IT162PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Supporting smart mobility with RFID technology 2011 2014 2018-11-10T00:00:00 Supporting smart mobility with RFID technology Many EU urban mobility systems are close to breakdown. To increase the efficiency of the European Union’s transport network and achieve its sustainability objectives, municipalities and urban mobility agencies are turning to a range of new transport management tools and strategies. These are capable of providing flexible management and control of all the vehicles entering, travelling across and parking in large cities, towns and rural areas alike. By positioning Kiunsys as a global solutions provider, the project helped to develop a range of RFID-based mobility management and monitoring systems that are currently being adopted by 40 cities all over Italy. 544618 299321 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/supporting-smart-mobility-with-rfid-technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnfL48xUlXI 41.559257 14.655084100000067 Kiunsys SRL Via Don Mucciardi 5 82020 Campochiaro By providing the financing to launch Kiunsys SRL., a spin-off company operating in the radio-frequency identification (RFID) and software development fields, this EU-funded project helped implement innovative updates in the Molise region’s urban mobility and logistics sector. Molise Supporting smart mobility with RFID technology Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Digital Agenda; ICT; R&D Operational Programme 'Molise' 4509 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4509.jpg row-urd7-xe76~f89u IT 2007IT162PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project A platform for innovative collaboration in Lombardy 2013 2015 2018-11-10T00:00:00 A platform for innovative collaboration in Lombardy Lombardy’s online Open Innovation platform gives innovators tools, contacts and information on opportunities related to their needs. It aims to act as a support system to facilitate the creation of Open Innovation projects that benefit local SMEs. It does this by providing innovation and research professionals with a network in which to discuss and collaborate on shared challenges and goals. Over 7 000 users from the research and innovation community and the public are already using the system and 440 expressions of interest have been registered in over 220 project proposals launched. The platform offers an entire suite of tools aimed at supporting all phases of the research and innovation process. This includes everything from consultation to the creation of ecosystems where relevant actors can discuss and share information. It also facilitates the launch of collaborative proposals and the dissemination of results. 5684651 1677963 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-platform-for-innovative-collaboration-in-lombardy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbOKJ8LKcYQ 45.48676380000001 9.195964300000014 Regione Lombardia Piazza Città di Lombardia 1 20124 Milano With the launch of the Open Innovation platform, the Italian region of Lombardy is driving regional development by providing innovators with the tools, contacts and information they need to bring their business ideas to market. Lombardia A platform for innovative collaboration in Lombardy Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) ICT; R&D; SMEs Operational Programme 'Lombardia' 4508 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4508.jpg row-qxmu~579q-56cy DE 2014DE16RFOP008 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Schwerin: Towards carbon neutrality with geothermal district heating 2015 2020 2018-11-10T00:00:00 Schwerin: Towards carbon neutrality with geothermal district heating The district heating system of the capital of German region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is already well established. The new geothermal unit, which will be one of the largest such facilities in the region, will hook up to this existing system. Designed to cover some 10 % of Schwerin’s heating needs, it is a key component of the city’s bid to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Dipping into a vast reservoir of warm water — or, more specifically, brine – under the surface of the Earth will not only enable Schwerin to curb its carbon emissions. It will also reduce the district heating system’s reliance on natural gas, and consequently its exposure to fluctuations in the price of this largely imported resource. 15900000 9200000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/schwerin-towards-carbon-neutrality-with-geothermal-district-heating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yfwQDC1KZo 53.5953125 11.393167500000004 Energieversorgung Schwerin GmbH & Co. Erzeugung KG Eckdrift 43-45 19061 Schwerin Schwerin is digging deep: the district heating system of this regional capital in Germany is about to tap into a steady supply of warm water underground. Drilling of the wells is due to begin in 2018, and heat extracted from this source should be available to households from 2020. EU funding is helping to prime the pumps. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schwerin: Towards carbon neutrality with geothermal district heating Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Environment; Urban development OP Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ERDF 2014-2020 4503 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4503.jpg row-j3mm_zhpz_8ndx PL 2014PL16RFOP003 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Innovative new system from Poland predicts industrial equipment failure 2017 2018 2018-11-10T00:00:00 Innovative new system from Poland predicts industrial equipment failure Predictail’s diagnostic hardware is connected to a customer’s industrial machinery. All the data is then sent in real time to the cloud. State-of-the-art machine learning algorithms are used to analyse all the information from the machine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When the system detects something out of the ordinary, the client company is notified in seconds. Predictail’s web application allows customers to access data via a web browser at any time and any where from a smart device such as a tablet or phone. Readable reports are generated automatically to help the company find the fault. The system can be installed on a variety of industrial equipment, which helps make it so marketable. For example, it can monitor industrial robots’ electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic drives, along with battery management systems and sensors. It can also check the condition of battery systems by detecting changes in levels of charge and discharge. Moreover, the system can be installed in factory machines to monitor all critical parameters. It can even be used for electric vehicle fleet maintenance. The company has developed an initial customer portfolio and aims to sell its product across the world in a variety of markets including oil and gas, the automotive sector, mining and wind farming. Predictail has also been accepted into the MIT Enterprise Forum Poland accelerator programme, founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The main goal of the programme is to help innovative micro and small enterprises accelerate the commercialisation of their unique technologies. 228010 185604 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovative-new-system-from-poland-predicts-industrial-equipment-failure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgvLZ1ekcu4 51.224822 22.617300 Predictail sp. z o.o. Dobrzańskiego 3 20-262 Lublin A start-up company based in Lublin, Poland has developed a sophisticated remote diagnostics system which makes it possible to predict when industrial machinery will develop faults. Predictail received support from EU funding to improve and market-test its new product, which has now been launched for sale to a range of potential customers. Predictail’s system will help its users minimise maintenance costs, reduce accidents and shutdowns, thereby optimising production and operations. Lubelskie Innovative new system from Poland predicts industrial equipment failure Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Smart innovation Development of Eastern Poland - ERDF 4502 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4502.jpg row-7uts.9csh-hw9b MT 2007MT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Revamp of Malta’s historic Cittadella Gozo attracts more tourists 2012 2016 Revamp of Malta’s historic Cittadella Gozo attracts more tourists The Cittadella Gozo is visible from all over the island. Its past and military architecture make it a place of huge historical and cultural importance. It is also home to numerous rare species of flora and fauna. Despite these assets, its full potential as a tourist destination remained largely untapped. The project involved the restoration and rehabilitation of internal structures within the walls of the Cittadella. The work undertaken included: rebuilding the facades of all the public buildings; the rehabilitation of Cathedral square; creating accessible paths across the site; converting an unused water reservoir into a visitors’ centre; and restoring an access road and installing lighting. In addition, an existing Folklore Museum was converted into an historical house that provides a look at life in the Cittadella during the 17th Century. The project also improved accessibility for physically infirm people. Replacing stairs with ramps and lifts has made more than 60 % of the site accessible to everyone. Converting the old reservoir into a state-of-the-art interpretation centre has provided the Cittadella with a major new attraction which encourages people to extend the duration of their stay. Multilingual interpretative panels, high-tech multi-media platforms and a 3D show highlighting the Cittadella’s history are all helping to enrich the visitor experience. 14873403 12167295 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/revamp-of-maltas-historic-cittadella-gozo-attracts-more-tourists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVU4t0wn16w 36.0443 14.25122 Ministry for Gozo 11 Castle Hill VCT 1335 Ir-Rabat, Gozo An ancient fortified city on the island of Gozo, Malta, has been restored with the help of EU funding. A new visitor centre and improved accessibility are helping to attract more tourists to this imposing landmark, which had fallen into disrepair over many decades. Malta Revamp of Malta’s historic Cittadella Gozo attracts more tourists Environmental protection & resource efficiency Regiostars Finalists; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life' 4501 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4501.jpg row-e4hv~3a6t_xei4 IT 2014IT16RFOP017 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Leghorn, Italy, embraces technology to encourage sustainable transport and deter bike theft 2017 2018 Leghorn, Italy, embraces technology to encourage sustainable transport and deter bike theft The project has developed a web portal and an app called GOOD_GO, through which people enter their details and start using the services on offer. The app detects transport modes used by those who have signed up to the scheme. SAVEMYBIKE&rsquo;s second system aims to reduce theft by installing passive radio frequency identification (RFid) tags on bikes. Through the project, safe areas have been established where registered users with tags can leave their bikes. If a bike is stolen, the user will receive an alarm on the GOOD_GO App, followed by an acoustic signal near to where the theft took place. Portable RFid readers have been distributed to the police and other local bodies.&nbsp;The readers help track down the stolen bikes and, once found, owners are informed via the App. By mid-2018, more than 1 000 bikes had been tagged through SAVEMYBIKE, and the scheme has received some expert backing. The insurance company Zurich and the local police estimate a decrease in bike thefts of about 40 % is possible in Livorno. 815007 366753 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/leghorn-italy-embraces-technology-to-encourage-sustainable-transport-and-deter-bike-theft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t83EyoiarG4 43.0239848 10.6647100 TAGES s.c. Via Carducci 64/c San giuliano terme Residents in the city of Livorno, Italy are signing up to a scheme which rewards them for using their bikes to get around and for using the other sustainable transport modes. The SAVEMYBIKE project uses modern technology to log the benefits of cycling. It also uses a tagging system that is effective in reducing bike thefts and can help retrieve any that are stolen. Toscana Leghorn, Italy, embraces technology to encourage sustainable transport and deter bike theft Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environment; Regiostars finalists; Transport ROP Toscana ERDF 4499 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4499.jpg row-sriy-hkvg~r3nj BE 2007BE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Preclinical imaging facility supports renewal of Charleroi in Belgium’s Hainaut region 2009 2015 Preclinical imaging facility supports renewal of Charleroi in Belgium’s Hainaut region Created in 2011 from eight laboratories of the faculties of science, medicine and engineering of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the University of Mons, CMMI comprises four departments: microscopy, digital image analysis in pathology, in vivo imaging and multimodal image processing. The CMMI provides access to more than 15 high-end imaging instruments and its researchers have contributed to over 200 scientific publications, supported 70 theses and established partnerships with some 25 Walloon, Belgian and international companies, 20 hospital departments, 30 academic laboratories in Belgium and 20 abroad. It combines the expertise of 15 permanent staff and around 70 researchers from its two parent universities, who provide professional imaging services, design experiments, run machines and analyse results. Services range from electron microscopy to imaging of live animals and cover the entire workflow, including advice on experimental design, sample preparation, image acquisition and image analysis and interpretation. CMMI also regularly offers highly specialised trainings in a number of imaging-related fields 15077554 6031021 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/preclinical-imaging-facility-supports-renewal-of-charleroi-in-belgiums-hainaut-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGwbck5fSBQ 50.47261720 4.46570770 Université Libre de Bruxelles 8 rue Adrienne Bolland 6041 Charleroi The Center  for Microscopy and Molecular Imaging (CMMI) is an integrated preclinical imaging facility providing services for researchers and companies to help grow Wallonia’s life-sciences sector. Based at Biopark Charleroi in Belgium’s Walloon Region, the research centre and technology platform is partnering with industry to boost the region’s economic growth. It is also improving the region’s image as an attractive place to live, do research and grow a business. Hainaut Preclinical imaging facility supports renewal of Charleroi in Belgium’s Hainaut region Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Wallonia (Hainaut)' 4496 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4496.jpg row-psjy_bg9u.5zqa FR 2007FR162PO017 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project The Louvre-Lens is the 3rd most visited provincial museum in France 2009 2012 2018-12-09T00:00:00 The Louvre-Lens is the 3rd most visited provincial museum in France During its first year, the Louvre-Lens Museum welcomed 870 000 visitors. After the novelty of the place wore off, attendance stabilised at around 450 000 people per year, which is 15 times the population of the city of Lens. Almost 84 % of visitors are French. The Louvre-Lens is also a "park museum". It’s been constructed within a 20-ha park and designed around an old slag heap and pit entry. This reference to local history symbolises the way in which the museum anchors itself in the region. The Louvre-Lens pursues a strong educational policy (more than 336 000 students have walked through its doors in five years), as well as social and solidarity action – through mediation activities – some of which take place outside the museum (prisons, hospitals). 172200000 37000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/le-louvre-lens-3eme-musee-de-province-le-plus-frequente-en-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z1qwjW12oo 50.430714 2.80425 Région Hauts-de-France 151 Avenue du Président Hoover 59555 Lille Opened on 4 December 2012 on the site of a former mine-head in Lens (France), the Louvre-Lens Museum offers visitors 5 000 years of history in one fell swoop. In five years, more than 2.8 million people have visited the Gallery of Time. In this unique 120-metre-long space, they have been able to discover more than 200 masterpieces from the Louvre. The Louvre-Lens Museum is contributing to the revitalization of this mining area in the former Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and it has generated more than EUR 120 million in direct economic rewards. 65 % of visitors are from Hauts-de-France. Nord-Pas-de-Calais The Louvre-Lens is the 3rd most visited provincial museum in France Environmental protection & resource efficiency Cultural heritage; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Nord-Pas-de-Calais' 4484 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4484.jpg row-w8gv.yxm9-r57c PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Capitalising on porcelain as cultural heritage pays off in central Portugal 2014 2015 2018-11-09T00:00:00 Capitalising on porcelain as cultural heritage pays off in central Portugal Founded in 1824, Vista Alegre porcelain has been a focal point in &Iacute;lhavo for nearly 200 years and therefore an important part of the municipality&rsquo;s history. The &ldquo;Vista Alegre Heritage Museum&rdquo; project capitalised on this by building a winning strategy to promote responsible and sustainable tourism around the well-known brand. At the heart of the project &ndash; which integrates tourism, culture, community heritage and identity, as well as the art and porcelain industry &ndash; was the restoration and expansion of the Vista Alegre Museum. Its exhibition space has expanded from 365 m&sup2; to 6 531 m&sup2; following an overhaul that saw the inclusion of two invaluable porcelain ovens and several historical buildings. Since reopening after the renovation, the museum has seen a four-fold increase in the number of visitors and also offers popular workshops and artist internships. The project has paid off for &Iacute;lhavo, following a scare in 2009 that almost saw porcelain production shut down. Had that happened, it would have been a major setback for the region &ndash; replete with a loss of jobs, as well as the disappearance of key community history and culture.&nbsp;In contrast, the project has seen significant regional impact, including the maintenance of 1 495 jobs and the creation of 100 new ones. Tourism is up, with overnight stays doubling. And the Vista Alegre factory has reported a 46 % jump in local store sales.&nbsp; 2613337 2221337 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/capitalising-on-porcelain-as-cultural-heritage-pays-off-in-central-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMUDKTi-lZA?t=5 40.208994 -8.408645 Municipality of Ílhavo Av. 25 de Abril Ílhavo The “Vista Alegre Heritage Museum” project has succeeded in stimulating tourism in the Portuguese municipality of Ílhavo by focusing on its porcelain production that dates back nearly 200 years. The wide-ranging reindustrialisation effort encompassing a slew of different sectors saved the Vista Alegre factory from ruin, maintained and created jobs and has put Ílhavo on the map as a cultural destination. Centro (P) Capitalising on porcelain as cultural heritage pays off in central Portugal Environmental protection & resource efficiency Regiostars Finalists; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Centro' 4480 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4480.jpg row-sutu~n9b7.imhh FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project TeKiDe technology creates sustainable new textiles from waste cotton in Helsinki-Uusimaa 2016 2018 2018-11-09T00:00:00 TeKiDe technology creates sustainable new textiles from waste cotton in Helsinki-Uusimaa Pilot production is at VTT&rsquo;s Bioruukki Pilot Centre in the town of Espoo. After modifications of the VTT Centre&rsquo;s hall and spinning units, along with staff training, the scaled up technologies first ran in the platform in Autumn 2017. Project partner Aalto University is developing a similar platform using ion-based technology.The resulting fibres were used in a gala dress worn by Sirpa Pietik&auml;inen, a Member of the European Parliament, at Finland&rsquo;s centenary celebrations, demonstrating their suitability for industry. Regular platform operation began in early 2018 and a start-up company is commercialising the new technologies. The platform is now part of a bio and circular economy hub attracting investment to the region.&nbsp;Lower-impact fabricTeKiDe and a Finnish-financed project called TEKI &ndash; Circular Economy of Textiles demonstrated low-impact processes that wash and pre-treat waste cotton, turn it into cellulose carbamate powder, dissolve this and finally wet-spin it into new stable fibres. Because these apply to any plant material that contains cellulose, wood pulp can also be used in the recycling and production platform.The platform technologies are safer and more environmentally-friendly than similar versions used to produce viscose, which is also cellulose-based.&nbsp; 600000 420000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/tekide-technology-creates-sustainable-new-textiles-from-waste-cotton-in-helsinki-uusimaa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRJUMTJ6cvU 60.1592199 24.634688 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd PO box 1000 02044 Espoo A method to turn old cotton textiles into sustainable, high-quality fibre has been demonstrated in Finland’s Helsinki-Uusimaa region by the TeKiDe project. The innovation aims to boost the region’s clean technology specialisation and could support a new low-waste textile industry. As part of the project VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has designed a production platform to dissolve waste cotton and re-spin it into a viscose-like fibre using less-polluting chemicals and producing less waste than current techniques used for common textiles.&nbsp; Helsinki-Uusimaa TeKiDe technology creates sustainable new textiles from waste cotton in Helsinki-Uusimaa Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 4477 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4477.jpg row-4hbe_y478_pa78 PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Business and Shared Services Centre supports smart growth in Portugal’s Centro region 2013 2015 2018-11-09T00:00:00 Business and Shared Services Centre supports smart growth in Portugal’s Centro region Fund&aacute;o municipality developed empty buildings to provide office space for innovative industries, along with shared research and staff facilities. Separate business incubation and co-working areas support entrepreneurs. Specialist training, computing lessons in schools and other IT skills promotions ensure that employers can recruit skilled staff locally. &nbsp;The centre now hosts 14 TICE businesses, including four multinationals, which have created over 500 highly-qualified jobs. It has also led to around 70 start-ups and over 200 privately-funded innovative projects in its first four years. The Business and Shared Services Centre &ndash; Centro de Neg&oacute;cios e Servi&ccedil;os Partilhados (CNSP) in Portuguese &ndash; was developed as part of the response to the exodus of young people from Fund&aacute;o due to the lack of job prospects and high unemployment.&nbsp; 2473667 2102617 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/business-and-shared-services-centre-supports-smart-growth-in-portugals-centro-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frHvF8OZxlg 40.1372676 -7.5028006 Município do Fundão Praça do Município 6230-338 Fundão A business centre project in the ancient town of Fundão, in Portugal’s rural Centro region is reversing population loss and economic decline. The Business and Shared Services Centre provides infrastructure and skills for smart, sustainable businesses, with a focus on information and communication technologies for education (TICE). The centre has attracted specialist companies to the region, while a support programme is developing local IT skills for the new work. Dozens of follow-on innovative start-ups and projects in diverse industries add to the jobs and income generated by the centre. Centro (P) Business and Shared Services Centre supports smart growth in Portugal’s Centro region Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists; Rural development Operational Programme 'Centro' 4476 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4476.jpg row-br69.krsf.bvuv ES 2007ES161PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Andalusian youth spearhead aerospace industry 2014 2015 2018-11-09T00:00:00 Andalusian youth spearhead aerospace industry The collaborative project involving the Andalusian aerospace sector, the Chamber of Commerce of Seville and the INCYDE Foundatio was dedicated to taking the technological skills, ambitions and expertise of the students graduating from the University of Seville and combining these with the opportunities made available at the Andalusian Technological Centre (CATEC). The project helped foster a range of innovative new companies set to power the region’s aerospace sector into the future. Thanks to the combined efforts of aerospace or active in the development of new aerospace companies, more than 15 projects and nine companies were added to the incubator. 1629761 1303808 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/andalusian-youth-spearhead-aerospace-industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTC79CyUf6o?t=25 40.4583429 -3.6893450999999686 Fundación Incyde Ribera Del Loira Nº 12 28042 Madrid The EU-funded Aerospace Technology Transfer Incubator of Seville project helped transfer technological knowhow to young entrepreneurs and SMEs. The project supported the ambitions of innovative entrepreneurs and helped accelerate the emergence, collaboration and consolidation of start-ups and micro-SMEs within Andalucía’s aerospace sector. Andalucía Andalusian youth spearhead aerospace industry Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Andalusia' 4475 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4475.jpg row-jkbi-fnk4.b7ur IT 2007IT162PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Vittorio Veneto World War I museum extended and renovated 2012 2014 2018-06-09T00:00:00 Vittorio Veneto World War I museum extended and renovated The renovation and extension project was launched as part of a drive to meet the needs of the Veneto region, in which Vittorio Veneto is located, in terms of provision of museums developed in line with modern museology standards. At Vittorio Veneto, this was achieved through the architectural restoration of the building and further structural work, as well as the creation of new display arrangements and thematic areas on different floors as part of a general rationalisation of the museum’s spaces. Other elements of the work included a new entrance and management area, new access systems, modernisation of the building’s energy systems with a view to limiting consumption, and the setting up of an interactive multimedia laboratory. 2827000 793473 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/vittorio-veneto-world-war-i-museum-extended-and-renovated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wen9MDNqvaE 45.97698110 12.29273851 Comune di Vittorio Veneto Piazza del Popolo 14 31029 Vittorio Veneto A museum commemorating the World War I battle of Vittorio Veneto in North-East Italy has been extended and renovated with support from EU funding. The project also entailed modernising the museum’s interior layout to meet the expectations of a broader audience, especially students. Veneto Vittorio Veneto World War I museum extended and renovated Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Veneto' 4467 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4467.jpg row-ek5w~ai5i~a3jc BE;DE;DK;NL;NL;NL;SE;UK 2007CB163PO055 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project SEEDS promotes temporary use and reuse of abandoned buildings and spaces 2012 2015 2018-06-09T00:00:00 SEEDS promotes temporary use and reuse of abandoned buildings and spaces Across the North Sea Region vacant and derelict sites pose an increasingly urgent threat to territorial cohesion and economic competitiveness. This deters investment in declining areas, threatening parity and undermining economic equity between North Sea Regions. Reasons may include market failure, inflexible planning policies, shrinking populations or the vested interests of speculative investors who sit on land-banks of empty sites until land values rise. The EU-funded project set up a network of project partners, temporary use practitioners and business start-ups to advocate new perspectives on reuse, undertake research and compile reports to show where policy and mind-set changes were needed. The network opened up discussion on re-use topics ranging from spatial planning to disciplines such as economics, finance and real estate. The resulting ideas were published in a set of eight booklets, one for each of the work packages and an overarching final report. SEEDS examined policies on temporary use and reuse of land and buildings to identify shortcomings and to consider how policies could be adapted for new regeneration and planning strategies. This gave the partners a clear view of difficulties and possible solutions. Pilot cases involving the reuse of abandoned spaces included allowing small businesses to rent sections of disused shops and using the windows of empty shops to teach young apprentices how to create displays and promote business development. Retail training was also provided to the new businesses. A booklet was produced documenting the experiences of the 20 temporary use pilot projects and entitled ‘Transforming Cities and Landscapes through Temporary Use’. 4669318 2334659 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/seeds-promotes-temporary-use-and-reuse-of-abandoned-buildings-and-spaces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCX-AgA9KWY 53.37836900 -1.47007190 South Yorkshire Forest Partnership (Sheffield City Council) Floor 4 Howden House 1 Union St S1 2SH Sheffield The Stimulating Enterprising Environments for Development and Sustainability (SEEDS) project, with partners from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK, drew up a charter to promote the reuse of abandoned buildings and spaces as a way to revitalise urban areas.&nbsp; Drenthe;Groningen;Hamburg;Sjælland;South Yorkshire;Västsverige;West-Vlaanderen;Zuid-Holland SEEDS promotes temporary use and reuse of abandoned buildings and spaces Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Territorial Co-operation; Urban development Operational Programme 'North Sea Region' 4463 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4463.jpg row-yegs.5qtz.apst ES 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Personalised labour market integration and social inclusion for refugees in Murcia, Spain 2017 2020 2018-05-09T00:00:00 Personalised labour market integration and social inclusion for refugees in Murcia, Spain Through the project a social worker first prepares a plan for each participating refugee to help them overcome barriers to a life in Spain. Practical support can include Spanish lessons, courses in Spanish life and help from an SEF job counsellor to apply for work that matches their skills.&nbsp;The social worker, in close contact with the job counsellor, is the refugee&rsquo;s only contact point for all organisations in the plan and helps refugees stay on track in their search for employment. Almost half of all working-age refugees are now in this programme, improving their chances of success. The Murcia Regional Employment and Training Service developed a labour market integration and social inclusion programme for refugees to coordinate available expert support and use resources more efficiently. To do so, it adapted its 2017 RegioStars-award-winning programme for another vulnerable group &ndash; survivors of gender-based violence. 157500 39375 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/personalised-labour-market-integration-and-social-inclusion-for-refugees-in-murcia-spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJtLIPV9W84 37.982061 -1.115299 Regional Employment and Training Service (SEF) Av. Infante Juan Manuel, 14 30011 Murcia Refugees in the Spanish region of Murcia are receiving personal plans and ‘one-stop-shop’ support to find work and settle into the local community. An integration and inclusion programme by Murcia’s Regional Employment and Training Service (SEF) offers courses, help to obtain documents and job-matching adapted to each refugee’s needs. Spain’s Service for Social Policies, SEF and four NGOs also contribute expert staff and services, while participating businesses receive advice on how to employ refugees. Refugees can integrate more easily, while the region can make full use of their skills. Región de Murcia Personalised labour market integration and social inclusion for refugees in Murcia, Spain Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Integration of migrants and refugees; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion 4462 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4462.jpg row-eujy~y2tg-nzdh UK 2007UK161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Heritage treasure at Nant Gwrtheyrn in Wales, UK 2008 2015 Heritage treasure at Nant Gwrtheyrn in Wales, UK A small Welsh language centre already existed at the isolated site in a steep valley. The project built a new road, dedicated teaching and function rooms, visitor accommodation, a café, a shop and a heritage centre. The improvements have made the centre more accessible, increased its capacity and expanded its income. Tens of thousands of language students, tourists and event participants now come to Nant Gwrtheyrn each year from around the world. With turnover of £1.28 million (EUR 1.44 million) in 2017 and 30 employees, the centre makes a strong financial contribution to its local area. Nant Gwrtheyrn rose from the ruins of a village built on the Welsh coast in 1860 to house workers in a local quarry and their families. Each year, the centre attracts 35 weddings, 40 000 day visitors and 600 attendees on Welsh language courses. Nant Gwrtheyrn is now a key local employer. Over half of it staff is under 35 years old. Most are women. Neighbouring businesses also benefit, providing building work, Welsh food and drinks, and services to support the centre. Its success is spreading. As Nant Gwrtheyrn has become more widely known nationally and internationally, demand for its Welsh language courses exceeds capacity. Two other locations in Wales are hosting the excess visitors and are reaping the benefits of Nant Gwrtheyrn’s heritage tourism. 7220000 3390000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/heritage-treasure-at-nant-gwrtheyrn-in-wales-uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-mb3ouzT9k 52.9752124 -4.45837819999997 Nant Gwrtheyrn Llithfaen, Pwllheli LL53 6NL Gwynedd An abandoned quarry village on the north west Wales coast has been restored and expanded to become a thriving centre for Welsh culture. The Nant Gwrtheyrn centre, in the West Wales and Valleys region of the United Kingdom, now has modern facilities to teach the Welsh language, share local cultural and industrial heritage, and welcome tourists visiting the picturesque surrounding countryside.&nbsp; West Wales & The Valleys Heritage treasure at Nant Gwrtheyrn in Wales, UK Environmental protection & resource efficiency Culture; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'West Wales and the Valleys' 4460 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4460.jpg row-yeas.r4fm.6pf4 CZ 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Social housing pilot in Ostrava promotes inclusion in the Czech Republic 2016 2019 Social housing pilot in Ostrava promotes inclusion in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic has a shortage of affordable rental homes and no national social housing law. The City of Ostrava has responded by developing its own social housing system. It has renovated municipal apartments near transport and services, fitting them out with kitchen appliances and, for emergency homes, furniture. &nbsp;Tenants, who cannot afford private rents or are in crisis, are selected by need and receive help to overcome problems. Once in secure, decent homes, families find it easier to work, see their children do better at school and report an improved quality of life. Thousands of people in Ostrava alone live in in sub-standard housing such as hostels, paid for by the national social security system, or in locations without jobs or services. This leaves them marginalised from mainstream society. Thousands of others depend on social benefits or are in difficult personal situations, making them vulnerable to homelessness.The City of Ostrava has piloted its social housing in locations that could help such people improve their situation. It set aside municipal apartments as they became available in its six most densely-built and populated districts.&nbsp; 540489 459416 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/social-housing-pilot-in-ostrava-promotes-inclusion-in-the-czech-republic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1scGXLFvdjM 49.8416887 18.2893588 Municipality of the city Ostrava Prokešovo náměstí 8 729 30 Ostrava Ostrava, the Czech Republic’s third largest city, has piloted social housing to improve social inclusion in the Moravian-Silesian region. The project has renovated 105 apartments for families who would otherwise live in sub-standard housing, with five set aside as emergency homes. It has also developed processes to access housing, a framework to cooperate with city districts, and social support for tenants. Tenants can more easily stabilise their lives and participate in society, while their low rent returns a profit to the city. Moravskoslezsko Social housing pilot in Ostrava promotes inclusion in the Czech Republic Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training 4458 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4458.jpg row-f6r8_avjz_89bu UK 2007UK161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Industry-academia collaboration brings benefits for Wales in the UK 2010 2015 Industry-academia collaboration brings benefits for Wales in the UK ASTUTE fostered a robust innovation culture in Wales, harnessing higher educational expertise in fields with revolutionary industrial potential, such as computational engineering modelling, advanced materials technology and manufacturing systems engineering, and aligning it with industrial needs. The resulting collaborations had an economic impact worth some EUR 225 million, with 174 jobs created, 10 companies set up, 383 new or improved products launched and around EUR 10.5 million in private investment generated.&nbsp; 33825835 18026521 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/industry-academia-collaboration-brings-benefits-for-wales-in-the-uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7LC5rpEjsM 51.61874942 -3.87793172 Swansea University College of Engineering Bay Campus Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows SA1 8EN Swansea The ASTUTE project – an alliance between Welsh universities – was set up to stimulate economic growth and competitiveness and increase environmental sustainability through the development, demonstration and uptake by local firms of advanced manufacturing technologies. Over 300 businesses were involved in more than 150 joint industry-academia projects, allowing them to consolidate and expand their operations and generate widespread socio-economic benefits. West Wales & The Valleys Industry-academia collaboration brings benefits for Wales in the UK Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'West Wales and the Valleys' 4457 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4457.jpg row-2gft_dkg6_r6vv CZ 2007CZ161PO012 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project IT4Innovations supercomputing centre boosts industry and research 2013 2015 IT4Innovations supercomputing centre boosts industry and research Five research institutes, led by VSB &ndash; Technical University of Ostrava, provide technology and expertise for the centre. Research focuses on supercomputing and embedded systems. &nbsp;Such systems can enhance industrial design, advance medical technology, predict natural hazards, and more. &nbsp;IT4Innovations is now the Czech national centre for computer-based research and national coordinator of research in IT and computing. &nbsp;Its research, along with investment for supporting infrastructure, has contributed to economic development in the Moravian-Silesian and South Moravia regions. &nbsp;Access to resourcesWork is divided into eight programmes, each targeting specific scientific and end-use priorities. These develop models and innovations that improve everyday lives. Academic institutions and companies can use the centre to solve research and development problems. The first IT4Innovations supercomputer, Anselm, started operating in May 2013. The second, Salomon, became operational in June 2015 and was still one of the world&rsquo;s 150 &nbsp;most powerful supercomputers three years later. Since IT4Innovations was established, it has supported 580 researchers in over 260 projects. 76960837 46321416 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/it4innovations-supercomputing-centre-boosts-industry-and-research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_O3xIyeo00 49.837631 18.156096 IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15 708 33 Ostrava – Poruba A national supercomputing centre in the Moravian-Silesian Region is strengthening the Czech Republic’s capacity for computer-based research along with its industrial competitiveness. &nbsp;Opened in 2011, the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center &nbsp;provides high-performance computing and data analysis for scientists and industry. The first of its kind in the Czech Republic, the centre includes one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe . Services are improving industry, people’s quality of life and scientific collaboration. Moravskoslezsko IT4Innovations supercomputing centre boosts industry and research Strengthen research, technological development & innovation ICT; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Research and Development for Innovations' 4455 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4455.jpg row-xjgj_srpj_g4pq PT 2007PT161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Palliative care unit improves children’s quality of life in the Iberian Peninsula 2013 2016 Palliative care unit improves children’s quality of life in the Iberian Peninsula Set up by parent support group, the No Meio do Nada Association, the unit cares for children aged up to eighteen, with different conditions. In addition to medical treatment, physical and speech therapy, and specialist education, resources support children&rsquo;s families and enjoyment of life. These include an outdoor play and physiotherapy area, an orchard, vegetable garden and mini farm, and a residence and garden for parents.&nbsp;Since the unit opened in June 2016, it has treated almost 70 children. In 2017, Kastelo received the Norte programme manager&rsquo;s &lsquo;We are Norte&rsquo; award for inclusion. 1531193 91871630 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/palliative-care-unit-improves-childrens-quality-of-life-in-the-iberian-peninsula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfGhhwXFJYI 41.19457 -8.6123745 No Meio do Nada Association R. Godinho de Faria 399 4465-155 São Mamede de Infesta Kastelo is the first paediatric palliative care unit in the Iberian Peninsula. Located in the city of Matosinhos, in Portugal’s Norte region, the unit provides clinical and psychosocial services to 30 children with chronic diseases. These services improve children’s quality of life, provide continuity of care in a welcoming setting, and reduce the time that young people and their families have to spend in hospitals. Norte Palliative care unit improves children’s quality of life in the Iberian Peninsula Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Norte' 4454 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4454.jpg row-jymd.mpsa.xyqt LT 2007LT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project New diagnostic centre for cancer patients in Vilnius, Lithuania 2010 2015 New diagnostic centre for cancer patients in Vilnius, Lithuania Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Lithuania, due to factors including late or incorrect diagnosis and treatment. As part of its programme to reduce morbidity and mortality from non-infectious diseases, Lithuania invested EU funds in improving the infrastructure and quality of services at oncology institutions. By concentrating oncological research and treatment in large hospitals and research centres, patients have access to highly qualified specialists and state-of-the-art technological equipment. Lithuanian residents now have faster, easier access to these services in their capital city. Public finances have also benefited from fewer state expenses for unnecessary examinations, operations and reimbursable medicines. 3979914 3382927 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-diagnostic-centre-for-cancer-patients-in-vilnius-lithuania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=askUz94FHC8 54.7527999 25.27794140000003 PI Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos Santariškių st. 2 08661 Vilnius A new centre for positron emission tomography was built at the Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos. This advanced functional imaging technology combined with computer imaging has improved early diagnosis of cancer and the effectiveness of treatment. The modern centre provides better access to health specialists and state-of-the-art equipment for Lithuanian citizens.&nbsp; Lietuva New diagnostic centre for cancer patients in Vilnius, Lithuania Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Health Operational Programme 'Promotion of Cohesion' 4453 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4453.jpg row-6kyi~95iq~kets IT 2007CB163PO060 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project A new monitoring system to prevent wildfires 2013 2015 A new monitoring system to prevent wildfires The cross-border area of Italy and Greece is ecologically diverse, with mountains, coastline and dense hardwood forests. As a result of hot temperatures, drought, negligence and arson, every year the area is ravaged by wildfires. For example, in 2009, the Apulia region saw 4 358 hectares destroyed by 277 different wildfires. In 2010, these numbers increased, with 473 fires destroying a reported 5 020 hectares of forests. In 2011, nearly 1 000 hectares of forest were destroyed by 296 fires in the Province of Lecce alone. Such wildfires spread fast and are thus difficult to contain. According to researchers with the OFIDIA project, the keys to successfully containing a forest fire are early detection, accurately predicting weather conditions, coordinating ground and aerial firefighting operations and conducting forensic analysis of the causes and damage done. However, this is not always easy, especially in remote forests of Italy and Greece where fire watchtowers and firefighting crews remain unstaffed due to budget constraints. Furthermore, during a firefighting operation, firefighters need easy access to detailed weather forecasts, along with live visual data from the operational area. Yet, also because of budget constraints, the control room of the Ioannina Regional Fire Corps Unit only has a wireless voice link to the operational team and so lacks any visual or digital data about the operational area.   Researchers with the OFIDIA project used technology to fill this resource gap. To provide early detection, the system installed automated visual and thermal camera equipment throughout the forested area. This equipment wirelessly transmits information to one of the five state-of-the-art central control rooms that the project established in Lecce, Brindisi, Bari and Ioannina, which then use it to coordinate their individual firefighting operations. The project also developed an ICT infrastructure that provides online geographical maps with advanced weather forecasts, fire danger indices, and historical information about weather sensors, forecast data, and forest fire incidents. This information allows stakeholders to prepare their operational activities more effectively, ultimately resulting in a reduction in the number of annual wildfires and a subsequent rehabilitation of the natural habitat. The OFIDIA system not only helps protect the region’s forests from wildfires, it also helps create a sustainable quality of life and economic prosperity in the cross-border region. For example, the detailed weather forecasts generated by the system are made available to the general population, who can use them to better plan their activities and protect themselves from extreme weather conditions. The project has also encouraged closer collaboration between the Italian and Greek civil protection authorities, along with more effective scientific cooperation between the area’s research institutions – all for the benefit of the general public. 1301263 975947 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-new-monitoring-system-to-prevent-wildfires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVvF9IC-Z2c 40.5562991 22.979624100000024 CMCC Foundation Via Augusto Imperatore 16 73100 Lecce As climates become drier, there is an increasing risk of forest fires. The OFIDIA project, a collaboration between Italy’s Apulia region and the Epirus region in north-west Greece, set out to build a cross-border fire prevention infrastructure based on computer-generated forecasting models. Puglia A new monitoring system to prevent wildfires Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Energy; Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Greece-Italy' 4450 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4450.jpg row-rvvs_pdwe~spyh UK 2007UK162PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project New building complex provides major boost for female entrepreneurs in North West UK 2009 2013 New building complex provides major boost for female entrepreneurs in North West UK The centre provides a space for entrepreneurship and small businesses to prosper. It helps enterprises to start, grow, maintain and improve performance which, in turn, creates jobs locally and boosts growth. Since opening its doors in January 2011, the EU-funded WICED has delivered start-up and growth support to more than 3 700 women. It has helped to start around 1 000 new mostly female-led businesses in Liverpool and neighbouring Greater Manchester. In addition, the centre has provided incubation support for around 70 businesses, 85 % of which are led by women. In all, the investment in WICED has helped to create more than 2 000 jobs. Thus, WICED is now a key driver of women’s economic development and entrepreneurship in its region. The building also houses an international research hub which provides access to research information and international links to other female entrepreneurs. Moreover, the centre has been awarded the role of UK lead in a European Network of Mentors for Women Entrepreneurs. 5814000 2867000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-building-complex-provides-major-boost-for-female-entrepreneurs-in-north-west-uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS0fLhl4tCI 53.408371 -2.991573 WICED Charity (The Women’s Organisation) 54 St James Street L1 0AB Liverpool The Women’s International Centre for Economic Development (WICED) provides a home for female entrepreneurs in the north west of England. EU investments helped pay for the construction of a new office building which houses the centre in the port city of Liverpool. Merseyside New building complex provides major boost for female entrepreneurs in North West UK Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support Operational Programme 'North West England' 4449 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4449.jpg row-uxmi~75mp_xksg ES 2007ES161PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Bridging the digital divide in Galicia 2009 2015 Bridging the digital divide in Galicia The CeMIT project&rsquo;s aim was to bridge the digital divide and improve the employability and quality of life of Galicians. With a focus on the elderly, people with disabilities, the unemployed, youth, women and people at risk of social exclusion, the project provided equal access to technology and training by ensuring that every Galician citizen would be no more than half an hour away from an ICT classroom. &nbsp;&nbsp;During the course of the project, over 72 775 Galician people participated in more than 280 800 hours of digital training. In addition, 2 432 improved their employability by receiving a certificate of digital competence in office automation. Via its 800 digital allies, who were instrumental in making the technology and training available to everyone, Galicia reduced the number of people who have never used the internet from 50 % of the population in 2008 to just 19 % in 2017 &ndash; a total reduction of 31 %. Now that the region has successfully reduced its digital divide in terms of access, the project is turning its attention to ensuring that citizens have the digital skills needed to increase the region&rsquo;s employability and social standing, while also encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. 482128 385702 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bridging-the-digital-divide-in-galicia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNUFddupnnk 42.8766026 -8.526850100000047 AMTEGA- Área de Sociedade da Información Centro de Innovación Cultural e Modernización Tecnolóxica de Galicia Cidade da Cultura de Galicia Monte Gaiás s/n (6,247.64 km) 15781 Santiago de Compostela The Digital Agenda of Galicia 2020 aims to achieve fully digital citizenship by the end of the decade. To help accomplish this goal, the CeMIT Network project worked to bridge the digital divide by providing technology training and equipment to Galicians. Galicia Bridging the digital divide in Galicia Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information Society; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Galicia' 4447 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4447.jpg row-dxmn~wrxx~6ii9 FR 2014FR16M0OP013 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Preparing for the challenges of tomorrow 2015 2017 Preparing for the challenges of tomorrow Each of the 14 satellite SATT facilities set up across France shared the same goal: to simplify, accelerate and facilitate the transfer of innovative academic solutions into dedicated technology that better addresses the challenges companies face within their specific sectors. In the Provence-Alpes-C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Azur (PACA) and Corsica Regions, this happened at the SATT Sud-Est facility.&nbsp;Since its launch in 2012, SATT Sud-Est has protected close to 300 intellectual property rights for innovative solutions and approved EUR 23 million in funding for over 140 matured projects. The satellite facility has also granted licences for 85 businesses, leading to the creation of 17 start-up companies and over EUR 6 million in revenue. Thanks to the technologies coming out of the start-ups, 98 new jobs were also created.&nbsp; 10000000 5000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/preparing-for-the-challenges-of-tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U1lWWpxEpU 43.3008898 5.374039700000026 SATT Sud-Est Le SILO 35 Quai du Lazaret 13002 Marseille The 2008 economic crisis forced the entire world to reflect on new and more sustainable economic models – and France was no exception. In response, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region decided to optimise the transfer of public research into applicable, innovative technological solutions for businesses. This led to the creation of the EU-funded Technology Transfer Acceleration project, or SATT. