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Second call for proposals

The second call for proposals of the Interreg Danube Region Programme was open for proposals targeting seven specific objectives in the three programme priorities. 

First call for proposals

The first call of the Danube Region Programme was targeted to proposals for transnational projects focused on all the four programme priorities.

EUSDR PAC/ DSP call for proposals

The EU Strategy for the Danube Region Priority Area Coordinators and the Danube Strategy Point call for proposals aimed to support the implementation of the Strategy.  

Seed Money Facility call for proposals

EUSDR Seed money facility is a tool for kick-starting development of projects in line with the 12 priority areas of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. 

Third call for proposals

Danube Region Programme (DRP) is launching the 3rd targeted Call for Proposals (CfP) for the financial support of the specific objectives under the programme priorities 1, 2, 3 and 4 : SO1.2, SO2.1, SO2.2, SO2.3, SO3.1, SO3.2, SO4.2. 

RESTORIVER

Climate resilient, natural water retention focused restoration of riversides and riparian areas adversely affected by human interventions along the Danube and its tributaries within the Danube Region

Danube Water Balance

Development of a harmonized water balance modelling system for the Danube River Basin

MicroDrink

Capacity building for management and governance of MICROplastics in DRINKing water resources of Danube Region

Tethys

Coordinated Danube Action for the titanic endeavor of tackling hazardous substances water pollution under changing pressures, challenges and targets

CITYWALK 2.0

Together for Energy-efficient Urban Mobility: Decreasing Carbon Intensity of Urban Transport by supporting Shift to Active Urban Mobility through rethinking street design and changing travel behaviour

Danube GeoHeCo

Fostering the implementation of shallow geothermal hybrid heating and cooling systems in the Danube Region

ESINERGY

Empowerment of the stakeholders in the implementation of the Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in term of energy storages and energy networks stability

REHEATEAST

Building local partnerships for reducing the fossil energy demand of district heating systems in the Eastern Danube Region

SMEnergy

Service centers and transformation path for a bigger share of renewable energy use of SMEs

StoreMore

Analysing and promoting energy storage solutions, developing tools to mitigate the intermittency of RES,contributing to an accelerated transition to renewable energy and more balanced electrical grids

IntegrAGE

A practical approach to support the healthy adaptation and integration of 55+ work force into the labour market

Fem2forests

Innovative pathways for efficient involvement of girls and young women in the forestry sector

WIN

Improving the position of Women in the labour markets of peripheral INdustrial regions

Danube4SEecosystem

Enhancing the development of Social Economy by engaging Local Public Authorities in the Social Enterprises supporting Ecosystem for a more inclusive Labor Market in the Danube Region

Back on Track

Fostering the (re)integration of NEETs in rural areas into education, training and labour market by increasing their basic skills, resilience and virtual mobility

CultHeRit

Identifying solutions for labor market imbalances in the cultural heritage sector in the Danube region by improving its accessibility to young professionals

COMMHERITOUR

Community-based models for the sustainable valorisation of cultural heritage crafts to enhance economic and tourism performance of remote areas of the Danube Region

Culinary Trail

Culinary Trail of the Ethnic and Local Cuisine in the Danube Region

Danube GeoTour Plus

Danube GeoTour Plus - Boosting opportunities for more inclusive, valuable and balanced Geopark Communities

DANUBE WOOD(s)ROUTE

RICHNESS OF DANUBE FORESTS AND WOOD CULTURAL HERITAGE (TANGIBLE, INTANGIBLE)- WAY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE GREEN TOURISM EMBEDDED IN EUROPEAN CULTURAL ROUTE OF DANUBE TIMBER

IBC

Inclusive Border Cycling - Social inclusion by valorising heritage along existing cycling routes in remote border areas

MYSTICAL DANUBE

GREEN AND MYSTICAL DANUBE STORYTELLING ROUTE - Transnational valorisation of natural and intangible cultural heritage for socio-economic development of rural areas in the Danube region

CapTTict

Enhancing capacities for technology transfer, company building and innovations in the field of ICT

DANOVA NEXT

Smart Transport Network for the accessibility of Passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility in the Danube Region through innovative services

