It is with great satisfaction that the delegation of Spoke 2 - Green Technologies and Sustainable Industry concludes its participation in the prestigious Ecomondo fair, hosted by the stand of the University of Turin. Ecomondo 2023 was a unique opportunity to network with companies in the Green world and to present the NODES - Northwest Digital And Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem.
We could have talked with the more than 1,500 exhibiting brands, or the 300 buyers, or even more importantly with the delegates from the 280 nations represented... but we confess we couldn't make it ;-)
Nevertheless, we walked many steps, to visit the other booths and shake hands and tell our stories of innovation, education and technologies.
Spoke 2 also had a chance to get noticed thanks to the participation of Proplast, a Spoke partner innovation hub, which presented a poster during the session "Towards a national program for industrial symbiosis: perspectives and opportunities for Italy." The poster, available in the attachments, provides a detailed overview of NODES and the specific activities of Spoke 2.
During the event, we had the pleasure of congratulating in person the company IRIS s.r.l., winner of the NODES Line A grant. IRIS s.r.l.'s presence at the fair not only helped strengthen the reputation of Spoke 2, but also led to a well-deserved recognition. IRIS s.r.l. was honored by the Foundation for Sustainable Development as one of the top ten companies in the field of circular water management. These kinds of tangible successes demonstrate the effectiveness of the synergies generated within this innovation ecosystem.
It is with great satisfaction that the delegation of Spoke 2 - Green Technologies and Sustainable Industry concludes its participation in the prestigious Ecomondo fair, hosted by the stand of the University of Turin. Ecomondo 2023 was a unique opportunity to network with companies in the Green world and to present the NODES - Northwest Digital And Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem.
We could have talked with the more than 1,500 exhibiting brands, or the 300 buyers, or even more importantly with the delegates from the 280 nations represented... but we confess we couldn't make it ;-)
Nevertheless, we walked many steps, to visit the other booths and shake hands and tell our stories of innovation, education and technologies.
Spoke 2 also had a chance to get noticed thanks to the participation of Proplast, a Spoke partner innovation hub, which presented a poster during the session "Towards a national program for industrial symbiosis: perspectives and opportunities for Italy." The poster, available in the attachments, provides a detailed overview of NODES and the specific activities of Spoke 2.
During the event, we had the pleasure of congratulating in person the company IRIS s.r.l., winner of the NODES Line A grant. IRIS s.r.l.'s presence at the fair not only helped strengthen the reputation of Spoke 2, but also led to a well-deserved recognition. IRIS s.r.l. was honored by the Foundation for Sustainable Development as one of the top ten companies in the field of circular water management. These kinds of tangible successes demonstrate the effectiveness of the synergies generated within this innovation ecosystem.
From Nov. 7-10, Rimini will host the 26th edition of Ecomondo, one of Europe's most important trade fairs on the ecological transition. This event brings together companies and institutions engaged in various spheres of sustainability, including water management, waste treatment, bioenergy, soil conservation, circular economy and more.
Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industry will be an integral part of this event and will have a space within the University of Turin's booth 305 at the South Area. This space will serve as a showcase for Spoke 2's research and innovations, with the aim of fostering networking among participants and visitors and promoting the activities and themes of the Spoke and the NODES - Digital and Sustainable Northwest project.
Last Friday, Sept. 29th, Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industry participated with a group of researchers from the University of Turin in the #UNIGHT event, the European Researchers' Night, at the picturesque Giardini Reali in Turin, animating, together with researchers from the other spoke Unito and Polito present, the NODES booth. This evening was an extraordinary opportunity to share our discoveries in the field of green technologies and sustainable industry with an audience consisting of adults and children, no longer just experts in the field.
Supporting Proof of Concept (PoC) projects with a higher social and economic impact for the establishment of new businesses.
Project proposals submitted by teams of researchers must be consistent with the research and innovation themes of the Spoke and the smart specialisation strategy (S3) of the regions involved.
The total budget is EUR 1,080,747, from the PNRR funds of NODES.
Who can participate
The proposing team is composed of at least three researchers, among whom the Project Manager is identified. The Team shall belong to a University promoting the Call for Proposals, and shall be a Spoke Subject or Spoke Affiliate.
Eligible Initiatives
The projects submitted must be between EUR 50,000 and EUR 160,000, have a maximum duration of 14 months and be implemented within the universities affiliated to the Spoke.
Challenges
Project proposals should relate to the research and innovation themes proposed by Spoke 2, whose objective is to implement and apply the Circular Economy to industrial system processes, in order to foster green and sustainable production.
Timing
Applications may be submitted from 12 April 2023 in the windows established by the call. The first submission window will close on 16 June 2023, following which the preliminary assessment and evaluation process will be activated. Ranked call for applications.
Mode of presentation
Applications should be submitted by Project Managers by sending them to the Spoke e-mail address:poc_accademici_nodes_spoke2@unito.it
The presentation of the second cut-off of the NODES Line B and Line A cascade calls will be held on September 21, 2023 at the Blue Room of the Rector's Office of the University of Turin.
Webinar presenting cascading calls Line A, Line B and Line A for the South dedicated to National Clusters
On June 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there will be a presentation event of the cascading calls Line A, Line B and Line A for Southern Italy organized by Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industry of Ecosystem NODES, in collaboration with Proplast and Environment Park and dedicated to National Clusters.
The digital event will be coordinated by Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industry, and will aim to provide information on funding and training opportunities for researchers and companies.
During the event, NODES and Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industry, cascading calls for research and innovation due June 30, and training activities for companies will be presented. Guidance on how to apply for funding will be provided. The event will conclude with a Q&A session and closing remarks.
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