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Preparing for the challenges of tomorrow Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; SMEs; Smart Specialisation Regional programme Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur 2014-2020 4444 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4444.jpg row-ga9s_km75-paki IE;UK;UK 2007CB163PO049 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project New approaches to the study of conflict in Ireland and Northern Ireland 2011 2014 New approaches to the study of conflict in Ireland and Northern Ireland Teaching Divided Histories aimed to challenge teachers to be more creative in teaching contentious aspects of history. To this end, a teacher training programme, with supporting resources, was designed offering innovative ways of engaging pupils in the study of conflict. The project then trained a core group of 25 post-primary teachers from schools across Northern Ireland and the border counties in Ireland. It also provided them with in-class support as they delivered a digital media programme to pupils, encompassing film, photography, animation, comic books and webcasting. Cross-border synergies and international partnerships with other post-conflict regions &ndash; including projects with schools in Lebanon, India and Sri Lanka &ndash; and sharing of experience between educators, policy makers and curriculum planners at seminars also raised awareness.Through an ongoing partnership with the British Council over 100 teachers in Lebanon and 120 in India have been trained and are delivering elements of the Teaching Divided Histories programme in their countries. 527844 356523 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-approaches-to-the-study-of-conflict-in-ireland-and-northern-ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQF3oz6L8PQ 54.99647810 -7.32233140 Nerve Centre 5-6 Magazine Street BT48 6HJ Derry/Londonderry The Teaching Divided Histories project has introduced new approaches to the study of conflict into school curricula across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Based on moving image and digital technologies, these approaches offer pupils stimulating ways of questioning myths and challenging stereotypes. The project team also worked to transfer knowledge between Northern Ireland and regions in Ireland affected by conflict by &nbsp;delivering education in such a way as to promote peace and reconciliation. IRELAND;Northern Ireland;UNITED KINGDOM New approaches to the study of conflict in Ireland and Northern Ireland Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'United Kingdom - Ireland' - (PEACE III) 4443 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4443.jpg row-evnc~eimm-uj3u IT 2007IT162PO016 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Cutting the red tape for starting a business in Sardinia 2012 2015 Cutting the red tape for starting a business in Sardinia Starting a business can be complex, with numerous administrative authorisations, deadlines and certifications to organise. The SUAP project has created a one-stop online shop providing information on starting a business, an innovative self-certifying system, and standardised forms for the entire Sardinia region.&nbsp;This has simplified procedures considerably and significantly reduced the time required to start a business. Now, citizens and entrepreneurs can reach local authorities seven days a week &ndash; without queues and paperwork. The process is also facilitating foreign investments, making it more attractive to do business in Sardinia. With the SUAP system now covering all of Sardinia&rsquo;s 377 municipalities, no matter where you want to open a business, the procedures and processes are always the same.&nbsp; 2749373 767070 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cutting-the-red-tape-for-starting-a-business-in-sardinia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrOos8pHK-8 39.2187819 9.107943599999999 Regione Sardegna Via XXIX Novembre 1847, 23 09123 Cagliari To reduce the complexity of starting and running a business in Sardinia, the EU-funded SUAP project implemented an online platform to consolidate, automate and simplify the process of acquiring required certifications and authorisations. As a result, the red tape has been reduced and economic development in the region has taken off.&nbsp; Sardegna Cutting the red tape for starting a business in Sardinia Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Digital Agenda; SMEs Operational Programme 'Sardinia' 4441 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4441.jpg row-fp28_af2s-wrwr IT 2007IT162PO010 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Laser micromachining innovations in Trentino, Italy 2012 2013 Laser micromachining innovations in Trentino, Italy Polo Meccatronica is a network of companies, research centres and educational institutions contributing to the social and economic development of manufacturing in Trentino. Within Polo Meccatronica, people involved in manufacturing, training, and research can collaborate and drive forward mechatronic engineering projects that combine IT, electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and sensors. The co-location of start-ups, colleges, university departments, research centres, and industrial accelerators, supported by high value-added services offered by the Trentino region, creates ideal conditions for creating and testing innovative processes and products. 100000 52000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/laser-micromachining-innovations-in-trentino-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htt9DK3L-u8 46.0907975 11.1189349 Kirana s.r.l. Via Fortunato Zeni 38068 Rovereto (TN) Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region is well known for its expertise in mechanics and mechatronics. Of Trentino’s entire manufacturing industry, 800 companies – employing nearly 10 000 people – are active in the mechanics sector. Driving this sector’s success is a deep-rooted commitment to innovation as well as training the next generation of leaders in mechatronics – a commitment exemplified by the Polo Meccatronica innovation hub. Provincia Autonoma di Trento Laser micromachining innovations in Trentino, Italy Strengthen research, technological development & innovation SMEs Operational Programme 'Autonomous Province of Trento' 4438 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4438.jpg row-iw9u-ydkv.4sxr BG;EL 2014TC16RFCB022 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Enhancing hospitals' cooperation on emergencies 2017 2019 Enhancing hospitals' cooperation on emergencies For the time being, both hospitals cannot face efficiently important emergency situations, so the common practice is the transportation of these incidents in bigger and more centralized hospital units. Considering though that the territorial responsibility of the two hospitals covers a total population of 264.847,00 people, in an area characterized by the intense complexity of each population including Pomak, Roma, immigrants etc, their substantial and immediate renovation and re-equipping is more than a necessity. At the same time, both hospitals consider this new call as an excellent opportunity to continue working together at local & cross-border level aiming to the provision of high quality health services at the local population, overpassing geographical & socio-economical obstacles in daily practice. The MediciNet II Project aims to improve the effectiveness of the health care system as a whole by improving the existing and setting up new emergency service capabilities, in order to be able to encounter emergencies occurring in the area. Among the main outputs of the project are included the supply of medical equipment for the total renovation of the surgery department at Komotini, the supply of specific medical equipment for the Hospital of Kardzhali that also focuses on emergency and primary needs, as well as the development of WEB and mobile device applications that will enable remote access to patient electronic medical record, providing GPs in remote areas access to patient medical records. 1135946 200461 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/enhancing-hospitals-cooperation-on-emergencies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5oiLDtW93Q 41.265077 25.428838 MediciNet II project is the follow-up of the succesful cross-border project entitled "MediciNet: Enhancement of cooperation between Komotini's and Kardjali's hospitals and medical staff for their best response in case of emergency issues focusing on car accidents", implemented under the 2nd Call for Proposals of the ETCP Greece-Bulgaria 2007-2013. Having been evaluated as a “Best Practice” project by the MA of ETC Programs and also been selected by the Ministry of Health as the Greek candidate for "The State of Kuwait Prize for Research in Health Promotion" and the "United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize" WHO 2015's awards, both partners considered high priority the continuance of Medicinet. It should be noted that, although both hospitals benefited through their participation in the first project, they still face important day-to-day problems due to insufficient or old medical infrastructure and equipment.&nbsp; Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Yuzhen Tsentralen Enhancing hospitals' cooperation on emergencies Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Health Interreg V-A - Greece-Bulgaria 4428 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4428.jpg row-a6xa_tzi3_h732 IT 2014IT16RFOP019 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Reversing the brain drain in Umbria 2011 2017 Reversing the brain drain in Umbria More than 700 emigrants in 140 countries completed the questionnaire online via social media. The project also contacted about 50 researchers working abroad and got in touch with around 2 000 emigrants in all. The networks that developed encompassed business, cultural, and institutional organisations. A total of 16 start-ups were created in sectors such as psychology, creative writing, ICT, mechanical engineering, project management, food, tourism, training, events, screen printing and healthcare. Brain Back Umbria received the 2013 Unione degli italiani nel mondo (Union of Italians in the World) prize and has created links with associations of Umbrians worldwide. Other Italian regions have begun launching similar initiatives, while ideas developed under Brain Back Umbria have also been implemented in European projects. 800000 350000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/reversing-the-brain-drain-umbria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBPGrY-7dW0 43.10488820 12.37695410 Umbria Region Corso Vannucci 30 06121 Perugia The Brain Back Umbria project aimed to understand how brain drain has affected the Italian region of Umbria by asking emigrants to fill in a questionnaire about some issues such as their qualifications and work abroad, why they emigrated and what would get them to return. Using the data, it devised a strategy based on the creation of networks reconnecting emigrants with their native region so as to support establishment of businesses in Umbria by emigrants and reverse brain drain. Umbria Reversing the brain drain in Umbria Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business support; Education and training; Social Inclusion ROP Umbria ERDF 4427 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4427.jpg row-hw8t-hz36~5p76 ES 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Supporting growth in Madrid’s social economy 2016 2019 Supporting growth in Madrid’s social economy MARES is transforming disused public areas into spaces where new productive initiatives can be created, and where economic participation by local citizens can be triggered. Learning communities will be launched through MARES to provide a space for people to acquire training and to come together around a shared socio-economic interest. 5999509 4799607 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/supporting-growth-in-madrids-social-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHkRUVUrr0A 40.41753620 -3.69946990 Ayuntamiento de Madrid Calle de Alcalá 45 28014 Madrid Implemented in four districts of Madrid – Vallecas, Villaverde, Vicálvaro and Centro – the EU-funded MARES project focuses on a different sector in each one: mobility, food, recycling and energy, with a focus on the care economy common to all four districts. It is deploying the models and values of the social economy to generate economic activity and create jobs, as well as improving employability among the unemployed and people at risk of social exclusion. Comunidad de Madrid Supporting growth in Madrid’s social economy Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Urban Innovative Actions 4424 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4424.jpg row-itym~np3y_fp8c EE;LV 2007CB163PO050 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project Train station make-over means fresh outlook for ‘twin-towns’ in Latvia and Estonia 2012 2014 Train station make-over means fresh outlook for ‘twin-towns’ in Latvia and Estonia There are two stations on the border of Estonia and Latvia. One is in Valga on the Estonian side and the second is in the small town of Lugaži (Valka) in Latvia. But today, residents on both sides of the border use the Valga railway station, where they can get trains to either capital, Tallinn or Riga, and generally enjoy better public transport connections in the district.&nbsp;The EU-funded project helped to renovate the station, lobby and cafeteria, bringing them up to today&rsquo;s standards and improving services for both Estonian and Latvian travellers. Residents of Valka make up a large proportion of the regular passenger flow through Valga station, which is why it was targeted for renovation, to act as a joint railway and bus transportation hub for the twin-towns. Together, the improvements in infrastructure and comfort mean better conditions for travellers from both sides of the border, and pave the way for better overall service, including faster train connections on major routes such as Riga-Valmiera and Valga-Tallinn. Common city planning like this makes sense, saving resources and strengthening ties between the two cities. 481927 399999 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/train-station-make-over-means-fresh-outlook-for-twin-towns-in-latvia-and-estonia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mtFBTtEXKI 57.777034 26.0315628 Valka Municipality Beverīnas str 3 4701 Valka People flocked to see the new-look railway station in Valga, Estonia, following a major renovation project. It was a real happening, equally appreciated by residents living on the Latvian side, in Valka. Today, following years of intense cooperation and negotiation, both communities now benefit from modern information boards, better bus and train link-ups and, thanks to line upgrades, faster connections to both nations’ capitals. Eesti;Latvija Train station make-over means fresh outlook for ‘twin-towns’ in Latvia and Estonia Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Cross-border territory; Territorial Co-operation; Transport Operational Programme 'Estonia - Latvia' 4419 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4419.jpg row-hs2f-n97p_krw2 DE 2007DE162PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Hamburg’s renewable ‘Energy Hill’ broadens horizons 2009 2013 2018-03-07T00:00:00 Hamburg’s renewable ‘Energy Hill’ broadens horizons The International Building Exhibition (IBA) Hamburg has devised and implemented numerous projects for sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially balanced development of inner-city areas. For decades, household and toxic industrial waste had been dumped in the Georgswerder landfill. By the late 1970s, the landfill operation had been discontinued, but dioxins were found to be leaking into the groundwater. The 40 m-high mound and subsoil had to be extensively secured with a waterproof plastic membrane. Technical works were undertaken over a number of years to secure the site and protect the groundwater. The site was then covered with soil, and is now a green hill with meadows and shrubs. Taking advantage of the excellent wind conditions, the first wind turbines were erected on the hill in the 1990s. Today high-performance wind turbines and solar energy panels supply thousands of households with electricity. 9140000 4435703 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/hamburgs-renewable-energy-hill-broadens-horizons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vUuOOH3BM4 53.51319429999999 10.029138500000044 Informationszentrum Energieberg Georgswerder Stadtreinigung Hamburg Kommunikation Fiskalische Strasse 2 21109 Hamburg A former landfill mound has been transformed into a new landmark for Hamburg. The Georgswerder Energy Hill provides renewable energy, an information centre and a new green space for the city’s residents and visitors. Hamburg Hamburg’s renewable ‘Energy Hill’ broadens horizons Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Urban development Operational Programme 'Hamburg' 4409 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4409.jpg row-cfua~y4pm-ab5t RO 2014RO16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Cutting-edge laser and nuclear physics research facility to open in Romania 2012 2018 Cutting-edge laser and nuclear physics research facility to open in Romania Equipment for the two arms of the facility’s high-power laser system has now been installed, and testing for the three laser beams – which have potential power output levels of 100 terawatts, 1 petawatt and 10 petawatts – has begun. Construction of the laser beam transport system is also underway. This conveys the 10-petawatt and 1-petawatt beams to the experimental areas that will house the mirrors for focusing the beams, the targets of the experiments, and laser and radiation diagnostic systems. 310946691 255933558 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cutting-edge-laser-and-nuclear-physics-research-facility-to-open-in-romania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGcAn9PMRfQ&t=103s 44.52839001 26.12180706 Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN–HH) Strada Reactorului 30 P.O.BOX MG-6 077125 Bucharest The Extreme Light Infrastructure-Nuclear Physics project (ELI-NP) has established a cutting-edge facility for research into photonuclear physics and its applications using laser technologies. Located in Măgurele, in Romania’s Ilfov county, it is part of a wider European project which also includes facilities in Hungary (ELI Attosecond Light Pulse Source) and the Czech Republic (ELI-Beamlines). ELI-NP is set to become operational in 2019 under an open access scheme which makes it free to use for people from the other ELI pillars and external scientific users. Bucuresti - Ilfov Cutting-edge laser and nuclear physics research facility to open in Romania Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy; Innovation, Research and Technological development Competitiveness Operational Programme 4406 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4406.jpg row-yfyr-mege~efj8 BE 2007BE162PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project State-of-the-art incubator for biotech companies in Leuven, Flanders 2011 2015 State-of-the-art incubator for biotech companies in Leuven, Flanders The Leuven Bio-Incubator currently hosts 15 leading research companies employing around 300 highly skilled people. The companies are carrying out advanced research to develop new drugs, nutrients and other biotech products. Areas of investigation range from stem cell research to ways to prevent and treat diseases and conditions such as obesity, thrombosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In response to increasing demand for specialised incubation space in the life sciences sector, existing facilities were expanded with a second and third building. Together these provide a total of 9 000 m² of research and office space. They are divided into 50 modules that range from 125 to 250 m2. The units can be modified on a tailor-made basis to meet the specific requirements of each client. 10805801 2672917 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/state-of-the-art-incubator-for-biotech-companies-in-leuven-flanders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNHyrEWZz_k 50.8664969 4.6739761 Bio-Incubator Leuven NV Gaston Geenslaan 1 3001 Leuven The Bio-Incubator in Leuven provides multifunctional office and lab space for biomedical life sciences companies with high growth potential. The three cutting-edge buildings have customisable modules that are flexible enough to meet companies’ needs as they grow. The facilities are backed up by general, technical and logistical support, creating a dynamic and stimulating environment in which both starting and more established biotech companies can develop their ideas and technologies.&nbsp; Vlaams Brabant State-of-the-art incubator for biotech companies in Leuven, Flanders Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Flanders' 4405 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4405.jpg row-jbqk.xrmh~bmbu IT 2007IT161PO010 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Puglia’s Living Lab matches ICT innovation with market needs 2012 2015 Puglia’s Living Lab matches ICT innovation with market needs The Apulian ICT Living Lab project took a new approach to tackling Puglia’s economic crisis and to stimulating development. It focused on an innovative way for local ICT businesses to develop technological solutions to meet a range of public-sector requirements. As a result, over 200 different entities, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SEMs) to established businesses and individual entrepreneurs, developed solutions for over 400 public-sector needs. All-in-all, 75 innovation projects were financed, affecting 15 000 citizens from 40 different municipalities. 37718333 15083896 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/puglias-living-lab-matches-ict-innovation-with-market-needs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3a28lEkwuQ 41.1207667 16.881910699999935 InnovaPuglia Str. Prov. Casamassima, km 3 70010 Valenzano (BA) The EU-funded Apulian ICT Living Lab project leveraged user-driven, open innovation to support SMEs in Italy’s Puglia region to develop innovative ICT services for public administration. Puglia Puglia’s Living Lab matches ICT innovation with market needs Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Digital Agenda; ICT; SMEs Operational Programme 'Puglia' 4376 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4376.jpg row-nwyj.6gcq_dqzg UK 2014UK16RFOP002 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project ECOWAVE: Clean, reliable wave energy for Gibraltar, UK 2015 2017 ECOWAVE: Clean, reliable wave energy for Gibraltar, UK The ECOWAVE plant is installed at a former World War II ammunition jetty on the Rock of Gibraltar. Uniquely shaped floaters are attached by robust arms to the jetty. As the floaters rise and fall with the motion of the waves, the energy is transmitted to an onshore power station which converts it into fluid pressure. This spins a generator which produces electricity. ECOWAVE successfully overcame several barriers to commercialisation in the wave energy industry. The pilot project demonstrated that a wave energy power plant can be constructed for a relatively low cost due to its technology and onshore location. Furthermore, the plant successfully connected to the grid without fluctuations or grid damage – the first time that renewable energy producers had connected to the grid in Gibraltar. 224497 67349 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/ecowave-clean-reliable-wave-energy-for-gibraltar-uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtfgkS15_w?t=369 36.1397214 -5.354529599999978 Eco Wave Power Gibraltar Limited 57/63 Linewall Road GX11 1AA Gibraltar Gibraltar’s location offers significant potential to use renewable energies to meet its growing energy needs and reduce its carbon footprint. The ECOWAVE pilot project developed wave energy devices that successfully generate electricity and connect simply to the grid. A 5 MW onshore wave power station is now planned that will provide the UK territory with 15 % of its electricity. GIBRALTAR ECOWAVE: Clean, reliable wave energy for Gibraltar, UK Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Environment United Kingdom - ERDF Gibraltar 4340 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/ecowave.jpg row-j7hw-tbvz.8zi4 BE 2007BE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Linking Liège with a new pedestrian bridge 2008 2016 2018-02-02T00:00:00 Linking Liège with a new pedestrian bridge Running through the centre of the historic Belgian city of Liège, the River Meuse River essentially cuts the city in two due to a lack of bridges. As Liège grows and adds new businesses, transportation hubs and cultural attractions, another bridge was needed to link both sides of the river. Thus, the project built a new pedestrian bridge for easy access between the city’s two developing centres. This is a convenient route for pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities linking the modern Gare des Guillemins railway station and Boverie Park, home to the city’s recently renovated museum. 8366568 3346627 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/linking-liege-with-a-new-pedestrian-bridge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v43oD-9JRj0 51.0539926 3.7285736 Direction générale opérationnelle "Mobilité et Voies hydrauliques" Rue Forgeur 2 4000 Liège Thanks to EU funding, "La Belle Liégeoise", a new footbridge that spans the Meuse River in the Belgian city of Liège, connects the city's rail and park districts and provides residents with a convenient and safe way to commute. Liège Linking Liège with a new pedestrian bridge Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environment; Urban development Programme opérationnel 'Wallonie (Hainaut)' 4327 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4327.jpg row-dxt5.75j3_hg6w ES;PT;PT 2007CB163PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project ALTERCEXA II: a circular economy based on renewable energy in Spain and Portugal’s central regions 2011 2015 ALTERCEXA II: a circular economy based on renewable energy in Spain and Portugal’s central regions The project has led so far to the launch of 20 new renewable energy-focused projects across the regions. More so, over 60 000 people have received information about the use of renewable resources as sources of energy. Around 300 have undergone specialised training in renewable energies, which has significantly increased their employability. Another 3 700 people participated in awareness activities, and an estimated 45 000 have directly benefited from the project’s pilot actions. 3280979 3280979 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/altercexa-ii-a-circular-economy-based-on-renewable-energy-in-spain-and-portugals-central-regions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRds4IIEF0g 40.45834289999999 -3.6893450999999686 Consejeria de Medio Ambiente y Rural, Politcas Agrarias y Territorio de la Junta de Extremadura Avenida Luis Ramallo S/N. Planta Baja - Mérida An EU-funded project has helped Spain’s Extremadura region and Portugal’s Centro and Alentejo regions coordinate efforts to become a bio-energy hub. In doing so, the regions established a circular economy, added new jobs and implemented a sustainable development plan. Alentejo;Centro (P);Extremadura ALTERCEXA II: a circular economy based on renewable energy in Spain and Portugal’s central regions Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Resource efficiency; Rural development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Spain - Portugal' 4318 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4318.jpg row-aa35-fi9z-qk2i EE 2007EE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project X-Road – cross-border co-development of national data exchange platform 2016 2018 X-Road – cross-border co-development of national data exchange platform This project builds on X-Road’s success by creating a joint data exchange platform between Estonia and neighbouring Finland. As a result, databases in both countries can interface, assist with cross-border services and make e-services accessible to both Estonian and Finnish citizens. X-Road enables a wide range of otherwise complex cross-border services to be offered quickly and conveniently in both countries. 250000 352000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/x-road-cross-border-co-development-of-national-data-exchange-platform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PaHinkJlvA 59.40740109999999 24.735622299999932 Estonian Information System Authority Pärnu maantee 139a 15169 Tallinn Since 2001, X-Road has been the backbone of e-Estonia. It is the invisible yet crucial environment that allows the nation's e-services databases, both in the public and private sector, to link up and operate in harmony. Today, thanks to X-Road, more than 1 000 inter-connected databases covering some 1 700 services helps answer more than 50 million enquiries every month. Eesti X-Road – cross-border co-development of national data exchange platform Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Development of Economic Environment' 4315 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4315.jpg row-4p7p-htum-gzuh DE 2007DE162PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Neighbourhood Mothers Neukölln – Stadtteilmütter Neukölln: integrating immigrant mothers via local women 2007 2019 Neighbourhood Mothers Neukölln – Stadtteilmütter Neukölln: integrating immigrant mothers via local women “Neighbourhood mothers”, known as “Stadtteilmütter in Neukölln” in Germany, is a grassroots outreach project aimed at facilitating access to information and services that help families from immigrant backgrounds with young children of up to 12 years old. It was launched in 2004 in Berlin’s Neukölln area with 12 Turkish mothers receiving training to support newly-arrived mothers. It has now become a network of over 70 neighbourhood mothers from all different nationalities and helps to integrate families and create a cohesive community. The project takes place in an area where nearly half of the current population is foreign-born. Many immigrants are from Turkey, Arabic-speaking countries, Romania and Bulgaria. Many schools in the area have a very high percentage of children who do not speak German as their first language. 2725463 1050828 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/neighbourhood-mothers-neukolln-stadtteilmutter-neukolln-integrating-immigrant-mothers-via-local-women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjweZjTzers 52.47731 13.432909722222222 Diakoniewerk Simeon gGmbH Stadtteilmütter Neukölln Karl-Marx-Str. 83 12040 Berlin An outreach programme assists and trains mothers from Berlin’s Neukölln neighbourhood to help newly-arrived immigrant mothers to Germany settle in their new home country. Berlin Neighbourhood Mothers Neukölln – Stadtteilmütter Neukölln: integrating immigrant mothers via local women Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Berlin' 4310 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4310.jpg row-qvkh-6fd8.75zg NL 2007NL162PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Transforming Utrecht Science Park into a dynamic economic engine for West-Netherlands 2008 2014 Transforming Utrecht Science Park into a dynamic economic engine for West-Netherlands The Utrecht Science Park (USP) hosts two science clusters focused on life sciences, with an emphasis on public health, cancer and regenerative medicine, and on sustainability, with an emphasis on smart sustainable cities and bio-based economy. USP has attracted innovative companies, knowledge institutions and research centres to stimulate business activity, economic growth and employment in the region. By fostering an entrepreneurial climate, the project also aims to promote the commercialisation of new technologies and to attract investments to the region. 2200000 800000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/transforming-utrecht-science-park-into-a-dynamic-economic-engine-for-west-netherlands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_5iufJA0E4 51.9244201 4.4777325 Utrecht University Heidelberglaan 8 3584 Utrecht The construction of additional business facilities in the Utrecht Science Park has turned the former university campus into an employment engine for Utrecht and the surrounding area. Recognised as a key business location for knowledge-intensive companies, the Science Park is now part of a nationwide network of campuses, raising the profile of the Netherlands as a knowledge economy. The project has also resulted in the Utrecht Science Park Foundation, fully funded by the knowledge institutes and companies located on the site. Utrecht Transforming Utrecht Science Park into a dynamic economic engine for West-Netherlands Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Education and Training ; Employment and labour market; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'West Netherlands' 4307 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4307.jpg row-mp6f-7jts-ryj6 IT 2014-2020 ERDF 9 Project Turin turns abandoned buildings into drivers of urban regeneration 2016 2019 Turin turns abandoned buildings into drivers of urban regeneration Neighbourhood houses (case del quartiere) are located across Turin and form a network of multi-purpose hubs which work together to support community cooperation and urban regeneration. Under Co-City, they help local associations and active citizens to launch actions aimed at regenerating abandoned spaces. The project is backed by innovative ICT platforms, such as the First Life urban social network developed by the University of Turin. First Life built and manages an online storyboard on Co-City as a means of involving different types of audiences from the city centre and suburbs. 5157364 4125891 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/turin-turns-abandoned-buildings-into-drivers-of-urban-regeneration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ1TgCGylxc 45.07451920 7.67921830 Città di Torino via Corte dì'Appello 16 10122 Turin The EU-funded Co-City project in Turin, capital of north-west Italy's Piedmont region, turns disused land and buildings into ‘urban commons’ –spaces owned and maintained by the community. The aim is to foster social mixing, community cohesion, enterprise development and job creation so as to break the cycle of poverty and exclusion in deprived neighbourhoods. Piemonte Turin turns abandoned buildings into drivers of urban regeneration Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Urban Innovative Actions; Urban poverty; Urban regeneration 4302 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4302.jpg row-antb.5suu.gcz4 RO 2014RO16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Major Project Broadband access for disadvantaged areas in Romania 2015 2019 Broadband access for disadvantaged areas in Romania RO-NET is helping to close the digital gap between urban and rural areas. It is bringing broadband Internet closer to around 400 000 people in almost 130 000 households, as well as 8500 business and 2800 public institutions. Development of local access networks is boosting broadband coverage in Romania by 1.9 %, which means that broadband internet is now available for 99.2 % of the country’s population. 66717938 45779730 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/broadband-access-for-disadvantaged-areas-in-romania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z-bd-VzHwI 44.45474620 26.08127210 Ministry of Communications and Information Society Bulevardul Libertăţii 14 Sector 5 050706 Bucharest The second phase of the RO-NET project is continuing the building of infrastructure to provide broadband internet for people in so-called ‘white areas’ where there is no access to electronic communication networks. Over both project phases, RO-NET covers 783 of the 2268 localities in Romania identified as white areas, with infrastructure for 684 of them being completed in phase two. The localities are spread across the whole country with the exception of Bucharest and the surrounding region. Bucuresti - Ilfov Broadband access for disadvantaged areas in Romania Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Information and communication technologies Competitiveness Operational Programme 4268 row-pvka~pcrq_tbzz IT 2007IT162PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Web application allows South Tyrol farmers to estimate the quality of forage in their meadows 2012 2015 Web application allows South Tyrol farmers to estimate the quality of forage in their meadows The project drew on a database of some 6 000 forage samples, and 13 years’ worth of data from 202 environments – involving combinations of sites and years – was assembled to describe changes in forage quality over time. Statistical predictive models were then developed for 19 quality parameters, taking into account weather conditions during plant growth, botanical composition of forage, topography, soil properties and grassland management. These models were brought together to create the application. Stakeholders and experts in forage production and animal feed were involved in the development, giving the project the benefit of their expectations and knowledge. They also provided input on aspects of the tool, such as the workflow, layout, text and contextual support. This helped to ensure that the application was easy to use and increased the likelihood of it being taken up by farmers. 319315 110898 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/web-application-allows-south-tyrol-farmers-to-estimate-the-quality-of-forage-in-their-meadows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCWREcig8kU 46.38262270 11.28826370 Centro di Sperimentazione Laimburg Laimburg 6 39040 Post Auer Farmers need to know about the quality of the forage – grasses and other plants eaten by livestock – in their fields in order to provide animals with adequate food rations. The webGRAS project has developed a web application&nbsp;(http://webgras.laimburg.it/)enabling farmers in Italy’s Autonomous Province of Bolzano to estimate the quality of forage from their meadows at the first time in the year at which they cut the grass. Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano Web application allows South Tyrol farmers to estimate the quality of forage in their meadows Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Rural development Operational Programme 'Autonomous Province of Bolzano' 4259 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4259.jpg row-y8dm~iqpx-qxx6 IT 2007IT161PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Fostering innovation in health technologies and life sciences in Calabria 2011 2015 Fostering innovation in health technologies and life sciences in Calabria The main achievements of Biotecnomed include strengthening of 11 existing technological laboratories and the creation of eight new ones. Four research and development (R &D) projects have been implemented by the network, which has created 50 jobs. Biotecnomed has also developed advanced research and innovation services. These have been supplemented with horizontal services such as provision of scientific and technical information, networking and support for R &D programmes, technology transfer, and promotional and marketing activities. 8842590 3315971 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/fostering-innovation-in-health-technologies-and-life-sciences-in-calabria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMNBjeqIiv4 38.86057918 16.56879383 Biotecnomed S.c.a.r.l. Campus Universitario di Catanzaro Viale Europa 88100 Catanzaro EU funding for the Biotecnomed Pole of Innovation in Health Technologies – a network of institutions in Calabria, southern Italy specialising in health and life sciences – has enabled it to provide high-level services for companies, universities and research centres. A production site has been built with floor space of 400 m² and fitted out with the latest equipment. It houses bioinformatics, biomechatronics and bioelectronics laboratories, offices, a conference room, spaces for use by small firms and start-ups, and a fab lab – a workshop for digital modelling and fabrication. Calabria Fostering innovation in health technologies and life sciences in Calabria Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Calabria' 4245 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4245.jpg row-s9kj~kr22.x4qi AT;AT;DE;HR;HU;HU;IT;PL;SI 2014TC16RFTN003 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Guardians of the ‘smart energy’ school 2016 2019 Guardians of the ‘smart energy’ school The building sector in Europe is wide open for energy optimisation. Schools, in particular, are not generally efficient users of energy and run up costs. To reduce their carbon footprint and expenses, energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources (RES) are needed, especially in schools built decades ago and in regions where less investment has taken place. ENERGY@SCHOOL is helping the public sector implement ‘energy smart’ action plans and pilots in over 40 primary and secondary schools. Its integrated approach educates and trains school staff and pupils to become senior and junior energy guardians. 2581379 2127776 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/guardians-of-the-smart-energy-school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq9433UlNrQ 44.42031 11.911229999999932 Unione dei Comuni della Bassa Romagna Piazza dei Martiri n.1 48022 Lugo Schools in central Europe are learning about the importance of saving energy, thanks to an EU-backed project which has created a series of education programmes, ‘smart energy’ tools and an innovative ‘energy guardians’ programme encouraging pupils and teachers to lead by example in saving the environment but also on school costs. Emilia-Romagna;Kontinentalna Hrvatska;Kujawsko-Pomorskie;Kärnten;Közép-Magyarország;Steiermark;Stuttgart;Vzhodna Slovenija;Észak-Alföld Guardians of the ‘smart energy’ school Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy efficiency; Low-carbon energy; Territorial Cooperation Interreg TN - Central Europe 4242 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4242.jpg row-6gru~fca3-b76v DK 2014DK16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Collaboration in Copenhagen leads to smart innovation 2015 2020 Collaboration in Copenhagen leads to smart innovation Before they can compete on the global market, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must first harness and commercialise complex technologies and strengthen their innovation skills. The EU-funded Smart Innovation project helps Danish SMEs in the Greater Copenhagen area do exactly this. By taking full advantage of the expert science-based knowledge available at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and combining this with targeted business development, participating SMEs can leverage their potential to become innovative, global companies. 6667302 3333651 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/collaboration-in-copenhagen-leads-to-smart-innovation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhpTk98MLSY 55.6974636 12.599613999999974 Scion DTU A/S Venlighedsvej 10 2970 Hørsholm Thanks to the Smart Innovation project, Denmark’s Greater Copenhagen region has gained 68 new innovative companies that are creating new jobs, attracting highly skilled talent to the area and helping to raise the region’s standard of living. Hovedstaden Collaboration in Copenhagen leads to smart innovation Strengthen research, technological development & innovation SMEs; Smart innovation Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Businesses - ERDF 4241 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4241.jpg row-g7fi-uum9~b2b2 UK 2007UK161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project New campus helps Swansea University better serve students and the community 2012 2015 New campus helps Swansea University better serve students and the community Swansea University’s new Bay Campus is located on a 65-acre former BP transit site, just outside the city. The state-of-the-art campus provides academic, student accommodation and research space, the latter being via a series of agreements with both international and national companies. It also has the unique distinction of being one of the few global universities with direct access to a beach and its own seafront promenade. Although construction will continue through 2020, the majority of work has been completed, enabling the official opening of the campus in September 2015. 83300000 49400000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-campus-helps-swansea-university-better-serve-students-and-the-community https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tieIuVFLk3I 51.73942330000001 -3.380104899999992 Swansea University Swansea University CF48 1UZ Swansea Welcoming its first intake of students in September 2015, the new Swansea University Bay Campus in Wales offers world-class facilities for industrial research and a state-of-the-art learning environment for students. West Wales & The Valleys New campus helps Swansea University better serve students and the community Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'West Wales and the Valleys' 4228 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4228.jpg row-8tpg_je7s-kyqq FI;FI;FI;FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Making our open data your business in Finland 2014 2017 Making our open data your business in Finland Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku and Oulu – these are Finland’s six biggest cities and home to 30 % of the country’s population. Although each of these individual cities has extensive amounts of data that could be useful to businesses, citizens and all kinds of civic organisations, the challenge is to establish ways to get this data distributed in a secure and useful manner. Furthermore, when cities do open their datasets, they seldom use a common data model or standards for publishing the data. This results in a situation even though several of these cities have opened the same data, it isn’t compatible because each city is using a different model. 8100100 3409183 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/making-our-open-data-your-business-in-finland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22WiowdjkZI 60.448776 22.268569 City of Tampere PO Box 487 33101 Tampere Finland’s six largest cities open their data resources to create a shared open data system that utilises mutually agreed to and developed operational models, publishing platforms and license models. Etelä-Suomi;Helsinki-Uusimaa;LÄNSI-SUOMI;Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi Making our open data your business in Finland Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological development; Urban development Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 4227 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4227.jpg row-iiur.j822.wn5a RO 2014RO16M1OP001 2014-2020 CF 6 Major Project Cleaner waste water collection and treatment in Bucharest-Ilfov 2016 2020 2017-05-10T00:00:00 Cleaner waste water collection and treatment in Bucharest-Ilfov Under phase two of the project, improvements are to be made to 51 km of main sewerage collection pipes and 30 km of secondary sewerage pipes. Work, which began under phase one, to reduce levels of fluid infiltration into the sewerage system and consequent dilution of the sewerage, is to be completed. Finalisation of the Glina waste water treatment plant includes upgrades to its sludge treatment facilities, notably through the construction of a sludge incinerator. The infrastructure covered by the project provides waste water collection and treatment services for Bucharest and the surrounding localities of Chiajna, Chitila, Glina, Jilava, Mogoşoaia, Otopeni, Pantelimon, Popeşti-Leordeni and Voluntari-Găneasa, all of which are situated in Ilfov County. It serves about 1.5 million people. The aim is to reduce environmental pollution and raise standards of public health. 390404609 196459342 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cleaner-waste-water-collection-and-treatment-in-bucharest-ilfov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC0IpcbW3Es 44.42676740 26.10253840 Municipality of Bucharest Splaiul Independentei, 291-293 - Sector 6 060204 Bucharest Extension of the waste water treatment plant at Glina in the Bucharest-Ilfov area of Romania’s Macroregion three is underway with EU support. The second phase of renovations to the main sewerage collection system running beneath the course of the Dâmbovița river is also being carried out as part of the project. Bucuresti - Ilfov Cleaner waste water collection and treatment in Bucharest-Ilfov Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment; Health Large Infrastructure Operational Programme 4222 row-ngrn-estf-6yns IT 2007IT161PO011 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Upgrades made to Mediterranean Institute for Organ Transplants and Highly Specialised Therapies 2014 2017 Upgrades made to Mediterranean Institute for Organ Transplants and Highly Specialised Therapies ISMETT has gained 33 beds – 22 rooms – for patients in an adjacent building that was completely restored and linked by a futuristic bridge to the original hospital. All auxiliary services such as dressing rooms, storage rooms, drug preparation facilities, a children’s playroom and staff offices were also installed in this new area. In the original building, 6 new beds for the intensive care unit have been added to the existing 14 beds, while the operating rooms area has been refurbished by modifying the holding area and renewing all of the sterilisation equipment. 17583417 10720922 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/upgrades-made-to-mediterranean-institute-for-organ-transplants-and-highly-specialised-therapies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urhsp3pu79g 38.10160034 13.35790465 ISMETT Via Ernesto Tricomi 5 90127 Palermo Investment from the EU has enabled the upgrade and expansion of structures at the Mediterranean Institute for Organ Transplantations and Highly Specialised Therapies (ISMETT). The institute is based in the Sicilian capital, Palermo and focuses on treatment of, and research into, end-stage organ diseases. Sicilia Upgrades made to Mediterranean Institute for Organ Transplants and Highly Specialised Therapies Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health Operational Programme 'Sicily' 4205 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4205.jpg row-ityc-qwb6-mgvh HU 2007HU161PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Hybrid buses hit the road in Hungary’s South Great Plain region 2013 2015 Hybrid buses hit the road in Hungary’s South Great Plain region In Hungary, there is demand for up to 10 000 new buses. The development of the Modulo revived Hungarian bus production, offering three different types of environmentally-friendly urban buses: a gas-fuelled bus, a trolley, and an electric bus plus charger station. 2619767 1307449 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/hybrid-buses-hit-the-road-in-hungarys-south-great-plain-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R9NMrkdHh4 47.4231395 19.11152560000005 Evopro Bus Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag Hauszmann Alajos street 2 1116 Budapest An EU-funded project set out to identify solutions to the increasing demand for buses on the streets of Budapest while keeping costs down and production local to Hungary. In response, the Modulo was conceived — a bus made of modular parts which is lighter, uses less fuel and is cheaper to produce than conventional buses. Dél-Alföld Hybrid buses hit the road in Hungary’s South Great Plain region Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Transport Operational Programme 'South Great Plain' 4204 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4204.jpg row-mkqq-zugw~n2q9 AT;SI 2007CB163PO054 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Accessible tourism: a crossborder Carinthian project 2011 2014 Accessible tourism: a crossborder Carinthian project Partners from Austria’s Lavant Valley area and the Carinthia Statistical Region in Slovenia teamed up in the project in a bid to make tourism in their area more inclusive. They reached out to local businesses and institutions, raising awareness and supplying expertise. The partners also organised training to promote a better understanding of the specific needs of visitors with various disabilities. Other activities included testing and developing leisure and cultural activities, as well as the dissemination of information. 577853 322260 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/accessible-tourism-a-crossborder-carinthian-project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs896piu14s 46.7657666 14.822530799999981 Attraktives St. Andrä St. Andrä 52 9433 St. Andrä Using a wheelchair or living with a sensory impairment doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy a holiday. But it may mean that you have more practical aspects to consider in choosing a destination than other travellers. A project involving partners in adjoining parts of Austria and Slovenia has smoothed the path for people with disabilities visiting their area.&nbsp; Kärnten;Vzhodna Slovenija Accessible tourism: a crossborder Carinthian project Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Rural development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Slovenia - Austria' 4196 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4196.jpg row-p5nt-m3dw-dusc FR 2014FR16M0OP013 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Sea-water-powered heating system sets sustainable example in Marseille, France 2015 2018 Sea-water-powered heating system sets sustainable example in Marseille, France The eco-district of Îlot Allar houses buildings made from sustainable construction materials and an energy-efficient thermal grid, supported by digital outreach to help citizens become more efficient about their energy consumption. The smart grid generates energy using the ocean’s sea water. The energy network, called Massileo, is a temperate water loop connecting the sea-water energy-recovery station in Marseille’s harbour to heat pumps in the urban districts. From the pumps, the energy provides buildings with heat, cool air and hot water. 9660950 941938 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sea-water-powered-heating-system-sets-sustainable-example-in-marseille-france https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEnO_tFzHpo 43.323848 5.364351 EDF Optimal Solutions Immeuble Wilson – 70 avenue du General De Gaulle 92058 Paris La Défense The pilot eco-district of Îlot Allar, in Marseille, France, is testing an innovative thermal smart grid – powered by 75 % renewable energy – to deliver both heat and air-conditioning to buildings in the area. The secret of this innovative EU-funded smart grid? It captures energy from the sea surrounding the port of Marseille. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Sea-water-powered heating system sets sustainable example in Marseille, France Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Environment; Regiostars finalists Regional programme Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur 2014-2020 4193 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4193.jpg row-ecv7-v945~wz3s DE;DE 2014DE16RFOP009 2014-2020 ERDF 2 Project Smart technology tested in Germany allows older people to live independently 2016 2019 Smart technology tested in Germany allows older people to live independently Europe’s increasingly ageing population – and the services required for those who cannot fully care for themselves – are putting a lot of financial pressure on communities and healthcare services. Experts predict that the costs for cities of providing health services for the elderly will more than double by 2030. A shortage of nurses to care for the elderly is also hampering healthcare services. Building more care homes for seniors is one solution, but costly. Another has been provided by the EU-funded Smart Service Power project, which has developed an Internet of Things (IoT) platform – mainly accessible via natural language assistance software – for use with internet-connected sensor technologies to help the elderly live independently at home for as long as possible. 