Circular DigiBuild

Boosting the uptake of emerging technologies in circular economy implementation in construction and buildings industry in Danube region to sustainably harness the tween transition for greener future

GeoNetSee

An AI/IoT-based system of GEOsensor NETworks for real-time monitoring of unStablE tErrain and artificial structures

WE.Circular

Boosting digital and industrial capacity for sustainable circular transition of women entrepreneurs in the Danube Region

SpinIT

Boosting smart specialization and encouraging Spin-offs in IT across Danube Region

Danube DNA

Danube Digital transformation Network of Active SMEs training and knowledge transfer centers

Caring Communities

Caring Communities: Transnational multi-level approaches for transformative changes in the Homecare Sector and Community-based Development of the Danube Region

HARMONMISSIONS

Harmonisation of Missions in the Danube region

RurALL

Liveable Rural Communities of the Future - New Integrated governance model to address depopulation of rural areas

DRP-PAC3-PA11

DRP support to Project Area Coordinators of PA 11 Security of the EUSDR

Active2Public Transport

Active-2-Public Transport – Better combining cycling, walking and public transport in the Danube region

BioPrep

Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Flat Panel Displays Recycling

PV EoL

Circular economy in the field of Photovoltaic Panels and environmental requirements

IMPACTful ACTions

Increasing involvement of youth in regional development and policy-making

RuBIO

RuBIO to boost innovation and competitiveness of entrepreneurs

PREMETER

Regional cooperation for a greener Danube fleet - preparation of the DEMETER project

Green-Pro

Possibilities of Establishing Green Propulsion Shipping Routes on Rivers and Seas

DANUBRIDGE-CONNECT

Implementation of new and advanced infrastructure screening technology for better cross-border cooperation and connectivity in the Danube Region

SMF DANUBE COVES

Enhancing the development of Centres of Vocational Excellence in the Danube Region by fostering competence and skill development, business-education cooperation and transnational networking

HARMON 2

Addressing Capacity Building Needs for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in the Transport Sector of the Danube Region

PANNONIAN.GW

Harmonisation of joint monitoring and modelling of groundwater system of Pannonian Plain

ROBORIVER

Innovative underwater robotics for monitoring and protection of Danube river pollution

UPSCALE-DDS

Resilience driven enhancement of the social-economic upscaling of the Danube-Drava-Sava macro region

DevelopDataExchange

Building institutional capacity and cooperation to Develop Data Exchange ecosystem in Danube region with the aim of supporting and coordinate better absorption rate of EU funds and Invest EU.

SCAN-DANUBE

Strategies for Conservation of narrow-leaved ash populations (Fraxinus angustifolia) in the Danube basin

CLIMANATRES

Climate-proofing ecological restoration plans in the middle and lower Danube Region

ROMAN LEGACY

Exploring the Roman Legacy: Creation of a theme region and cultural route along the Roman Danube Limes to empower the socio-economic development of shared European heritage

People Powered Tourism

People Powered Tourism: empowerment of local communities through co-designing experience-based transformative travel to enhance visitor economy

Skills4Life

Supporting the socio-economic integration of youth leaving child protection systems by developing their skills and capacities through more inclusive leaving care policies in the Danube region

COOPOWER

Strengthening cooperative employment practices for the empowerment of vulnerable youth

SteelCityZen

Diversifying labour markets in industrial cities of the Danube Region via enhanced stakeholder cooperation & skills matchmaking to support local transitions & promote long-term sustainable development

LAREDAR

Lakes and Reservoirs in the Danube River Basin - “Towards coordinated actions of lakes and reservoirs management to reduce flood risks in the Danube River Basin”

ANCHOR

Public-Private Partnership and transnational exchange for better labour market governance to effectively tackle negative impacts of demographic change in the Danube Region

Danube Ruralscapes

Danube Ruralscapes - a Network of Professional Support for Self-organized Village Clusters Achieving Sustainable Heritage-based Ruralscapes

Danube4Rural.com

Integrated transnational governance model for adapting rural communities’ policies to the needs of remote workers and employer organisations

First results of SMF call and 2nd call for proposals

The calls were open for applications from November 2023.

