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From 0 to 1 – that is a leap! 🏃➡️ From 1 to 2 – even bigger. What about from 24 to 26? We are still so excited when a new grant is approved! 🎉 Recently, there have been 2 more. Grateful for being involved in 26 projects from the Horizon Europe programme. 🤝Needless to say, without our partners… we won´t be counting so fast. THANK YOU also to the European Commission for the continuous trust! #grants #HorizonEurope #CatchUsIfYouCan

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Nearly two years into the ITHACA Project, we're gathering again in Waterford, Ireland, to assess our progress toward: ☑️ Addressing the challenges of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in civic participation ☑️ Designing an online platform to connect citizens & local authorities What have we conducted so far? 🔹AI Citizen Juries In Brasov (RO) and Martin (SK), juries were established to foster diverse representation and inclusive decision-making. 🔹 Co-design Workshops Introducing AI and its role in co-designing civic solutions 🔹 Risk Assessment Evaluating the societal impacts of AI, ensuring ethical use. 🔹 User Requirement Analysis Engaging stakeholders (AI specialists and municipal workers) to explore goals, expectations, and barriers to civic participation. 🔹Designing the online platform Currently crafting technical specifications and designing the overall architecture. As well as developing cutting-edge components and ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access and attacks. A huge thanks to Konnektable Technologies Ltd. for hosting such a productive meeting! #artificial_intelligence #discussion_platform #civic_participation #ITHACAproject #CatchUsIfYouCan

𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥 Advance your skills and boost your career in photovoltaic panels. Take part in a SKILLBILL Project free-of-charge course “Training of the trainers for photovoltaic panels” to: ❇️ receive theoretical knowledge; ❇️ get first-hand experience on how to use training materials; ❇️ try out a Mobile simulator and learn how to transfer technical skills. The course will provide you with all necessary tools and knowledge to train photovoltaic panels technicians. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻? The trainer training programme will consist of a live, two-hour synchronous session offered online on 6. December 2024, from 11.00 – 13.00 CEST. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Interested? Please fill out the form to sign up: https://lnkd.in/dzyfH6Ed Together, we will be able to provide quality and inclusive access to renewable energy sources technology-related skills. #training #photovoltaics #renewables #SKILLBILLproject #CatchUsIfYouCan

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀? Participants of an international workshop taking place today under the beautiful scenery of Hight Tatras in Poprad (Slovakia) are looking for the answers. 🔌 They are exploring also the ways how to generate alternative revenue incomes via innovative solutions out of electricity production. 🌟 Inspiring success stories of biogas productions from Slovakia, Italy, Denmark, the Czech Republic and other European countries are here to help, too. 🚌 Since it is much better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times, the attendees are heading to Poprad-Matejovce biogas plant in the afternoon. 🔥 Here they will see one of the examples of efficient use of produced thermal energy in Slovakia. The energy obtained from renewable sources supplies heat to 1,000 households, 384 apartments nearby. As well as a kindergarten and a primary school. We are organising the event thanks to the EU funded ALFA Project. #biogas #workshop #ALFAproject #electricity_production #CatchUsIfYouCan Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL | APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea | AzzeroCO2 | Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) | Sustainable Innovations (SIE) | White Research | Food & Bio Cluster Denmark | European Biogas Association

AFFORDABLE FOOD FOR HEATLHY DIETS TO ALL 🥙 Sci-fi or our future? If you believe in sustainable food systems, we are looking for YOU! 🫵 Become a part of the FOODCoST project Community of Practice! Why join? 🤝 Become a part of an EXPERT PLATFORM – a selected member from among: o farmers/fishermen,  o food business operators o financial institutions;  o education and research;  o civil society (NGOs and consumer organisations);  o policymakers and media. 📢 Discuss & co-create the project OUTCOMES, e.g.: o the potential application of the true cost accounting, such as carbon tax or climate and natural resource & ecosystem management,  o the improvement of position of farmers, o financial tools as instrument to shift investments towards sustainable production… 👉 Debate on the feasibility, implications, and next steps for developing and implementing a harmonised EU approach for assessing and internalising externalities of food. The membership is open to all interested in improving the sustainability and affordability of food systems.  If you’re ready to make a difference and collaborate with like-minded professionals, join us today! 🖊️ For registration – pls see the link in the comment below. #food #externalities #CommunityOfPractice #FoodCost #CatchUsIfYouCan

𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗦: 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 🎥 Here we are again on the topic of biogas. Why? In case you missed our webinar “Waste-to-energy: Opportunities and Challenges of Biogas Plants", we've got you covered! 🎞️ Catch the recording now available at the ALFA Project Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/dH55wyrq    Watch the experts talk about: ✅ the benefits of bio-waste utilization in biogas plants,  ✅the latest technologies for biodegradable waste treatment. Do not skip discussion hot topics! Prefer reading? 📗 Check out the webinar summary with the key insights at our website (see the link below). 👇 In cooperation with: Sustainable Innovations (SIE) - Slovenská Bioplynová Asociácia- agriKomp Bohemia s.r.o.   #biogas #webinar #video #ALFAproject #CatchUsIfYouCan

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗? Production costs, margins and distribution. Is that all? ❌ We dare say NO. What about externalities?  Never heard about them? 💶 Thanks to FOODCoST project, we are uncovering the hidden costs of food, including: 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗴. To see how successful we are, all partners met for a plenary meeting, at the Universidad de Almería, Spain. Our teammates Miroslav Polacek and Lea Bellušová chaired the internal workshop there. To allow all the partners to align on the most significant outcomes achieved so far. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 🌱 A visit to a breathtaking 310-hectare organic greenhouse. Seeing sustainable practices on this scale was truly inspiring and a powerful reminder of why this project matters. 💚 A big thank you to our hosts for their warm welcome and excellent organisation! #food #value #externalities #FOODCost #CatchUsIfYouCan

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗘-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 Do not miss an insightful webinar by INNOAQUA Project on the latest advancements in sustainability and circularity within the world of algae-based foods: 🗓️ 10. December 2024 🕒 10:00 AM CET  📍Online 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? 💧 Get familiar with the assessment process we apply to innovative algae-based solutions. 💧Discover how we implement them from the technology development phase through to serial production. 💧Understand the practical impact of these innovations on the aquaculture industry, food sustainability, and the broader environmental landscape. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿? Whether you’re involved in food production, sustainability initiatives, or interested in eco-friendly technologies, this event is just for you! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻  Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dWbFE6Th Are you up for transforming the aquaculture industry with us?  See you at the webinar! #INNOAQUA #algae #aquaculture #sustainability #webinar #CatchUsIfYouCan

💡 Discussing ways to tackle the current need of skilled WORKFORCE in RENEWABLE ENERGY We are connecting experts from renewable energy sector with enthusiasts at SKILLBILL Project online workshop today. ✅ They are actively exploring ways to improve green policies for a sustainable future. ✅Through collaboration and shared expertise, we aim to address challenges and create actionable solutions that will pave the way for a successful green transition. 👉 Key takeaways and recommendations coming your way soon! Stay tuned. #SKILLBILLproject #GreenWorkforce #GreenPolicies #RenewableEnergy #workshop #CatchUsIfYouCan

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔 A special complex methodology to deliver expertise and learning framework for rural communities. To support and lead them towards sustainable, balanced and inclusive development. 💛 This is the core of the Project RURALITIES, connecting Europe with Africa. The General Assembly, we attended in Zagreb (Croatia) in October, gave us a chance to meet other partners and to reflect on main achievements so far, e.g.: 🔎 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 1.000 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘴 With plans to further expand globally.  And to better coordinate our efforts and foster collaboration. 🔎𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 122 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 These individuals are crucial for disseminating best practices, mentoring new participants, and replicating successful initiatives in their domains. 🔎𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 "𝘙𝘜𝘙𝘈𝘓𝘐𝘛𝘐𝘌𝘚 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺" A vital resource currently under review, the handbook provides a detailed guidance on methodologies crucial for innovation projects. To be widely disseminated soon. 🔎𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘵-𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘜𝘙𝘈𝘓𝘐𝘛𝘐𝘌𝘚 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘴 to test, refine, and implement new ideas and solutions, enhancing the overall innovation process. 💛The two-day gathering was filled with discussions on how we will continue to reshape rural landscapes, backed by strong partnerships and a shared vision for resilient, thriving communities. Many thanks to our host University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture for a warm welcome and spotless organisation! #rural_development #sustainability #expertize #RURALITIES #CatchUsIfYouCan