2808606 1404303 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/smart-technology-tested-in-germany-allows-older-people-to-live-independently https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmG8KMRV37U 51.2277411 6.773455600000034 VIVAI Software AG Beterstraße 13-15 44137 Dortmund The German cities of Dortmund, Duisburg and Arnsberg are the test beds for new remote assisted-living technologies that enable the elderly to live independently at home for as long as is possible, secure in the knowledge that medical care and other assistance are never too far away. The tests demonstrate how such a system can have a sustainable business model.&nbsp; Arnsberg;Düsseldorf Smart technology tested in Germany allows older people to live independently Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Health; Information Society; Regiostars finalists Nordrhein-Westfalen - ERDF 4186 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4186.jpg row-tvsz~atfa-imt3 IT 2007CB163PO014 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project Adapting to climate change and sustainable energy planning in Alpine regions 2012 2015 Adapting to climate change and sustainable energy planning in Alpine regions The sustainable energy action plans drawn up by the project specifically for Alpine regions were subsequently made available to interested stakeholders. A wide range of people were involved in developing the plans, including policymakers, technicians, environmental organisations, local economic players and local government. Nine partners were involved in the project, with input from Italian, Slovenian, French, Austrian and German municipalities. Nearly 300 stakeholders played an active role, and the 80 events they organised were attended by 2200 people. 2216840 1684794 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/adapting-to-climate-change-and-sustainable-energy-planning-in-alpine-regions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz3WKRcUJnA 45.06712460000001 7.6857446999999866 Città Metropolitana di Torino Via Maria Vittoria, 12 10123 Torino Like most mountainous regions, the Italian Nord-Ovest Alpine region is highly sensitive to climate change. The EU-funded SEAP_Alps project developed plans for mountain communities, specifically in Alpine regions, to save energy and adapt to climate change, and disseminated them effectively among the municipalities in such regions.&nbsp; Piemonte Adapting to climate change and sustainable energy planning in Alpine regions Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management Energy; Environment; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Alpine Space' 4182 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4182.jpg row-avin-97qe~59wc FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Unique partnership for 3D printing in Tampere, Finland 2014 2017 Unique partnership for 3D printing in Tampere, Finland Costly and often complex research and industrial technologies like 3D printers are typically beyond the reach of a single lab, institution or small business. In response, stakeholders in Finland’s Tampere region joined forces to create a one-stop ‘3D printing’ shop serving the needs of different users. With both EU and national support, the resulting network of research and educational institutions, from vocational schools to universities, offers tools and expert support in 3D printing to researchers, students and local SMEs, prompting innovations and new business opportunities in the region. 2300931 1223779 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/unique-partnership-for-3d-printing-in-tampere-finland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJqGpkDzPD4 61.4977524 23.760953500000028 SASKY Municipal Education and Training Consortium Ratakatu 36 38210 Sastamala Building on Finland’s reputation as a technology leader, diverse educational facilities in the Tampere region banded together in an EU-funded project to form a unique network offering expertise, services, tools and machine-time in the promising and exciting field of 3D ‘additive’ printing. LÄNSI-SUOMI Unique partnership for 3D printing in Tampere, Finland Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business support; Innovation, Research and Technological development; Productive investment; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 4180 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4180.jpg row-tmzn-hekj.mat3 SE 2014TC16M5TN001 2014-2020 ERDF 5 Project Preparing for joint rescue operations: divers team up around the Baltic Sea 2015 2019 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Preparing for joint rescue operations: divers team up around the Baltic Sea Initiated by partners from Finland, Poland and Sweden, the DiveSMART Baltic project also involves institutions in Denmark, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as divers from Estonia. National authorities, emergency services and other relevant entities are involved in this bid to foster closer cooperation among the teams of divers that might one day be called upon to carry out joint rescue operations in the Baltic Sea.  The project focuses on disaster preparedness in the event of an incident that places large numbers of people at risk. The partners are notably providing training, mapping resources and drawing up guidelines. 2246914 1719202 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/preparing-for-joint-rescue-operations-divers-team-up-around-the-baltic-sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6fHi5i3ZDI 56.1594066 15.597651100000007 The Swedish Coast Guard PO Box 536 371 23 Karlskrona The Baltic Sea is home to some of the world’s busiest shipping routes. What happens if there is an accident that requires a large-scale rescue operation? Teams of divers from several countries would likely be required. An EU-funded project is helping to build additional capacity for such a joint intervention. SVERIGE Preparing for joint rescue operations: divers team up around the Baltic Sea Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Territorial Cooperation; Transport Interreg TN - Baltic Sea 4178 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4178.jpg row-dnsg.hrs7-3h3i FI;IE;IE;NO;SE;UK;UK 2007CB163PO027 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Calm, cool and connected: telemedicine project boosts health care in the Northern Periphery 2011 2014 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Calm, cool and connected: telemedicine project boosts health care in the Northern Periphery The ITTS project enabled participants to share best practice and adapt tried-and-tested systems from abroad for use in their own regions. It explored three main approaches — video conferencing, self-management systems, and home-based health services — by means of demonstrator projects, which were supported by an international team of e-health experts. In total, 25 new services were set up by this network, which encompassed 48 sites in Finland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. By the time the project ended in 2014, they had benefited nearly 4 000 patients. 2321754 1346609 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/calm-cool-and-connected-telemedicine-project-boosts-health-care-in-the-northern-periphery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbPpvZbpcq4 57.476506 -4.192062 University of Aberdeen Old Perth Road IV2 3JH Inverness Life in rural areas has many advantages, but easy access to health care isn’t necessarily one of them – particularly for residents who require specialist advice and support. ICT can bring such services within easier reach. A telemedicine project involving partners from five European countries has implemented a number of powerful solutions. BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN;Highlands and Islands;Norge;Northern Ireland;Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi;SOUTHERN AND EASTERN;Övre Norrland Calm, cool and connected: telemedicine project boosts health care in the Northern Periphery Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Health; Information Society; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Northern Periphery' 4177 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4177.jpg row-xvgj~ediv_5zgv ES 2014ES05SFOP002 2014-2020 ESF 10 Project Mentoring Spanish entrepreneurs across borders 2016 2020 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Mentoring Spanish entrepreneurs across borders About 100 Spanish entrepreneurs applied to the project’s pilot programme in 2016 and 45 of these were selected to receive tailored free training and ad-hoc mentoring relevant to their particular innovative idea in leading business centres located in 13 other EU Member States. The second edition, launched in April 2017, trained 57 entrepreneurs. This international business acceleration programme targets entrepreneurs who have projects which are already running (for a maximum of two years) or are at least under way and in their first stage. 4500000 4500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mentoring-spanish-entrepreneurs-across-borders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDrF3DIN7ic 40.4138004 -3.6744204999999965 Fundación EOI Avenida Gregorio del Amo, 6 28040 Madrid As the EU emerges from the financial crisis, unemployment remains high in countries such as Spain. To create jobs and foster successful entrepreneurship there, the EU-funded European Coworkings EOI Programme is funding the education and training of Spanish entrepreneurs in other Member States. Once the course is over, the qualified entrepreneurs will return home to put their new skills into practice, thereby creating jobs and growth locally. Comunidad de Madrid Mentoring Spanish entrepreneurs across borders Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training; Territorial Cooperation OP ESF 2014 EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND EDUCATION 4174 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4174.jpg row-x8m3~4edi_ny8r HR 2007HR051PO001 2007-2013 ESF 3 Project Engaging young entrepreneurs in Croatia’s promising organic farming sector 2015 2016 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Engaging young entrepreneurs in Croatia’s promising organic farming sector The Split-Dalmatia region encompasses several islands and the Dalmatian hinterland, home to an exceptional range of plant and animal breeds and varieties providing the region with great natural potential to develop organic agriculture. Despite this, it is estimated that only 50 % of the county’s agricultural land is currently being farmed. Moreover, Dalmatia’s rural unemployment rate is as high as 35 % while regional youth unemployment has topped 40 %. These figures are indicative of the depopulation trend in the region’s rural areas. To try to reverse this, the EU-funded EkoBiz project aims to foster interest in organic farming by providing targeted training, business support and promotional campaigns in local communities. 40167 34142 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/engaging-young-entrepreneurs-in-croatias-promising-organic-farming-sector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftdbexCcT4Y 45.79977230000001 15.976028199999973 Public institution for development and coordination of Split-Dalmatia County Domovinskog rata 2 21000 Split Although the Split-Dalmatia region offers a number of growth opportunities for Croatia’s organic farming sector, it has one of the highest rural youth unemployment rates in the country. Thus, the EU-funded EkoBiz project is aiming to attract more young people to organic entrepreneurship by raising awareness of the local opportunities in the industry. It is providing concrete training and business support to young organic entrepreneurs, and promoting the consumption of organic produce in the local community. Jadranska Hrvatska Engaging young entrepreneurs in Croatia’s promising organic farming sector Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Regiostars Finalists; Rural development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Human Resources Development 2007 - 2013 4173 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4173.jpg row-u69u~q8ma.azam UK;UK 2014UK16RFOP005 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Empowering women in the workplace in Wales 2015 2018 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Empowering women in the workplace in Wales Between 2016 and 2012, Wales reported an increase in jobs done by men, making it the only part of the UK to report such a statistic. One-fifth of women in Wales work in low-paid jobs as against just one-tenth of men, and even though a higher proportion of women receive undergraduate degrees, they are twice as likely to end up working in low-paid positions. The EU-funded project took a two-pronged approach to the issue. The first section, called the Career Development Programme, provides guidance and training to women to support career progression. The second part, known as the Business Culture Survey, engages employers in creating more gender-balanced workplaces and providing more opportunities for women. More than 1100 women have already enrolled in the Career Development Programme and almost 2000 have engaged with it. It focuses on the importance of skills, role models and one-to-one mentors for career progression. On the international stage, links have been forged between similar organisations in 16 European countries through the Gender Wage Watchers’ Network. Originally set up by the EU-funded Progress project, this network is now coordinated by Agile Nation 2. The project also works with EPALE (the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe), where it promotes best practice and learns from other organisations. 12129587 9344138 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/empowering-women-in-the-workplace-in-wales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPXxYNd3weY 51.478015 -3.1599707999999964 Chwarae Teg Anchor Court, Keen Road CF24 5JW Cardiff Figures show that only 7 % of employed women in Wales are in management or senior roles compared to 11 % of men. The EU-funded Agile Nation 2 project aims to change this situation, creating more gender balance at senior levels in workplaces in Wales.&nbsp; East Wales;West Wales & The Valleys Empowering women in the workplace in Wales Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Business support; Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training West Wales and The Valleys - ERDF 4172 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4172.jpg row-i5nc_6g65_7jd6 ES 2014ES16RFOP019 2014-2020 ESF 9 Project Empowering victims of gender-based violence in Murcia, Spain 2011 2020 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Empowering victims of gender-based violence in Murcia, Spain Around 3356 women in Murcia have so far attended the Regional Network of Gender-Based Violence Intervention Centres (CAVI) and 1761 protection orders were issued by Murcia’s courts in 2016. At the same time, the Regional Service for Employment and Training (SEF) reported female unemployment at almost 30 %, while the rate for men was 20 %. The conclusion was that high unemployment in the region was having a pronounced effect on the victims of gender-based violence. As a result, the EU-funded project was set up to empower victims of gender-based violence by giving them the skills they need to become competitive in the jobs market. 5610000 1204000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/empowering-victims-of-gender-based-violence-in-murcia-spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQvE7cuPdak 37.97911149999999 -1.1237972000000127 Servicio Regional de Empleo y Formacion Infante Juan Manuel 30011 Murcia In Murcia, Spain, an EU-funded project aims to support women who are victims of gender based abuse and provide training to improve their chances of getting a job. Over 50 % of the participants have already found jobs, and around 223 women are receiving training each year. Región de Murcia Empowering victims of gender-based violence in Murcia, Spain Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education & Training Murcia - ERDF 4170 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4170.jpg row-h97s_rv3a_naa6 FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project Low-carbon life in Finland 2015 2017 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Low-carbon life in Finland Citizens were asked for their ideas and input at the very beginning of the project with the help of the service design team. A municipality map was sent to every citizen so that they could mark their favourite place in the area on it, in-depth interviews were conducted with individuals, sometimes even in their own homes, and sessions were held with groups of young and elderly people to get their very different perspectives on how the municipality could be improved. A strong emphasis was put on finding energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions to the problems facing the citizens. Nearly half of the population commute to work, and traffic contributes to about 40 % of all the CO2 emissions in Ii, compared to an average of 28 % in Finland. Following on from an electronic survey, to which almost 500 people responded, the decision was made to build the first cycle path proposed by the citizens. 297526 208267 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/low-carbon-life-in-finland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFrtVEIiqyg 65.2884574 25.37453770000002 Micropolis Ltd. Piisilta 1 91100 Ii Creating an energy-efficient area is no mean feat. Residents in Ii, Finland reduced CO2 emissions more quickly than any other municipality in the country from 2007 to 2015, according to the Finnish Environment Institute, SYKE. This achievement culminated in the EU-funded Innovative Low-Carbon Public Services project which was launched in 2015. Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi Low-carbon life in Finland Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Regiostars finalists; Urban development Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 4169 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4169.jpg row-vuvm.iffk~j76g BE 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Bio-based booster shot for north-west Europe 2012 2015 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Bio-based booster shot for north-west Europe In a bio-based economy, biomass replaces non-renewable resources used for fuel, energy and materials that go into manufactured goods. Moving away from fossil fuels is a huge opportunity for sustainable ‘green’ growth based on innovation, but it takes a concerted, long-term investment to achieve. The EU-funded Bio Base NWE project provided the long-term vision and support needed to establish north-west Europe as a leader in the bio-based economy. It acted as a change agent, providing financial, technological, training, networking and political support, especially to SMEs active in the sector. 6149175 3074587 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bio-based-booster-shot-for-north-west-europe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMHMdxRDG8 51.05434220000001 3.717424299999948 Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Rodenhuizekaai 1 9042 Ghent The transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy is one of the major challenges facing Europe today. Thanks to the right balance of financial, technological and political support, north-west Europe is shaping up as the go-to hub for bio-based business development. And SMEs are the biggest beneficiary of the efforts of the EU-funded Bio Base NWE project. &nbsp; Oost-Vlaanderen Bio-based booster shot for north-west Europe Environmental protection & resource efficiency Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 4167 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4167.jpg row-8vyd~796z.6fif FI;FI 2014FI16M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Moving ahead with robot buses 2016 2018 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Moving ahead with robot buses There are roads in Finland where moving vehicles don’t necessarily have a driver. Granted, there aren’t many such vehicles at the moment, they don’t move very fast, and their use is experimental — but roll-out on a much larger scale may be imminent. The team behind the Sohjoa project, which is trialling robot buses, is generating momentum for the deployment of such vehicles at home and abroad. It has reached out to companies working in the field of smart mobility and is creating an innovation platform businesses can use to develop or test promising ideas. 553417 224957 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/moving-ahead-with-robot-buses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXe8oPttvCg 60.1626864 24.931973500000026 Driverless buses may soon be a familiar sight: researchers in Finland are testing such vehicles in real-life conditions, and they are keen to take the technology forward. Trials have been conducted for a few weeks at a time in Espoo, Helsinki and Tampere. With buses operating in mixed traffic on open roads, this project is one of the world’s most advanced initiatives of its kind. Helsinki-Uusimaa;LÄNSI-SUOMI Moving ahead with robot buses Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Sustainable growth and jobs - ERDF/ESF 4166 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4166.jpg row-47yh_4288_ywj6 DE 2014DE16RFOP004 2014-2020 ERDF 4 Project A new way of repairing wind turbine blades 2015 2017 A new way of repairing wind turbine blades To be profitable, wind power plants must be inspected and repaired in short intervals, thus minimising downtime and maximising the short windows of opportunity when conditions are favourable to perform maintenance work. To meet this demand, the EU-funded SkyServiceShop S³ developed a mobile workshop. The rotor blade maintenance system, which features a closed maintenance chamber, lets wind turbine blades be tested, serviced and repaired in safe, workshop-like conditions. Like any machine, wind turbines require maintenance. With the growing popularity of wind farms — often located in remote areas or even out at sea — the need for safe maintenance practices is increasing. Currently, maintenance work on a wind power plant’s blades is done in the field, usually by an industrial climber hanging by ropes or standing on open platforms. 1744721 1146552 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-new-way-of-repairing-wind-turbine-blades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59QSgRJaQlk 51.45487 13.884000000000015 WP Systems - GmbH Elsterniederung und westliche Oberlausitzer Heide zwischen Senftenberg und Ortra Am Dürrbachgraben 1 01945 Ruhland The EU-funded SkyServiceShop’s mobile maintenance system for wind turbines decreases the time a turbine is out of service for repairs, thus increasing the energy potential of wind power plants — not only in Brandenburg, Germany, but around the world.&nbsp; Brandenburg A new way of repairing wind turbine blades Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Innovation, Research and Technological development Brandenburg - ERDF 4154 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2017-4154.jpg row-i78b.bdyz~hk2x LV 2007LV161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Great Amber concert hall: a new symbol of the city of Liepāja 2011 2015 Great Amber concert hall: a new symbol of the city of Liepāja Great Amber has a complex structure, a unique interior and acoustics created by world leaders in the field. It consists of 12 500 m3 of concrete, 900 tonnes of metal, 1 780 tonnes of reinforcement and 2 300 tonnes of fittings. As well as a regional cultural and event centre, Great Amber is home to the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra and the music branch of the Liepāja Music, Art and Design high school. In all, 57 people work at the concert hall. 31201112 12805846 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/great-amber-concert-hall-a-new-symbol-of-the-city-of-liepaja https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niv6kNOVM2U 56.51138420 21.01062190 Liepāja City Council Rožu 6 3401 Liepāja Late-2015 saw the opening of the Great Amber concert hall in Liepāja, Latvia, an eight-storey building with an area of 14 126 m². It contains three auditoriums: the great hall with 1 000 seats, the chamber hall with 200 and the experimental stage with 120. These are complemented by the Civita Nova art space on the first floor, a hall of mirrors on the sixth floor, a cafe and a restaurant. Latvija Great Amber concert hall: a new symbol of the city of Liepāja Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Infrastructure and Services' 4149 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4149.jpg row-2q8t.2d9g.x3rh IE 2014IE16RFOP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project Centre for medical device research set up in Galway 2015 2020 Centre for medical device research set up in Galway The centre’s work incorporates biomaterials, drug delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, glycoscience and device design to enhance existing devices and develop and validate new ones. This covers everything from molecular design to manufacturing. Multidisciplinary clinical collaboration ensures fast and efficient transfer of research findings to commercialisation and practical application. CÚRAM also attracts researchers to Ireland. A key part of its work is to train the next generation of scientists, employees and entrepreneurs in the health technology sector. 28823238 14411619 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/centre-for-medical-device-research-set-up-in-galway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F9e8iFYf0c 53.28825517 -9.06885569 CÚRAM - Centre for Research in Medical Devices Biomedical Sciences National University of Ireland Co. Roscommon Galway CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Medical Devices based at the National University of Ireland in Galway, was established in 2015 with help from EU funding. It comprises a cooperation network of academic, clinical and industry partners, including 24 Irish and multinational companies. These bring together a range of perspectives to develop medical devices and implants, as well as cell, drug and device combination products which address unmet clinical needs, particularly for chronic illness. BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN Centre for medical device research set up in Galway Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development Border, Midland and Western Regional - ERDF 4146 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4146.jpg row-7jyk.bwb6.dtwa CZ 2014CZ05M2OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Major Project Laser systems installed at international research facility 2012 2017 Laser systems installed at international research facility The laser systems fitted during the project’s second phase provide six independent beamlines, each for a distinct research activity and located in a different experiment hall. Optical pulse compression devices, vacuum systems and computer and data-storage infrastructure are also being installed. In addition, the project includes the setting up of a technology transfer centre, library facilities and other general services required to be recognised as a European centre of excellence. 72534464 59643947 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/laser-systems-installed-at-international-research-facility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UTlNKwsEN4 49.96321410 14.45851140 Phase two of the Extreme Light Infrastructure – Beamlines (ELI – Beamlines) project involves installation of instrumental technologies and laser systems at an international research facility developed under the project’s first phase. The facility is situated at Dolní Břežany in the Czech Republic’s Central Bohemia region and the systems are being put into operation with a view to beginning experiments from early-2018. Střední Čechy Laser systems installed at international research facility Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development Research, Development and Education - ESF/ERDF 4139 row-mzfz~y8v7~sq9e MT 2007MT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Building a world-class life sciences research facility in Malta 2008 2015 Building a world-class life sciences research facility in Malta The Malta Life Sciences Park offers 13 5002 of space, including state-of-the-art laboratories, offices, seminar and meeting rooms and a range of shared facilities, all adjacent to some of the country’s leading hospitals and universities. Here, nearly 30 companies of all sizes have access to experienced and professional business and financial advice, as well as assistance for taking their products and services to the global market. The MLSP is already having a profound impact. For example, over 25 pharma and medical device companies use the centre to successfully build their product portfolios. The MLSP’s campus-style environment attracts several educational institutions, which now use the facilities to carry out market-driven technology development and applied research. Here the goal is to reverse the brain drain by providing local talent and recent graduates with a world-class research centre. 18000000 15300000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/building-a-world-class-life-sciences-research-facility-in-malta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMFyKDL2Eng 35.895274 14.495245999999952 What started out as an idea to help Malta build on its base as a pharmaceutical hub is now the Malta Life Sciences Park (MLSP): a world-class research facility and digital hub set to spur the growth of Malta’s life sciences sector. Malta Building a world-class life sciences research facility in Malta Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programm 'Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life' 4134 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4134.jpg row-a3ke-jtax.wyem FR;IT;IT 2007CB163PO034 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project OCOVA AlpMedNet has strengthened Franco-Italian collaboration in innovation and the dissemination of ICT 2013 2015 OCOVA AlpMedNet has strengthened Franco-Italian collaboration in innovation and the dissemination of ICT By strengthening collaboration, OCOVA AlpMedNet has encouraged technology transfer and the dissemination of ICT-based innovation. It has helped with the integration of ICT in green technology used to manage environmental infrastructure (energy, waste, risk, etc.) and has supported businesses in their approach to environmental and societal responsibility. OCOVA AlpMedNet has brought together three key players: Torino Wireless, the ICT cluster of the Piedmont Region; the University of Genoa and its partners (SIIT, cluster Sistemi integrati intelligenti technologie) on behalf of Liguria; Micropolis and its partners (Department of the Hautes-Alpes, the city of Gap, ARCSIS, the SCS hub) on behalf of the Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur region.  The impetus from Ocova AlpMedNet has continued into the regions. The "Smart mountain" approach driven by OCOVA has played a significant role in the establishment of OIR (Operation of Regional Interest) Smart Mountain in the PACA Region, as evidenced by the active participation of the latter in the OCOVA 2016 forum, which was devoted entirely to OIR Smart Mountain. In Piedmont, Torino Wireless is responsible, on behalf of the Italian national territory, for the Smart Rural Communities strategy, to which exchanges and projects undertaken by OCOVA AlpMedNet have contributed. In Liguria, the dynamic environment of the start-ups continues around the creation of Artys and links between the University of Genoa and the clusters. 988000 345800 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/ocova-alpmednet-a-renforce-la-collaboration-franco-italienne-sur-linnovation-et-la-diffusion-des-tic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czAnrK56BbI 43.7748381 7.495431599999961 Régie Micropolis Bâtiment AURORA Quartier Belle Aureille 05000 GAP OCOVA was the name first given to the forums held in Gap since 2004 to promote innovation and new communication technologies (ICT). The OCOVA AlpMedNet project extended this approach to three partner regions, Liguria and the Piedmont in Italy, and Provence in France. By strengthening cross-border links between universities, technology hubs and productive entities, OCOVA has been able to initiate forums in other regions and generate new collaborations in such fields as smart power grids. Liguria;Piemonte;Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur OCOVA AlpMedNet has strengthened Franco-Italian collaboration in innovation and the dissemination of ICT Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational programme 'Italy - France (Alps - ALCOTRA)' 4131 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4131.jpg row-rwp6~zb2k.u9hs DE 2014DE16RFOP004 2014-2020 ERDF 3 Project Advice on entry into the US healthcare market 2015 2016 Advice on entry into the US healthcare market The ESYSTA telemedicine management system is currently available on the European market, with hundreds of patients benefiting from it in Germany alone. However, in order to ensure the service gets to the market-level required to succeed, it needs to be approved for the US market. This project received EU-funding to help implement an approval and development strategy for the USA’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the US government agency responsible for certifying the sale of all medical devices on the US market. Such an approval will allow Emperra to sell the ESYSTA tele-diabetes system to the world’s largest market. 22804 9040 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/advice-on-entry-into-the-us-healthcare-market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjmdznZJd7Y 52.40432 13.058829999999944 Emperra GmbH E-Health Technologies Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 33 14469 Potsdam Thanks to EU-funding, Emperra, a German healthcare company that develops, manufactures and distributes telemedicine-based products and services for treating diabetes, is poised to enter the lucrative US market.&nbsp; Brandenburg Advice on entry into the US healthcare market Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Health Brandenburg - ERDF 4125 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4125.jpg row-2jmd~umdb_cb7p ES;FR 2007CB163PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Tourist trails mark migratory journeys across the Pyrenees 2014 2015 Tourist trails mark migratory journeys across the Pyrenees With the backdrop of today’s refugee crisis, the RECURUT project presents a timely and telling historical account of European migration, the nature of internal (and external) borders, and the desperation, hardship and bravery of those who undertake dangerous journeys across formidable terrain. Combining new technology and modern information sourcing, sharing and story-telling, this research and dissemination project sought to build an accurate and very human picture of the trans-Pyrenean migratory routes between 1930 and 1970. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and the decades under Franco rule, thousands of Spanish risked their lives to cross the Pyrenees mountains into France and Andorra. In the Second World War, the flow reversed as downed airmen, allied troops and persecuted Jewish families escaped German-occupied France to neutral Spain in the hope of reaching safe havens. 310753 201989 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/tourist-trails-mark-migratory-journeys-across-the-pyrenees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqC1qDl8kmk 43.2951 -0.370797 Polígono Industrial Empresarium, AITIIP Calle Romero 12 50720 Zaragoza Migration is a story of struggle and hope — one that deserves to be told. Whether Spanish refugees fleeing the Civil war, or the thousands escaping the ravages of the Second World War, the Pyrenees have been a corridor to safety throughout the 20th century. An EU project is making sure these stories are remembered through marked trails, story panels, apps, maps and more.&nbsp; Aquitaine;Aragón Tourist trails mark migratory journeys across the Pyrenees Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'France - Spain - Andorra' 4122 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4122.jpg row-j3bd_fvqg~i6tn IT 2007IT162PO014 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Nature and cultural heritage: dual-purpose tourism in northern Italy 2011 2013 Nature and cultural heritage: dual-purpose tourism in northern Italy The Pont d’Aël is a Roman bridge-aqueduct in the little village with the same name, near Aymavilles. It was built on two levels: the upper part supplied water to the nearby Bardiglio marble quarries; in the lower part, there was a private passage used for maintaining the bridge and transporting animals and people. The restoration of the bridge and surrounding buildings in the village is part of a regional strategy launched by the Department of Education and Culture to make a number of monuments and cultural heritage sites more accessible to the public. 1296578 518631 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/nature-and-cultural-heritage-dual-purpose-tourism-in-northern-italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVE0Z8g4AUk 45.741581 7.345608 Regione autonoma Valle d’Aosta Piazza Deffeyes 1 11100 Aosta Restoration of an ancient Roman bridge-aqueduct has provided new impetus to a changing cultural tourism sector in the Aosta Valley of northern Italy, helping to tackle depopulation of mountain villages by offering new and expanded business and job opportunities all-year round. Valle D'Aosta Nature and cultural heritage: dual-purpose tourism in northern Italy Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Valle d'Aosta' 4121 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4121.jpg row-efdg.zt6n~qg5n BE 2007BE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Energy-efficient building design flies to new heights with aerospace simulation tools 2009 2015 Energy-efficient building design flies to new heights with aerospace simulation tools To meet a growing demand from the construction sector for energy-efficient designs, the SIMBA project brought together academic and private partners to develop state-of-the-art tools and skills related to high-performance computer modeling. The project also helped to prepare the EU’s construction sector for new, advanced design techniques via the publication of articles, information on best practices and the organisation of master classes and practical training on the proper use of computer simulation tools. 986787 394715 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/energy-efficient-building-design-flies-to-new-heights-with-aerospace-simulation-tools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpNRGetmQCU 50.4607124 4.876531800000066 Cenaero 29, rue des frères Wright 6041 Gosselies Researchers in Belgium’s Walloon Region have employed numerical simulation tools and methodologies developed by the aerospace sector to help Europe’s construction sector design more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. Hainaut Energy-efficient building design flies to new heights with aerospace simulation tools Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Business Support; ICT Operational Programme 'Wallonia (Hainaut)' 4118 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4118.jpg row-cs9f.7pk4_bu68 PL 2014PL16M1OP001 2014-2020 CF 7 Major Project Better Polish rail connections to strengthen Baltic-Adriatic transport corridor 2013 2017 Better Polish rail connections to strengthen Baltic-Adriatic transport corridor Phase two involves the construction of two stops – Gdynia Karwiny and Gdynia Stadion – along with the reconstruction of existing infrastructure including platforms on line 201. Diesel locomotives will used on the line. A key objective of the project has been to provide a transport solution to make possible full integration of air and urban transport in the cities of Gdańsk and Gdynia through highly efficient rail transport. By increasing the frequency of trains and improving connections, it is hoped that more people will be encouraged to take the train and more cars taken off the road. 11777079 7306349 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/better-polish-rail-connections-to-strengthen-baltic-adriatic-transport-corridor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCepMpsbpmQ 54.339389 18.602296 Pomorska Kolej Metropolitalna S.A ul. Budowlanych 77 80-298 Gdańsk Phase two of an EU-funded project will complete the construction of some 16.97 kilometres of double-track, non-electrified railway line in the Pomorskie region of Poland. The line aims to significantly improve passenger services in the region and help to fully integrate air and urban transport in the cities of Gdańsk and Gdynia. Kujawsko-Pomorskie Better Polish rail connections to strengthen Baltic-Adriatic transport corridor Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Employment and labour market; Infrastructure; Railways Infrastructure and Environment - ERDF/CF 4107 row-im8h-fyxx_q3at EL 2007GR161PO007 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Major Project New port facilities to increase shipping capacity in Western Greece 2012 2016 New port facilities to increase shipping capacity in Western Greece The new facility has been designed to serve transnational maritime routes, in particular to and from major ports in Italy such as Brindisi Bari, Ancona, Trieste and Venetia. A total of 3 720 maritime routes have been created, up from 2 976 in 2013. The local population within the Municipality of Patra, which currently stands at over 210 000, will directly benefit from increased traffic and business, along with the creation of new ports as capacity increases. The newly refurbished port is located just south of the central urban district of the city and is very close to the old northern port. 52849558 44922124 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-port-facilities-to-increase-shipping-capacity-in-western-greece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmB-9UKR3Hg 38.24663950 21.73457400 Special Service for Public Works Construction and Maintenance of Transport Infrastructure Alexandras Ave. 205 114 75 Athens The construction of a fifth dock along with associated infrastructure will significantly increase shipping capacity at the Greek port of Patras in Western Greece. This will contribute to the economic revival of a region in Europe that has been characterised by high unemployment.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dytiki Ellada New port facilities to increase shipping capacity in Western Greece Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Ports; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Western Greece - Peloponnesus - Ionian Islands' 4102 row-j5kp~ysej-xuki EE 2007CB163PO066 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project VOMARE – cross-border collaboration for a volunteer maritime search and rescue service in Estonia 2008 2011 VOMARE – cross-border collaboration for a volunteer maritime search and rescue service in Estonia The Baltic Sea has a high volume of shipping and leisure traffic, which inevitably leads to many accidents. While Finland, to the Sea’s north, has a well-established voluntary search and rescue service supporting rescue work by public bodies, neighbouring Estonia has no such recent tradition. In the “Voluntary Maritime Rescue” project, members of the Finnish Lifeboat Institution started to give training and equipment to Estonian volunteers to help them start a lifeboat service for their own waters. During the project, both sides participated in giving and receiving trainings. The cross-border collaboration has helped Estonia play a more active role in local maritime safety and better meet international obligations. Also, the Finnish side was able to learn and develop its work. 942260 613411 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/vomare-cross-border-collaboration-for-a-volunteer-maritime-search-and-rescue-service-in-estonia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrgyB4K_B4Q 60.158988 24.958551 The Finnish Lifeboat Institution Kalliolinnantie 4 00140 Helsinki The project is developing new volunteer maritime rescue services in Estonia. These make the central Baltic Sea region safer for both the country’s own citizens and visitors from abroad while reducing dependency on nearby Finland in Estonian maritime rescue missions. Eesti VOMARE – cross-border collaboration for a volunteer maritime search and rescue service in Estonia Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Education; Risk prevention; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Central Baltic' 4094 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4094.jpg row-2v9q_93ys~4rrh BE 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project Watertruck opens up Europe’s small waterways to freight transport 2008 2014 Watertruck opens up Europe’s small waterways to freight transport The project’s barge-pusher system aims to tackle some of the main current threats to inland waterway transportation – the rapid reduction of small inland vessels available for moving freight and the difficulty in finding enough skippers to pilot them. The new pusher-barge system opens up the use of smaller waterways for transporting freight, making the modal shift of freight transport from road to waterways more feasible and reducing road congestion and pollution. The project’s concept is also seen as a potential sustainable solution for distributing goods in and around metropolitan areas. 2140949 1070474 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/watertruck-opens-up-europes-small-waterways-to-freight-transport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75St6sC0qTI 50.9321269 5.396934099999953 Vlaams Instituut voor Mobiliteit Wetenschapspark 13 3590 Diepenbeek The Watertruck project has boosted the efficient transport of goods across the North-West Europe region by introducing a new and environmentally friendly way to deploy small barges of up to 1500 tonnes that are pushed by small ‘pusher’ vessels. The project demonstrated that pushed barges on small waterways are a viable way to replace big vessels and transport goods on Europe’s inland waterways. Limburg (B) Watertruck opens up Europe’s small waterways to freight transport Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation; Transport Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 4078 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4078.jpg row-8k9n-w4yj_3mru PL 2007PL161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project Poland’s liquefied natural gas terminal increases Europe’s energy security 2007 2015 Poland’s liquefied natural gas terminal increases Europe’s energy security Equipment installed under the project includes berths for unloading LNG from carriers, two cryogenic storage tanks and a system for conversion of LNG to natural gas or ‘regasification’. The terminal is also fitted with gas transmission infrastructure and connections linking the shipping terminal with the unloading platforms and the storage tanks with the national gas network. In addition, the work included the purchase of measuring instruments, control equipment and high-pressure pumps, as well as construction of office buildings and infrastructure such as roads and fencing. 691000000 202022727 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/polands-liquefied-natural-gas-terminal-increases-europes-energy-security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA-Bu_Qq58U 53.91087090 14.29958780 Polskie LNG S.A. ul. Ku Morzu 1 PL-72-602 Świnoujście An EU-funded terminal for unloading and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and its subsequent conversion to natural gas and delivery to the national supply network, has been built at Świnoujście, on Poland’s Baltic coast. By contributing to diversification of gas supply, the terminal increases energy security in Poland and neighbouring countries irrespective of technical, climatic or political factors, and helps to satisfy a growing demand for gas. Zachodniopomorskie Poland’s liquefied natural gas terminal increases Europe’s energy security Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Energy Operational Programme 'Infrastructure and Environment' 4071 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4071.jpg row-8vcb.yn2i~23xw PL;PL 2007PL161PO002 2007-2013 CF 7 Project Slowacki Route project improves road network between Gdańsk airport and sea port 2007 2016 Slowacki Route project improves road network between Gdańsk airport and sea port Over 10 km of road was constructed or widened to provide a direct route through the city, which relieves pressure on smaller roads and the S6 bypass around Gdańsk. To further increase capacity and driving times, the project constructed a 1.34 km tunnel under the Vistula River, previously crossed only by ferry. Other project works make roads safer for pedestrians, improve public transport connections and make surrounding neighbourhoods more attractive. 337833465 253816113 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/slowacki-route-project-improves-road-network-between-gdansk-airport-and-sea-port https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9bAZyt-VlQ 54.360000 18.639000 City Hall of Gdańsk ul. Nowe Ogrody 8/12 80-803 Gdańsk An improved traffic route across the city of Gdańsk in Poland’s Pomorskie region better connects Lech Walesa International Airport to the city’s east and the sea port to its west. The “Slowacki Route” project has reduced congestion and travel times between these two transport hubs, increasing regional competitiveness and local quality of life. It also better integrates the city into the EU-supported Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). POLNOCNY;Pomorskie Slowacki Route project improves road network between Gdańsk airport and sea port Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Business Support; Transport Operational Programme 'Infrastructure and Environment' 4070 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4070.jpg row-5gxj-s455_gzs2 ES 2007ES162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project The da Vinci Surgical System: bringing robots into the surgical theatre 2011 2016 The da Vinci Surgical System: bringing robots into the surgical theatre Imagine going to the hospital for a minor surgery and meeting your surgeon, who just happens to be a robot. This isn’t science fiction – this is the da Vinci Surgical System. The EU-funded da Vinci Surgical System has developed a surgical robot that has revolutionised how minimally invasive surgeries are done. It provides surgeons with technologically advanced manual and visual techniques. In tests it has shown to be capable of outperforming unassisted surgeons in an array of laparoscopic surgeries, including delicate and complex operations in the fields of urology, gynaecology, cardiac, paediatric and ophthalmology. 3689276 1844638 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-da-vinci-surgical-system-bringing-robots-into-the-surgical-theatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20NSoqApIv8 43.4626244 -3.80425450000007 IDIVAL Avenida Cardenal Herrera Oria S/N 39008 Santander Spain’s da Vinci Surgical System is filling the technological gap in the healthcare sector. By developing the techniques and providing the training for using robots in minimally invasive surgeries, the project is improving the quality of surgical interventions, reducing patient recovery times and opening the door to the innovative medicine of tomorrow. Cantabria The da Vinci Surgical System: bringing robots into the surgical theatre Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation awareness-raising, education and training; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Cantabria' 4061 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4061.jpg row-ut9t~5z7m_5f2n ES;ES;ES;FR;PT 2007CB163PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project French-Spanish-Portuguese cooperation results in innovative ICT tools to promote personalised medicine 2013 2014 French-Spanish-Portuguese cooperation results in innovative ICT tools to promote personalised medicine The TEMIS project developed new products that accurately monitor the daily lifestyle of patients in order to improve personalised medicine, healthcare services and medical research. These easy to use solutions are relevant for several diseases. A network of ICT professionals in Spain (Aragon and Catalonia), France (Midi-Pyrénées) and Portugal (Lisbon) was also established, with many showing an interest in further collaborative work. For example, the Spanish association of Parkinson patients is now working some of the partners to roll out a tailored ICT solution for those with the disease. 1131317 848487 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/french-spanish-portuguese-cooperation-results-in-innovative-ict-tools-to-promote-personalised-medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWyMVB714jo 43.46230569999999 -3.8099803000000065 MEDES-Institut de Médecine et de Physiologie Spatiales MEDES-IMPS, BP 74404 31405 Toulouse The TEMIS project successfully applied innovative Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to the medical sector in order to achieve cost efficiencies in healthcare provision – in particular personalised medicine – and thus improve patient care. The project has also been able to establish a durable cross-border cooperation network in southwestern Europe that has the potential to be replicated elsewhere. Aragón;Cataluña;Comunidad de Madrid;Lisboa;Midi-Pyrénées French-Spanish-Portuguese cooperation results in innovative ICT tools to promote personalised medicine Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Health; ICT; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'South West Europe' 4060 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4060.jpg row-ezdy~zuct~qdh3 PL;PL 2014PL16M1OP001 2014-2020 CF 7 Major Project Strengthening Poland’s position in a pan-European rail network 2010 2018 Strengthening Poland’s position in a pan-European rail network The 15 km section is part of a cross-border E30 rail line that begins in Berlin, runs through Dresden to the east and then crosses the border into Poland at Görlitz-Zgorzelec as part of the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The line then continues on to southern Polish cities including Legnica, Wrocław, Katowice, Kraków and Rzeszów, before continuing on across the border and into Ukraine. The renovation of this route is therefore of critical economic importance, not only to Poland but to the whole of central and eastern Europe. 196133650 109727850 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/strengthening-polands-position-in-a-pan-european-rail-network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK3DQwJXNmI 50.076343 21.072299 PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe Spółka Akcyjna (Polish Railway Lines) ul. Targowa 74 03-734 Warsaw Phase two of an EU-funded project renovates a 15 km section of the E30/C-E30 rail track between Kraków and Rzeszów in Poland to complete the upgrading of 138.7 km of track linking some of the most important cities in the south of the country with destinations further afield, such as Berlin and Dresden. The improved link will contribute towards stimulating pan-European trade and making the rail network a fast and attractive option for passengers and freight. Małopolskie;Podkarpackie Strengthening Poland’s position in a pan-European rail network Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Rail transport; Railways Infrastructure and Environment - ERDF/CF 4049 row-5wap.65a9-vkqc HU 2014HU16M0OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Major Project EU-funded project quickens the pulse of cutting edge Hungarian research 2013 2016 EU-funded project quickens the pulse of cutting edge Hungarian research The ultimate objective of the ELI-ALPS Project – one of the three pillars of this pan-European laser infrastructure – is to ensure EU competitiveness and maintain the leading position of the European laser science by putting in place cutting edge laser research facilities. In this way, the project will help to ensure that Europe remains very much at the cutting edge of high tech research. Furthermore, the project demonstrates what cross-border cooperation can achieve, with the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary involved in the constructing ELI facilities. More specifically, the ELI-ALPS project will put in place a laser based research facility in the city of Szeged in which light pulses with durations of just a few tens of an attosecond are generated. These pulses are used for basic and applied research, and are necessary for observing elementary processes in atoms and molecules, as well as for revealing physical events of light-matter interactions on the surfaces of solids. Full research capacity should be achieved by the end of 2018 in both facilities. 