Third Stakeholder Meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia

On 26 June 2025, the Slovak Business Agency (SBA) hosted the third national stakeholder meeting of the SMEnergy project at its headquarters, with both in-person and online participation.

The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic (MoE SR), the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA), energy auditors, experts, and SMEs. Its aim was to present the progress of the SMEnergy project, share updates on the SMEnergy platform, and discuss the 2025 pilot activity.

The SMEnergy platform and the proposed pilot testing plan, involving 4–6 SMEs, were introduced. This was followed by a presentation of the activity timeline from July to November 2025, including education, consultation, collaboration with experts, and study visits organised in cooperation with SIEA.

Participants praised the platform’s logical structure and its potential for SME education and market mobilisation. Valuable feedback was provided by representatives from DM Technology, MoE SR, and other stakeholders, highlighting the importance of energy audits, certified auditor databases, vendor ratings, and knowledge sharing.

The discussion concluded with alignment on sustainability strategies, overlapping synergies with the CREDIT4CE project, and the significance of regional insights. The meeting also announced a transnational stakeholder event in Bratislava, scheduled for 19–20 November 2025.