256300522 113481285 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/eu-funded-project-quickens-the-pulse-of-cutting-edge-hungarian-research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy9qVau8hdY 46.25301020 20.14142530 ELI-HU Research and Development Nonprofit Public Benefit Co. Ltd. Dugonics tér 13. H 6720 Szeged The EU is helping to build the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) project, a cross-border scientific collaboration that will enable scientists and researchers to use new and emerging laser technologies in order to generate the most intense light pulses in the world. The ELI-ALPS project, situated in Hungary, is a crucial element of this infrastructure. Dél-Alföld EU-funded project quickens the pulse of cutting edge Hungarian research Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological development Economic Development and Innovation Programme - ERDF/ESF/YEI 4042 row-96dk.sbzw-m4jx IT 2007IT162PO012 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project MILORDS: a global boost for Tuscany’s imaging and robotics expertise 2011 2014 MILORDS: a global boost for Tuscany’s imaging and robotics expertise A key result of the project has been the development of a prototype medical robotics platform, designed to carry out diagnoses and minimally invasive laser surgery that can be adapted to several medical applications for humans and animals. In order to truly maximise this success, several project partners have set up an innovative start-up company in the field of medical devices named Imaginalis. This company, which was established in May 2013, aims to build upon the project’s work and bring European imaging expertise to the global market. Imaginalis is headquartered in Tuscany, where all of the production process takes place. 7897305 1487157 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/milords-a-global-boost-for-tuscanys-imaging-and-robotics-expertise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtAG24uhLvc 43.7695604 11.25581360000001 The MILORDS project aimed to improve the safety and efficacy of medical and surgical procedures by developing cutting edge ultrasound and digital radiology technologies in the Tuscany region of Italy. The advances have the potential to significantly benefit patients across Europe, to help reduce healthcare costs and to boost European technology firms looking to tap into the lucrative global imaging market. Toscana MILORDS: a global boost for Tuscany’s imaging and robotics expertise Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Tuscany' 4038 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4038.jpg row-7aq7-2ivb_v6rp PL 2007PL161PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project New plant to produce heat and energy from biogas recovered from sewage sludge built in Gdansk 2008 2012 New plant to produce heat and energy from biogas recovered from sewage sludge built in Gdansk The production capacity of the plant is 2.864 megawatts of electricity which is used as an energy source for the installation for thermal treatment of sewage sludge located at the wastewater treatment plant. Surplus energy is sold to the power network. The heat generated covers the technological and domestic needs of the treatment plant. The investment was complemented by an educational programme for 782 students from 10 schools on renewable sources of energy and a multimedia contest. Participants in the contest took part in professional workshops during which they created adverts promoting renewable sources of energy, of which the best one was chosen by an online poll. 5561843 1599339 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-plant-to-produce-heat-and-energy-from-biogas-recovered-from-sewage-sludge-built-in-gdansk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3eakHTjdvI 54.34844519 18.60572526 Gdansk Water Utilities Ltd. (GIWK Sp. z o.o.) 201 Kartuska St. PL-80-122 Gdańsk A biogas combined heat and power plant was built at Gdansk East Sewage Treatment Plant for the generation of heat and electricity from biogas produced during the biodegradation process of sewage sludge. This EU-funded project also included an educational programme and multimedia contest promoting renewable sources of energy among young people. Pomorskie New plant to produce heat and energy from biogas recovered from sewage sludge built in Gdansk Environmental protection & resource efficiency Energy; Environment Operational Programme 'Pomerania' 4034 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4034.jpg row-ptub-w69z_8z76 CZ 2007HU161PO007 2007-2013 CF 7 Major Project New motorway to ease travel through the Czech Republic 2008 2013 New motorway to ease travel through the Czech Republic Along with another stretch of road of around 21 km, the sections of motorway built under the project are the first part of planned 148 km of the D3 motorway to be constructed. These are four-lane dual carriageways and include 23 motorway bridges and five grade-separated junctions. At these junctions roads of different heights intersect. Work started in October 2008 and ended in June 2013 on the sections between Tábor and Veselí nad Lužnicí. Long-distance and local traffic has now been diverted away from the existing road I/3, significantly improving safety. 560264608 343482569 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-motorway-to-ease-travel-through-the-czech-republic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWU7UQXwmBc 49.31678655 14.73840621 Road and Motorway Directorate of the Czech Republic Na Pankráci 546/56 CZ-140 00 Praha 4 Two sections of motorway, totalling 25 km in length, between Tábor and Veselí nad Lužnicí in the Czech Republic's South Bohemian Region have been constructed with EU financing. They are to form part of the D3 motorway, which will provide a high speed road connection between the Czech capital, Prague and the Austrian motorway network. It will also complete a modern motorway link from Germany to Austria across the Czech Republic. Jihozápad New motorway to ease travel through the Czech Republic Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Environment; Tourism and Culture; Transport Operational Programme 'Transport' 4032 row-smq2-3k5t-cuj3 BG 2014BG16M1OP001 2014-2020 ERDF 7 Major Project Sofia's metro system undergoes new expansion 2016 2019 Sofia's metro system undergoes new expansion Sofia metro line 3 runs in a north-east to south-west direction. In its initial stage, it goes from the new station situated at the crossroads of Vladimir Vazov Boulevard and Panayot Hitov Street, via the city centre, to a station located under Zhitnitsa Street, close to the crossroads with Boulevard Tsar Boris III. The project thus oversees completion of a significant part of line 3. The new line provides a convenient direct link between large residential districts such as Suhata reka, Hadzhi Dimitar, Krasno selo, Slaviya, Belite brezi, Lagera and Hipodruma and the centre of Sofia. Through its connections with the existing metro lines 1 and 2, line 3 also makes it easier to reach other important residential areas, including Lyulin, Mladost, Obelya, Nadezhda, Lozentets and Druzhba. Furthermore, the project improves connections between different types of public transport and increases the sustainability of urban transport in the Bulgarian capital. Modernisation of the metro network makes transport safer and cuts journey times, thereby improving the quality of life of local residents. By diverting passengers away from other modes of public transport and cars, the new metro line is also helping to reduce traffic accidents, fuel consumption, emissions of CO2 and other harmful substances, as well as transport maintenance costs. This has the potential to lead to further savings of over EUR&nbsp;8&nbsp;million by 2020. Prior to construction of line 3, it consisted of two interconnected lines, serving 35 stations and with a total length of 40&nbsp;km. In time, line 3 is expected to reach 16 km in length. 520096000 368118000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sofia-s-metro-system-undergoes-new-expansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cqYiSIuDZ8 42.73806663 23.40014509 Metropolitan JSC 121 Kniaz Boris І str. 1000 Sofia Public transport in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, is getting a big boost with the construction of the city's third metro line. The first two phases of its development, which are being co-financed by the EU Operational Programme Transport and Transport Infrastructure for the period 2014-2020, are already underway. In the period 2014-2020, the completion of Phase 1 and 2 of Line 3 is expected to add 12&nbsp;km of lines and 12 metro stations as well as new 20 new metro trains. Upon completion the Sofia metro network should reach 52 km of lines and 47 stations by 2021. The total EU co-financing for Line 3, Phase 1 and 2 amounts to 454.8 million Euros. Yugozapaden Sofia's metro system undergoes new expansion Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport; Urban development Transport and transport infrastructure - ERDF/CF 4029 row-uuw9.85bz-727v DE;DK;LT;PL;SE 2007CB163PO013 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project MarTech LNG helps South Baltic region reposition itself as liquefied natural gas hub 2012 2015 MarTech LNG helps South Baltic region reposition itself as liquefied natural gas hub EU law requires that from 1 January 2015, EU countries had to ensure that ships in the Baltic, the North Sea and the English Channel use fuels with a sulphur content of no more than 0.10 %. Higher sulphur content is still possible, but only if the appropriate exhaust cleaning systems are in place. The shipping industry in those regions had to quickly adapt. Although the regulation recognised liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a suitable alternative fuel, to use it ships had to be retrofitted and ports required a new infrastructure. 1352886 1088532 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/martech-lng-helps-south-baltic-region-reposition-itself-as-liquefied-natural-gas-hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y5-4ly8ahQ 52.22850769999999 21.021706499999937 Klaipeda Science and Technology Park Vilhelmo Berbomo g. 10 Klaipėda The EU-funded MarTech LNG project has developed cross-border supply chains for liquefied natural gas (LNG), securing millions in new investments to reposition the South Baltic region as a global LNG hub, helping the the shipbuilding industries of Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Lithuania adapt to EU environmental rules. Hovedstaden;Lietuva;Mecklenburg-Vorpommern;Sydsverige;Wielkopolskie MarTech LNG helps South Baltic region reposition itself as liquefied natural gas hub Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Business Support; Energy; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'South Baltic' 4028 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4028.jpg row-8ehm~8623.s283 PL 2007PL161PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Art_Inkubator provides support and infrastructure for start-ups in creative sectors 2011 2014 Art_Inkubator provides support and infrastructure for start-ups in creative sectors By giving preferential terms for access to premises, office space, IT services and assistance from advisers and trainers, Art_Inkubator has helped entrepreneurs, organisations and young artists in the start-up phase of their businesses. As of the end of 2015, 30 new businesses had developed using its facilities. Art_Inkubator has 12 double offices, four studios, various workshops, two conference halls, a café, an artistic production space and a concert hall for use by resident businesses and anyone wishing to develop their own projects and skills. 8017695 3407520 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/art_inkubator-provides-support-and-infrastructure-for-start-ups-in-creative-sectors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbT5u9PBKd4 51.74855290 19.46393250 Fabryka Sztuki w Łodzi Tymienieckiego 3 PL-90-365 Łódź Art_Inkubator is based in and run by Fabryka Sztuki, a cultural institution from Łódź, Poland. It aims to stimulate entrepreneurship among people involved in art and culture in Łódź by offering support to new companies in the creative sector on matters such as accounting, legal issues, sales and marketing, as well as infrastructure including offices and space for artistic production. Łódzkie Art_Inkubator provides support and infrastructure for start-ups in creative sectors Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Łódzkie' 4025 row-58v9.vk7s_73r7 FR;IT;IT;IT 2007CB163PO033 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Integrated information system for mobility proposed by 3i+. 2011 2014 2016-09-11T00:00:00 Integrated information system for mobility proposed by 3i+. Thanks to the 3i+ mobility information system, citizens are able to optimise their trips within the Italy-Maritime France area of cooperation. They can use a journey planner, real-time information on road networks and inner-city traffic, as well as geo-location services for finding strategic locations (parking spaces, transport hubs etc.). All these services can be consulted online (via website or app). The involvement of all the relevant collectivities has facilitated the integration of data and the synergy between mobility information systems made available to users. The 3i+ project is specifically adapted to the area of cooperation and enables a greater level of mobility within port cities, tourist cities (such as Genoa, Bastia, Propriano, Bonifacio) and unusual geographic conditions (topography and coastlines that obstruct circulation). 3i+ has developed synergies between collectivities that have, thus far, spearheaded local initiatives. 6000000 4500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/3i+-propose-un-systeme-integre-dinformation-pour-la-mobilite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xv87gTLCeU 43.793639 11.222563 Area di coordinamento "Mobilità e Infrastrutture" PAL B - VIA DI NOVOLI 26 50127 Firenze 3i+ is a tool for collecting and disseminating information on mobility within the programme's four regions (Tuscany, Sardinia and Liguria (Italy) and Corsica (France)). This data is accessible during the three phases of a given journey: planning, travel and arrival, by both public and private transport. Citizens can use online dissemination tools (website, app) to check road conditions and real-time parking space availability in the cross-border zone. 3i+ also optimises the use of local transport networks. Corse;Liguria;Sardegna;Toscana Integrated information system for mobility proposed by 3i+. Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation; Transport Operational Programme 'Italy – Maritime France' 4016 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4016.jpg row-urke-sfxn~a7x5 CH;IT;IT 2007CB163PO035 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project EI – regional energy efficiency push boosts renewables sector, creates jobs 2012 2014 2016-09-11T00:00:00 EI – regional energy efficiency push boosts renewables sector, creates jobs The key aim of this project was to support local public administrations – and to involve citizens – in reducing energy consumption and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. Tools applicable to both Italian and Swiss regions were identified, as were methods for raising awareness among citizens. Measures were implemented in more than 50 municipalities in the Italian region of Piedmont. For example, public lighting efficiency improvement projects were introduced in seven municipalities, while the replacement of boilers in public buildings was carried out in five. Energy efficiencies in public buildings were achieved in six municipalities, while two municipalities installed cogeneration systems in swimming pools. 881820 507675 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/ei-regional-energy-efficiency-push-boosts-renewables-sector-creates-jobs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw0_kIGOU7E 45.4654219 9.18592430000001 SPES Consulting - Chemin des Cotes Basses – La Ruine Morgex (AO) Galleria Mazzini, 3/3 16121 Genova A cross-border project in Italy and Switzerland relied on citizen support to identify cost-efficient ways of achieving energy efficiencies, to the benefit of local communities. Piemonte;Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano;Suisse EI – regional energy efficiency push boosts renewables sector, creates jobs Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational programme 'Italy-Switzerland' 4011 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4011.jpg row-m6ya~d6v7.dxvc DE;DE 2014DE16RFOP015 2014-2020 ERDF 1 Project A cure for the medical research-to-market gap 2013 2020 A cure for the medical research-to-market gap The key to stopping the spread of new diseases is a fast and reliable diagnosis and quick understanding of their possible resistance to current antibiotics. Unfortunately, this process is too often derailed by a gap between what&rsquo;s happening in the lab and what&rsquo;s being brought onto the market. The ERDF-funded InfectoGnostics Research Campus JENA project has a cure.&nbsp;Located at the Centre for Applied Research in Jena InfectoGnostics is serving as a hub for fast translational science: &nbsp;technologists and scientists who typically work isolated in a university lab are now working directly with clinicians and pharmaceutical and medical companies. This networking has speeded up the development of rapid, point-to-care devices for diagnostic testingThe Thuringia Region&rsquo;s InfectoGnostic Research Campus is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts numerous photonic technologies, an array of laboratories and a bio bank. It provides researchers with access to clinical samples. Working together as a public-private partnership, over 25 companies are collaborating with 14 leading research institutions through the Campus. Most are SMEs based in Germany&rsquo;s Thuringia region. Via this cooperative method, participants are better able to leverage the synergies and innovative specialisations of the group and can also make more efficient use of the public funds available through the Centre.&nbsp; &nbsp; 27101912 7902767 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-cure-for-the-medical-research-to-market-gap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8UvXCMmI8 50.9579617 11.045099100000016 Infectognostics Research Campus Philosphenweg 7, Centre for Applied Research D-07743 Jena To tighten up the medical value chain, the EU-funded InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena project brings together science, industry und clinics in Germany’s Thuringia region. The result is more devices for diagnostic testing being brought to market quicker. THÜRINGEN;Thüringen A cure for the medical research-to-market gap Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological development; Regiostars finalists Thüringen - ERDF 4007 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4007.jpg row-ne2n-5cjz-kwxd ES;ES 2007ES05UPO001 2007-2013 ESF 8 Project Working together to increase employability 2014 2019 Working together to increase employability The economic crisis has hit Spain hard, especially for those who already face the challenges of poverty and social exclusion. As this population tends to lack the social and educational skills needed for basic employment, they are at higher risk of seeing their situation go from bad to worse. Knowing that poverty and social exclusion are influenced by such factors as employment, education, housing and health, the Vives Emplea project, which received EUR 5 837 473 from the European Social Fund, has responded with a model that increases the employability of that portion of the population most at risk of social exclusion. 8400776 5837473 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/working-together-to-increase-employability https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flYZtciOsGE 40.4139056 -3.67433630000005 Action Against Hunger Calle Duque de Sevilla 3 28002 Madrid With unemployment levels at an all-time high in parts of Spain, ‘at risk’ individuals are being hit particularly hard. To mitigate this effect, the EU-funded Vives Emplea project is equipping them with the tools and skills they need to successfully secure employment. COMUNIDAD DE MADRID;Comunidad de Madrid Working together to increase employability Promoting employment & supporting labour mobility Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training PO FSE ADAPTABILIDAD Y EMPLEO 4005 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4005.jpg row-8mdq~88xj.vcd8 IT 2007IT162PO013 2007-2013 ESF 10 Project Rocking European social policy 2014 2015 Rocking European social policy The objective was simple: to develop new strategies for communicating to a young population that is typically disengaged with the happenings and opportunities provided by the European Union. Instead of offering the typical meetings, seminars and workshops, the ESS project received EUR 42 960 in funding from the European Social Fund to package this information into a live music concert paired with dynamic multi-media presentations and an interactive social media campaign. The end result was a revamped image of EU institutions as a modern, involved entity with a vision in line with the next generation of European leaders. To kick off the 2014-2020 programming period, project organisers held a multi-levelled “Battle of the Bands” style contest that travelled across the Umbria region. Performances covered all genres and ages, with acts competing for a range of prizes. Bands were judged both by a panel of local celebrities and by the audience, who could cast their vote via remote voting devices. 100000 100000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/rocking-european-social-policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U0XL7cwZ-4 43.10553360000001 12.378120800000033 Umbria Region Via Mario Angeloni 61 06124 Perugia What do you get when you combine European social policy with a “Battle of the Bands” contest? The European Social Sound (ESS) project is an innovative initiative to spread information about EU funding opportunities to a new generation of Europeans. Umbria Rocking European social policy Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Umbria' 4004 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4004.jpg row-cxq7~rrzv-axrn PL 2007PL051PO001 2007-2013 ESF 9 Project Helping the social economy reach its full potential 2008 2015 Helping the social economy reach its full potential To fill this gap and to enhance the impact that non-profits, charities and other social enterprises had on the Malopolska Region in Poland, the European Social Fund-supported Academy of Social Economy Development Project (ASEDP) helped centralise the cooperation between these private entities and the public sector. As the Malopolska Region generally lacked a true social economy, ASEDP’s primary goal was to create one. Specifically, it focused its attention on building a social economy capable of supporting at risk individuals such as the unemployed, the disabled, homeless people, substance abusers and the mentally ill. Building from the recently enacted Malopolska Pact for Social Economy, the project provided the tools needed to implement the legislation. 3421060 2907901 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/helping-the-social-economy-reach-its-full-potential https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYUfS5FLnAk 52.22822189999999 21.021846900000014 Regional Centre for Social Policy in Krakow 32 Piastowska St. 30-070 Krakow In between the public and private sectors lies a third sector: the so-called social economy. This is where the public and private sectors are supposed to meet to collaborate for social good, often via cooperatives, non-profit organisations, social enterprises and charities. But if the right systems are not in place, the social economy can fall far short of its potential. Małopolskie Helping the social economy reach its full potential Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Human Capital' 4003 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4003.jpg row-wqfx~ff3x~jd9z LT 2007PL161PO004 2007-2013 ESF 11 Project A collective approach to transparency 2013 2015 A collective approach to transparency According to at least one public opinion poll, less than half of Lithuania’s population is satisfied with the transparency of how EU funds are allocated. In fact, the issue of transparency – and the public’s misperception of it – consistently ranks as one of the biggest challenges for EU-funded projects. To reverse this trend, the European Social Fund-backed FIREFLIES project took the issue of transparency out of the hands of EU authorities and placed it into the hands of the projects themselves – and citizens. 58873 50042 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-collective-approach-to-transparency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwksbrDAw_Y 54.691807 25.26898600000004 Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania Lukiškių gatvė 2 01512 Vilnius Although European citizens are benefiting from the EU’s various funding initiatives on a daily basis, whenever public funds are involved public scrutiny tends to intensify – and Lithuania is no exception. Eight organisations founded FIREFLIES, which encourages EU-funded projects to incorporate transparency into their public reporting procedures. Lietuva A collective approach to transparency Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Technical Assistance' 4002 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4002.jpg row-r5zw.r7pc~t8ta IT 2007IT161PO012 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Updating the ‘Made in Italy’ brand for a global market 2013 2015 Updating the ‘Made in Italy’ brand for a global market In an increasingly globalised world, traditional manufacturing companies often struggle. Italy, a country with a proud tradition of SMEs providing an array of goods and services, is no exception as many traditional SMEs struggle to remain globally competitive. To put a halt to this trend, the EU-supported Mapping Basilicata project is working to revitalise the ‘Made in Italy’ brand, particularly as it applies to the food, furniture and fashion industries. As a result, Italian SMEs in the southern Basilicata Region are better positioned to not only stay in business, but to compete in new global markets. 1260000 630000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/updating-the-made-in-italy-brand-for-a-global-market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzh-FDAuo40 40.6398 15.785120799999959 The Upholstered Furniture District Via Sette Dolori 75100 Matera To help long-established sectors in the Basilicata Region become more globally competitive, the EU-funded Mapping Basilicata project refreshed old-fashioned processes with innovative ideas, designs and technology. Basilicata Updating the ‘Made in Italy’ brand for a global market Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Basilicata' 4000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/4000.jpg row-qvu2.wrrv.z23y BE 2007BE162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project FOODMET - Covered market at the Abattoirs de Cureghem 2009 2016 2016-09-09T00:00:00 FOODMET - Covered market at the Abattoirs de Cureghem More than 45 traders in total now have a stand in this space inspired by the covered markets in Southern Europe, and EUR 7,479,067 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is enabling the project to diversify its activities further.  The general public is offered a very wide variety of products in the market at especially low prices. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, olives, herbs and a variety of other specialities can now be found alongside the meat and fish. Fresh products are also prepared and can be sampled in the bistro and restaurant, which will soon be opening its doors to the public. The project is intended to be green and sustainable. Reusing the heat produced by the fridges and using solar energy is proof of sound ecological management. Added to this is the use of rainwater and improved waste management. As a bonus, several residents in the neighbourhood have found jobs in standard employment thanks to the setting up of the new market. 18000000 7479067 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/foodmet-marche-couvert-aux-abattoirs-de-cureghem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKVR-RGf1DI 50.85476360000001 4.359160400000064 Abattoir SA Rue Ropsy Chaudron 24 1070 Anderlecht The emblematic Anderlecht metal market has been more than an abattoir for many years now. Already in use as a function hall and a mushroom farm, this 19th century industrial building is taking on a new lease of life with the FOODMET project. A totally new covered market of about 12,000 m2, it is now welcoming sedentary traders. Rég. Bruxelles-Cap. / Brussels Hfdst. Gew. FOODMET - Covered market at the Abattoirs de Cureghem Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Brussels Capital Region' 3990 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3990.jpg row-x8g8~m33f-kxct PL 2007PL161PO002 2007-2013 CF 7 Project Upgrades to Warsaw Airport increase capacity, comfort and safety 2009 2016 2016-09-09T00:00:00 Upgrades to Warsaw Airport increase capacity, comfort and safety The airport's old terminal was modernised and integrated with the new one, turning them into a single, functionally and architecturally coherent unit covering 67 000 m². The number of check-in and security control desks was increased, and a storey of office space and a meeting area on a covered patio was added, all of which has improved passenger comfort and safety. Construction and modernisation of taxiways, the upgrading of runaways, the reconstruction of aprons and the installation of a railway siding for unloading fuel and long-range pipeline have reduced flight delays, thus cutting congestion, CO2 emissions and noise. 166760000 32900000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/upgrades-to-warsaw-airport-increase-capacity-comfort-and-safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQp-3Sgxjig 52.17213407 20.96778580 Polish Airports State Enterprise ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1 00-906 Warsaw The project to construct, expand and modernise infrastructure at Warsaw Chopin Airport involved upgrades to landside and airside infrastructure including terminal buildings, taxiways, runways, aprons, a railway siding equipped for unloading aviation fuel and a pipeline for carrying fuel. This should increase capacity thus enabling the airport to handle higher traffic volumes at peak hours while improving standards of service and safety. Mazowieckie Upgrades to Warsaw Airport increase capacity, comfort and safety Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport Operational Programme 'Infrastructure and Environment' 3989 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3989.jpg row-damw-riv4_3trg DE 2007DE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF;ESF 1 Project A cure for the medical research-to-market gap 2013 2020 2016-09-09T00:00:00 A cure for the medical research-to-market gap The key to stopping the spread of new diseases is a fast and reliable diagnosis and quick understanding of their possible resistance to current antibiotics. Unfortunately, this process is too often derailed by a gap between what’s happening in the lab and what’s being brought onto the market. The ERDF-funded InfectoGnostics Research Campus JENA project has a cure. 27101912 7902767 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-cure-for-the-medical-research-to-market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8UvXCMmI8 50.9579617 11.045099100000016 To tighten up the medical value chain, the EU-funded InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena project brings together science, industry und clinics in Germany’s Thuringia region. The result is more devices for diagnostic testing being brought to market quicker. Thüringen A cure for the medical research-to-market gap Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Thüringen' 3985 row-hr85.qvym~bq8p PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project CENTRO BIO: Bio-based growth for rural economies 2014 2015 2016-09-09T00:00:00 CENTRO BIO: Bio-based growth for rural economies In the forested mountains of Portugal’s Centro region, a revolution is taking place. A technology and innovation centre is developing a bio-based rural economy that sources fuel and raw materials sustainably, creating new jobs and businesses, while limiting imports and preserving the area’s natural beauty. Inspired by agricultural and forestry waste and residues that were a local hazard but have the potential to interact into different value-chains, the Centro Bio: Bio-industries, Biorefineries and Bioproducts project works with researchers and local farmers, foresters and entrepreneurs to develop new industries from by-products, improve businesses efficiency and train future scientists and entrepreneurs. The project is working towards a sustainable ‘circular economy’ for the area – one where businesses interact and share resources to avoid waste – and is funded by EUR 2 640 000 from the European Regional Development Fund. 3159000 2640000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/centro-bio-bio-based-growth-for-rural-economies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_2jD_pAdB0 40.2111455 -8.410436699999991 Associação Blc3 - Plataforma para o Desenvolvimento da Região Interior Centro Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceição, 2 Oliveira do hospital Researchers and businesses in Portugal are piloting a smart, circular economy for rural areas. A biorefinery, biotech research, SME support and training for students are driving the change. Centro (P) CENTRO BIO: Bio-based growth for rural economies Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Energy; Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists; Rural development Operational Programme 'Centro' 3984 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3984.jpg row-6v8w~rd3w.8n2d DK;DK 2007DK162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project A clean sweep for tech growth in Denmark 2009 2014 2016-09-09T00:00:00 A clean sweep for tech growth in Denmark Can you have a thriving economy that is also green? In Denmark’s Capital and Zealand Regions it’s already happening – with smart, green technologies (cleantech) at its core. “Cleantech” describes products or services that improve business performance or efficiency while reducing pollution, costs, inputs and waste. With the help of EUR 9 738 500 from the European Regional Development Fund, the Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster project created networks of companies and research institutes to spark ideas for new cleantech products and services and develop them into viable businesses. 19477000 9738500 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-clean-sweep-for-tech-growth-in-denmark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txnIVB3LwmA 55.9319411 12.348764599999981 CLEAN Vesterbrogade 1E 1620 Copenhagen V Researchers, businesses and public bodies in Denmark develop a world-leading clean technology cluster of businesses for smart, sustainable innovation. Hovedstaden;Sjælland A clean sweep for tech growth in Denmark Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Innovation and Knowledge' 3983 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3983.jpg row-z9nt.wjxe~v4sn PL 2007PL161PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Citizen-led regeneration benefits residents of Gdansk 2008 2015 2016-09-09T00:00:00 Citizen-led regeneration benefits residents of Gdansk Gdansk’s Lower Town has historically been one of the most neglected districts of the city, with little investments or renovation taking place. In order to address this, a project has been carried out to revitalise historic parts of Gdansk with the aim of both attracting sustainable long-term investment and encouraging greater social inclusion. The project, which received EUR 5 792 000 from the European Regional Development Fund, involved regenerating existing buildings and infrastructure and creating new social opportunities. For example, one historic building in the centre has been converted into a centre for contemporary art, while an abandoned building has become a student centre. This focus on providing social amenities has also led to the development of a children's day room facility for primary school pupils and a facility for senior citizens. Around 10 000 residents have participated in social inclusion programmes or other activities and the children’s day room has created five new jobs. 8274000 5792000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/citizen-led-regeneration-benefits-residents-of-gdansk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVHJ305MKMo 54.3416667 18.658055555555553 City of Gdansk Nowe Ogrody 8/12 80-803 Gdansk By involving local residents from the very beginning, an urban revitalisation project in Gdansk has been able to focus on real needs and ensure that concrete achievements will be carried on and sustained by engaged citizens. Pomorskie Citizen-led regeneration benefits residents of Gdansk Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Pomerania' 3979 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3979.jpg row-vkys_2q9i_neff NL;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Grow2Build – developing sustainable transnational business models 2011 2015 Grow2Build – developing sustainable transnational business models Grow2Build worked on the remaining bottlenecks in the production and supply chain of locally-grown hemp- and flax-based building materials to develop a sustainable and profitable bio-business across Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France and Germany. The project focused on developing an interregional and transnational supply chain for hemp- and flax-based biomaterials by providing information and guidance to encourage collaboration among all relevant stakeholders. Sharing best practices and the latest innovations, the project also sought to optimise the cultivation and processing techniques to improve the overall performance of the materials. 317067162 158533581 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/grow2build-developing-sustainable-transnational-business-models https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYsQ5gbseuA 50.6300098 3.078179500000033 Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek Droevendaalsesteeg 1 6708 PB Wageningen The EU-funded Grow2Build project worked on the transition from an oil-based economy towards a bio-based model within the North-West Europe region (NWE) through the promotion of flax and hemp as building materials. Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire;Dorset & Somerset;East Wales;Eastern Scotland;Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire;North Yorkshire;Northumberland and Tyne & Wear;OOST-NEDERLAND;Shropshire & Staffordshire;Surrey, East & West Sussex Grow2Build – developing sustainable transnational business models Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 3970 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3970.jpg row-xx9e_s72w_v649 DE;DK;DK;DK;NL;NO;SE;UK;UK;UK 2007CB163PO055 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Releasing the potential of the North Sea Region's film industry 2008 2012 Releasing the potential of the North Sea Region's film industry NSSP established a core network of over 20 organisations and a wider network of companies encompassing more than 20 000 people. The networks comprised partners and related organisations, investors and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and worked to promote the region, share knowledge and support inward and local film production. The project set up a business development platform for film, television and media companies and performed cluster mapping to increase production and attract investment. It improved post-production services by creating a visual effects research laboratory and network, and strengthened the region's skills base. 5910474 2767894 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/releasing-the-potential-of-the-north-sea-region-s-film-industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C4WvIjoljA 56.45708140 -2.97478260 Dundee City Council 3 City Quay Bridge UK-DD1 3BA Dundee North Sea Screen Partners (NSSP), led by Dundee City Council in Scotland and involving partners from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK, aimed to tap into the potential of the North Sea Region's screen and media industry. East Anglia;Eastern Scotland;Hannover;Kent;Midtjylland;Norge;Overijssel;Sjælland;Syddanmark;Västsverige Releasing the potential of the North Sea Region's film industry Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'North Sea Region' 3969 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3969.jpg row-bx9h~4bv7_aa34 SK 2007RO161PO003 2007-2013 CF 7 Project The Fričovce-Svinia motorway – connecting Slovakia’s regions with a modern road network 2011 2015 The Fričovce-Svinia motorway – connecting Slovakia’s regions with a modern road network The project connects the west side of the municipality of Fričovce with the intersection located in the town of &nbsp;Svinia, where the road joins the motorway D1 Svinia - Pre&scaron;ov west. As part of the EU&rsquo;s Rhine-Danube TEN-T corridor, the main objectives of the section are to provide a safer, faster and more economic way to connect the western, central and eastern regions of Slovakia, as well as the capital city Bratislava with the Ukraine border. The road section represents a high capacity road, ensuring an easier access to the Pre&scaron;ov region and supporting the country&rsquo;s economy within the framework of the EU&rsquo;s regional convergence policy. The project aims to improve road safety. It also aims to reduce driving time, operating and maintenance costs &nbsp;and the negative traffic impact on the environment. Previously existing roads were not designed to handle the high traffic intensity of heavy goods vehicles passing through the area, resulting in very high operational and maintenance costs. The new section will reduce this cost.&nbsp;It has also cut travel time for drivers. As well as providing direct connections between towns and municipalities, the project has also facilitated the access to tourist destinations, including the High Tatra Mountains, and the Levoča, Ko&scaron;ice and the Spi&scaron; and Liptov regions. 179132847 71288117 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-fricovce-svinia-motorway-connecting-slovakias-regions-with-a-modern-road-network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jzySvMfzuA 49.018255 20.967244 Národná Diaľničná Spoločnosť, A.S. Dúbravská cesta 14 841 04 Bratislava The Fričovce – Svinia project is a 11.217 km section of the D1 motorway built in the north-eastern Slovakian region of Prešov to improve the connection, safety, economy, as well as the environment of its municipalities. Východné Slovensko The Fričovce-Svinia motorway – connecting Slovakia’s regions with a modern road network Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Environment; Road transport; Transport Operational Programme 'Transport' 3966 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3966.jpg row-ttub-4mn9_xgtw BE;BE;FR 2007CB163PO063 2007-2013 ERDF 8 Project COBALT – promoting mobility through language learning 2008 2013 COBALT – promoting mobility through language learning Even though the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France and the Walloon and Flemish regions of Belgium share both common borders and a common history – one thing they don’t share is language. And although economics, tourism and even policy tend to cross the borders uninhibited, language often does not. To remedy this situation and, by doing so, improve cross-border relations, the EU-funded COBALT project aimed to promote the learning of French in West Flanders and Dutch in Wallonia and Nord-Pas de Calais. 1533409 777992 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cobalt-promoting-mobility-through-language-learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsAzgwrPyYs 50.8594184 4.34576370 KU Leuven Campus Etienne Sabbelaan 53 - box 7656 8500 Kortrijk The COBALT project’s unique online learning platform makes learning French or Dutch more accessible to residents of the French-Belgian cross-border region. Nord-Pas-de-Calais;RÉGION WALLONNE;West-Vlaanderen COBALT – promoting mobility through language learning Promoting employment & supporting labour mobility true Information Society; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Belgium - France' 3958 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3958.jpg row-bbyc.9fqk_nn8a SI 2007SI161PO002 2007-2013 CF 6 Project Upgraded waste management facilities for central Slovenia 2009 2015 2016-07-07T00:00:00 Upgraded waste management facilities for central Slovenia The RCERO Ljubljana project involves upgrades to regional waste management facilities serving 37 municipalities in central Slovenia. It is made up of three sub-projects: a new landfill area; a treatment plant for leachate, which is liquid that has percolated through solid matter and contains constituents of that matter; and waste treatment facilities. The new landfill area has been in use since 2009, the leachate treatment plant started operating in January 2011 and the waste treatment facilities were completed in October 2015. The amount of waste processed at the new facilities that end up in landfill is below 5 % &ndash; the rest is recycled for use by industry as raw materials or as an energy source. A third of Slovenia's population, some 700 000 people, now have a long-term solution to their waste management issues. Given the number of municipalities involved, the project is a good practice example in terms of cooperation among local authorities. 159895264 77571941 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/upgraded-waste-management-facilities-for-central-slovenia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oZmf94N8i 46.02315933 14.47634320 Oddelek za gospodarske dejavnosti in promet Trg mladinskih delovnih brigad 7 1000 Ljubljana RCERO Ljubljana has upgraded waste management facilities serving 37 municipalities in central Slovenia by creating a new landfill area, and building waste treatment facilities. The facilities treat mixed municipal and biological waste to create fuel, wood, compost and other materials, as well as to generate energy. They also help to cut ground water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill use. Zahodna Slovenija Upgraded waste management facilities for central Slovenia Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programme 'Development of environment and transport infrastructure' 3957 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3957.jpg row-8ikk-kfdg_66hx CY;EL 2007CB163PO058 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project TelePrometheus: transforming care for those in intensive care units 2011 2014 2016-07-07T00:00:00 TelePrometheus: transforming care for those in intensive care units Training in demanding professional environments, like in an ICU requires the combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and the integration of information technology (IT) into clinical practice under extreme and stressful conditions. The Teleprometheus platform gracefully integrates knowledge, information technology and health care together, enabling professionals to access short online courses and find information readily in the ICU premises, using the touch screen info-kiosks located inside their working environment. 650985 520788 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/teleprometheus-transforming-care-for-those-in-intensive-care-units https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68bewxeGSPc 35.1856 33.3823 Lead Partner: Nicosia General Hospital Nicosia Better training can help professionals in Intensive Care Units (ICU) avoid errors in treatment – which can have very serious consequences. Teleprometheus brings information technology and health care together, allowing ICU professionals in Greece (Crete) and Cyprus to follow short online courses and find information at the touch of a screen. Kriti;Κύπρος - Kıbrıs TelePrometheus: transforming care for those in intensive care units Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Health; Information Society; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Greece - Cyprus' 3955 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3955.jpg row-8bzn~ag6d~y6sf SK 2007RO161PO003 2007-2013 CF 4 Project New trams added to Bratislava's public transport fleet 2013 2015 New trams added to Bratislava's public transport fleet Many of the people who work in Bratislava do not actually live in the city, with the result that, on every working day, large numbers of commuters travel into Slovakia's capital. It is estimated that they number approximately 200 000, which means that the total number of people in Bratislava on weekdays may be somewhere in the region of 650 000. The majority of these commuters are thought to make use of the city's public transport network. Against this background, the Bratislava Transport Company (DPB) sought to make upgrades to the network, and particularly Bratislava's trams, with the launch of its tram fleet renewal project. This was aimed at bringing benefits to local residents, commuters and other visitors to the Slovak capital. 115350000 93145125 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-trams-added-to-bratislava-s-public-transport-fleet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9estnmBtT4 48.14191240 17.12219090 DPB - Dopravný podnik Bratislava Olejkárska 1 814 52 Bratislava A total of 45 new low-floor, high-capacity trams have been added to Bratislava's public transport fleet. This will benefit local residents, visitors and particularly commuters, of which a very high number use public transport in the Slovak capital on a daily basis. Bratislavský kraj New trams added to Bratislava's public transport fleet Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Environment; Transport; Urban development Operational Programme 'Transport' 3946 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3946.jpg row-7csv_micq.k22x AT;HU 2007CB163PO010 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project SEDDON – clearing the way for a better flowing Danube 2013 2015 2016-03-06T00:00:00 SEDDON – clearing the way for a better flowing Danube The Danube is one of Europe’s iconic rivers. However, as a result of various environmental factors, the allure of the Danube is under threat. For example, hydropower reservoirs silt up and in free-flowing sections river bed degradation occurs, causing environmental degradation and affecting flood risk and navigation conditions such as fairway depth.  Managing the effect of sediment transport is difficult as the river flows through numerous countries, carrying the sediment as it goes. Without a coordinated method for monitoring, measuring and managing sediment transportation, the future of the Danube is uncertain. 3699055 3144196 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/seddon-clearing-the-way-for-a-better-flowing-danube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB6PBQSqI8M 48.258741 16.370978 University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) Muthgasse 107 A-1190 Wien The EU-funded SEDDON project is researching the effects sediment transport and river morphology have on the flow of the Danube River and creating a set of best practices for better river management. Nyugat-Dunántúl;Wien SEDDON – clearing the way for a better flowing Danube Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Austria - Hungary' 3937 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3937.jpg row-9u8k.htxa_3ryu IT 2007IT161PO011 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Palermo's Casina cinese restored to its former glory 2005 2008 2016-02-02T00:00:00 Palermo's Casina cinese restored to its former glory The task included restoration of flooring, plaster, stone work, interior decoration such as wall paintings and sculptures, railings and other metal elements, surfaces, fixtures and fittings including chandeliers, wooden elements and textiles.The plant life at the Casina was also revitalised. This was particularly important given the presence of the Italian-style garden at the site, as well as its proximity to the Parco della Favorita, Palermo's largest green space. The project has thus enabled the historical monument to fit in perfectly with the natural and environmental heritage of the surrounding area. The Casina cinese was commissioned by Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies while in exile in Sicily and built from 1799 onwards by Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia. One of the most original and eclectic monuments in Palermo, the building reflects the fashion for eastern culture which prevailed throughout Europe at that time. The Casina has arched porticoes at ground level and is flanked by towers with spiral staircases. On the ground floor are the ballroom and audience room, while the first floor has a Chinese-style reception room, dining room and royal bedroom. The second floor is taken up by the former queen's apartments and at roof level there is a terrace and octagonal pagoda. 3002497 138419 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/palermo-s-casina-cinese-restored-to-its-former-glory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVBRoO4NPsY 38.16679382 13.33032711 Regione siciliana Via Calvi 13 90139 Palermo The completion of the restoration of the Casina cinese building in Palermo's Parco della Favorita represents the final step in an important project for tourism and culture in the city. The restoration work has been ongoing since the 1990s and has allowed the monument to be re-opened to the public following two decades of closure for safety reasons due to the deterioration of the condition of the Casina. Sicilia Palermo's Casina cinese restored to its former glory Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Sicily' 3889 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3889.jpg row-dzhv~9nm8~ajjr PL 2007PL161PO020 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Olsztyn’s philharmonic orchestra gets a new concert hall 2007 2011 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Olsztyn’s philharmonic orchestra gets a new concert hall Olsztyn philharmonic concert hall was built as a part of an EU co-funded project. The investment has had a huge impact on the tourist and cultural development for the whole Warminsko-Mazurskie region as the concert hall has made Olsztyn a cultural capital and a major attraction for classical music lovers.Additionally, the building is fully adapted to the needs of disabled people which increases the level of social inclusion and cultural development. As many as 17&nbsp;new job opportunities have been created as a result of the project. 14667923 9832242 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/olsztyns-philharmonic-orchestra-gets-a-new-concert-hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpqglw1KREU 53.78009800 20.49240830 Warminsko-Mazurska Philharmonic Orchestra in Olsztyn ul. Głowackiego 1 10-447 Olsztyn Every year Olsztyn’s concert hall is visited by around 40&nbsp;000&nbsp;people and its new minimalistic building is being praised by tourists, citizens, architects and musicians alike. Warmińsko-Mazurskie Olsztyn’s philharmonic orchestra gets a new concert hall Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Warminsko-Mazurskie' 3885 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3885.jpg row-cep6_egup-i8j5 ES;ES;ES;FR;FR 2007CB163PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Developing an eco-economy network between France and Spain 2012 2014 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Developing an eco-economy network between France and Spain Through various project activities a cross-border platform (www.eneco2.org) was developed. It comprises, among other things, a map of more than 150 eco-innovative companies that are geotagged and presented by way of factsheets for each company. The platform was also designed as a tool for exchanging contacts and know-how between companies active in the eco-economy. In addition, cross-border meetings were organised to promote trade and exchange best practices in the fields of eco-economy and eco-innovation. SMEs and regional officials were made aware of the different themes and issues relating to eco-economy and eco-innovation thanks to more than 51 forums organised across five regions. Furthermore, 99 SMEs received support to help their progress towards becoming competitively sustainable eco-innovative companies. The ENECO 2 project has set up working methods between partners that will continue even after the project has come to an end. The cross-border network and the digital platform created in the five regions involved will continue to develop without the need for further funding. This and previous projects in the regions have paved the way for future projects that will go beyond the diagnostic phase and directly address strategic productive sectors on both sides of the Pyrenees. 1294239 841255 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/developing-an-eco-economy-network-between-france-and-spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLjM_17__Ew 42.83039390 -1.63798270 Fundación Centro de Recursos Ambientales de Navarra (CRANA) Calle Padre Adoáin, 217 Bajo E- 31015 Navarra The ENECO 2 project aims firstly to promote eco-innovation to SMEs in five regions across France and Spain, and secondly to establish a dynamic cross-border eco-economy that contributes to the sustainable competitiveness of these companies and partner regions. Aquitaine;Aragón;Comunidad Foral de Navarra;Midi-Pyrénées;Rioja Developing an eco-economy network between France and Spain Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'France - Spain - Andorra' 3879 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3879.jpg row-dcbc_muem_mdnm PL 2007PL161PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Łódź gets professional fashion centre for research and development in textiles and clothing sector 2010 2014 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Łódź gets professional fashion centre for research and development in textiles and clothing sector The centre, which was built as a part of Łódź Fine Art Academy’s department specialised in fashion design, is a professional facility to host fashion shows, fashion weeks, art exhibitions, conferences and industry fairs.  Above all it is thought to be a meeting place for students and business representatives of the textile and clothing industry based in Łódź – a city with pre-war traditions in the textile industry. 6006087 4504565 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/odz-gets-professional-fashion-centre-for-research-and-development-in-textiles-and-clothing-sector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0wG5fI3h6M 51.78876700 19.48268740 Łódź Fine Arts Academy 121 Wojska Polskiego Street 91-726 Lodz Perfect lighting, a 24 meter long catwalk, 16 independent video streams, 250 lamps, 8 video display units – this is the equipment of the new Fashion Promotion Centre; a professional art and educational facility built in the city of Łódź in central Poland as a part of EU co-funded project. Łódzkie Łódź gets professional fashion centre for research and development in textiles and clothing sector Environmental protection & resource efficiency Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Łódzkie' 3872 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3872.jpg row-ueh3-h7qs~yupy AT;HU 2007CB163PO010 2007-2013 ERDF 8 Project Encouraging women to explore science and technology fields 2012 2014 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Encouraging women to explore science and technology fields There is an increasing shortage of skilled workers in the technical industries in Austria and Hungary, and therefore a need for young people to find interest in these professions. The project showed women the wide range of technical occupations available.  While learning about different technical fields, girls met with female professionals from the metal and electrical industry regarded as role models, who coached them in a variety of workshops and helped provide a new perspective on science occupations. In addition, a brochure and manual were developed showcasing the different types of science jobs available in the market, while a social media outreach programme was launched. Job fairs were held throughout the programme, culminating in a final event which gathered political representatives and social partners. 318050 269493 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/encouraging-women-to-explore-science-and-technology-fields https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUdmWsJpQ0A 47.0310048 15.465030200000001 Innovation Region Styria GmbH Liebenauer Hauptstraße 2-6, 8041 Graz Steiermark The FEMCOOP project aimed to inspire young women and girls to go into the natural science and technical fields in order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers in the region, and to boost confidence and skills among women. Nyugat-Dunántúl;Steiermark Encouraging women to explore science and technology fields Promoting employment & supporting labour mobility true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Austria - Hungary' 3871 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3871.jpg row-zvu2.px3u_mkmc PL 2007PL161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Innovative bio-implants help to cure cancer patients missing bone tissue 2010 2014 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Innovative bio-implants help to cure cancer patients missing bone tissue Every year in Poland around 1 500 patients need surgery for the reconstruction of parts of their facial skeleton lost in the course of cancer treatment. With previous techniques such reconstructions involved grafts of bone fragments taken from various parts of the patient’s body. These procedures however are not entirely effective as they may lead to serious complications. Therefore a new method was needed. Scientists from the Oncology Centre, Warsaw University of Technology, Wroclaw University of Technology and the Warsaw Medical University joined forces to develop an innovative treatment method using tissue engineering and help patients regenerate their own tissue. 32410000 27020000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovative-bio-implants-help-to-cure-cancer-patients-missing-bone-tissue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLQlS0KIYQM 52.20135550 20.99941120 Warsaw University of Technology 141 Woloska Str. 02-507 Warsaw Polish scientists have developed an innovative tissue engineering technique to support regeneration and restoration of cancer patients’ bone tissue. The Bio-Implant project was carried out by an interdisciplinary consortium of three Polish universities and an oncology centre. POLAND Innovative bio-implants help to cure cancer patients missing bone tissue Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Innovative economy' 3869 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3869.jpg row-z6pd_3373.rmkz DE 2007DE161PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow 2012 2013 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow The aim of IdeenExpo 2013 was to inspire the young people attending to follow a career in science and technology. Achieving this would help counteract the skill shortages in so-called MINT occupations – a term used to describe jobs involving mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology, which have been experiencing a skills shortage. The IdeenExpo 2013 offered a good platform to present current ERDF-funded projects involving scientific institutions that helped boost regional competitiveness and employment. Through various lectures and talks, the 2013 edition presented 20 ERDF-funded projects and featured several exhibits, workshops, and experimental lectures. 4000000 800000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/inspiring-the-scientists-of-tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WOxwJrnTvI 52.37516220 9.75231150 IdeenExpo GmbH Kirchwender Str. 17 30175 Hannover Held in the Hannover’s exhibition grounds, the IdeenExpo is a biennial event that showcases science and technology to young people and has been described as the world’s biggest classroom. For the 2013 edition which took place from 24 August to 1 September, the organisers received some EUR 2 million in ERDF-funding, helping the event attract 342 000 visitors. Hannover Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Regional Operational Programme for Lüneburg (Lower Saxony) 3868 row-8jex.ttzw-7n5p PL 2007PL161PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Exploseum: Former German explosives factory turned into interactive museum 2008 2011 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Exploseum: Former German explosives factory turned into interactive museum More than 1 000 industrial buildings, 400 km of underground passageways and 40 km of underground railways – that is what was left after one of the largest German explosives factory in Poland closed down in the 20th century. Through hard work and EU-funding support, today this site has new purpose. h3>History unveiled</h3> DAG-Fabrik Bromberg was built between 1939 and 1945 as part of three German arms factories belonging to Dynamit-Aktien Gesellschaft. The company was established in the 19th century by Alfred Nobel, the famed Swedish chemist who invented dynamite and established the Nobel Prize. Nobel’s factory produced nitro-glycerine and smokeless powder that was then used in the production of ammunition. 1936386 1231481 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/exploseum-former-german-explosives-factory-turned-into-interactive-museum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q070ZarpC0 53.07394050 18.06700930 Bydgoszcz City Council Jezuicka 1 85-102 Bydgoszcz The new Exploseum War Technology Centre, an open-air industrial architecture museum located in Budgoszcz, Poland unveils the secrets of one of the largest German pre-war arms factory – the DAG Fabrik Bromberg. The museum attracts tourists from all over the world. Kujawsko-Pomorskie Exploseum: Former German explosives factory turned into interactive museum Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Kujawsko-Pomorskie' 3866 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3866.jpg row-hbds.wznm-xqji BE;BE;BE;FR;NL;UK 2007CB163PO038 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project SAFE-ICE: promoting and mapping initiatives for a low-carbon economy 2013 2015 SAFE-ICE: promoting and mapping initiatives for a low-carbon economy Carried out under the Interreg IVA 2-Seas programme, SAFE-ICE covered coastal regions in no less than four EU Member States: the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The cluster brought together 10 formal partners and 10 associated partners from the Business, Policy, Research and Community sector (Quadruple-Helix structure). The ultimate goal was to address the EU Horizon 2020 objectives. Having a special focus on businesses and SMEs, the project was divided into two phases. Phase 1 was designed to consolidate the findings from the various projects, with Expert Working groups identifying opportunities, gaps and barriers in four key areas: 1) Individual businesses and buildings, 2) Business-to-business relationships, 3) Business Park development and management, 4) Policy and market conditions (Overarching group). 616989 616989 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/safe-ice-promoting-and-mapping-initiatives-for-a-low-carbon-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XhMKucHeik 50.85530160 0.58368370 Hastings Borough Council Aquila House, Breeds Place TN34 3UY East Sussex The SAFE-ICE cluster aimed to combine the results and learnings from 10 Interreg projects focusing on the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Including both public and private stakeholders, the project highlighted best practices as to research, innovation and business support.&nbsp; Antwerpen;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;Oost-Vlaanderen;SOUTH EAST;West-Vlaanderen;ZUID-NEDERLAND SAFE-ICE: promoting and mapping initiatives for a low-carbon economy Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Business Support; Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Two Seas' 3848 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3848.jpg row-kxq7~47gm~w5qc PL 2007PL161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project The ECO-Mobility project: searching for means of transport and personal mobility assistance 2009 2015 The ECO-Mobility project: searching for means of transport and personal mobility assistance Scientists working on the EU co-funded project ‘ECO-Mobility’, launched by the Warsaw University of Technology, developed several sustainable means of transport and mobility solutions, including a Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT), an eco-car, a system for verticalisation and aiding motion, and two innovative wheelchairs. Furthermore, they developed orthopaedic stabilisers for knee joint and long bone fracture treatment. Polish scientists looked at the mobility issue from a wider perspective, thus trying to meet the specific needs of people with limited mobility and at risk of social exclusion. 6634350 5531460 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-eco-mobility-project-searching-for-means-of-transport-and-personal-mobility-assistance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43gcT6-_8LU 52.22222530 21.00728080 Warsaw University of Technology Koszykowa 75 00-662 Warszawa Polish scientists have developed innovative mobility solutions featuring environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and attractive means of transport specifically tailored for people with disabilities and at risk of social exclusion. Mazowieckie The ECO-Mobility project: searching for means of transport and personal mobility assistance Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Innovative economy' 3838 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3838.jpg row-g3qp~vnz3~nrqy UK 2007CB163PO049 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Energy Efficiency and Micro Generation – enhancing the sustainability of public buildings 2010 2014 Energy Efficiency and Micro Generation – enhancing the sustainability of public buildings Councils, as public authorities, have a great responsibility in adopting environmentally friendly measures and contributing to the transition towards a green economy. However, publically owned property is often old, and hence both energy- and cost inefficient. Bringing together 10 local Councils on both sides of the border, as well as the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT), this project saw considerable and tangible achievements. As a first step, 51 Simplified Energy Model (SBEM) audits were carried out for public buildings with high energy consumption. Each Council then submitted a report, outlining the efficiency of their main buildings, suggesting improvements and related cost-benefit analyses. 1147688 996881 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/energy-efficiency-and-micro-generation-enhancing-the-sustainability-of-public-buildings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcctSvVFheA 54.15734651 -6.41336319 2 Monaghan Court, Monaghan St BT35 6BH Be A new cross-border project aims to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings. By applying various energy saving methods and new green technologies, the partners have been able to reduce CO2 emissions and make considerable savings.&nbsp; Northern Ireland Energy Efficiency and Micro Generation – enhancing the sustainability of public buildings Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'United Kingdom - Ireland' - (PEACE III) 3836 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3836.jpg row-y8s3.tdnf.vyk5 ES 2007ES162PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Art nouveau World Heritage Site in Barcelona sustainably restored into cultural tourist attraction and Knowledge Centre Art nouveau World Heritage Site in Barcelona sustainably restored into cultural tourist attraction and Knowledge Centre The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is an architectural gem in Barcelona and part of the region’s cultural heritage. Designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the complex was constructed between 1905 and 1930 and is a perfect example of art nouveau architecture from the region. Because of its unique construction and artistic beauty, UNESCO declared the pavilions of Sant Pau an official World Heritage site. The facility was vacated in 2009 so that the restoration programme could commence. By 2014, six of the nine buildings were restored and a Knowledge Centre has been established on site to host local, national and international organisations. The multifunctional site is also a venue for events and has become a tourist attraction, having already received 305 000 visitors in the period between March and December 2014. 78000000 22500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/art-nouveau-world-heritage-site-in-barcelona-sustainably-restored-into-cultural-tourist-attraction-and-knowledge-centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhFuUP9GCss 41.41243340 2.17570090 Fundació Privada Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Barcelona Tourists interested in architectural wonders and NGOs alike will now be able to benefit from the sustainably restored Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona. Cataluña Art nouveau World Heritage Site in Barcelona sustainably restored into cultural tourist attraction and Knowledge Centre Environmental protection & resource efficiency Energy; Environment; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Catalonia' 3834 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3834.jpg row-5giz.8grj.2vn6 BE 2007BE161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Belgian municipality pioneers energy innovation – with help from farmers 2008 2015 Belgian municipality pioneers energy innovation – with help from farmers In addition to drastically reducing the use of fossil fuels, the establishment of the Walloon region’s first municipal anaerobic digestion plant has created a viable and sustainable revenue stream for local farmers, and led to the creation of two new technical positions to oversee the tanks, welcome and guide farmers and conduct general maintenance tasks across the site. The project’s chief objective was to construct an anaerobic (i.e. without oxygen) digestion plant that uses local manure as fuel in order to increase the energy efficiency of a group of municipal buildings. The ERDF-funded project enabled the commune to purchase land, construct the new facility and install the necessary energy supply networks. Building work began on 1 September 2011 and was completed in 2014. Anaerobic digestion involves the breakdown of organic matter in an anaerobic environment. The bacteria that perform this process release biogas. The new digestion plant converts biomass from farms into energy, generating both electricity and heat. Surplus electricity can be sent to the grid, helping to cover project costs. The plant operates daily and requires 30 tonnes of material each day, while 200 tonnes can be stored permanently onsite. 3768615 1507446 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/belgian-municipality-pioneers-energy-innovation-with-help-from-farmers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDdoIYHo2nQ 50.4100045 4.586698000000069 L’Administration communale d’Aiseau-Presles Rue John Kennedy, 150 6250 Aiseau-Presles (Roselies) Roselies An ERDF-funded project has helped the Belgian municipality of Aiseau-Presles to cut greenhouse gas emissions by turning methane recovered from farmyard manure into a renewable and environmentally friendly energy source. &nbsp; Hainaut Belgian municipality pioneers energy innovation – with help from farmers Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Wallonia (Hainaut)' 3830 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3830.jpg row-aksw~fgay~6488 PL 2007PL161PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project ‘STARTER’ – A Gdansk Entrepreneurship Incubator provides a boost for business development in the Pomorskie region 2008 2011 ‘STARTER’ – A Gdansk Entrepreneurship Incubator provides a boost for business development in the Pomorskie region Currently, in the Incubator part of the building, almost 50 new businesses have had a chance to take their first steps in the world of business. Another 150 use other kinds of business support. This innovative concept combines a number of business functions. The Gdansk Entrepreneurship Incubator STARTER consists of two buildings, each with several floors, with a single-level underground car park with 103 parking spaces. 13362904 4311300 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/starter-a-gdansk-entrepreneurship-incubator-provides-a-boost-for-business-development-in-the-pomorskie-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc5KBMruJHU 54.40470430 18.57619880 Gdansk City Council Nowe Ogrody 8/12 80-803 Gdańsk A new business incubator offers offices to rent, networking opportunities, consultations with experts in law, marketing, accounting, creation of business plans and mentoring programmes for start-up entrepreneurs. Pomorskie ‘STARTER’ – A Gdansk Entrepreneurship Incubator provides a boost for business development in the Pomorskie region Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support Operational Programme 'Pomerania' 3818 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3818.jpg row-npw4_uz7p.is6r PL 2007PL161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Stem and progenitor cell technology to help fight cardiovascular diseases 2010 2014 Stem and progenitor cell technology to help fight cardiovascular diseases Teams from the Silesian Centre of Heart Diseases in Zabrze, the Oncology Institute in Gliwice and the Foundation for Cardiac Surgery Development in Zabrze researched the use of stem cells and progenitor cells technology in order to develop new treatments designed to combat cardiovascular diseases and support heart regeneration processes. The research can be seen as natural continuation of previous work done to help consolidate the position of Polish cardiology institutions as centres of excellence for biotechnological and biomedical research. 1816378 1562666 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/stem-and-progenitor-cell-technology-to-help-fight-cardiovascular-diseases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj3ZvUc0cIk 50.31422670 18.78092200 Silesian Centre of Heart Diseases ul. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 9 41-800 Zabrze Our nations are plagued by heart failure, which kills more people than any other disease. A consortium of researchers from leading Polish cardiology centres decided to join forces in order to conduct innovative research leading to better approaches to treat or prevent heart failure. POLAND Stem and progenitor cell technology to help fight cardiovascular diseases Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Innovative economy' 3816 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3816.jpg row-arxt_ykdq_sx7i RO 2007RO161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Rehabilitation of Alba Iulia’s urban heritage transforms the city and its economy 2009 2013 Rehabilitation of Alba Iulia’s urban heritage transforms the city and its economy The main aim of this project was to revive the Alba Carolina Citadel through the conservation and rehabilitation of the urban heritage, with added value coming from the subsequent enabling of a circular economy and new economic development through tourism. The activities carried out included conserving and rehabilitating monuments, historical buildings, cathedrals, the Vauban Fortress built on the ancient Roman Castrum together with its walls and paths, and improving infrastructure to boost the city’s tourism sector. 44670000 35878000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/rehabilitation-of-alba-iulias-urban-heritage-transforms-the-city-and-its-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2C301xl7cc 46.068630 23.570704 Alba Iulia Municipality Calea Motilor Str. 5 A Alba Iulia One of Romania’s most important historic cities reaps the economic and social benefits of restoring its ancient heritage. Centru Rehabilitation of Alba Iulia’s urban heritage transforms the city and its economy Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Regional Operational Programme' 3809 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3809.jpg row-556c.ba2i~n8k5 DK;SE 2007CB163PO026 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Preventing dropout from youth education in the Øresund region 2011 2014 Preventing dropout from youth education in the Øresund region The circles were based on five themes: language improvement, classroom management and student health and well-being, inclusive teaching, the future of guidance and counselling and leadership. Practitioners worked with researchers to reflect on their practice, exchange ideas and develop methods and best practices to motivate and teach students at risk of dropping out. The next phase involved implementing and refining the methods to meet challenges faced by each partner. The partners chose the methods they wanted to implement and the research circles developed relevant teaching material. Films and articles were produced and presentations and conferences held to communicate the methods and conclusions. 2016156 1008078 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/preventing-dropout-from-youth-education-in-the-resund-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p91EGYgJPCs 55.64906500 12.26245490 Høje-Taastrup Gymnasium Frøgaard Alle 2 2630 Taastrup The Preventing Dropout project created a platform for some 100&nbsp;Danish and Swedish teachers and student counsellors in the Øresund region to exchange knowledge and develop methods for preventing young people from dropping out of education and training. The project set up research circles to investigate what motivates students to finish their education with a view to implementing findings in schools and counselling services. Hovedstaden;SVERIGE Preventing dropout from youth education in the Øresund region Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Öresund - Kattegat - Skagerrak' 3807 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3807.jpg row-d98x.cmaf-5st3 PT 2007PT161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Aldeias Históricas de Portugal (AHP) – revitalising villages through education and business development 2013 2015 Aldeias Históricas de Portugal (AHP) – revitalising villages through education and business development The key aspects in this recovery strategy are the heritage and social and economic dimensions. It is based on urban and heritage regeneration initiatives and helping to create micro-businesses in the tourism sector. The project has been granted tourism status, with a special focus on cultural tourism given the heritage assets involved. Following the ‘farm-to-fork principle’, the approach applied was one of linking economic activity sectors, starting from a business idea inspired by the specific needs of the villages and the use of networking. This means engaging with all stakeholders, from the local community to agents from the public and private spheres, both local and national. 25049 21292 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/aldeias-historicas-de-portugal-ahp-revitalising-villages-through-education-and-business-development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjSd_Dw4u1g 40.358509 -7.349799 Aldeias Históricas de Portugal Praça da República 6250-034 Belmonte The Aldeias Históricas de Portugal (AHP) [Historical Villages of Portugal] is composed of 12&nbsp;villages spread over 10&nbsp;municipalities (5315.39&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>). This project focuses on training people with low skills to reintegrate into the job market, developing new business ideas specific to each village and revitalising existing abandoned and dilapidated buildings. Centro (P) Aldeias Históricas de Portugal (AHP) – revitalising villages through education and business development Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support Operational Programme 'Centro' 3806 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3806.jpg row-fqmb_3zuv.ur87 PL 2007PL161PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project The Hewelianum Centre – a place to learn, relax and discover in central Gdańsk 2007 2014 The Hewelianum Centre – a place to learn, relax and discover in central Gdańsk The Hewelianum Centre project has regenerated the former Fort of Gradowa Mountain into a popular science and recreation venue for locals and tourists visiting the region. The Centre attracts over 150 000 visitors every year. Around 10 hectares of the former fortification area and some 5 000 square meters of objects have been restored and intensive infrastructure works have uncovered past buildings of the fort including: shelters, laboratories, sentry buildings and military barracks. Restored military artefacts are powered using renewable energy sources which generates significant savings and positive environmental effects. 10000000 6000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-hewelianum-centre-a-place-to-learn-relax-and-discover-in-central-gdansk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TixcXbxEkNc 54.355889 18.639371 Hewelianum Centre Gradowa 6 Gdańsk An 8-year initiative has transformed the neglected central area of Gdańsk into an educational and recreational venue for Pomeranian residents. Pomorskie The Hewelianum Centre – a place to learn, relax and discover in central Gdańsk Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programme 'Pomerania' 3805 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3805.jpg row-5mcb-vj68-3phy FR 2007FR161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project ACTe Memorial to inform and educate on the slave trade 2013 2015 ACTe Memorial to inform and educate on the slave trade As well as keeping the collective memory of the slave trade alive, the ACTe Memorial is a place for research, cultural production and diffusion of knowledge on the subject. It should also become an important tourist attraction for the whole of the Americas and a veritable international meeting point. By placing a dedicated learning, cultural and creative space at the disposal of the whole community, the ACTe Memorial can help to heal the wounds of a chapter of history which shaped the society of Guadeloupe, the Caribbean and the Americas as a whole. In this way, it aims to contribute to reconciliation and a new understanding between peoples and nations. 83000000 17000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/acte-memorial-to-inform-and-educate-on-the-slave-trade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE5tvGasNeg 16.23171558 -61.53423925 Conseil Régional de la Guadeloupe Rue Paul Lacave – Petit Paris 97109 Basse-Terre The ACTe Memorial in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe aims to inform and educate the local population and tourists on the slave trade, slavery and its abolition, as well as the cultural expressions which emerged from it. Built on the site of a former sugar factory in the centre of the city, it is an important urban development which is helping to revitalise the neighbourhood in which it is located. Guadeloupe ACTe Memorial to inform and educate on the slave trade Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Tourism and Culture; Urban development Operational Programme 'Guadeloupe' 3803 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3803.jpg row-rd86-tg32-3ix2 FR 2007FR161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 8 Project Extension of Guadeloupe port to support economic development 2015 2019 Extension of Guadeloupe port to support economic development Work will take place over two phases. In phase one, docks 12 and 13 of the existing terminal will be adapted for ships with a 3&nbsp;000&nbsp;twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) cargo capacity and the access channel and swinging circle will be dredged to accommodate ships of 6&nbsp;500&nbsp;TEU. Dredged material will be used to drain water from the new container platform. Phase two consists of building a dock with a 350&nbsp;metre mooring quay to cater for ships of 12&nbsp;000&nbsp;TEU and able to withstand major earthquakes. The basin may be banked up to create a 2&nbsp;ha platform between the existing and new terminals .The project will allow creation of new facilities and support transhipment traffic development. This should avoid making Guadeloupe dependent on transhipment of goods via other ports, which would increase delivery times and cost the local economy some EUR&nbsp;50&nbsp;million. The port is essential for jobs and growth in the region as it processes more than 95&nbsp;% of Guadeloupe's economic exchanges and port and maritime activity account for 12&nbsp;% of the region's jobs and 7&nbsp;% of its GDP. 30000000 20700000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/extension-of-guadeloupe-port-to-support-economic-development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkJX6DQY8PE&feature=youtu.be 16.23114273 -61.54254234 Major Seaport Authority of Guadeloupe Quai Ferdinand de Lesseps, BP 485 97165 Pointe-à-Pitre Productive investments in the Jarry port facility at Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe will increase the Port of Guadeloupe's capacity so as to enable it to maintain its position in terms of traffic volumes. The remodelling should also strengthen port security in relation to the natural disasters to which the region is vulnerable. Guadeloupe Extension of Guadeloupe port to support economic development Promoting employment & supporting labour mobility Business Support; Environment; Transport Operational Programme 'Guadeloupe' 3802 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3802.jpg row-vn5v~7a9t~gxie HU 2007IT161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Wetland restoration plan for Hortobágy National Park 2007 2013 Wetland restoration plan for Hortobágy National Park The project aimed at expanding a 4 ha lake into a 9 ha habitat to ensure the survival of fish living in the marsh during winter. Meanwhile, wetland restoration has already been completed in the 10 ha Fekete-rét area. The overall ecological restoration plan has paved the way for larger overnighting sites for transiting water birds. In addition, existing infrastructures have been improved – these include an educational nature trail to boost ecotourism. The trail presents the area’s development and the education activities of the National Park’s Directorate. The park’s observation tower has also been revamped and orientation signs have been installed. 776622 776622 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/wetland-restoration-plan-for-hortobagy-national-park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGhYeFAFRkA 47.3708 20.4536 Hortobágy National Park Directorate Sumen u. 2. 4024 Debrecen An ecological restoration plan for the Hortobágy National Park is set to ensure long-term habitat preservation by providing a safer environment for fish over the winter, while creating new sites for protected bird species. Észak-Alföld Wetland restoration plan for Hortobágy National Park Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programme 'Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency' 3796 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3796.jpg row-4v4w.q747.94pn ES 2007CB163PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Cross-border Space for Ageing creates a new model for care 2011 2015 Cross-border Space for Ageing creates a new model for care The project created the online Virtual Centre for Ageing (CVE) which draws upon international expertise to promote new care models for age-related diseases, taking account of psychosocial care and job creation. It provides a meeting place for those affected by dementia, a blog, a forum, publications, a resource directory, cognitive stimulation and training activities, news, data and good practices. The CVE keeps families, patients, carers and professionals up to date with innovations and allows them to discover real life stories and better understand dementia. It also gives details of job opportunities in the sector and over 150 000 people have accessed it. 2911867 2183900 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cross-border-space-for-ageing-creates-a-new-model-for-care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SBDchqaem4 40.96544000 -5.67046000 Fundación General de la Universidad de Salamanca C/Fonseca 2 37002 Salamanca The Cross-border Space for Ageing project aims to create a sustainable, transferable model for care services in the Spanish-Portuguese border area, with special focus on dementia. Key to this are definition of new professional profiles and communication to raise awareness of the issue. Castilla y León Cross-border Space for Ageing creates a new model for care Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Health; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Spain - Portugal' 3794 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3794.jpg row-rjiv-a9b3.rmux PL 2007PL161PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project New fibre optic network increases access to broadband in Pomerania 2011 2014 New fibre optic network increases access to broadband in Pomerania Work took place in 66 municipalities located in 16 counties and created the new network with nodes in 253 small towns and villages. As a result, more than 100 000 inhabitants across the region can today access broadband Internet. To reach this point, local authorities identified areas lacking the infrastructure necessary for modern Internet services before a fibre optic network was built using the latest technology. The works also provided a platform for further development of ultra-modern access networks able to deliver very high-speed broadband to homes using last-mile technology. In fact, additional investment in the ERDF-funded Lastmile project is expected under the 2014-2020 programming period. 32758071 8730811 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-fibre-optic-network-increases-access-to-broadband-in-pomerania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNh1Ml9gNs0 54.34351600 18.64609600 Orange Polska S.A. ul. Jagiellońska 34 96-100 Skierniewice The ERDF-funded Broadband Pomerania project has helped develop the information society in the Pomorskie voivodeship of Poland by constructing a 1&nbsp;836&nbsp;km fibre optic network across the region. Pomorskie New fibre optic network increases access to broadband in Pomerania Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Pomerania' 3785 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3785.jpg row-ji45.5idx~eak2 CZ;CZ;DE;PL;PL;SI;SI;SK 2007CB163PO061 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Transforming post-socialist cities into more competitive and attractive urban spaces 2011 2014 2014-10-12T00:00:00 Transforming post-socialist cities into more competitive and attractive urban spaces ReNewTown project partners carried out research among inhabitants, experts and entrepreneurs in ten cities across five countries in an attempt to assess the success and failure factors of urban districts. One example was the ArtZONA venue in Nowa Huta, near Kraków, which stages cultural and social events and various other activities. A neglected playground between blocks of flats in Velenje was redeveloped to create an inspiring space for all generations, with local volunteers giving 1567 hours of their time to do most of the physical work. A centre for small and medium-sized enterprises was set up in a large Prague panel-housing development to support local entrepreneurship in an area with high unemployment. Old socialist architecture in Hnúšťa, Slovakia was transformed into a Museum of Socialist Curiosities, which has received around 600 artefacts in donations and has become a tourist attraction, helping to preserve knowledge of Hnúšťa’s socialist period for future generations. 1474181 1237122 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/transforming-post-socialist-cities-into-more-competitive-and-attractive-urban-spaces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMFiBBWIM4Q 52.22837000 20.99336400 Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55 00-818 Warsaw The “ReNewTown” project has invested in four pilot urban regeneration projects designed to enhance cross-regional economic performance, promote social cohesion and cultural activity, and boost the modernisation of the urban landscape. The initiative provides central and eastern European cities that were affected by socialist methods of planning with social and environmental models of best practices. BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG;Mazowieckie;Małopolskie;Praha;Severozápad;Stredné Slovensko;Vzhodna Slovenija;Zahodna Slovenija Transforming post-socialist cities into more competitive and attractive urban spaces Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation; Urban development Operational Programme 'Central Europe' 3150 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3150.jpg row-8s6u-p669~gz55 CH;IT 2007CB163PO035 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Modus Riciclandi: educating children and the community about decreasing waste and increasing reuse 2011 2014 Modus Riciclandi: educating children and the community about decreasing waste and increasing reuse Waste management and recycling are important tools for European territorial cooperation – especially as waste knows no borders. Since Italy and Switzerland share a border, they decided to share the responsibility for reducing the amount of waste and finding innovative ways for reusing material. The Modus Riciclandi – Cross Border Integrated Plan (I.T.P.) Waste project uses an integrated strategy that consists of three main components: ReMida, Rifiutilinsubrici and Insubria-Pulizia Sconfinata. Starting in 2011 and continuing for a period of three academic years, environmental sustainability education was integrated into the curriculum of local primary and secondary schools. The goal of the courses was to reinforce environmental awareness and to develop a cross-border action network between the two countries. 3083349 2538565 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/modus-riciclandi-educating-children-and-the-community-about-decreasing-waste-and-increasing-reuse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrjdSMWbfOg 45.816926 8.812558 Provincia di Varese Piazza LIbertà 1 21100 Varese Modus Riciclandi helped 12&nbsp;000&nbsp;students learn about the creative reuse of waste material. Teaching boxes were created and distributed to encourage students to learn about sustainability. Lombardia;Suisse Modus Riciclandi: educating children and the community about decreasing waste and increasing reuse Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational programme 'Italy-Switzerland' 3784 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3784.jpg row-byyz-6y5z_biue UK 2007UK162PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project New research institute to explore the extraordinary potential of graphene 2014 2015 2016-12-01T00:00:00 New research institute to explore the extraordinary potential of graphene The National Graphene Institute will be the UK’s home for research into the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive material, providing the opportunity for researchers and industry to work together on a huge variety of potential applications. The 7 600 square metre building will house state-of-the-art facilities, including two so-called cleanrooms where scientists can carry out experiments and research without contamination. The European Union’s financial award of EUR 29.5 million will contribute to the cost of constructing and fitting out the applied research facility as well as the cost of equipment. Some of the world’s leading companies are expected to sign up to work at the institute where they will be offered the chance to work on cutting edge projects in the field of graphene research. 58991723 29495861 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-research-institute-to-explore-the-extraordinary-potential-of-graphene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ4XOGsGSjA&t 53.47925100 -2.24792600 The University of Manchester Oxford Road M13 9PL Manchester The largest sum of funding awarded in 2013 by the ERDF’s programme for North-West England will allow the University of Manchester to build the world’s leading centre for research into wonder material graphene. Greater Manchester New research institute to explore the extraordinary potential of graphene Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'North West England' 3774 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3774.jpg row-r4qi-c2za_jmxk DE;DE;PL 2007CB163PO019 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Telemedicine Pomerania improves healthcare in sparsely populated regions 2010 2012 2016-04-01T00:00:00 Telemedicine Pomerania improves healthcare in sparsely populated regions The project involved 20 hospitals on the German side of the border and 15 on the Polish side. The network remains open to other interested parties and has an interface with the Mecklenburg-West Pomerania teleradiology network. As a result of the activities, medical equipment in the participating hospitals was improved. In addition, some 40 people were employed in the project and six jobs were created after implementation. 12024316 10088374 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/telemedicine-pomerania-improves-healthcare-in-sparsely-populated-regions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fwPCNv11f0 54.08652950 13.40764970 University Hospital Greifswald Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475 Greifswald The Telemedicine Pomerania project was aimed at ensuring that people in sparsely populated areas of the Pomerania Euroregion, which straddles the German-Polish border, have proper access to health infrastructure and services. The intention was to improve prevention and diagnosis of illness and patient therapy by creating efficient and sustainable communication structures. Brandenburg;Mecklenburg-Vorpommern;Zachodniopomorskie Telemedicine Pomerania improves healthcare in sparsely populated regions Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Health; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Poland - Germany' 3770 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3770.jpg row-eqbr.mvbp-afui DE;DK 2007CB163PO056 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project KulturDialog overcomes barriers and enhances understanding along the Danish-German border 2011 2014 KulturDialog overcomes barriers and enhances understanding along the Danish-German border KulturDialog brought about the signature of the first cross-border cultural agreement in Europe in 2013, which led to the foundation of the Sønderjylland-Schleswig international cultural region. Long term cultural cooperation in the border region was thus assured. A common cultural fund and a network fund were set up to support micro projects in the fields of culture, language, children, youth and recreation. The project also worked to support further development of understanding between schools in the border region with regard to language and culture. 1550974 1008133 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/kulturdialog-overcomes-barriers-and-enhances-understanding-along-the-danish-german-border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGAUtr3rXnA 54.91304580 9.77890060 Sønderborg Kommune Alsion 2 6400 Sønderborg The KulturDialog project fostered cross-border encounters and promoted mutual understanding between citizens in the Danish-German border region. In this way, it helped to break down barriers and increase knowledge of culture and society on the other side of the border in each of the two neighbouring countries. Schleswig-Holstein;Sjælland KulturDialog overcomes barriers and enhances understanding along the Danish-German border Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Syddanmark - Schleswig-K.E.R.N.' 3750 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3750.jpg row-ytka_rryk.7igx DE;DK 2007CB163PO056 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Cooperating to improve treatment and raise awareness of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) 2012 2015 Cooperating to improve treatment and raise awareness of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) The main objective of the projects was to identify the prevalence of urinary incontinence among women in the general population and assess their help-seeking behaviour. A survey was conducted among 8 000 women in the Fehmarnbelt region. Around 45 % of those who participated reported some level of LUTS that affected their quality of life. The second part of the study focused on healthcare provision, doctors were found to be unaware of the extent of the problem and rarely spoke about it during their consultations with patients. In general, they felt uncomfortable raising the issue. There were also considerable differences in providing up-to-date guidance on effective treatment. There are several types of incontinence and many treatment options. But most women who struggle with involuntary urination suffer emotionally and socially. For many women this results in social exclusion and stress. Treatments and support are available, but understanding by those who suffer and healthcare professionals needs to be greatly improved. 1015601 582800 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cooperating-to-improve-treatment-and-raise-awareness-of-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-luts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYz-6nTOhrE 55.636417 12.088833 Roskilde Sygehus Køgevej 7-13 4000 Roskilde The LUTS project has set a strong basis for improving health services and promoting the social inclusion of women. The research activities focused on the experience of those who needed support and looked at the services that were available. By taking a cross-border approach, the project was able to see the impact of culture and healthcare systems on treatment. Schleswig-Holstein;Sjælland Cooperating to improve treatment and raise awareness of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Health; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Syddanmark - Schleswig-K.E.R.N.' 3748 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3748.jpg row-2zh4.c7ij.geig LT;PL;PL 2007CB163PO031 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Better cross-border emergency services for Lithuania and Poland 2010 2012 Better cross-border emergency services for Lithuania and Poland There had traditionally been a lack of cooperation between the Lithuanian and Polish emergency services, chiefly due to the insufficient integration between the existing services of the two countries and the lack of a developed infrastructure that could handle and maintain the use of the standard EU 112 emergency number. Under the ERDF-funded project, new alerting and dispatch centres were established with the express intention of receiving and dealing with 112 calls. As a result, these emergency calls were better intercepted and routed to the relevant emergency service in the country of origin, speeding up response times. 4083436 3470921 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/better-cross-border-emergency-services-for-lithuania-and-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6wnTeq_jUMt=9m46s 53.1324886 23.1688403 Regional Headquarter of State Fire Service in Białystok 15-062 Bialystok Following a needs analysis of those living in the cross-border areas between Lithuania's Marijampolé & Alytus regions and the Podlaskie & Warmińsko-Mazurskie regions of Poland, a joint project was launched to improve both countries emergency services' response times and to promote the EU-wide 112 emergency number. Lietuva;Podlaskie;Warmińsko-Mazurskie Better cross-border emergency services for Lithuania and Poland Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Lithuania - Poland' 3746 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3746.jpg row-wsw2.337m~evag EL 2007GR161PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project INNOVATHENS promotes and supports the local knowledge and ICT-based entrepreneurship 2013 2015 INNOVATHENS promotes and supports the local knowledge and ICT-based entrepreneurship An old gasholder, inside the unique industrial cultural complex of Technopolis, was transformed into a modern, highly equipped, vibrant, open space for the facilitation of networking, knowledge and experience exchange among young entrepreneurs, job seekers, experienced business people, academics and researchers, for the entrepreneurial ecosystem to flourish and develop. INNOVATHENS is implemented within the ‘PROJECTS - ATHENS/ Re-launching Athens’ framework and is the result of a unique public-private consortium. In particular, ‘Technopolis’, a public institution of the Municipality of Athens supporting arts, cultural and industrial heritage, joined forces with Athens Σynergies – a group of six entrepreneurial associations, listing more than 320 of the most innovating companies of the country – to create INNOVATHENS. 2345045 1993287 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovathens-promotes-and-supports-the-local-knowledge-and-ict-based-entrepreneurship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIb2TVqdkb4 37.98391700 23.72935990 100, Pireos Str 11854 Gazi Athens A new integrated innovation and entrepreneurship centre, located in the heart Athens offers a dynamic physical and digital arena for training, networking and business support. Attiki INNOVATHENS promotes and supports the local knowledge and ICT-based entrepreneurship Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Attica' 3722 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3722.jpg row-wp84-524u~aspt EL;EL;EL 2007GR161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Mi-Cluster – support for a cohesive and productive micro-electronic ecosystem 2008 2015 2015-09-12T00:00:00 Mi-Cluster – support for a cohesive and productive micro-electronic ecosystem Mi-Cluster has created a permanent partnership between competitive partners and the research community. The measures that have been implemented have led to cooperation that targets market needs. The cooperation resulted in knowledge and technology transfer as well as innovative ideas that moved from the drawing board to the market. Considering the financial crisis, the project’s success is even more impressive. Project beneficiaries have on average seen a +145.34 % increase in revenue, +108.45 % increase in exports, +69.7 % increase in employment and +177.27 % increase in patent applications. The project won the Bronze Label for European Cluster Excellence and has been instrumental in establishing the ‘European Semiconductor Cluster Consortium’. 46191639 25011114 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mi-cluster-support-for-a-cohesive-and-productive-micro-electronic-ecosystem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4VbGEJSkqk 38.040429 23.802740 Corallia Clusters Initiative/R.C. Athena Kifissias Ave. 44,Monumental Plaza-Building C GR-15125 Athens The mi-Cluster supporting micro-electronic and embedded systems has created more than 700&nbsp;highly skilled jobs and attracted more than EUR 30&nbsp;million&nbsp;in foreign direct investment. The project brings together research, technological development, technology transfer, clusters and business networks. Attiki;Dytiki Ellada;Kentriki Makedonia Mi-Cluster – support for a cohesive and productive micro-electronic ecosystem Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Urban development Operational Programme 'Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship' 3712 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3712.jpg row-9pqk~g9ub.gj3a IE 2007IE162PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project SMILE: saving money, reducing waste and creating business opportunities 2014-01-10T00:00:00 SMILE: saving money, reducing waste and creating business opportunities The project helps SME’s find more sustainable ways of managing both their waste and purchasing costs, reduces waste going to landfill and creates new business opportunities by turning waste resources into new products.Potential exchanges are identified through networking events, an online exchange facility and a support team. At these exchange events and through the website, businesses can identify resources they would like to exchange such as reusable items, by-products and surplus products. The service is available to businesses in the Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Clare and Kerry regions. Currently there are almost 1&nbsp;000&nbsp;members.Exchanging resources creates synergiesTo-date 8 SMILE events have been held with 430&nbsp;businesses attending. Approximately 25&nbsp;721&nbsp;tonnes of resource materials were offered at these events which have the potential to be diverted from landfill. From the events alone, 1&nbsp;962&nbsp;potential synergies have been identified between businesses with an additional 350&nbsp;enquiries being made between businesses on the website.The partnerships that have been created between public bodies, social enterprises and the private sector are important from an economic and employment perspective.The project has also raised awareness of upcycling and reuse across the business community as well as the benefits that reuse could have from a social enterprise perspective.SMILE won a national Local Authority Members Association Award (LAMA) for Best EcoInitiative 2013. The project has also been a finalist three times in the Green Awards “Waste to Business Resource” Category. 366683 13683 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/smile-saving-money-reducing-waste-and-creating-business-opportunities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mt4cyk-cT8 51.89689170 -8.48631570 Macroom Environmental Industrial Park Bowl Road, Macroom Co. Cork SMILE Resource Exchange is a free service for businesses that encourages the exchange of resources and unwanted items between its business members across Ireland. SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SMILE: saving money, reducing waste and creating business opportunities Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support Operational Programme 'Southern and Eastern' 3071 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3071.jpg row-3a56.zhig.77mn PL 2007PL161PO019 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project The sacred pearl: complex restoration of the Pauline Monastery building Jasna Góra 2009 2011 2015-09-12T00:00:00 The sacred pearl: complex restoration of the Pauline Monastery building Jasna Góra The monastic complex on Jasna Góra endured great turmoil in recent years which caused cracks, discolorations and dampness of the walls to appear. The restoration had significant importance considering Jasna Góra Monastery is a part of regional and national heritage as well as a tourist destination with three million pilgrims from all over the world visiting it every year. Further deterioration was prevented thanks to the modernisation of the building. The project consists of three sub-projects: the reconstruction and restoration of the buildings of the Pauline Fathers' Monastery in Jasna Góra, the restoration and renovation of the Basilica of the Holy Cross and the Nativity of Our Lady, the northern flank of the Pauline Fathers` Monastery in Jasna Góra. 10332261 8544079 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-sacred-pearl-complex-restoration-of-the-pauline-monastery-building-jasna-gora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca8LyQgQMwQ 50.81274610 19.09708860 Pauline Fathers Cloister 51 St. Barbara Street 42-200 Częstochowa Jasna Góra is the most important and recognisable Marian sanctuary in Poland. The comprehensive renovation preserves it for future generations, increases the attractiveness of the region and stimulates tourism and economic development. Ślaskie The sacred pearl: complex restoration of the Pauline Monastery building Jasna Góra Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Silesia' 3705 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3705.jpg row-dw32-cvua-3ed8 CY;EL;EL;ES;ES;ES;FR;FR;IT;IT;IT;IT;ME;MT;SI 2007CB163PO045 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project HOMER: Sharing data to improve services and develop innovative Apps 2012 2015 2015-01-12T00:00:00 HOMER: Sharing data to improve services and develop innovative Apps The project’s main achievement was to create an open, multi-lingual web portal to share information. So far, this portal shares 4 650 datasets on a wide range of topics from agriculture to tourism. This was a major challenge and involved overcoming cultural, linguistic, legal and technical barriers. The project wasn’t just about creating a portal, it was also about making sure that people knew about it and could benefit from the available information. This was achieved through two pilot actions. One action focused on citizens and the other focused on creating economically valuable apps and services. The first action involved establishing citizen participation workshops to find ways to improve the quality of life in the local areas by making use of the available data. The people who were involved were not IT experts and came up with specific local problems that could make use of data in finding solutions. The workshops showed how the available datasets could help make local authority services more efficient and citizen-focused. 3666437 2813712 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/homer-sharing-data-to-improve-services-and-develop-innovative-apps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFRhOCvxIh0 45.079739 7.675918 Regione Piemonte Corso Regina Margherita, 174 10152 Turin The HOMER (Harmonising Open Data in the Mediterranean through Better Access and Reuse of Public Sector Information) project demonstrates that open data can be shared across borders. Nineteen partners across eight countries worked together to share publicly held data and make it available to citizens and businesses. Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Andalucía;Aragón;Cataluña;Corse;Emilia-Romagna;Kriti;MONTENEGRO;Malta;Piemonte;Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur;Sardegna;Slovenija;Veneto;Κύπρος - Kıbrıs HOMER: Sharing data to improve services and develop innovative Apps Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Mediterranean Programme' 3699 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3699.jpg row-k4bx~3w7s.ytje IE;UK 2007CB163PO062 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Retrieving water energy at micro- hydropower plants could pave the way to more sustainable water supply systems in Ireland and Wales 2011 2015 Retrieving water energy at micro- hydropower plants could pave the way to more sustainable water supply systems in Ireland and Wales The idea behind the project is that waste energy in water supply systems can be captured and turned into electricity. Occasionally, the pressure in water supply systems can be too high, and this energy is often released into the atmosphere using valves and other infrastructure. Replacing these valves with micro – hydropower plants can both reduce high pressure and produce electricity, reducing the energy consumption and CO2. Up until now, recycling this energy has not been possible as traditional turbine technology is not always suited to water network sites, these being too large and/or costly. But Hydro – BPT have developed a new concept which allows waste energy to be recovered without this problem, at least in small-scale hydropower plants. 974907 625721 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/retrieving-water-energy-at-micro-hydropower-plants-could-pave-the-way-to-more-sustainable-water-supply-systems-in-ireland-and-wales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGeQ2eRhnPE 53.229443 -4.130202 1 College Green Dublin The Hydro – BPT project looks at innovative ways of retrieving energy from various potential micro – hydropower sites in Wales and Ireland, which could reduce CO<sub>2</sub>&nbsp;emissions by over 10&nbsp;000&nbsp;tonnes per year. IRELAND;WALES Retrieving water energy at micro- hydropower plants could pave the way to more sustainable water supply systems in Ireland and Wales Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Ireland - Wales' 3695 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3695.jpg row-yeaj_pdbw~mgr7 PL 2007PL161PO017 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project New marina makes Czarnków a key boating centre in Wielkopolska 2007 2011 New marina makes Czarnków a key boating centre in Wielkopolska Czarnków is a town located in the Greater Poland region with 12 000 inhabitants. Its newly created marina opened in 2011, with the financial support from the European Union, putting the town on the map as a key hub on the Great Wielkopolska Loop and as a destination in its own right for boating, waterway holidays and other leisure pursuits. The investment consisted of construction of the marina and promenade, with a campsite and sanitary facilities, as well as the slipway for launching yachts and boats. In addition, new facilities for tourists were created, including bicycle stands, a launch station for hiring canoes, parking places for cars and a monitoring system to improve safety of the site. The facilities remain free for all users. 853152 467998 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-marina-makes-czarnkow-a-key-boating-centre-in-wielkopolska https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5ATT_wBZMc 52.90712990 16.55574090 Gmina Miasta Czarnków Plac Wolności 6 64-700 Czarnków A new marina in Czarnków is helping to make the Great Wielkopolska Loop one of the main destinations for Polish boating holidays. It also serves the local community and promotes tourism and the culture of the region. Wielkopolskie New marina makes Czarnków a key boating centre in Wielkopolska Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Tourism and Culture Operational programme 'Greater Poland' 3687 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3687.jpg row-3seu.9qhm_ysf9 DE 2007DE161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project New manufacturing plant for lubricating motor oils generates 26 jobs in Lubmin New manufacturing plant for lubricating motor oils generates 26 jobs in Lubmin In one of the most modern plants in Germany, the company manufactures, stores, packages and distributes motor and lubrication oils. Around 40 000 tonnes of lubricants per year are to be produced in Lubmin and distributed nationally and internationally. The factory further benefits from the local industrial harbour and efficient rail- and road connections which allow delivery of primary oils by a variety of transport modes and thereby guarantee an effective use of the on-site storage capacity, and from the proximity of new markets in Eastern Europe. The factory’s business model is based on the production of high-volume, competitively priced lubrication oils which conform to highest quality standard. Nearly EUR 1 million was invested in a quality check laboratory and accreditation for standard industry norms is planned. This will allow lubrication oils to be shipped directly to the factory assembly lines of automotive manufacturers. 17000000 3500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-manufacturing-plant-for-lubricating-motor-oils-generates-26-jobs-in-lubmin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUhaNXYRJyU 54.14589760 13.64657280 Deutsche Ölwerke Lubmin GmbH Freesendorfer Weg 4, 17509 Lubmin The new premises enable year-round value creation and bring a most welcome boost to the local industry, thereby contributing to rural development in Western Pomerania-Greifswald. Making use of the regions’ access to the Baltic Sea, Deutsche Ölwerke Lubmin GmbH is aiming to produce large quantities of highest-standard motor oils. MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN New manufacturing plant for lubricating motor oils generates 26 jobs in Lubmin Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Rural development Operational Programme 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' 3026 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3026.jpg row-3fiy_tm6x_nm5d CZ;DE 2007CB163PO009 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project 'Golden Road' History Park to boost tourism and culture on the Czech/German border 2009 2013 'Golden Road' History Park to boost tourism and culture on the Czech/German border The aim of this project was to continue to foster the social, economic and linguistic links between the two towns and to provide an historical reference to the area in the form of the ‘History Park’. Opened in 2011, the History Park already attracts more than 20 000 visitors annually, not including the large numbers of delegates attending the various conferences held there. Among the visitors are thousands of schoolchildren who visit the park to learn about everyday life in the times of Charles IV and of their shared Bavarian-Bohemian history. 4185301 2948575 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/golden-road-history-park-to-boost-tourism-and-culture-on-the-czech-german-border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX6-1MHqPBg 49.808889 12.430556 Via Carolina e.V. Am Sportplatz 5, 956 71 Bärnau The ‘Golden Road’ (Goldene Straße / Zlatá cesta) was historically used by the Bohemian King Charles&nbsp;IV to visit his estates in the region, forging long and lasting links between the German town of Bärnau and the neighbouring Czech town of Tachov. Today, the social ties in the region are renewed and strengthened through an outdoor history museum. Jihozápad;Oberpfalz 'Golden Road' History Park to boost tourism and culture on the Czech/German border Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Czech Republic - Germany' 3679 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3679.jpg row-faes.5h8q-xyjb PL 2007PL161PO019 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Piast Castle gets its glory back thanks to multimillion renovation project 2008 2012 Piast Castle gets its glory back thanks to multimillion renovation project The project included the complete renovation of the Piast Castle dwelling which dates back to the 12th century when Polish prince Boleslaw Krzywousty got the territory back from the Moravians. Since the end of World War II, locals talked about the need to reconstruct and restore the castle, but due high costs the city could afford to renew just a part of the castle chapel. Only after acquiring EU funding in June 2008 did the full renovation work start. 5737207 4680763 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/piast-castle-gets-its-glory-back-thanks-to-multimillion-renovation-project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opp0ZSVY5dE 50.09577100 18.22113900 Powiat Raciborski 4 Plac Okrzei Street 47-400 Racibórz The Raciborz region received an important cultural centre after the renovation of the historical castle of famous Polish Piast dynasty which now hosts historical reenactments, exhibitions, summer festivals and concerts. Ślaskie Piast Castle gets its glory back thanks to multimillion renovation project Environmental protection & resource efficiency Business Support; Rural development; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Silesia' 3676 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3676.jpg row-iddn.k4g6_nr6b BE;DE;IE;NL;UK 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Bio Base NEW: growing the bio-based economy 2013 2015 Bio Base NEW: growing the bio-based economy Bio Base NWE is a network representing leading bio-based economy experts which advises entrepreneurs across North West Europe on how to develop new, marketable, bio-based products and processes. Bio Base NWE provides financial support to SMEs to perform proof-of-concept studies and demonstrate innovative technologies at the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, an independent, state-of-the-art demonstration facility in Ghent, Belgium. Bio-based products can replace non-renewable sources in the production of detergents, plastics, solvents, chemicals, fuels, and more. They offer opportunities to SMEs in areas including agro-industry, paper and pulp, and pharma. Bio Base NWE&rsquo;s aims to advise on feasibility studies, market analysis, investment scenarios, &nbsp;training programmes to help tackle the shortage of skilled professionals, as well as funding to use the pilot facilities in Ghent. The project&rsquo;s overall goal is to support the development of North West Europe as a leading region in the bio-based economy by facilitating innovation and business development in SMEs. The Bio Base NWE partnership consists of seven key players in the sector: Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (Belgium), Bio Base Europe Training Centre (Netherlands), Cluster Industrielle Biotechnology (Germany), Ghent Bio Economy Valley (Belgium), National Non-Food Crop Centre (UK), REWIN (Netherlands), and Technology Centre for Biorefining and Bioenergy (Ireland). 6149175 3074588 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/bio-base-new-growing-the-bio-based-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJe7KRPZcKM#t=137 51.138123 3.784174 Bio Base Europe ivzw (BBE) Rodenhuizekaai 1 9042 Desteldonk This multi-country network accelerates the growth of the bio-based economy by providing financial, technological, training, networking and policy support to innovative enterprises in North West Europe. BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN;Düsseldorf;North Yorkshire;Oost-Vlaanderen;Zeeland Bio Base NEW: growing the bio-based economy Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 3661 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3661.jpg row-t2b3~fipe_utxa AT 2007AT162PO007 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project New information system for the Enns valley 2007 2008 2015-03-11T00:00:00 New information system for the Enns valley Existing systems for the distribution of information usually concentrate on only one distribution channel, resulting in a rigid way of processing and transmitting data. The new system consists of an innovative, centrally programmed online hub, which can be maintained independent of the location of the customers. The combination of different media also means that information can be presented in a range of ways, including TV spots, websites, or slideshows. It is also possible to include interactive elements such as live webcams, allowing for creativity in marketing. 34200 8425 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-information-system-for-the-enns-valley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EoghXlYNcA 47.39684300 13.68413620 Ennstal [IT] GmbH Ramsauerstraße 756 8970 Schladming Through a combination of internet, TV, and print media, the system developed by Internet, Pitzer &amp; Scott KEG allows for a fast and targeted distribution of information such as news, events or classified ads. Steiermark New information system for the Enns valley Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Styria' 3642 row-tk8k.qkpc.85yh LT;PL 2007CB163PO031 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Redevelopment of park and square increases cross-border tourism 2009 2011 Redevelopment of park and square increases cross-border tourism Tourism is important for the border towns of Druskininkai, Lithuania and Augustow, Poland. Both are resort towns with a long history of health related tourism and thus both rely on tourists to maintain the local economy. However, in order to maintain a healthy tourism economy, updates to both towns’ infrastructures were badly needed. The ‘Development of Cross-border Public Tourism Infrastructure Project’ addressed this issue by looking at ways to bolster sustainable tourism while also preserving local heritage. 2323621 1975078 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/redevelopment-of-park-and-square-increases-cross-border-tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6wnTeq_jUMt=1m23s 54.696413 25.277889 Druskininkai Municipality Administration A cross-border project improves two historic towns allowing 120 000 tourists so far to take advantage of eight new information terminals while discovering the cities. Lietuva;Podlaskie Redevelopment of park and square increases cross-border tourism Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Lithuania - Poland' 3637 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3637.jpg row-7qv4_97j9~isd3 DE 2007DE161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Back health centre of excellence creates local economic growth through health tourism Back health centre of excellence creates local economic growth through health tourism The back health centre of excellence has contributed to the development of innovative products, such as the ‘Ergonomic classroom’ designed in cooperation with a local furniture producer. It also organises activities ranging from workshops for hotels to the implementation of the national day of back health in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In order to reach a maximum number of multipliers, vital & physio cooperates with national and regional association connected to back health, and with regional research institutions. Dorsal pain is the most common form of pain and one of the most frequent reasons for inability to work. The medical treatment offered by vital & physio GmbH therefore not only provides relief to its over 10 000 patients, tourist customers, and participants at prevention courses, but also contributes to the well-being of the German economy. The government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania recognised this with an award at the Health-care Industry Ideas Contest 2012 The vital & physio GmbH, which runs the back health centre of excellence, is specialised in natural healing methods, physiotherapy, and prevention. It cooperates with over 20 hotels and guest houses in and around Warnemünde, as well as with the Rostock tourism board and local health insurance companies. 150000 112000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/back-health-centre-of-excellence-creates-local-economic-growth-through-health-tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UCO5Wxnuqc 54.08341860 12.10042890 Kompetenzzentrum Rückengesundheit, vital & physio GmbH - Kur- und Gesundheitszentrum Kirchenplatz 2 18119 Warnemünde With an innovative tourism concept for people suffering from back problems, the Rostock-based vital &amp; physio GmbH brings business to hotels, doctors, and furniture manufacturers. MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN Back health centre of excellence creates local economic growth through health tourism Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' 3025 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3025.jpg row-jrh5_svqs-ttwi LT;LV 2007CB163PO070 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project Lielupe ECO training helps prepare and prevent ecological disasters 2012 2014 Lielupe ECO training helps prepare and prevent ecological disasters Chemicals and oil products, which are transported by rail, highways and oil pipelines are a constant threat to the quality of the environment in the Lielupe river basin - one of the three river basin districts shared between Latvia and Lithuania. To counter this threat, the Lielupe ECO project partners set up a joint rescue team armed with the latest equipment to quickly prevent and eliminate environmental pollution in the event of an ecological disaster. The joint rescue team comprised specialists from various municipalities in the region as well as state fire and rescue services from Jelgava city and the Jelgava, Siauliai, and Panevezys counties – all located on the border area between Latvia and Lithuania. All members of the team received regular training, in which they fine-tuned their civil defence plans. 1150511 977934 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/lielupe-eco-training-helps-prepare-and-prevent-ecological-disasters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-t4NK5BUgU 56.651597 23.723226 Jelgava City Council Lielā str. 11 3001 Jelgava An ERDF-funded project has set up a joint rescue team and early warning system, improving the response rate to ecological disasters around the Lielupe Basin. Latvija;Lietuva Lielupe ECO training helps prepare and prevent ecological disasters Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Latvia - Lithuania' 3636 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3636.jpg row-3z7a-bmrt_3vxd HR;SI;SI 2007CB16IPO002 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project ‘City Volunteers’ promotes voluntary work among deprived groups and minorities 2011 2013 ‘City Volunteers’ promotes voluntary work among deprived groups and minorities City Volunteers aimed to identify innovative ways to promote volunteering in the region so to raise awareness of the benefits and importance of volunteering. The project also wanted to create a local network of voluntary organisations and a solid long-term structure for voluntary work. It strove to contribute to improving national legislation related to the voluntary sector. The project addressed volunteering at several levels, including research, strategic development, visibility, capacity building and practical support for organisations promoting volunteering. A network of regional information offices and libraries was established to support voluntary organisations, particularly those providing help for people with special needs. Training materials were compiled and young volunteer leaders were trained, acquiring new skills and competences. 614696 522492 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/city-volunteers-promotes-voluntary-work-among-deprived-groups-and-minorities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45jDMU3Hyps 46.56254750 15.64975490 Mestna občina Maribor Ulica heroja Staneta 1 2000 Maribor The City Volunteers project addresses social inclusion, jobs, education and training in the Slovenia-Croatia border area by enabling local inhabitants, particularly deprived groups and minorities, to access voluntary work which favours their social integration. Accessible, professional, harmonised and target-oriented support in finding voluntary work which is adapted to their needs helps to raise volunteers' educational levels and improve their quality of life. Kontinentalna Hrvatska;Vzhodna Slovenija;Zahodna Slovenija ‘City Volunteers’ promotes voluntary work among deprived groups and minorities Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty 'Slovenia, Croatia' IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 3633 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3633.jpg row-vqri_m4v9_kjz6 PL 2007PL161PO017 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Establishment of Wielkopolska Design Centre in Poznań 2010 2014 Establishment of Wielkopolska Design Centre in Poznań The Wielkopolska Design Centre – Concordia – serves as an incubator for creative industry, training and counselling centre and technological park. The aim of the project was to develop and raise the competitiveness of Wielkopolska businesses operating in the creative sector, represented mainly by micro and small enterprises and freelancers. The building dates back to the first half of the 19th century and is listed in the register of national monuments. The main aim of the revitalisation was to make the Concordia building an ideal place for work, meetings and various events, while preserving its historic ambience. The venue hosts exhibitions, concerts, performances, thematic conferences, and other special events (for example, the first Food Design conference in Poland). It is also a meeting platform for bloggers (BLOGTej) and the last two editions of TEDxPoznan. 7619048 4571428 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/establishment-of-wielkopolska-design-centre-in-poznan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4_CRfqIRoM 52.40706100 16.91081100 Concordia Design ul. Zwierzyniecka 3 60-813 Poznań Concordia Design – a hub of creativity and business in the centre of Poznań – supports companies in business development and accessing new markets. It quickly became renowned for its innovation and awareness-raising activities. Wielkopolskie Establishment of Wielkopolska Design Centre in Poznań Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Tourism and Culture Operational programme 'Greater Poland' 3624 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3624.jpg row-2vhn-p8i2~34tu BE;BE;DE;DE;IE;UK 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project ‘ReNEW’ project aims to turn waste into a valuable resource 2013 2015 ‘ReNEW’ project aims to turn waste into a valuable resource North West Europe is a highly-urbanised and industrially-productive region, generating large volumes of waste each year. The ReNEW network of organisations, led by Queen's University Belfast, is investigating how both the economy and environment can benefit from resources drawn from waste. For example, the bark from felled trees currently has a low economic value and is often burned or left in the forest to rot, but valuable products can be obtained from it such as flavouring agents and small carbohydrates. ReNEW members are working to make this a more viable solution because these resources could have applications in industries including cosmetics, food and biofuels. 4860000 2430000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/renew-project-aims-to-turn-waste-into-a-valuable-resource https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWGDoSB4awQ 50.583889 5.932500 Queen's University Belfast University Road BT7 1NN Belfast The Resource Innovation Network for European Waste (ReNEW) is ensuring we make the most of what we throw away. Antwerpen;BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN;Köln;Liège;NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN;Northern Ireland ‘ReNEW’ project aims to turn waste into a valuable resource Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Business Support; Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 3618 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3618.jpg row-v8am.fa68_5hpk DE 2007DE162PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project EMMA Creative Centre Pforzheim: a central platform for the local creative economy 2011 2014 EMMA Creative Centre Pforzheim: a central platform for the local creative economy The aim of the project is the strengthening of the creative economy in Pforzheim and the creation and safeguarding of jobs. The EMMA Creative Centre is intended to become a central platform for Pforzheim's creative economy and a lively place for creative working and networking. It is targeted at start-ups and young entrepreneurs in the creative sector to support them during the early stages of their careers. Pforzheim has a long tradition in design and boasts one of Germany's outstanding colleges, in particular its faculty of design. The Pforzheim goldsmith school is also an excellent training institution in the field of jewellery. The central support services and excellent starting conditions convince students at an early stage to stay in Pforzheim after finishing their examinations and to move into self-employment. 9500000 3150244 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/emma-creative-centre-pforzheim-a-central-platform-for-the-local-creative-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGocHx4UYSg 48.88926270 8.70670420 Emma Kreativzentrum Pforzheim Emma-Jaeger-Str. 20 75175 Pforzheim A section of the former Emma Jaeger baths, a protected heritage monument, has been transformed into the EMMA Creative Centre. Within 3 000 m<sup>2</sup> of furnished and unfurnished studios, workshops in jewellery, fashion and industrial design, meeting rooms and exhibition space are all on offer at reasonable rates. BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG EMMA Creative Centre Pforzheim: a central platform for the local creative economy Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Tourism and Culture; Urban development Operational Programme 'Baden-Württemberg' 3617 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3617.jpg row-n2dq.ahz2-zzeg PL 2007PL161PO017 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project ‘The Garden of Senses’ gives children with visual disabilities a chance for education and social inclusion 2009 2012 ‘The Garden of Senses’ gives children with visual disabilities a chance for education and social inclusion This project was an initiative of local authorities and the staff of ECK. The garden was created in 2012 with the support of EU funding. The spatial training is necessary to prepare kids to live on their own and to improve their chances of functioning without unnecessary limitations. The marginalisation of people with disabilities is being challenged with this initiative.The garden has a surface of 25 000 square meters. It is established in an old Cisterian garden and is kept in a baroque style with tall trees, smaller ornamental woody plants, blooming flowers, fountains and small springs with flowing water. All these elements give people with visual disabilities strong and different sensory stimuli, instead of visual stimuli. 1405699 716440 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/the-garden-of-senses-gives-children-with-visual-disabilities-a-chance-for-education-and-social-inclusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbvkaF-DWyY 52.51138890 16.97284100 More than 50 children from the ‘Educational Centre for Kids with Visual Disabilities’ (ECK) in Owinska, close to Poznan, Poland have a unique chance for rehabilitation, education and spatial orientation training in a newly created, open air garden. Wielkopolskie ‘The Garden of Senses’ gives children with visual disabilities a chance for education and social inclusion Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational programme 'Greater Poland' 3615 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3615.jpg row-j4sx-f3rt_n7tk FR;UK;UK 2007CB163PO038 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project SYSIASS Project makes progress towards truly intelligent wheelchairs 2010 2014 SYSIASS Project makes progress towards truly intelligent wheelchairs The driving ambition behind the project was to create a wheelchair that allowed disabled people, or those with limited mobility, to have greater control over their lives. The additional autonomy allows disabled people safer and more ‘intelligent’ navigation of their environment. The ability to move without depending on others improves the quality of life of those in wheelchairs. This new-found autonomy is not only liberating for wheelchair users, it also benefits families and support services. Europe has an ageing population and by 2020 more than 25 % of Europeans will be over 60. Disability and reduced mobility have been declining due to better medical treatment and lifestyles. Nevertheless, as the population ages and life expectancy is extended, more and more people will need assistance with mobility. It is vital for the EU to find ways to improve the quality of life of the elderly and offer them as much autonomy as possible. 2466400 1233200 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sysiass-project-makes-progress-towards-truly-intelligent-wheelchairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-lppI_0xLI 50.63497260 3.04844490 ISEN 14 boulevard Vauban 59046 Lille The SYSIASS Autonomous and Intelligent Healthcare System Project has developed an intelligent wheelchair demonstrating how the information society can help improve healthcare systems and social inclusion. The wheelchair can either be controlled by the patient, or autonomously. In addition, the wheelchair can provide automatically updating health-care-related data, allowing a patient to be monitored while mobile. Essex;Kent;Nord-Pas-de-Calais SYSIASS Project makes progress towards truly intelligent wheelchairs Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Two Seas' 3610 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3610.jpg row-p2z8.w277_evx6 BE;DE;FR;LU;NL;NL;UK;UK 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Capturing energy within urban water cycle 2010 2015 Capturing energy within urban water cycle On average, only 20 % of the energy input in wastewater treatment is recovered; this offers a huge source of untapped potential. The INNERS project analysed the energy performance of 344 waste water treatment plants and produced an Energy Online System (EOS) that helps operators optimise the energy balance of their operation. With the EU’s climate policy goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the use of unexploited renewable sources of energy, the EOS is an important tool to provide clean and reliable energy. 6579208 3289604 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/capturing-energy-within-urban-water-cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzM7OvdRwzM 52.513029 6.127801 Waterschap Groot Salland Dokter Van Thienenweg 1 Zwolle There is an enormous amount of energy within the urban water cycle, most of which is ignored. INNovative Energy Recovery Strategies (INNERS) aims to recover lost energy from different parts of the urban water cycle and re-use it on a local level. Antwerpen;Gelderland;Luxembourg (Grand-Duché);NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;Overijssel;SOUTH EAST;YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER Capturing energy within urban water cycle Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation; Urban development Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 3605 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3605.jpg row-f2yn-3848~exf5 BE;DE;DE;DK;FR;FR;NL;NL 2007CB163PO044 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Strengthening cross-border expansion of life science SMEs 2010 2015 Strengthening cross-border expansion of life science SMEs Innovative SMEs are vital for the development of new products and services in the field of life sciences and medical technology. But innovation is complex and not all the necessary expertise, facilities and funding are available in each company’s region. The IN2LifeSciences covered a network of eight regions in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and France, all of which are strong in life sciences. The programmes offered three types of incentives for innovation support: ‘Collaboration’ (EUR 7 000), ‘Insight’ (EUR 4 000), and ‘Meet & Greet’ (expenses up to EUR 500). 3140445 1570223 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/strengthening-cross-border-expansion-of-life-science-smes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw9UleyOrxo 51.543462 5.063240 Lead partner: Noord-Brabant Development Agency (BOM) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences sector were given funding and access to experts in other regions to help with their product and marketing development. Through the IN2LifeSciences project, eight leading regions in North-West Europe collaborated to give SMEs the tools, resources and business advisory services they needed to succeed. Bretagne;Hannover;Hovedstaden;Liège;Noord-Brabant;OOST-NEDERLAND;Pays de la Loire;Stuttgart Strengthening cross-border expansion of life science SMEs Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'North West Europe (NWE)' 3604 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3604.jpg row-8vn5.ivwu_rztf IT 2007IT051PO005 2007-2013 ESF 10 Project Tackling school drop-out rates – and improving results 2009 2015 2015-12-10T00:00:00 Tackling school drop-out rates – and improving results The ‘Diritti a scuola’ project used a preventative approach to keep children in school, with a set of actions targeted mainly at primary school students and those completing their first two years of secondary education. Throughout the project, a high priority was given to helping children with disabilities and youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds. Interventions were particularly focused on the schools with the highest drop-out rates. The project secured more than EUR 75 million from the ESF to help deliver two main actions: to improve the study of linguistics and science in primary schools; and to develop the teaching of Italian and mathematics in secondary schools. In addition to these mainstream activities, Diritti a scuola offered counselling, educational and vocational guidance, and intercultural mediation to students and their families. Particular attention was paid to providing these services to poorer students and those from migrant communities. 140485130 75234327 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/tackling-school-drop-out-rates-and-improving-results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-DkYvffRM 41.131966 16.540699 Social Inclusion Office Via Corigliano 1 70038 Terlizzi, Bari The Puglia region of Italy aims to raise levels of education and training in order to improve the confidence, life chances and future employability of its children and young people. One of the key tasks is to stop children leaving school too early in a region which has higher drop-out rates than the national average. Puglia Tackling school drop-out rates – and improving results Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training ROP CONV ESF PUGLIA 3598 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3598.jpg row-7mf9.taf9_rjst ES;PT 2007CB163PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Eurocity: Bringing cultures together to forge lasting bonds 2008 2012 2015-12-10T00:00:00 Eurocity: Bringing cultures together to forge lasting bonds The Eurocity project sought to find ways of promoting common services and policies in areas such as culture, tourism, trade, education, research and social policy. The objective was to encourage deeper territorial cooperation and build social cohesion between the two communities while improving people’s overall quality of life. To ensure the Eurocity concept had strong foundations, the two cities drafted a Strategic Agenda, which established long-term objectives. The aim was to achieve a ‘bottom-up’ approach, taking into account the opinions of local people, businesses and community bodies. 1333578 1000184 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/eurocity-bringing-cultures-together-to-forge-lasting-bonds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTYLubitZU8 40.4574620 -3.6886710 Municipality Of Verín Praza Do Concello 1 Verín – Ourense The cities of Chaves in northern Portugal and Verín in Galicia, Spain lie so close together they are already classed as a conurbation, despite being on different sides of the border. A project has used these already strong links to bring the two settlements together to form a ‘Eurocity’ which can offer residents a range of shared social, cultural and economic benefits. Galicia;Norte Eurocity: Bringing cultures together to forge lasting bonds Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Business Support; Regiostars Finalists; Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Spain - Portugal' 3592 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3592.jpg row-qdzh_2nac_9nij UK 2007UK162PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project London Green Fund: Helping the capital meet its environmental targets 2009 2015 2015-12-10T00:00:00 London Green Fund: Helping the capital meet its environmental targets The LGF was set up through the EU’s JESSICA initiative, which supports sustainable urban development and regeneration through repayable finance. LGF funding has been allocated to three commercially managed Urban Development Funds (UDFs), which provide loans and equity finance to a range of ‘green’ projects relating to waste, energy efficiency and social housing. 170000000 85000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/london-green-fund-helping-the-capital-meet-its-environmental-targets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyGsqBbQ5xE 51.5048270 -0.0786260 Amber Infrastructure Limited Two London Bridge SE1 9RA London A mix of EU and other public funding sources is being used to attract private investment as a means of increasing the scale and pace of green infrastructure projects across London. The London Green Fund (LGF) has been established as a key financial instrument to achieve the capital’s goal of reducing its CO<sub>2</sub> emissions by 60&nbsp;% by 2025 and to cut the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. LONDON London Green Fund: Helping the capital meet its environmental targets Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Environment; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'London' 3590 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3590.jpg row-mesz.6gkt_dc4y ES 2007ES161PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Making Andalusia’s construction sector more sustainable 2014 2015 2015-12-10T00:00:00 Making Andalusia’s construction sector more sustainable PICSA’s incentive scheme provides an opportunity to introduce energy saving measures and products to existing buildings. Its objective here is to transform the most energy inefficient buildings to the point where they can offer savings on energy use of more than 70 %. This part of the programme is being delivered with the help of more than 7 600 partner companies, most of whom are SMEs. PICSA also offers funding support to local construction companies in the form of grant aid and by helping them access EU financing. The aim is to revitalise the construction sector, which has endured a massive downturn in recent years. A funding pot of more than EUR 50 million has been made available, with businesses able to bid for a maximum EUR 2 million each. 220000000 132800000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/making-andalusias-construction-sector-more-sustainable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMk0T9G6-u8 37.3924710 -6.0119060 Andalusian Energy Agency C/ Isaac Newton, 6 Seville The building sector in Andalusia, Spain, is receiving a significant boost thanks to an initiative which aims to introduce energy saving measures and improve the take-up of renewables. The Sustainable Construction Programme in Andalusia (PICSA) has also set about improving the competitiveness of local construction companies while reducing energy poverty for low income families. Andalucía Making Andalusia’s construction sector more sustainable Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Regiostars Finalists; Urban development Operational Programme 'Andalusia' 3589 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3589.jpg row-redz.8jyp~63fz DK;SE 2007CB163PO026 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Kick-starting the gaming industry brings regional rewards 2011 2014 2015-12-10T00:00:00 Kick-starting the gaming industry brings regional rewards Many young gaming entrepreneurs often lack the knowledge required to create a production team and do not have the know-how to market and distribute their end-product. The Scandinavian Game Developers project secured more than EUR 560 000 of ERDF funding to tackle these issues and to help entrepreneurs establish viable companies that can survive in what is a highly competitive environment. The project’s Swedish partner – the University of Skövde – set about designing a business model specifically for the production of serious games. It also provided business coaches who could counsel the budding entrepreneurs as they set about establishing their start-ups. 1137257 568628 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/kick-starting-the-gaming-industry-brings-regional-rewards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROj652tqb9k 55.6049810 13.0038220 Viden Djurs N. P. Josiassens Vej 44 8500 Grenaa A cross-border project between Denmark and Sweden has provided a range of support to entrepreneurs who are seeking to exploit the ever-growing demand for computer games. The development of business incubators and counselling services has helped to create viable and growing businesses that are producing games for the information and education sectors. Midtjylland;Västsverige Kick-starting the gaming industry brings regional rewards Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Regiostars Finalists; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Öresund - Kattegat - Skagerrak' 3586 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3586.jpg row-aijr~xybw_g8pp IT 2007IT161PO010 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project New policy approach in South Italy to tackle the economic crisis and enhance development 2012 2015 2015-05-10T00:00:00 New policy approach in South Italy to tackle the economic crisis and enhance development The project aims to introduce an innovative way for local businesses to answer public sector needs through technological innovation. To ensure a higher level of quality, utility and social acceptance of the ICT solutions provided by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Apulian ICT Living Lab model promotes active ‘prosumers’ by creating domain-specific open innovation environments within real-life conditions. This should lead to solutions being closer to a possible market application, since the services and platforms would be ‘co-created’ with the end users (genuine consumers) in an every-day environment. The project unfolded in different parts: through promoting the collection of specific societal needs and organising a technological response into a dedicated online database – the so-called Requirements Catalogue – was structured into eight thematic domains. All the major stakeholders of the Apulia region (public authorities, third sector organisations, citizen and consumer associations, etc.) could freely publish their needs onto the platform in a structured, machine-readable, way. This also enabled a type of ‘census’ of the potential end users of future applications trials, which were collected in another online database, dubbed the Living Lab Partners Catalogue. 39799411 22178564 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-policy-approach-in-south-italy-to-tackle-the-economic-crisis-and-enhance-development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3a28lEkwuQ 41.11785000 16.88589000 Puglia Region Corso Sonnino, 177 Bari The Apulian ICT Living Lab joins private- and public-sector stakeholders and consumers to boost sustainable economic growth Puglia New policy approach in South Italy to tackle the economic crisis and enhance development Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Puglia' 3575 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3575.jpg row-anra-gsu9~ehc7 PL 2007PL161PO012 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project New rail vehicles improve quality of public transport and increase labour mobility in southern Poland 2008 2009 New rail vehicles improve quality of public transport and increase labour mobility in southern Poland Purchased as a result of EU co-financing, the new vehicles have significantly improved the comfort and safety of passengers. As the new trains meet all European technical and environmental standards, the purchase led to a visible reduction of the operating costs, travel time and ecological burden. The Opolskie region was equipped with outdated rolling stock which did not meet the requirements of environmental protection. 12482255 9270571 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-rail-vehicles-improve-quality-of-public-transport-and-increase-labour-mobility-in-southern-poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frBgZNjGPgc 50.66768730 17.91914990 Marshal Office of the Opolskie Voivodeship 14 Piastowska Street 45-082 Opole The Opolskie region has gained five combustion engine rail buses to handle the non-electrified railway lines. That translates into 680&nbsp;additional seats in regional public transport. Opolskie New rail vehicles improve quality of public transport and increase labour mobility in southern Poland Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Regiostars Finalists; Transport Operational Programme 'Opolskie' 3571 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3571.jpg row-enpv_jrsi.2qgy LT;LV 2007CB163PO070 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Exploiting the Baltic's ‘Green Gold’ as an energy source 2012 2014 Exploiting the Baltic's ‘Green Gold’ as an energy source Across Europe, energy production costs from gas and oil remain high. As a result, governments have been looking for cheaper alternatives. One such source is the fast growing trees in the cross border region between Latvia and Lithuania, where a lot of land is lying idle. Project partners wanted to transform the production of “energy forests” into a profitable business, while cutting emissions through growing forest. They advised local producers of fast growing wood on how to effectively manage their land and get the highest possible yields from the poplar, alder and willow trees. 297890 253206 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/exploiting-the-baltic-s-green-gold-as-an-energy-source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV-nBR6Xu3E 55.9259605 23.31325 Siauliai University Vilniaus str. 88 76285 Siauliai Partners in the ERDF-funded ENCECO project have taken the first tentative steps towards transforming the Baltic region's fast growing woodland known as ‘Green Gold’ into an alternative source of thermal energy. Latvija;Lietuva Exploiting the Baltic's ‘Green Gold’ as an energy source Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Business Support; Environment; Regiostars Finalists; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Latvia - Lithuania' 3569 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3569.jpg row-8xm6~227w~rx3q CZ;CZ;DE;DE;DE;DE;DE 2007CB163PO017 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Getting to know the neighbouring country step-by-step 2012 2014 Getting to know the neighbouring country step-by-step The project Schritt für Schritt ins Nachbarland – Krůček po krůčku do sousední země (Step-by-step into the neighbouring country) developed activities for children aged between three and eight, their parents, child minders, nursery and kindergarten staff, teachers of first- and second-year school pupils and youth club leaders. The project targeted all border regions with the aim of building cross-border friendships from an early age so as to increase tolerance and mutual understanding. One of its main components was the appointment of ‘ambassadors of the neighbouring country' to help children from both sides of the border to get to know each other's language and culture. 608000 489800 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/getting-to-know-the-neighbouring-country-step-by-step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA0OJR_qDNs 49.01723000 12.10065000 Koordinierungszentrum Deutsch-Tschechischer Jugendaustausch – Tandem, BJR Maximilianstraße 7 93047 Regensburg The Czech-German Youth Exchange Coordination Centres Tandem in Regensburg (Germany) and Plzeň (Czech Republic) have organised territorial cooperation along the border between the two countries with the aim of bringing people, principally children, from either side of the border closer together. Chemnitz;Dresden;Jihozápad;Niederbayern;Oberfranken;Oberpfalz;Severozápad Getting to know the neighbouring country step-by-step Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Germany (Saxony) - Czech Republic' 3536 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3536.jpg row-p6k8-vdnv_utsi RO 2007RO161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Powering local ingenuity in Romania with wind turbines 2010 2012 2015-12-08T00:00:00 Powering local ingenuity in Romania with wind turbines This project has enabled a Romanian business to set up a production line for manufacturing low-power wind turbines. These turbines are capable of operating in autonomous systems with energy storage, or injecting energy into the national grid. The scheme aims to encourage and promote highly efficient energy conversion from wind, and establish Bucharest as a pole of scientific expertise in this field. This will in turn create attractive jobs and help keep ambitious young scientists in Romania. 221000 169500 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/powering-local-ingenuity-in-romania-with-wind-turbines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK7Ir8hY0i4 44.435278 26.102777999999944 SC Aeolus Energy International SRL Bucharest Str. Nicolae Teclu 46-48, Sector 3 032378 Bucharest A new facility to design and build cutting-edge wind turbine components has been established in Bucharest, Romania. Bucuresti - Ilfov Powering local ingenuity in Romania with wind turbines Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Increase of Economic Competitiveness' 3527 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3527.jpg row-5m37.ikyd~5t2t PL 2007PL161PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Green infrastructural investments give tourism industry in Northern Poland a great boost 2010 2012 2015-05-08T00:00:00 Green infrastructural investments give tourism industry in Northern Poland a great boost Bory Tucholskie in Tuchola County is an exceptional place on the map of Poland. Its wild pine forests, surrounded by unique heathlands, crossed by two small but rushing rivers, are home to tens of different species of animals: wolves, deer, wild boars, foxes, beavers and many rare kinds of birds like white-tailed eagles, ospreys, grey herons and black storks. With such natural value the area is very attractive for tourists but any development projects have to meet high standards of nature protection. Balancing these two elements was the main goal of “Bory Tucholskie – in the labyrinth of nature” project run by Tuchola County and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. 5433517 2875347 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/green-infrastructural-investments-give-tourism-industry-in-northern-poland-a-great-boost https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrGPIOp2no 53.58708990 17.86187700 Powiat Tucholski ul. Pocztowa 7 89-500 Tuchola New bicycle routes and waterways, riverside marinas and camping sites with all necessary sanitary facilities, tourism centres and parking – those are the results of an infrastructural project called “Bory Tucholskie - in the labyrinth of nature”. The project not only made the beautiful region of Bory Tucholskie more accessible by striving for nature tourists but was also a big boost for local economy, tourism and culture. Kujawsko-Pomorskie Green infrastructural investments give tourism industry in Northern Poland a great boost Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Kujawsko-Pomorskie' 3523 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3523.jpg row-mpux.h9i2_y8qk PL 2007PL161PO012 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Enabling local academic excellence to flourish in Polish regions 2009 2011 2015-05-08T00:00:00 Enabling local academic excellence to flourish in Polish regions The ERDF-funded ‘Conversion of the building of the Faculty of Chemistry of the Opole University’ project has been important not just for staff and students, but also for the local community. Opole University is the only higher education institution in the region that teaches chemistry. Without a major upgrade, students eager to follow a career in this field would have had to head off elsewhere. 3500000 2900000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/enabling-local-academic-excellence-to-flourish-in-polish-regions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S5h8aEfP_0 50.673333 17.931389 Opole University 11a Mikołaj Kopernik’s Square 45-040 Opole The excellent teaching facilities at Opole University’s newly renovated faculty of chemistry building have given the institution a growing reputation for excellence and provided new opportunities for the region’s next generation of budding chemists. Opolskie Enabling local academic excellence to flourish in Polish regions Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Opolskie' 3520 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3520.jpg row-4g2a-wjzz-nns4 ES;ES;FR 2007CB163PO006 2007-2013 CF 6 Project Creating a cycle route in Atlantic Pyrenees region 2010 2013 Creating a cycle route in Atlantic Pyrenees region As a result of the project, a total of 70 km of public road are now accessible exclusively to non-motorised traffic. The emphasis was on creating a common visual identity for the route, with common signs, a tourist database, a website, and information booklets. In urban areas, roadside spaces were adapted to accommodate cyclists, hikers, skaters and the disabled. The route is especially important for sustainable tourism in the region. It also gives local residents the opportunity to adopt a new mode of transport in an area with very high traffic, especially during the summer. The Atlantic Pyrenees region is popular with tourists, and it is expected that the non-motorised route will encourage visitors to the coastal areas to also explore inland areas, thus boosting local economies. Cross-border cooperation is ongoing and has led to a follow-up project, ‘The EuroVelo1, European tourist destination of excellence’. 8049000 5232000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/creating-a-cycle-route-in-atlantic-pyrenees-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77I04dGCRnY 43.425872 -1.609210 Conseil général des Pyrénées-Atlantiques 64 avenue Jean Biray 64000 Pau Through cross-border cooperation, the Circuldouce project created a bicycle route from Bayonne in France to Pamplona in Spain. Aquitaine;Comunidad Foral de Navarra;País Vasco Creating a cycle route in Atlantic Pyrenees region Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'France - Spain - Andorra' 3511 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3511.jpg row-3awz~zhi4-p8ij AT;SK 2007CB163PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Network of bicycle roads and bridges to link Austria and Slovakia 2007 2013 2015-08-07T00:00:00 Network of bicycle roads and bridges to link Austria and Slovakia The project is a continuation of the Bicycle Tracks Without Borders program carried out in 2006. The main objective of the project was to plan and construct a bridge across the river March/Morava, which forms a border between the two countries. The bridge was crucial in linking the countries because previously, throughout the 70 km border, there was only one road bridge and one ferry. The new pedestrian- and cyclist-only bridge increases mobility between Austria and Slovakia, and promotes tourism and culture for both areas through increased mobility. This project allowed a historic bridge in the area, which was destroyed in 1880 and never rebuilt, to be reconstructed. 4930920 4191282 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/network-of-bicycle-roads-and-bridges-to-link-austria-and-slovakia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLSnDeadTXY 48.212702 16.346413 Land Niederösterreich 3109 St. Pölten A project on the Austria-Slovakia border created a network of bicycle roads and bridges, promoting clean urban transport and linking the two countries. A new bridge connects bicycle tracks on both sides of the border, and also promotes cooperation between the two countries in the fields of tourism and culture. Bratislavský kraj;Burgenland Network of bicycle roads and bridges to link Austria and Slovakia Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture 'European Territorial Cooperation Austria-Slovak Republic 2007-2013' 3492 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3492.jpg row-ujmm.tzqj.ebct CH;IT 2007CB163PO035 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Social media app, Up2Peer, tackles drunk driving among teens 2013 2015 Social media app, Up2Peer, tackles drunk driving among teens Alcohol consumption associated with driving and risky behaviour has long been a problem in the Piedmont and Ticino cross-border area. To deal with the problem, the “Up2Peer: peer education and digital vs. alcohol related risk” project has turned to technology as a means of increasing critical awareness on the issue and empowering teens to solve it. Considering that today’s teens spend as much time on their smartphones as in their cars, the project aimed at exploiting the power of mobile technology in order to communicate with the target audience. The result was the launch of a social media app called cALCOLapp. 346946 144520 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/social-media-app-up2peer-tackles-drunk-driving-among-teens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvuPM1e7TwQ 45.9290700 8.4653200 Provincia Verbano Cusio Ossola Via dell’Industria, 25 28924 Verbania Regions address an old problem using new technology to reach thousands of youth. Piemonte;Suisse Social media app, Up2Peer, tackles drunk driving among teens Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Health; Territorial Co-operation Operational programme 'Italy-Switzerland' 3484 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3484.jpg row-scb9-93uz-np5d HU 2007HU162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Renovated ship: a unique venue on the Danube 2009 2010 Renovated ship: a unique venue on the Danube The original A38 proved too small when it was chosen to host events - a second vessel was therefore required. A38 2.0, a Bauhaus-style cube 11 metres wide and 46 metres long, is officially registered as a 'pinnace' or ship's boat. However its 200 square metre exhibition space and huge panoramic windows facing the river resemble the traditional Bauhaus villas in Budapest's second district. The design encourages visitors to literally feel the water, hear its sounds and smell its odour. The works involved the construction of an exhibition space, office, meeting room and archive area. The extension hosts a wide range of cultural events, from classical jazz and electronica to reggae and rock concerts. It also boasts outstanding facilities such as sound-proofed walls and cutting edge technical equipment. 1259101 909553 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/renovated-ship-a-unique-venue-on-the-danube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqMgfFv6YMU 47.45987450 19.05756220 A38 Ship Budapest Petőfi bridge Budapest An extension to a boat docked on the river Danube has proved a hugely popular entertainment and cultural hub. A38, a former Ukrainian freighter ship, was initially transformed into a multi-functional space in 2003. With ERDF-funding, an adjacent second unit was constructed in 2010 and has been a resounding success. Közép-Magyarország Renovated ship: a unique venue on the Danube Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Tourism and Culture; Urban development Operational Programme 'Central Hungary' 3479 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3479.jpg row-55rp_am3q~awbi ES;PT 2007CB163PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Conservation and promotion of cross-border cultural patrimony dating back to 1640 2010 2014 Conservation and promotion of cross-border cultural patrimony dating back to 1640 The aims behind the project were to enhance the conservation and identity of this cultural heritage in order to stimulate the expansion, consolidation and diversification of economic activities related to tourism, cultural activities, entertainment, services and trade in the area. The particular elements which benefited from this conservation work are as follows: the bastion fortifications and attached wooden access doors of Elvas and Badajoz; the Fort of San Cristóbal in Badajoz; and the Forts of Santo Domingo and San Mamede in Elvas. 4691473 3518604 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/conservation-and-promotion-of-cross-border-cultural-patrimony-dating-back-to-1640 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpNMVh03a_c 38.882698 -7.037230 Ayuntamiento de Badajoz (Cidade de Badajoz) Plaza de España 1 06002 Badajoz The BALUARTES project, which was jointly led by the town halls of Elvas, Portugal and Badajoz, Spain, focused on an important element of cross-border cultural patrimony, namely the bastioned fortifications and forts present in both Badajoz and the garrison town of Elvas. Alentejo;CENTRO (E) Conservation and promotion of cross-border cultural patrimony dating back to 1640 Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Spain - Portugal' 3465 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3465.jpg row-kza6-gwsj-qs5a ES;PT;PT 2007CB163PO005 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Regional cooperation promotes Tagus International Nature Reserve as tourist destination 2008 2014 Regional cooperation promotes Tagus International Nature Reserve as tourist destination Tourist products have been developed with the aim of capitalising on the navigability of the Tagus and the Reserve's flora and fauna. These have included enhanced services in tourist, reception and information centres such as greater provision of IT tools and web-based information on the Reserve. The project's tourism development plan comprises elements such as river boat trips, creation of and improvements to eight nature paths, restoration of four heritage sites and five projects to improve signposting. Four actions each have been implemented to promote natural heritage and business and a further three have focused on environmental awareness raising. A total of 19 training actions have trained 100 people and 7 cross-border regional studies have been carried out. 15986402 11989800 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/regional-cooperation-promotes-tagus-international-nature-reserve-as-tourist-destination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8eQ7PlwlN8 39.47394110 -6.37332860 Diputación Provincial de Cáceres C/ Pintores, nº 10 10003 Cáceres Territorial cooperation in the Spanish-Portuguese border area is helping to raise awareness of the environment in the Tagus International Nature Reserve and to promote it as a destination for tourism and culture. The project has developed strategies to make the most of the Reserve's natural, cultural and historical resources so as to contribute to social and economic development in the local area. Alentejo;Centro (P);Extremadura Regional cooperation promotes Tagus International Nature Reserve as tourist destination Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Spain - Portugal' 3461 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3461.jpg row-cx9c_u844~x6iv CZ;PL 2007CB163PO025 2007-2013 ERDF 7 Project ‘Singltrek’ bike trails bring tourists to Czech-Polish border region 2010 2012 2015-03-06T00:00:00 ‘Singltrek’ bike trails bring tourists to Czech-Polish border region The Jizera Mountains are a popular summer and winter tourism destination. The southern slopes are easily accessible with extensive infrastructure and high visitor numbers, whereas the potential of the more remote northern region, where Nové Město pod Smrkem and Swieradow-Zdroj are situated, has so far been under-exploited. By building a network of single trek trails, the project is strengthening socio-economic relationships between the two sides of the border and creating conditions for development of tourism and related services such as hotels, restaurants and bike rental and servicing. The project has provided secure parking in the starting areas, acquired maintenance equipment for the trails including a quad bike, developed a website, and installed eight stands with maps and information. The project is also promoting the trails through billboards, and producing and distributing 15 000 leaflets and maps. 789707 671251 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/singltrek-bike-trails-bring-tourists-to-czech-polish-border-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_EIsrzToTg 50.92671381 15.24524819 Lesy České republiky, s.p. Přemyslova 1106/19 500 08 Hradec Králové Territorial cooperation in the Czech-Polish border area between Nové Město pod Smrkem and Swieradow-Zdroj has led to the construction of a 39.6 km network of mountain bike trails. The single trek bike trails through the Jizera Mountains are narrow paths which wind along the contours of the mountains and blend in with the landscape. Dolnośląskie;Severovýchod ‘Singltrek’ bike trails bring tourists to Czech-Polish border region Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Poland - Czech Republic' 3427 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3427.jpg row-hue4.ijyu-3r3i ES;PT;PT 2007CB163PO007 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project New bases for the management and gastronomic evaluation of deep sea fish and seafood species in the Macaronesia 2009 2014 2015-03-06T00:00:00 New bases for the management and gastronomic evaluation of deep sea fish and seafood species in the Macaronesia The main aim of this project was the establishment of scientific and technological bases within the deep sea areas of the Macaronesia, to enable the sustainable exploitation of new fish and seafood resources for gastronomic and tourism purposes. The principal activities carried out consisted of research conducted on oceanography and biology, with particular emphasis on the research and evaluation of the following species: deep water red crab (Chaceon affinis); soldier striped shrimp (Plesionika edwardsii) and other shrimps; black and intermediate scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo and A. intermedius); crabs; king crabs. 836688 711185 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-bases-for-the-management-and-gastronomic-evaluation-of-deep-sea-fish-and-seafood-species-in-the-macaronesia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYfuXl9w-0M 33.155656 -19.794935 Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Recursos Naturais Ed. Golden Gate, Avenida Arriaga, 21-A, 5º 9000-528 Funchal, Madeira Continued deep sea exploration, courtesy of the MARPROF project directed by the Canarian Marine Science Institute (ICCM), under the auspices of the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and the Information Society (ACIISI), has contributed to ongoing biodiversity research, promotion of new fish and seafood products, and increased citizen awareness. CANARIAS;Região Autónoma da MADEIRA;Região Autónoma dos AÇORES New bases for the management and gastronomic evaluation of deep sea fish and seafood species in the Macaronesia Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Environment; Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Madeira - Açores - Canarias' 3425 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3425.jpg row-ngkv~wmyh_kc9c DE;DE;DE;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL 2007CB163PO023 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Mechatronics for SMEs forms networks of German and Dutch businesses 2009 2015 Mechatronics for SMEs forms networks of German and Dutch businesses “Mechatronics” stands for an interdisciplinary collaboration of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and informatics – a field with ideal conditions for the development of innovative technologies that make production processes simpler and more efficient. However, these innovations often involve high financial risks that SMEs cannot shoulder, and require extensive research knowledge. The “Mechatronics for SMEs” project provides this with impressive success rates. So far, approximately 180 innovations in SMEs have been supported, and over 1 100 SMEs were reached through the project. The project accompanies businesses in every stage of their innovation cycle, starting from an information meeting regarding the business idea. This is followed by in-depth discussions with universities or technical colleges to determine the best solution for the business. External experts are included in the close consultation stage. The project’s inherently transnational character is shown at the latest in the fourth stage, a feasibility study, which has to include a partner from the other side of the border. Finally, the product is developed and a prototype built. 18371790 7277400 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mechatronics-for-smes-forms-networks-of-german-and-dutch-businesses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_uMSHWhCt0 52.21543000 6.98186000 EUREGIO Enscheder Straße 362 48599 Gronau In an area where 90&nbsp;% of companies are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the mechatronics project provides funding for innovative business ideas, boosting technology transfers through transnational cooperation. Drenthe;Düsseldorf;Friesland;Gelderland;Groningen;Limburg (Nl);Münster;Noord-Brabant;Overijssel;Weser-Ems Mechatronics for SMEs forms networks of German and Dutch businesses Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Netherlands - Germany' 3406 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3406.jpg row-vdzg.xsuc-enfw FR 2007FR162PO021 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project SME based in the south of France uses biomaterials to replace plastic 2009 2013 SME based in the south of France uses biomaterials to replace plastic Vegeplast produces biodegradable items from agricultural material. With support from Europe, it developed two products which are widely used, every day, all around the world: food packaging trays (Vegepack) and coffee capsules which are compatible with Nespresso machines. These bioplastics offer a real alternative to the plastics produced by the petrochemical sector. Made of plant matter, they will end their life cycle as compost, being turned into fertilisers. Based in Bazet, in the south of France, Vegeplast uses maize and wheat as its raw materials, which are sourced in the local region. The process of manufacturing products from agricultural material, developed by the company in association with the Toulouse Agro-Industrial Chemistry Laboratory from 2003 onwards, consists of injecting biodegradable bioplastics into moulds. The process (reactive extrusion) is obtained by blending the cereals to turn them into pellets, which are then placed into moulds specially designed for each product. This innovative, ecological sector is flourishing. The company now employees 45 staff and devotes 15% of its turnover to research and development. 1597167 480000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/sme-based-in-the-south-of-france-uses-biomaterials-to-replace-plastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgVKphJhrZw 43.290353 0.065382 How do you replace plastics made from petrochemicals with environmentally friendly material? Researchers and manufacturers offer innovative solutions to this problem. Vegeplast, a company based in the south of France, specialises in biodegradable products made from cereals. Midi-Pyrénées SME based in the south of France uses biomaterials to replace plastic Environmental protection & resource efficiency Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Midi-Pyrénées' 3397 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3397.jpg row-93fd_urtn~5xy3 BE;FR;NL;UK;UK;UK 2007CB163PO038 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project CC2150 brings coastal communities together to fight impact of climate change 2011 2013 CC2150 brings coastal communities together to fight impact of climate change Through the exchange of knowledge under Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) – overcoming national boundaries – CC2150 aimed to reduce the impact of coastal changes on vulnerable communities. The project allowed for the pooling of resources as well as experiences and know-how. Says John Gower of the UK Environment Agency: “Communities developed new communication tools and prepared long-term visions for how they can best adapt to extreme weather, higher temperatures and rising sea levels.” 2886000 1443000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/cc2150-brings-coastal-communities-together-to-fight-impact-of-climate-change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv0QokHgoOA 51.385000 1.383889 Environment Agency (UK) The project, Coastal Communities 2150 (CC2150), established six pilot communities in coastal areas in the southeast of England, Belgium and the Netherlands in order to help these areas understand and prepare for the challenge of climate change. Hampshire & Isle Of Wight;Kent;Nord-Pas-de-Calais;Surrey, East & West Sussex;West-Vlaanderen;Zeeland CC2150 brings coastal communities together to fight impact of climate change Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Two Seas' 3377 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3377.jpg row-h9qs.ns4f_tswk BY;DE;DK;EE;FI;LT;LV;PL;RU;SE 2007CB163PO020 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Balancing the agricultural and environmental needs of the Baltic Sea Region 2009 2012 Balancing the agricultural and environmental needs of the Baltic Sea Region Key stakeholders including government authorities, specialist institutes, farmers’ organisations and companies have introduced more efficient agro-environmental policies, shared innovations and best practices, created scientific scenarios and invested in environmental technologies to deal with the problem. They have also aimed at remedying the gaps in stakeholders' management capacity and crucially, they succeeded in building mutual trust among key players in both the environmental and agricultural sectors. Expected long term results of this transnational project include new strategies to reduce eutrophication, stronger links between agricultural and environmental interests and more cost-efficient policy actions. It is also hoped that Eastern and Western countries will become more integrated, which is in line with the EU's Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. By combining and disseminating their unique knowledge and experiences, the stakeholders have also paved the way for improved agro-environmental awareness across the region. This will result in win-win solutions for agriculture and the environment without weakening the competitiveness of the agricultural sector. 6603210 4351748 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/balancing-the-agricultural-and-environmental-needs-of-the-baltic-sea-region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyv2EOdcS34 59.81493 17.66313 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Box 7086 75007 Uppsala Baltic COMPASS brought together the region's agriculture and environment sectors to combat the eutrophication (nutrient over-enrichment) of the Baltic Sea and its catchment area. Belarus;DANMARK;Eesti;FINLAND;GERMANY;Latvija;Lietuva;POLAND;Rossijskaja Federacija;SVERIGE Balancing the agricultural and environmental needs of the Baltic Sea Region Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Territorial Co-operation Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 3367 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3367.jpg row-s38m-2i7w.jnzp HU 2007HU161PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Győr Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Centre promotes education and training and encourages tourism 2009 2012 Győr Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Centre promotes education and training and encourages tourism The Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Centre, which opened in March 2012, is a unique attraction for education, training and tourism purposes. Located in Győr, Hungary, Mobilis is an interactive science arena, which aims to demonstrate natural and technological sciences through vehicles and transport. The main objective of the Centre is to bring these sciences closer to the people in a memorable way. The Centre features 74 interactive exhibition devices as well as experiments and demonstrations for schoolchildren and families, locals and tourists. Through these interactive facilities, the project aims to provide schoolchildren - the main target audience for the Centre - with an outstanding opportunity to develop an interest in cars, transport and mobility through interesting experiments in a playful way. 6682865 6357750 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/gyor-mobilis-interactive-exhibition-centre-promotes-education-and-training-and-encourages-tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ya0UpcZ60 47.695 17.62556 Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Centre Vásárhelyi Pál u.66 9026 Győr With 150 000 visitors over the past two years, the centre is strengthening the link between students in higher education or training and the Northern-Transdanubian economy. Nyugat-Dunántúl Győr Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Centre promotes education and training and encourages tourism Environmental protection & resource efficiency Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Social Infrastructure' 3365 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3365.jpg row-er7y-s7wm.hvaf BE;BE;DE;DK;NL;NL;NL;NO;UK 2007CB163PO055 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Boosting the economic and social e-inclusion of the growing over 65 group 2012 2014 Boosting the economic and social e-inclusion of the growing over 65 group By 2030, the number of people aged 65 or more in Europe will have increased by over 50%, resulting in a significant impact on pensions, health care, the labour market and the sustainability of communities. At the same time, today's senior people are healthier, more mobile, qualified, IT-skilled and have greater purchasing power than any generation before. The North Sea Region can benefit from this potential, and develop dynamic and successful communities. Transnational activities and joint analyses in the iAge project lead to positive achievements towards the Europe 2020 objectives for innovation and employment. The iAge partnership focused on labour market participation through ICT, including volunteering, self-employment, and gradual retirement. 2543878 1271939 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/boosting-the-economic-and-social-e-inclusion-of-the-growing-over-65-group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKsSHY0c9bA 52.993798 6.559462 Province of Drenthe (Lead Beneficiary) Postbus 122 9400 AC Assen Investment scheme enables the ageing European population to stay active participants in today's Europe thanks to iAge and increased use of ICT. Drenthe;Eastern Scotland;Groningen;Norge;Oost-Vlaanderen;Overijssel;Schleswig-Holstein;Syddanmark;West-Vlaanderen Boosting the economic and social e-inclusion of the growing over 65 group Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'North Sea Region' 3362 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3362.jpg row-yk4b_urfw~5j89 DE 2007DE161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Facilitating surgical interventions through innovative chirurgical navigation 2011 2012 Facilitating surgical interventions through innovative chirurgical navigation Surgical interventions in sensitive areas such as the ear, nose, or the brain always present the danger of damaging healthy tissue by accident. The navigation system developed by fiagon GmbH lowers the risk of accidents by allowing for a thorough planning of medical interventions, and for a precise navigation during the surgery. The project meant a substantial progress for ear-nose-throat (ENT) surgery, oral and maxillofacial (CMF) surgery, and neurosurgery. With the development of a new generation of clinical navigation systems, both the number of complications and the time spent in the operating theatre can be reduced. The navigation system can be used to plan operations in advance by using images from computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). During the intervention, the surgeon sees the position of the navigated instrument on a monitor that displays its image through a digital model. This enables the surgeon to steer clear of sensitive areas. The fiagon GmbH, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) founded in 2007 and located just outside of Berlin, unites scientific innovation with economic success. So far, 18 patents have been filed, and the products are exported in over 35 countries. The company&rsquo;s innovative business idea has been recognised by a number of prizes, including the title &ldquo;Innovator of the Year 2014&rdquo; from the Top 100 project, the STEP Award 2013, and the KfW Founders Prize 2013. It was also nominated for the German Founders Award 2013.&nbsp; 798000 285000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/facilitating-surgical-interventions-through-innovative-chirurgical-navigation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gX9vbDnBbM 52.63378790 13.20667600 The development of a sensor at the tip of chirurgical instruments that indicates the exact position of the instrument in the body of the patient helps doctors operate with high precision in sensitive areas. Brandenburg Facilitating surgical interventions through innovative chirurgical navigation Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Health; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Brandenburg' 3337 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3337.jpg row-6pjx~g74p-b57v DE 2007DE161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project “Battery on Wheels”: e-SolCar, the integration of electric vehicles into the power grid 2011 2014 “Battery on Wheels”: e-SolCar, the integration of electric vehicles into the power grid The project e-SolCar brings together researchers from the Brandenburg Technical University (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg, from the energy company Vattenfall Europe Generation AG and from German E-Cars R &D, a specialist in the field of electric mobility. Their combined expertise has enabled the project to move forward towards the goal of sustainable mobility. Electric cars powered by electricity obtained from renewable resources, such as solar or wind power, are carbon neutral. However, they still have disadvantages compared to traditional cars, for example higher prices and a lower range. Within the e-SolCar project, usability and lifespan are studied with a test fleet of 45 e-cars. The ultimate goal of the project is to bring the cars onto the market. 9233000 5698000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/battery-on-wheels-e-solcar-the-integration-of-electric-vehicles-into-the-power-grid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB2ivup1rt8 51.76623560 14.32518520 Researchers in eastern Germany have achieved a breakthrough innovation by regulating the charging process of electric cars. This has enabled the energy to be returned from the car battery back to the electric grid. Brandenburg “Battery on Wheels”: e-SolCar, the integration of electric vehicles into the power grid Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Transport Operational Programme 'Brandenburg' 3334 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3334.jpg row-any6~3gbw-wt53 IE;IE;UK;UK 2007CB163PO047 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Healthcare that puts patients, clients and families first 2015-06-03T00:00:00 Healthcare that puts patients, clients and families first Each project is being independently evaluated. However, some positive impacts have already been realised such as the sustaining and continuation of many services after the EU funding period. The12 projects range from promoting social inclusion, establishment of cross-border acute hospital services and sexual health (GUM) clinics to dealing with issues such as alcohol, eating disorders, disabilities, diabetes, obesity and autism. Support for older people and enhancing cross-border workforce mobility are also project areas. 30000000 22500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/healthcare-that-puts-patients-clients-and-families-first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmzIA6FPEmw 54.99150600 -7.32321770 CAWT (Co-operation and Working Together) Riverview House, Abercorn Road BT48 6SB Londonderry Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT)<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>, the cross-border health partnership based in the Ireland/Northern Ireland border region, is delivering 12 diverse health and social care projects. Collectively the projects are entitled ‘Putting Patients, Clients and Families First’ and the overall aim is to improve access to services, promote health and well-being and inclusion and reduce health inequalities in more rural border areas. BORDER, MIDLAND AND WESTERN;IRELAND;NORTHERN IRELAND;UNITED KINGDOM Healthcare that puts patients, clients and families first Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Health; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland' 3323 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3323.jpg row-cunk-8gkp.mrfq RO 2007CZ161PO007 2007-2013 7 Major Project Extension of Bucharest Metro Line 5 Extension of Bucharest Metro Line 5 Bucharest's metro system is being extended to reach the Drumul Taberei area, including Valea Ialomiţei and R&acirc;ul Doamnei, with the construction of a new line stretching to the neighbourhood from the existing Eroilor station. It aims to shorten the time it takes to travel on this route by about 21 minutes. This is an important benefit to the 335&nbsp;000 residents of Drumul Taberei and the surrounding areas &ndash; of which more than half are expected to use the line. Indeed, this project will contribute to providing them with easier access to central Bucharest and the important opportunities the city provides, such as employment, education and health services. At the same time, it should reduce congestion on the roads, making travel easier for drivers. The line being extended, Metro Line 5, has a length of 6.7 km, and includes 10 metro stations as well as a depot at its western end. Each train will have six cars and are expected to travel at speeds of up to 80&nbsp;km/h.Metro line 5 represents the fifth metro corridor in Bucharest, and is increasing the total length of the network from 69&nbsp;km to about 76&nbsp;km.The project is creating an estimated 48 jobs during the implementation process, and 1&nbsp;200 new jobs upon completion. 708608966 409503441 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/extension-of-bucharest-metro-line-5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9_4AfLjsEM 44.43250000 26.10388900 S.C. Metrorex S.A 38, Dinicu Golescu Avenue, sector 1 Bucharest Investment in the construction of the Metro Line 5 will enable the public transport network to reach new neighbourhoods in Romania's capital city, providing easier access to the city centre for the people who live there and reducing road traffic. Bucuresti - Ilfov Extension of Bucharest Metro Line 5 Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in network infrastructures Transport Operational Programme 'Transport' 3304 row-rd63~57ie-gt29 EL;IT 2007CB163PO060 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Supporting youth creativity through inter-regional cooperation Supporting youth creativity through inter-regional cooperation The initiative brought together some 150 artists from the Puglia region in Italy and the Ipeiros region in Greece. Together, they formed creative urban laboratories, where youth associations, musical groups, local bands and actors could come together and express themselves through various stage productions, creative workshops and festivals.  The project served the purpose of strengthening and enforcing creativity in marginalised towns in both regions, by holding musical concerts, street and dance performances, and even textile courses. The creative teams also produced various audiovisual films, which were disseminated to a wide audience online. 1326790 995092 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/supporting-youth-creativity-through-inter-regional-cooperation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3XBNa0QkBE 40.79283930 17.10119310 Terra dei Trulli e di Barsento A joint Greek-Italian project has been successful in creating urban environments that encourage youth leadership, while strengthening art, music and languages. Ipeiros;Puglia Supporting youth creativity through inter-regional cooperation Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Territorial Co-operation; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Greece-Italy' 3291 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3291.jpg row-sipm_h29a_k34h AT 2007AT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Aviation Academy expands to support training for the airline industry 2010 2013 Aviation Academy expands to support training for the airline industry The new simulator, the second of its kind installed at the centre, is well fitted to the needs of the aviation industry. The Academy now has a sizeable fleet of the latest flight simulation models, some of which are adapted for more basic learning, while others are used in the later stages of pilot training courses. In addition, all of the Academy's simulators are equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, and its full flight simulators are certified according to JAR-FSTD 1A Level D, the highest certification level. The extension is part of the Academy's overall business strategy which is aimed at developing the centre as an independent training provider offering students optimal training conditions, so as to create a basis for successful professional integration. At the same time, the Academy seeks to ensure a comfortable learning environment in which trainees can concentrate on their goals. It also has a strong international outlook, with students from a number of different countries, and endeavours to take full account of cultural diversity. 1652500 1210533 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/aviation-academy-expands-to-support-training-for-the-airline-industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5j3xWcKp3M 47.97059450 16.84200450 Aviation Academy Austria, Österreichische Luftfahrttraining GmbH Ludwig Boltzmann Straße 2 7100 Neusiedl am See The extension of the Aviation Academy Austria training centre in Neusiedl am See through the purchase of a new flight simulator will provide more training opportunities for people interested in careers as airline pilots. In this way, the Academy is supporting both innovation, research and technological development, and social inclusion, jobs, education and training. Österreich Aviation Academy expands to support training for the airline industry Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Burgenland' 3287 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3287.jpg row-djhw_y4ed.fkbi AT;AT;CZ;DE;HU;HU;IT;PL;SI 2007CB163PO061 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project EURUFU helps public authorities address demographic change in rural regions 2011 2014 EURUFU helps public authorities address demographic change in rural regions The project partners of the cross-border initiative EURUFU, which stands for “European Rural Futures”, have teamed up to find innovative solutions to problems such as depopulation, an ageing population, lack of social cohesion, and unemployment. Pilot actions in the different rural regions aimed at involving local stakeholders and creating a bottom-up process which would allow inhabitants to participate in public decision-making, thereby bringing the administration closer to the people. EURUFU is divided into five work packages which deal with project management; communication among the partners and to the public; creating a methodology for identifying regional strengths and weaknesses; testing and evaluating measures through pilot actions; and developing transferable strategies and best practices. 2163713 1720938 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/eurufu-helps-public-authorities-address-demographic-change-in-rural-regions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tQlll5TWac 50.95773000 11.04056000 Thuringian Ministry for Building, Regional Development and Infrastructure Werner-Seelenbinder-Str. 6-8 99096 Erfurt Through exchanges of best practices, information, and pilot actions in partnership with various stakeholders, rural regions in Central Europe are developing ways of adapting to demographic change while delivering consistently high-quality public service. Dolnośląskie;Közép-Dunántúl;Közép-Magyarország;Piemonte;Salzburg;Severozápad;Steiermark;Thüringen;Zahodna Slovenija EURUFU helps public authorities address demographic change in rural regions Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Rural development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Central Europe' 3281 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3281.jpg row-rjdv~g23y~hz67 BE;BE;BE;NL 2007CB163PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Expanding high-tech business across borders 2011 2014 2014-10-12T00:00:00 Expanding high-tech business across borders TTC aimed at enhancing the Euregio Maas-Rhein's competitiveness in four promising technology fields: life sciences, advanced materials, information and communications technology (ICT) and energy. These fields were identified in an international benchmarking study, which also revealed the need to combine the significant technological and economic potential across the region. TTC opened up exciting new opportunities for developing new value chains, established competitive technology clusters and positioned the Euregio Maas-Rhein as a region open for business. The 21 voucher applications granted to SMEs under the project proved particularly useful for boosting cross-border cooperation initiatives. 5000000 2500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/expanding-high-tech-business-across-borders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtmiaeU4zjA 50.7802295 6.1048181 Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer (AGIT) mbH (lead partner) Dennewartstraße 25-27, 52068 Aachen A cross-border initiative, “Top-Technology-Cluster” (TTC), has been helping technology SMEs located in the Southern Netherlands, Western Germany and Eastern Belgium conduct successful and sustainable business together. Limburg (B);Liège;Noord-Brabant;Vlaams Brabant Expanding high-tech business across borders Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Business Support; Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Euregio Maas-Rhein' 3143 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3143.jpg row-t9r5-m6he~hyhq NL 2007NL162PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Putting Dutch film culture firmly on the map 2011 2013 2014-04-12T00:00:00 Putting Dutch film culture firmly on the map Originally founded in 1946, EYE is dedicated to developing a vigorous film culture in the Netherlands. From 1975, the museum was located in the Vondelparkpaviljoen but in 2005, plans were announced for a new home on the northern bank of Amsterdam's waterfront. The construction of the building started in 2009 and was finished in late 2011. The new EYE building features 1 300 m2 of exhibition space and four modern film auditoriums. A digital playground, workshop space, a museum shop, a bar and a restaurant as well as workspaces complete the building. EYE’s restoration, preservation and research activities, as well as its film library are housed elsewhere. In the summer, EYE’s sunny terrace offers a great view over the IJ, Amsterdam’s waterfront, which has been undergoing a major transition — with industrial areas being transformed into urban neighbourhoods. 3872950 1471721 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/putting-dutch-film-culture-firmly-on-the-map https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts46byEXVy8 52.38432760000001 4.900808999999981 Stichting Film Instituut Nederland EYE, IJpromenade 1 NL-1031 KT Amsterdam The EYE Film Institute's new home offers state-of-the-art, modern viewing and exhibition spaces that draws 700&nbsp;000 people a year to the landmark building. NOORD-NEDERLAND Putting Dutch film culture firmly on the map Environmental protection & resource efficiency Tourism and Culture; Urban development Operational Programme 'West Netherlands' 3131 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3131.jpg row-y3xe.se9t.b45w FI;GL;NO;SE;UK;UK 2007CB163PO027 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project NoCry2 project increases potential for growth and employment in deprived areas of northern Europe 2011 2013 2014-04-12T00:00:00 NoCry2 project increases potential for growth and employment in deprived areas of northern Europe Launched in 2011, NoCry2 was developed by young entrepreneurs for young entrepreneurs. Under the slogan ‘Live of what you love where you love to live!’, the project delivered virtual and real-life opportunities to young people keen to start and/or develop a business. Promoting collaboration between like-minded individuals in different EU countries and regions, the project aimed to establish “creative business clusters” to accelerate the development of innovative products and services. One of the main outcomes is the Experimental and Alternative Business Support Service (wecooperate.net) comprising: The Real Factor, which offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to promote themselves and their businesses/skills and to collaborate to improve their competitive advantage; the integral tools briefcase, that includes interactive learning opportunities; and The Cloud Creative Community that enables a continuous exchange of ideas through an ever-expanding community. 99290793 57548039 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/nocry2-project-increases-potential-for-growth-and-employment-in-deprived-areas-of-northern-europe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qblQAmUp_ZE 62.91286830 17.78712260 Municipality of Kramfors Företagsvägen 2 87280 Kramfors A unique business support service and networking platform connects young creative entrepreneurs in remote and rural areas. FINLAND;Greenland;Highlands and Islands;Norge;Northern Ireland;SVERIGE NoCry2 project increases potential for growth and employment in deprived areas of northern Europe Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Northern Periphery' 3129 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3129.jpg row-9qmf.8emg.wf8e PL 2007PL161PO015 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project New biogas project brings green energy to Gdańsk New biogas project brings green energy to Gdańsk A new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant at the Gdańsk East Sewage Treatment Plant is allowing the facility to generate over 2 800 MW of renewable energy – enough to cover the heat and running costs of the installation and even generate a profit by selling surplus power back onto the industrial power network. Biogas is produced naturally through the fermentation of sewage sludge during processing. Previously, the plant had to burn this gas unproductively in a flare. Now, instead all gas is recovered and used to generate renewable energy, making the facility energy efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly. 5561843 1599339 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/new-biogas-project-brings-green-energy-to-gdansk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa1GyQNqI_0 54.34856400 18.60577890 Gdańska Infrastruktura Wodociągowo-Kanalizacyjna Spółka z o.o. Ul. Kartuska 201 Gdańsk A new biogas power plant is helping improve the energy efficiency of sewage treatment in Gdańsk, as well as providing opportunities for young people to learn more about renewable energy. Pomorskie New biogas project brings green energy to Gdańsk Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy; Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Pomerania' 3091 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3091.jpg row-ed4x~3jm8.xfqp IT;MT 2007CB163PO037 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project Vamos Seguro makes the skies safer 2014-09-05T00:00:00 Vamos Seguro makes the skies safer Volcanic ash in the atmosphere causes pollution, effects ecosystems, human health, the climate and, in the worst case, can cause aircraft engines to fail. The silicate particles and gases released during volcanic eruptions also damage crops and road. Over the past two decades Mount Etna, on the Italian Island of Sicily, has become increasingly active. It is currently Europe’s most active volcano and, indeed, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. During its frequent eruptions, volcanic plumes rise up several kilometres above the summit craters and volcanic ash plumes sometimes reach Malta, some 100 km south of Sicily. 837884 498499 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/vamos-seguro-makes-the-skies-safer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qK2T42W8rw 37.513437 15.082254 Istituto Nazionale di Geofísica e Vulcanologia (lead partner) Osservatorio Etneo 95125 Catania An ERDF-funded project that monitors levels of volcanic ash between Italy and Malta is making the skies over the central Mediterranean Sea safer for aircrafts. Malta;Sicilia Vamos Seguro makes the skies safer Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Italy-Malta' 2978 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2978.jpg row-x8iq-pxir_erx4 ES;FR 2007CB163PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project MONNA: Smart specialisation through nature monitoring MONNA: Smart specialisation through nature monitoring The Aquitaine and Basque regions are a predominantly rural area which is cut off by its mountainous, rugged environment. As if this wasn’t enough, the area is also designated as a Biosphere Reserve, meaning there are strict governmental restrictions on what can be done in terms of economic development. In line with the principle of smart specialisation, the MONNA project used these apparent limitations as a unique, hidden opportunity to develop research activities. The result was the launch of numerous cross-regional entrepreneurial possibilities. MONNA is a research project on bird tracking. It aims at developing applications for nature monitoring using European technology in the field of geo-localisation. This not only brings Europe to the forefront in nature monitoring research, but it also opens up business opportunities in the region and facilitates efficient public policies on environmental management and nature preservation. 101985134 66290335 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/monna-smart-specialisation-through-nature-monitoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywc6uhqtwM8 42.81425680 -1.64328370 GAIA Portuetxe Bidea 14, EDIF 1 20018 Ibaeta Where others see limitations, MONNA saw an opportunity to competitively and comparatively differentiate a territory with cross-border work on the use of ICT and geo-localisation technologies in environmental research. Aquitaine;País Vasco MONNA: Smart specialisation through nature monitoring Strengthen research, technological development & innovation true Environment; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'France - Spain - Andorra' 3085 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3085.jpg row-b42f.raee.env5 AT;SK 2007CB163PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project DUO**Stars platform boosts entrepreneurship and training in the high-tech sector DUO**Stars platform boosts entrepreneurship and training in the high-tech sector For several decades the regions of Lower Austria and Trnava in Slovakia were separated by the Iron Curtain and this led to substantial differences in terms of economic development between the two regions. Stereotypes and prejudices still prevail today on either side of the border and one of the aims of the DUO**STARS project is to change attitudes that some people feel about their closest neighbours. The project particularly focused on the development of high-technology industries, particularly in the automotive, aerospace and electronics sectors. This was done by fostering networking and training, the development of cross-border human resources and the marketing of the regions. The project also saw over one hundred pupils and university students taking part in summer schools and summer academies. These activities provided potential young apprentices with the opportunity to find out and learn about career opportunities in the technical professions. They also led to a valuable cross-border partnership being forged between schools in St Pölten and Trnava that will continue beyond the duration of the project. 2399419 2039506 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/duo-stars-platform-boosts-entrepreneurship-and-training-in-the-high-tech-sector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1l_QliJ7h4 48.18682500 15.61906500 Wirtschaftskammer Niederösterreich (lead partner) Sparte Industrie, Landsbergerstraße 1 3100 Sankt Pölten An innovative networking and business support programme which operates on either side of the Austrian and Slovak border aims to make the region more attractive for enterprising companies. Západné Slovensko;Österreich DUO**Stars platform boosts entrepreneurship and training in the high-tech sector Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Territorial Co-operation 'European Territorial Cooperation Austria-Slovak Republic 2007-2013' 3082 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3082.jpg row-fz2r~r3fy_adte CY;EL;IT;MT;SI 2007CB163PO045 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Philoxenia – Reversing the depopulation of rural areas by strengthening the local economy 2009 2012 Philoxenia – Reversing the depopulation of rural areas by strengthening the local economy Young people in rural areas often wish to leave their home villages to experience life in cities or abroad, and in many parts of southern Europe this trend accelerated steeply following the onset of the economic crisis and growing youth unemployment. As the population of villages and small towns decline, this leads to a diminution of services and commercial activities. It was to tackle this phenomenon that the Philoxenia business support project was devised. Under the scheme, which is principally funded by the transnational Territorial Cooperation Programme MED ("Mediterranean"), entrepreneurs are offered a combination of grants and loans to set up businesses in five rural areas of Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Slovenia and Malta. Philoxenia means “hospitality” in Greek, and it stands for the welcoming feeling that the programme wants to give to those entrepreneurs who return to the countryside to create businesses. 1965589 1567323 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/philoxenia-reversing-the-depopulation-of-rural-areas-by-strengthening-the-local-economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50x-RLEJAIo 41.21692100 23.08499370 Territorial Initiative for Employment and Entrepreneurship of Kerkini-Petritsi-Iraclia (lead partner) Livadia Town Hall, Kinotiko katastima Livadias 62055 Kerkini An exodus of talented and entrepreneurial people from many rural regions in southern Europe has made many economically fragile areas even weaker, but in five regions around the Mediterranean this trend has been tackled by an ERDF co-funded business support project. Kentriki Makedonia;Malta;Sardegna;Vzhodna Slovenija;Κύπρος - Kıbrıs Philoxenia – Reversing the depopulation of rural areas by strengthening the local economy Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) true Business Support; Rural development; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Mediterranean Programme' 3081 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3081.jpg row-6ji3~4jkh_de5p DE 2007DE162PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project TerraSaline extracts clean water and fine salt from wastewater 2014-01-10T00:00:00 TerraSaline extracts clean water and fine salt from wastewater The TerraSaline apparatus, a development from Terrawater’s basic desalination technology, uses natural evaporation to achieve the aim of “zero liquid discharge” (ZLD) – a situation where all wastewater is recycled and no liquids remain. The project has been able to increase the efficiency of the technology by 70 % and can be used even with high saline waters. As a result, the requirements for wastewater composition are lowered, the amount of discharged water is reduced, and more clean water can be produced. This brings benefits to the industrial sector, but also to the environment through lower amounts of discharged water and the lower needs of fresh water. 352412 176206 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/terrasaline-extracts-clean-water-and-fine-salt-from-wastewater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqCigMGgzUc 54.32712550 10.18018440 TerraWater GmbH Wischhofstraße 1-3, Gebäude 11, 24148 Kiel Terrawater, a specialist in desalination, has developed an environmentally friendly technology by which wastewater and high saline waters can be split into distilled water and high-quality salt. SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN TerraSaline extracts clean water and fine salt from wastewater Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Environment; Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Schleswig-Holstein' 3075 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3075.jpg row-spie_ertn.gcpa FI 2007FI162PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project An award winning and innovative tourist campaign for Lapland and Koillismaa 2014-01-10T00:00:00 An award winning and innovative tourist campaign for Lapland and Koillismaa To-date, the “Lapland – North of Finland” project has produced two extremely successful online campaigns, raising much awareness of Lapland and Northern Finland across Germany, the Netherlands, Russia and the United Kingdom. The “Laplication” app, developed exclusively for the project, has already been downloaded over 20 000 times and has generated media visibility worth some EUR 200 000. Meanwhile, the webpage www.OnlyInLapland.com and the campaign's Facebook page with over 28 000 followers, have also proved extremely popular. As a result of this exposure, international overnight stays in Lapland have increased by 13.5 %. 5800000 2900000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/an-award-winning-and-innovative-tourist-campaign-for-lapland-and-koillismaa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N54n8nYA4E 67.92223040 26.50464380 Regional Council of Lapland Hallituskatu 20 96101 Rovaniemi A unique marketing project that combines an innovative mix of online communications and social media is attracting international tourists to Lapland and northern Finland. Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi An award winning and innovative tourist campaign for Lapland and Koillismaa Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Northern Finland' 3072 row-27ya.zr83-3yu6 BG;EL;ES;HU;IT;NL;RO;RO;SE;UK 2007CB163PO046 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project “Regions4GreenGrowth” helps regions to invest in green energy schemes “Regions4GreenGrowth” helps regions to invest in green energy schemes At a time when public funds in most European regions are decreasing, one of the main aims of the Regions4GreenGrowth (R4GG) project is to find new ways to finance green energy projects, such as renewable energy generation and energy efficiency measures, thereby helping the EU to achieve its ambitious energy targets. Potential investors in green energy infrastructure projects often find it hard to raise finance as banks are often reluctant to invest in the sector. Meanwhile, state funding for green energy is often limited and lacks continuity. For those reasons, a particular focus of the R4GG project is to boost private-public financing schemes. 2090577 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/regions4greengrowth-helps-regions-to-invest-in-green-energy-schemes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hv6p8cdq4A 52.51853700 5.47142200 Province of Flevoland (lead partner) P.O. Box 55 8200AB Lelystad, Flevoland A ground-breaking knowledge-exchange programme has helped to boost investment in sustainable energy projects in thirteen regions of ten European countries, by improving access to finance and helping regions to roll out green energy policies. Abruzzo;Comunidad Valenciana;Dytiki Ellada;Greater Manchester;Noord-Brabant;Nord-Est;Severen Tsentralen;Sud - Muntenia;Észak-Alföld;Övre Norrland “Regions4GreenGrowth” helps regions to invest in green energy schemes Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy true Energy; Environment; Territorial Co-operation Interregional co-operation programme: 'INTERREG IVC' 3070 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3070.jpg row-98nx.q5vd_guxt CZ;ES;ES;FR;HU;IT;IT;SK;UK 2007CB163PO048 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project ROMA-NeT: Integrating the EU’s Roma communities 2013 2015 ROMA-NeT: Integrating the EU’s Roma communities Despite efforts at local, national and European levels, Roma populations continue to face high levels of social exclusion and poverty around the EU. In particular, Roma people often have difficulties accessing employment, education, health and social services. This often leads to high rates of illiteracy and poor school attendance among Roma children. Moreover, Roma people often live in segregated and isolated districts. Extreme overcrowding and a lack of basic facilities aggravate their poor health condition. The interregional ROMA-NeT project was devised to tackle these problems in ten cities and urban areas in seven EU countries (Hungary, Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and Slovakia).  Local support groups, made up of key local stakeholders, were set up in each city and they were responsible for the creation of the local action plans. 622918 459549 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/roma-net-integrating-the-eus-roma-communities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwxX_t8VL5g&feature=youtu.be 47.49526810 19.05440480 The project is helping to combat high levels of social exclusion and poverty among the EU’s Roma people by sharing best practices in an interregional network. Andalucía;Comunidad Valenciana;Emilia-Romagna;Friuli-Venezia Giulia;HUNGARY;Ile-de-France;Moravskoslezsko;SCOTLAND;Slovensko ROMA-NeT: Integrating the EU’s Roma communities Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'URBACT II' 3069 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3069.jpg row-f3gz~u3sp.3d37 FR 2007FR162PO005 2007-2013 6 Major Project Mont-Saint-Michel targets ecotourism Mont-Saint-Michel targets ecotourism Every year, the rocky islet of Mont-Saint-Michel welcomes 2.5&nbsp;million visitors from all over the world. In the middle of the 19th century the bay began to silt up, due to short-sighted planning (involving causeways and polderisation). A major project to restore its maritime aspect began in 2000. It had been carefully planned, taking into account all the environmental and economic issues relating to the area. The second phase of the project, from 2007 to 2013, was undertaken with support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).New upstream damThe first phase of the project (2000-2006) focused on the building of a dam on the river Couesnon, to sweep away the sediment from the Mont, deepen the seabed and lower the level of the shingle beaches. The second phase (2007-2013) involved hydraulic works upstream of the dam, (the construction of river embankments and a 770&nbsp;000&nbsp;m3 basin) in the bay area itself, and in the access area to the Mont.A new entrance to the abbeyIn addition to the hydraulic works undertaken upstream, further major work has been done in the bay and at the foot of the Mont. The causeway and the car park located at the foot of the abbey have been removed. Access is now via a new bridge on the seaward side, along with a 756&nbsp;metre long pedestrian footbridge. The bridge will be used exclusively for shuttle buses and horse-drawn carriages. It is built on an embankment approximately 140&nbsp;metres from the Mont, supported by 134&nbsp;slender metal pillars. The top part will flood during high tides. This bridge will put an end to the pollution caused by traffic and parking of vehicles at the foot of the Mont.Optimistic signsScientific monitoring of this project has revealed very positive environmental results:increase in maritime areas and reduction of the salt marshes around the Mont.overall drop in CO2 emissions (evaluated at 1 217 tons per year) and other pollutants from vehicles.collection of 100% of water runoff via a sanitation network since the opening of the new car park.A hydro-sedimentary monitoring committee of international experts regularly monitors the marine ecosystem (fauna, water quality etc.); one of the project’s objectives is to restore biodiversity and the original habitat of plant and fish species.On an economic level, the reuse of the extracted sediment (the ‘Tangue’) should give the area a boost. It is also expected that the project will lead to the creation of 93&nbsp;jobs during its developmental phase and 65&nbsp;during its operational phase. 185000000 21150000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mont-saint-michel-targets-ecotourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9aA-6IvoJE 48.63579420 -1.510996 Syndicat Mixte Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel 2 rue du Prieuré, BP29 50170 Ardevon, Le-Mont-Saint-Michel Plans to refocus on Mont-Saint Michel’s maritime aspect are being implemented today, with new emphasis placed upon the area’s architectural heritage and natural environment. Increased biodiversity, a focus on high-quality tourism and sustainable economic development are the priorities of this enormous project. Basse-Normandie Mont-Saint-Michel targets ecotourism Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programme 'Basse-Normandie' 3062 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3062.jpg row-ym6m.mqsv_wfqh DK;EE;FI;LT;LV;PL;SE 2007CB163PO020 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project Baltic Deal reduces water pollution around the Baltic Sea 2014-08-09T00:00:00 Baltic Deal reduces water pollution around the Baltic Sea A particular focus of the Baltic Deal project has been improving the efficient use of nutrients to reduce nutrient losses from farms. The run-off of vaccines and fertilisers can cause serious environmental pollution to ecosystems, the water table, rivers, lakes and the sea and can trigger a process known as eutrophication which can cause algal blooms and lead to a loss of biodiversity. In pilot areas, such as the seven largest islands in the Baltic Sea, farmers tested how to reduce this run-off in a cost-effective way. Tested methods of reducing nutrient loss included, for example, using plant cover outside the growing season, improving fertilisation techniques, improving manure management, and treating run-off water. As well as the lead organisations in the seven partner countries, the Baltic Deal project also has over 30 associated partners in all nine countries around the Baltic Sea, including Russia and Germany. The associated partners are farmers’ associations, advisory services, ministries and other agricultural institutes and organisations. 3786140 2973510 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/baltic-deal-reduces-water-pollution-around-the-baltic-sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHAwZn2sfAQ 56.94964870 24.10518640 Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre (LRATC) (lead partner), Latvijas Lauku konsultāciju un izglītības centrs Rīgas iela 34, Ozolnieku, 3018 Jelgavas rajons An innovative knowledge exchange project has helped to spread sustainable agricultural practice and benefited the environment across seven countries in the Baltic Sea region. DANMARK;Eesti;FINLAND;Latvija;Lietuva;POLAND;SVERIGE Baltic Deal reduces water pollution around the Baltic Sea Environmental protection & resource efficiency true Environment; Rural development; Territorial Co-operation Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 3048 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3048.jpg row-5pkk~fzar~3jm7 FI 2007FI162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Boosting SMEs in North Karelia Boosting SMEs in North Karelia The Karelian Business Booster (KBB) programme has acted as a “development partner” for SMEs active in the forestry, metals and plastic sectors. KBB was also crucial for preparing, implementing and monitoring strategy-driven development programmes, tailored to each business it was involved with. Specifically, the KBB programme developed an operating model that was used for collaborating with businesses and their interest groups. This model was based on having confidential, regular and systematic contact with all the companies involved. Each company also learned how to have a solid development strategy in place and was encouraged to introduce an annual planning process; both as a recurring feature and as a management tool. 1445000 420000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/boosting-smes-in-north-karelia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMAyVSiG2-A 62.59798030 29.74434900 Joensuu Science Park Ltd Länsikatu 15 80110 Joensuu Companies across Eastern Finland have introduced and sustained sound business planning practices, helping many SMEs to better plan for the future and adapt to structural change in good time. Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi Boosting SMEs in North Karelia Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support Operational Programme 'Eastern Finland' 3037 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/3037.jpg row-tbcu_ukwt-c4k4 UK 2007UK05UPO001 2007-2013 ERDF;ESF 9 Project Fifteen Cornwall: Inspiring young people to transform their lives Fifteen Cornwall: Inspiring young people to transform their lives Inspired by the celebrity TV chef Jamie Oliver, the Fifteen Cornwall restaurant is part of a public-private social enterprise with a mission to empower those who need a second or third chance. Since 2006, a Jamie Oliver branded restaurant in Newquay has been giving troubled 16 to 24 year olds in the region the opportunity to train as chefs within a nationally-recognised 15-month intensive apprenticeship programme. All trainees were previously unemployed and many are dealing with serious challenges such as suspended prison sentences, criminal records, substance misuse, mental illness, disability or domestic abuse as well as a lack of education and training. 5882437 2537000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/fifteen-cornwall-inspiring-young-people-to-transform-their-lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBpCaAWvNBY 50.444353 -5.040780 The Cornwall Foundation of Promise On the Beach, Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA Cornwall A restaurant in one of England’s most economically disadvantaged areas is giving young troubled people the chance to turn their lives around by training as chefs. Cornwall & Isles Of Scilly Fifteen Cornwall: Inspiring young people to transform their lives Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars Finalists England and Gibraltar ESF Convergence, Competitiveness and Employment Programme 2877 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2877.jpg row-6efj~vxc5-6zkw UK 2007UK161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project BEACON: Meeting the demands of an ever increasing population BEACON: Meeting the demands of an ever increasing population BEACON has a network of scientific expertise based at the Universities of Aberystwyth, Bangor, and Swansea in Wales, UK. Through this network, the project is creating new jobs in rural Wales, stimulating inward investment and promoting Welsh scientific excellence at a global level. Specifically, the project team's focus is on biorefining; a process that uses non-food crop feedstocks, in much the same way that oil refineries use crude oil, to produce a broad spectrum of commodity products. Biorefining is seen as crucial for the EU's burgeoning bio-economy. 22986893 11916817 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/beacon-meeting-the-demands-of-an-ever-increasing-population https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnTK5iDPNEQ 52.415610 -4.062889 Experts predict that the world's population will reach 9 billion by 2050 – an increase of 2&nbsp;billion on current figures. This surge in population coupled with the growing threat of climate change will see demand for the planet's resources increase dramatically. BEACON is an initiative that is building integrated ‘green supply chains’ to develop new routes to functional, cheap products using biomass rather than oil. West Wales & The Valleys BEACON: Meeting the demands of an ever increasing population Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'West Wales and the Valleys' 2871 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2871.jpg row-cd2n~fktc~6gde PT 2007PT161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Art on Chairs: Supporting growth through innovative design Art on Chairs: Supporting growth through innovative design The furniture industry has for years been one of the most important industrial activities in the northern Portuguese city of Paredes. The city has the highest concentration of chair factories in Europe and accounts for 65 % of national furniture production. But although the industry was highly productive its image was old-fashioned and conservative. It was to capitalise on the region’s expertise in furniture construction and to stimulate creativity in the industry that the Art on Chairs project was devised. The project culminated in an international exhibition being held at Paredes which aimed to be the largest ever global event focussed on chairs, art and design. 1095535 931205 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/art-on-chairs-supporting-growth-through-innovative-design https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjifzH-Qi8w 41.2053076 -8.33048610000003 Câmara Municipal de Paredes Parque José Guilherme 4850-130 Parades A creative design project has helped to breathe new life into a long-established sector of the Portuguese regional economy. Norte Art on Chairs: Supporting growth through innovative design Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Norte' 2865 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2865.jpg row-gbak.h558_xabn MT 2007MT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Major Project Fighting floods in Malta Fighting floods in Malta The National Flood Relief Project (NFRP) is targeting the lack of an adequate storm water management system in Malta by constructing a network of underground tunnels, canals and bridges is being constructed in order to provide better storm water drainage for priority areas of the Maltese islands as defined in the country's Storm Water Master Plan. The flood relief infrastructure covers 65 km2 of the Maltese territory and is capable of handling a storm with a return period of 5 years. It is also expected to increase water catchment from 300 000 cubic metres to 650 000 cubic metres per year. 62505662 44887763 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/fighting-floods-in-malta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It-_6FD_mA4 35.8923386 14.502903999999944 Cleansing and Maintenance Department Level 2, Project House, Francesco Buonamici Street 1700 Il-Furjana FRN Although the climate of Malta is dry in summers, severe flash floods generally occur between September and January, resulting in actual flooding, economic losses and disruption to both traffic and people’s lives. The National Flood Relief Project is making great strides to reduce the risks to life and property caused by uncontrolled surface water runoff. Malta Fighting floods in Malta Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management Environment Operational Programm 'Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life' 2799 row-h2up.4ncc~k2bv HU;RS 2007CB16IPO004 2007-2013 IPA 5 Project Working with the neighbours to prevent flooding Working with the neighbours to prevent flooding This project brought together experts from both sides of the border to develop software and improve data collection about the riverbed in the region. The Tisza River emerges in the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, passes through Romania and Slovakia before flowing south through Hungary to Serbia, where it joins the Danube east of the town of Novi Sad. The southern stretches are especially prone to flooding: in 1999 and 2000, the area suffered severe floods. As a result, decision-makers and experts in the South Tisza Region wanted to study the causes and look for new tools to improve flood protection. 660806 561684 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/working-with-the-neighbours-to-prevent-flooding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzYZOxvtmMM 46.161404 20.07906 Water authorities in Hungary and Serbia embarked on a new assessment of the River Tisza in order to improve river management and flood protection. Dél-Alföld;SERBIA Working with the neighbours to prevent flooding Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Environment; Territorial Co-operation 'Hungary-Serbia' IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 2582 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2582.jpg row-huqm.udgd~6kxg DE 2007DE162PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Berlin’s neighbourhood management project brings decision-making on social development to the local level Berlin’s neighbourhood management project brings decision-making on social development to the local level To counteract the negative outcomes of social segregation and social issues found in certain areas of Berlin after the reunification of the city, the Neighbourhood Management Berlin intervention strategy was launched in 1999 by the city authorities and, for more than a decade, it has proven to be a valuable tool in the development of the ‘Socially Integrative City’ of Berlin. The socially disadvantaged areas of Berlin have suffered from a demonstrable neglect of public space as well as unemployment, dependence on state aid and the issues arising from a lack of social and ethnic integration. The overriding aim of the EU-supported Neighbourhood Management Berlin (NMB) programme has been to change this situation and create neighbourhoods of solidarity with equal development opportunities for the neighbourhood and its inhabitants. 223500000 83500000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/berlins-neighbourhood-management-project-brings-decision-making-on-social-development-to-the-local-level https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZckLP1hW5-Q&t=4s 52.493063 13.314915 The introduction of Neighbourhood Councils in deprived districts of Berlin has strengthened the participation of local residents in decision-making on the selection and financing of projects to improve their living conditions. BERLIN Berlin’s neighbourhood management project brings decision-making on social development to the local level Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars Finalists; Urban development Operational Programme 'Berlin' 2525 row-r9g5.bqhz~6pve PL 2007PL161PO020 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Tackling obstacles to long term unemployment Tackling obstacles to long term unemployment Europe’s long-term unemployed are seen as problematic and a burden on society. They are sometimes called ‘hot potatoes’, being passed from one labour institution to another with little success. For people aged 45 and over, this trend is especially hard to reverse. To date, public and non-public labour market institutions have tried to solve this problem through training (equipping people with vocational qualifications) and employment (finding jobs in line with qualifications obtained). But this traditional model fails to offer the necessary psychological support that people who have been out of the labour market for a long time may need in finding and keeping a job. In recent years, a growing number of Poland’s older citizens of working age have remained unemployed, facing various obstacles in terms of age, health or disabilities. Under the Individual Employment Paths project, a team in Elblag called on tools originating in Finland and adapted them to create an innovative solution to this challenge in its own area. Elblag’s Disability Advisory Council (Erkon) and its Poviat Labour Office cooperated with Kynnys ry Turun toimikunta, a Finnish non-governmental organisation serving people with disability in Turku, as well as with Petrea, a rehabilitation centre in the same city. 463180 393700 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/tackling-obstacles-to-long-term-unemployment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVaJprzjP1g 54.158627 19.410245 A new employment model tested in northern Poland supports the long-term unemployed or vocationally inactive in the 45+ age group, while improving the effectiveness of employment services. Originally developed in Finland and adapted for use in the Polish city of Elblag, it includes a general evaluation of each individual with a special focus on their health. Results are very encouraging: 80 % of participants found jobs and 90 % of them were still employed after 15 months. Warmińsko-Mazurskie Tackling obstacles to long term unemployment Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Warminsko-Mazurskie' 2519 row-4cm2-6ezk.fgh2 UK 2007UK162PO008 2007-2013 ERDF 3 Project Helping SMEs save scarce resources and become more competitive Helping SMEs save scarce resources and become more competitive Since 2001, ENWORKS has provided a single source of professional environmental advice and support, through a network of local organisations, for businesses right across the urban and rural landscape of the North West of England. Prior to ENWORKS, access to environmental advice for businesses in the region was fragmented, with more than 180 small-scale, overlapping projects, and little knowledge transfer from one local project to the next. 14800000 7380000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/helping-smes-save-scarce-resources-and-become-more-competitive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJDTAutBnFs 53.475417 -2.243142 ENWORKS is a unique, environmental support service that is helping thousands of businesses in the North West of England to use scarce resources more efficiently, reduce their carbon emissions and become more profitable, competitive and sustainable. NORTH WEST (INC MERSEYSIDE) Helping SMEs save scarce resources and become more competitive Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Business Support; Environment; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'North West England' 2515 row-kdfd.w8h3-kq7k PT 2007PT161PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project A catalyst for structural change in Northern Portugal A catalyst for structural change in Northern Portugal The Norte Region has traditionally depended on a range of low-tech and export-focused industries, among them textiles, shoes and furniture. With the growing pressures of globalisation, many firms across the region aim to add value to their products by upgrading processes. Others seek to become specialised suppliers in emerging sectors such as scientific equipment, mouldings and information systems. A further challenge for the region is its business sector's great weakness in R &D activities. Under the Norte Region's Innovation Plan, policy was refocused on specific assets in the region's economy and universities. Priorities include health, ICT and production technologies, creative industries, marine technologies and other sea-related activities. The UPTEC project neatly matched this plan, thanks to a goal of smart specialisation, contributing to the emergence of a more knowledge-intensive economy. 22000000 15400000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-catalyst-for-structural-change-in-northern-portugal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVu7-UvHTR4 41.146895 -8.615513 The Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto (UPTEC) is a key part of the university's strategy to build on its significant capacity for knowledge creation and the development of human capital. By fostering start-up companies and innovation centres, supported by academia, this ecosystem plays an important role in the sustainable development of Portugal's Norte (North) Region – not least the creation of around 800 jobs. Norte A catalyst for structural change in Northern Portugal Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Norte' 2513 row-rgzr.3mfb_nrfd FI;GL;SE;UK;UK;UK 2007CB163PO027 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Mobilising older people to help older people 2007-01-01T00:00:00 Mobilising older people to help older people While the longevity of the general population is increasing, the percentage of older people (defined in the project as over 55 years) in Europe’s northern periphery is higher compared to central and urban regions. Providing services for the elderly in rural areas is more challenging and a lack of healthcare and social support can lead to exclusion and hardship. In the O4O project, (Older people for Older people), which concluded in 2010, staff from partner regions across the Northern Periphery – Finland, Greenland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Sweden – have worked closely with rural communities to research and develop alternative ways of providing support and services for their older citizens. In particular, they have sought to fill the gaps in service provision that would help statutory providers to keep older people living in their homes and communities with the many benefits it offers. 2125530 1183997 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/mobilising-older-people-to-help-older-people https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayVioNjN3BU 57.476693 -4.199093400000038 University of the Highlands and Islands Old Perth Road IV2 3JH Inverness The proportion of older people in the European population continues to increase and the O4O project has been examining ways of helping communities provide the required services by mobilising older people to help other elderly people. Greenland;Highlands and Islands;NORTHERN IRELAND;Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi;South Western Scotland;Övre Norrland Mobilising older people to help older people Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty true Regiostars Finalists; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Northern Periphery' 2406 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2406.jpg row-fuqd-t9s2_v5ub AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;AT;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;EL;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;IT;LT;LT;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;NL;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SE;SK;SK;SK;SK;SK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK;UK 2007CB163PO046 2007-2013 ERDF 5 Project Improved urban planning helps adaptation to climate change 2007-01-01T00:00:00 Improved urban planning helps adaptation to climate change With today’s very high levels of greenhouse gases, urban areas are particularly vulnerable to the effects of rising temperatures and increased flooding. The GRaBS project – Green and Blue Space Adaptation for Urban Areas and Eco-towns – sets out to provide the tools and knowledge to ensure that urban development across Europe, both existing and new, is suitably adapted to the impacts of climate change. 3183000 2430000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/improved-urban-planning-helps-adaptation-to-climate-change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cz5V_l7ka4 51.50663 -0.130335 Town and Country Planning Association London 17 Carlton House Terrace SW1Y 5AS London The GRaBS project is enabling urban designers, architects and planners across Europe to create or remodel outdoor spaces and buildings to ensure they are resilient to climate change and extreme weather. ATTIKI;Abruzzo;Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki;Attiki;Basilicata;Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire;Berkshire, Bucks & Oxfordshire;Bratislavský kraj;Burgenland;Calabria;Campania;Centro (IT);Cheshire;Cornwall & Isles Of Scilly;Cumbria;Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire;Devon;Dorset & Somerset;Drenthe;Dytiki Ellada;Dytiki Makedonia;EAST MIDLANDS;EASTERN;East Anglia;East Riding & North Lincolnshire;East Wales;Eastern Scotland;Emilia-Romagna;Essex;Flevoland;Friesland;Friuli-Venezia Giulia;GIBRALTAR;GREECE;Gelderland;Gibraltar;Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & North Somerset;Greater Manchester;Groningen;Hampshire & Isle Of Wight;Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Warks;Highlands and Islands;ISOLE;ITALY;Inner London;Ionia Nisia;Ipeiros;KENTRIKI ELLADA;Kent;Kentriki Makedonia;Kriti;Kärnten;LONDON;Lancashire;Lazio;Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire;Lietuva;Lietuva;Liguria;Limburg (Nl);Lincolnshire;Lombardia;Marche;Mellersta Norrland;Merseyside;Molise;NEDERLAND;NISIA AIGAIOU, KRITI;NOORD-NEDERLAND;NORD OVEST;NORTH EAST;NORTH WEST (INC MERSEYSIDE);NORTHERN IRELAND;Niederösterreich;Noord-Brabant;Noord-Holland;Nord-Est;Norra Mellansverige;Norra Sverige;North Eastern Scotland;North Yorkshire;Northern Ireland;Northumberland and Tyne & Wear;Notio Aigaio;OOST-NEDERLAND;OSTÖSTERREICH;Oberösterreich;Outer London;Overijssel;Peloponnisos;Piemonte;Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano;Provincia Autonoma di Trento;Puglia;SCOTLAND;SOUTH EAST;SOUTH WEST;SUD;SVERIGE;Salzburg;Sardegna;Shropshire & Staffordshire;Sicilia;Slovensko;Småland med öarna;South Western Scotland;South Yorkshire;Steiermark;Sterea Ellada;Stockholm;Stredné Slovensko;Surrey, East & West Sussex;Sydsverige;SÜDÖSTERREICH;Södra Sverige;Tees Valley & Durham;Thessalia;Tirol;Toscana;UNITED KINGDOM;Umbria;Utrecht;VOREIA ELLADA;Valle D'Aosta;Veneto;Vorarlberg;Voreio Aigaio;Västsverige;Východné Slovensko;WALES;WEST MIDLANDS;WEST-NEDERLAND;WESTÖSTERREICH;West Midlands;West Wales & The Valleys;West Yorkshire;Wien;YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER;ZUID-NEDERLAND;Zeeland;Zuid-Holland;Západné Slovensko;Österreich;Östra Mellansverige;Östra Sverige;Övre Norrland Improved urban planning helps adaptation to climate change Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management true Regiostars Finalists; Rural development; Territorial Co-operation Interregional co-operation programme: 'INTERREG IVC' 2402 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2402.jpg row-nqpb.b8gz-b8bt AT 2007AT162PO007 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Creating a world class cluster of ‘cleantech’ businesses 2007-01-01T00:00:00 Creating a world class cluster of ‘cleantech’ businesses The cleantech cluster ECO WORLD STYRIA was founded in 2005 to specialise in energy and environmental engineering and develop a world level Green Tech Valley in the Austrian province of Styria. It seeks to increase the international competitiveness of the region through innovation in the area of green technologies and to generate economic growth. 888000 444000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/creating-a-world-class-cluster-of-cleantech-businesses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZTfSRhu2mI 47.065021 15.40751 The ECO WORLD STYRIA project has set out to increase the concentration of successful clean technology (cleantech) companies in the Austrian region of Styria (Steiermark) and ensure that this cluster becomes a top location worldwide for cleantech innovators. Steiermark Creating a world class cluster of ‘cleantech’ businesses Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists Operational Programme 'Styria' 2400 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2400.jpg row-c6c2-mw8f_88he SE 2007SE162PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 9 Project Integrated strategy to generate social, economic and environmental sustainability in south-east Malmö, Sweden 2007-01-01T00:00:00 Integrated strategy to generate social, economic and environmental sustainability in south-east Malmö, Sweden The 80 000 people living in the south-east area of Malmö, Sweden, suffer a very high level of unemployment and many are highly dependent on social benefits. The SÖM ‘South East Malmö’ project undertaken in 2008 set out to bring together public, private and non-profit bodies to work towards a sustainable growth in the area. The social needs in the SÖM area were clearly identified and the European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) were seen as an opportunity to fund some of this work. Through public consultation and sustained dialogue, a strategic focus was kept on the needs in the SÖM area and synergy required in implementing projects, even if the two European funds had different aims and objectives. 190000 81105 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/integrated-strategy-to-generate-social-economic-and-environmental-sustainability-in-south-east-malmo-sweden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5dfee0UDPM 55.598062 13.007169 City of Malmö Stadskontoret, Avd Samhällsplanering 205 80 Malmö The SÖM ‘South East Malmö’ project is creating a socially, environmentally and financially sustainable environment in a number of depressed city districts of Malmö Sydsverige Integrated strategy to generate social, economic and environmental sustainability in south-east Malmö, Sweden Promoting social inclusion & combating poverty Regiostars Finalists; Rural development; Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programme 'Skåne-Blekinge' 2397 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/2397.jpg row-7i6k.6rj3_28yd UK;UK 2007UK161PO003 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project Connecting remote areas to superfast broadband 2011-02-09T00:00:00 Connecting remote areas to superfast broadband Projects such as this are helping the EU to become a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy by 2020, as set out in the EU 2020 growth strategy. The project complements other local investments in place-based regeneration activity, innovation centres and enhanced research, ensuring that the best future-proofed solution for digital connectivity is delivered. The investment is expected to create 4 000 new jobs, protect a further 2 000, and make Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly one of the best connected places in the world. The project will help ensure that high-growth, high-value businesses, including start-ups, those with potential to develop and inward investors, have access to superfast broadband services, with fibre connectivity of up to 100 Mbps on offer. A major marketing programme will be launched to stimulate demand, skill programmes and support to help businesses fully exploit the new technology. The project is key to supporting the ambition of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly to move towards a low-carbon economy, by increasing opportunities to work from home, reducing energy use, improving access to services, reducing the need to travel and enabling people to work effectively and productively, even from the most remote areas. 93110000 65551300 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/connecting-remote-areas-to-superfast-broadband https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay31UYgPkxU 50.226529 -5.274859 Superfast Cornwall Trevenson Rd - Room F20 Pool TR15 3PL Redruth The Superfast Cornwall project is the largest single European investment in broadband infrastructure so far, and following a pilot scheme in early 2011, has already brought superfast broadband to over 15 000 customers. Cornwall & Isles Of Scilly;SOUTH WEST Connecting remote areas to superfast broadband Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly' 2231 row-545z~vn9j_dzsu SE 2007SE162PO006 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project Systematic Leadership and Innovative Management - SLIM II 2010-01-12T00:00:00 Systematic Leadership and Innovative Management - SLIM II SLIM II had three sub-projects. 'Process support for cluster initiatives' targeted cluster leaders, process leaders and other key people involved in cluster development. 'Power Measurement' evaluated the impact of regional investments at company and cluster level. Company leaders were surveyed on whether being part of a cluster had increased the growth of the company. 'Policy learning ' provided a basis for co-operation integrating the 'Triple Helix model' and experiences gained from the project. Positive results from the survey demonstrate the benefits for participating companies and have attracted the attention of politicians and other decision-makers. SLIM II got the relevant actors together. Following the first SLIM project, the role of SLIM II became increasingly to carry out research on results, to learn and to disseminate the information and use it in other contexts. The project created new contacts and increased mutual trust and social capital between different actors. It provided ideas for joint cross-sector activities between the cluster companies and the university faculties. The project greatly benefitted the Karlstad University which has become an important player in the development of the region. As a concrete result, the University of Karlstad established a Research Institute of Innovative Leadership (RIIL) to provide research knowledge to companies in the region. 2100000 1050000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/systematic-leadership-and-innovative-management-slim-ii https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89sTr7T2RM 59.4021806 13.51149780000003 Region Varmland Box 1022 651 15 Karlstad The SLIM II project aimed to promote cluster development by linking clusters, universities and regional authorities to stimulate innovation in the companies involved.&nbsp; The companies were encouraged to intensify and widen their networking in order to develop new products and services and increase employment.&nbsp; Research on the performance of the companies and communication of the results was an important element of the project.&nbsp; The project was implemented in the regions of Dalarna, Gävleborg and Värmland in Northern Central Sweden.&nbsp; The regions are large but sparsely populated with a total population of 820,000.&nbsp;&nbsp; Norra Mellansverige Systematic Leadership and Innovative Management - SLIM II Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Innovation, Research and Technological Development Operational Programme 'North Mid-Sweden' 2048 row-ppwz_nq4v-sjpp BE;BE 2007BE162PO002 2007-2013 ERDF 1 Project A future creative hotspot A future creative hotspot Due to be completed in 2011, C-Mine is already home to the Media and Design Academy, where 500 students are currently enrolled in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes; a Euroscoop 10-screen cinema multiplex; and four creative SMEs based in the Design Innovation Laboratory. A new cultural centre will open in September 2010 with two large theatres, an exhibition hall and meeting rooms. Various tourist attractions including an underground ‘experience centre’ in the air shaft of the former mine, and a Centre for Creative Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, are to open in 2011. 558537400 317819800 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-future-creative-hotspot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6kf8AVLlnw 50.982526 5.490538 C-mine The former Winterslag coal-mining site has been transformed from a brownfield into a place where creative economic activities can thrive, putting the city of Genk on the path towards becoming a knowledge-based economy. C-Mine, as the project and the site are known, aspires to become an internationally known centre of art, recreation, tourism and entrepreneurship, notably in the creative economy/gaming industry. Limburg (B);VLAAMS GEWEST A future creative hotspot Strengthen research, technological development & innovation Business Support; Regiostars Finalists; Tourism and Culture Operational Programme 'Flanders' 1867 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1867.jpg row-ek7j-ttyd_yjyr FR 2007FR162PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 2 Project High-speed broadband for everyone High-speed broadband for everyone Together, the Auvergne Regional Council and the four concerned departments developed a global strategy for bringing high-speed broadband to all households, especially in rural areas. Besides improving the quality of life for private citizens, the project has boosted economic competitiveness, by for example making it easier for entrepreneurs to start and operate a business or for independent nurses to file their documentation online and thus reimburse patients more quickly. 38500000 10000000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/high-speed-broadband-for-everyone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MgJIrAkZSk 45.780364 3.091106 Auvergne Haut Débit The project sought to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas by bringing high-speed broadband access to sparsely populated communities lacking affordable and efficient Internet access. Today, 100% of households in the Auvergne region are eligible, with a free choice of providers. An average of 40% of households in so-called white areas have already signed up for broadband access, a rate close to the national average. Auvergne High-speed broadband for everyone Access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) true Innovation, Research and Technological Development; Regiostars Finalists; Territorial Co-operation Operational Programme 'Auvergne' 1865 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1865.jpg row-3tau_mnqq.7adh MT 2007MT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 6 Project A rock-solid attraction A rock-solid attraction The Limestone Heritage, Park and Gardens project helped to enhance the existing site and features, including a digital update to the audiovisual show for visitors from around the world. It has also brought valuable new jobs to a rural area where employment has experienced decline over recent years. The museum/park came about from a desire to contribute to the preservation of Malta’s heritage, by offering an insight into the key role of limestone. It traces the origins of the stone some 20 million years ago when the Maltese archipelago came into being, as well as the development of stonemasonry, traditional architectural features, and some of the tools and crafts associated with them. In 2008, it welcomed some 58 000 visitors, many of them schoolchildren, and was ranked second in Malta’s Best Visitor Attractions. 21369 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/a-rock-solid-attraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgrXqgVX5ys 35.8463742 14.431574599999976 The Limestone Heritage Triq Mons. M. Azzopardi QRM 14 Siggiewi The Maltese Islands are said to be the site of the world’s first freestanding stones, some 5 000 years old. A thriving visitor attraction south-west of the capital Valletta highlights the culture and heritage still to be seen in the nation’s various buildings, monuments and artefacts hewn from honey-coloured limestone. Malta A rock-solid attraction Environmental protection & resource efficiency Rural development; Tourism and Culture; Urban development Operational Programm 'Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life' 1749 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1749.jpg row-myjx-sg5p_hirs FR 2007FR161PO004 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Running Reunion on solar power 2007 2008 Running Reunion on solar power The power plant draws 2 GWh per year from rooftop solar panels covering 12 000 m2 in the municipality of Saint-Pierre in the southwestern part of the island. The project has created precious jobs for locals in a region where unemployment is high and called on innovative minds to overcome the challenges of a cyclonic climate. It has required the combined effort of the French state, the national energy provider and other authorities and businesses. The island enjoys around 1 350 hours of sunlight each year. To make the most of this, 8 000 photovoltaic modules have been installed atop three industrial buildings, producing 1.45 MW of photovoltaic energy It is expected that thousands of jobs can be created in the next 15 years if Reunion succeeds in placing itself firmly in the emerging global energy market. 623691 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/running-reunion-on-solar-power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alHj2yHtqTc -20.929118 55.646759 Compagnie Thermique de Bois-Rouge Cambuston 2, Chemin de Bois Rouge 97 440 Saint André (Ile de la Réunion) The Indian Ocean’s Reunion Island is looking to the sun’s rays to secure a sustainable power supply for its 802 000 inhabitants. The goal? To become totally energy self sufficient by 2025. A photovoltaic power plant is already bringing them closer to this goal by generating enough electricity to cover the annual consumption of 850 households. Réunion Running Reunion on solar power Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy Operational Programme 'Réunion' 1708 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1708.jpg row-ihwm~bthr_shsn DE 2007DE162PO007 2007-2013 ERDF 4 Project Innovating the way forward for renewable energy in Germany Innovating the way forward for renewable energy in Germany The agency is forming a strategic platform with wide-ranging expertise to cover funding for research and technical development, energy consultancy and vocational training. So far, over 65 000 jobs have been created and over 280 000 people have received training as a result of the agency’s work. In the North Rhine-Westphalia region, energy is of particular importance. Not only does the region generate almost one third of Germany’s electricity, but it also employs 1.1 million people in the energy sector. To guarantee security of supply and economic growth, the agency develops local strategies for better energy policies and practice in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energies in business and local government. Energy use in buildings has been one of the main focus areas of the agency. The ‘Mein Haus spart’ initiative which is coordinated by the agency has brought building improvements to as many as 62 000 individual households. 6310000 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/innovating-the-way-forward-for-renewable-energy-in-germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ph3OvxvWhQ 51.255853 7.141955 EnergieAgentur.NRW Kasinostr. 19-21 42103 Wuppertal Sound energy management through innovative technologies and impartial guidance – this is what EnergyAgency.NRW has set out to achieve in Germany’s most populated Federal State, North Rhine-Westphalia. With over 18 million inhabitants and 40% of the country’s industrial energy consumers, the region is now benefiting from a central contact point for all energy issues whose aim it is to ensure energy efficiency, security of supply and environmental responsibility. NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN Innovating the way forward for renewable energy in Germany Support the shift towards a low-carbon economy Energy Operational Programme 'North Rhine-Westphalia' 1706 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/rest/projects/upload/1706.jpg row-ri9a-nu4x-bgwg SI 2007SI161PO002 2007-2013 6 Major Project Upgrading of Regional Waste Management Centre in Ljubljana 2007-01-01T00:00:00 Upgrading of Regional Waste Management Centre in Ljubljana When constructed, the waste management centre shall contribute to a considerable reduction of the waste volume disposed at the Ljubljana landfill. 79.2% of the collected waste will be treated in the waste treatment facility, rendering the waste to be landfilled practically inert. The recycling and recovery rate of the waste shall be increased to approximately 56.8%. Reduced volumes of land-filled biodegradable waste shall contribute to reduction of greenhouse gases emissions. Biogas produced in the treatment process and at the landfill will be collected and used for production of energy. To minimise negative impacts on the environment, wastewater from the treatment process and leachate produced in the landfill shall be treated in the leachate treatment plant.&nbsp; 143921874 77571941 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/upgrading-of-regional-waste-management-centre-in-ljubljana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-lAXhBY7kM 46.0236668 14.4767427 The objective of the project is to provide the city of Ljubljana and surrounding municipalities (approximately 414,000 inhabitants) with an integrated, long-term waste management system compliant with national and European legislation. It will be implemented by SNAGA Javno podjetje d.o.o., a public utility company under the City Municipality of Ljubljana in the region comprising the city and 16 surrounding municipalities. Slovenija Upgrading of Regional Waste Management Centre in Ljubljana Environmental protection & resource efficiency Environment Operational Programme 'Development of environment and transport infrastructure' 1590 row-mecm_ejaj-7rb5 MT 2007MT161PO001 2007-2013 ERDF 10 Project Licensed to skill: extending the ETC Skills Development Centre in Malta 2016-01-03T00:00:00 Licensed to skill: extending the ETC Skills Development Centre in Malta Malta&rsquo;s Employment&nbsp; &amp; Training Corporation (ETC) is a public corporation set up by an act of parliament in 1990. It is a body corporate with a distinct legal personality and is managed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from the various stakeholder groups and social partners. Its prime responsibility is to provide a public employment service, managing state-financed vocational training and apprenticeship schemes and maintaining labour market information. The ETC offers a wide range of training courses that are open to both the unemployed and the employed who want to upgrade their skills. The courses cover a variety of subjects, classified under four headings: office-related courses, hospitality/caring skills courses, management skills courses and trade skills courses. The Corporation also runs the Night Institute for Further Technical Education, which responds to the skills needs of industry, as well as a series of traineeships, which are developed by the ETC in partnership with employers, their associations or other professional bodies. 597895 448421 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/europe/licensed-to-skill-extending-the-etc-skills-development-centre-in-malta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPHyWIsxskM 35.8207971 14.50642700000003 University of Nottingham Hal-Far New training and lifelong learning facilities help to meet the skills needs of the labour market in Malta. Malta Licensed to skill: extending the ETC Skills Development Centre in Malta Investing in education, skills & lifelong learning Social Inclusion, Jobs, Education and Training Operational Programm 'Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life' 1510