Shape the future of transnational cooperation in the Danube region

The Interreg Danube Region Programme invites stakeholders from all walks of life to shape the future of Interreg by filling in an online survey.

Lead partner seminar for first call projects

Interreg Danube Region Programme is organising a seminar for the lead partners of the 60 new projects from the first call in Belgrade (Serbia) on 24-25 April 2024.

We are live!

Welcome to the new website of the Interreg Danube Region Programme. We hope it will now be your main source for news and events from the Danube region.

Inauguration event celebrates DRP projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The event marked the inauguration of projects supported through the first call of Interreg Danube Region Programme, showcasing a strong commitment to regional cooperation.

Projects from first call meet for knowledge exchange

Last week Interreg Danube Region Programme hosted a lead partner seminar aimed at enhancing collaboration and knowledge exchange among lead partners of the first call projects.

Webinar for project web administrators

On May 22nd, from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST, we are hosting a webinar tailored for web administrators of Interreg Danube Region project websites.

13th EUSDR Annual Forum

Join us for the 13th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), which will take place on June 20-21, 2024 at Aula der Wissenschaften in Vienna, under the slogan "Cooperation in the Danube Region: now more than ever!"

The first meeting of the SAFETY4TMF project partners was successful

RTIT >> kick off online

DRP controllers second meeting in Budapest

Controllers of the Danube Region Programme will meet in Budapest on May 23, 2024, to discuss key topics including the introduction of the DRP JEMS control module.

Webinar on gender gap in mental health of young people

Join us for webinar on the gender gap in youth mental health, organized by Interreg Danube Region project MEET.

MicroDrink project Kick-off meeting!

Kickoff meeting

SpinIT S3 Online Seminar

We are delighted to invite you to an upcoming online seminar as part of the SpinIT project, focusing on the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) and its role in innovation and regional development.

Kick off meeting of Danube GeoHeCo project

February 16, 2024 - Kick-off meeting of the Culinary Trail project

First meeting of the Culinary Trail Consortium

EU Cycling Declaration Signed

Launch of policy brief: Integrating Walking and Public Transport

WE.Circular Kick-off Event and First Transnational Learning Event in Varna

The Kick Off in Zagreb - First International Meeting

Lead partner: the Hungarian Ministry of Public Administration and Regional Development

Recent Survey Highlights Potential of Energy Communities in the EU

Kick off meeting

Tethys kick-off conference

Aquatic Plastic - the launch of a new Interreg Danube Region Programme

Interreg Danube Region projects at EU Green Week

This week, Interreg Danube Region showcases the results of transnational cooperation in water resilience at the #EUGreenWeek!

Opening conference of the Interreg project „Danube Water Balance" (27-28/03/2024)

Project partner: The National Association of Volunteers in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAVRB)

Danube Region Programme’s solidarity with Ukraine and Moldova

At the end of 2023 and early 2024, the DRP allocated over 1 million EUR each to Moldovan and Ukrainian partners in response to the ongoing humanitarian crises.

Kick Off Event

The Launch Conference of the Danube4SEecosystem project, organized in Romania

Building Partnerships: Regional Working Group Kick-off at Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm (Germany)

Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm (Germany)

The first steps of Danube Indeet

HARMONMISSIONS kick-off meeting

SReST project has officially started with a kick-off meeting in the municipality of Postojna, Slovenia

DanubeSediment_Q2 Kick-off

Webinar #1: “The Gender Gap in Mental Health of Young People“

MOMENTS OF THE FIRST IN-PERSON PROJECT PARTNER MEETING

BrAIn | Interreg Danube Region Programme Kick-Off Meeting Highlights

From January 22nd to January 23rd, 2024, Budapest, Hungary, served as the vibrant backdrop for our inaugural project. This event marked a pivotal moment in our mission to revolutionize the landscape of Artificial Intelligence for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the Danube Region.

Be Ready Kick-off Meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria: A Collaborative Step Forward

DRP at the European Sustainable Energy Week

Joint Interreg exhibition highlights the best net-zero solutions of from the Danube region at the EUSEW 2024.

Online meeting of the Danube GeoHeCo project partners

13th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)

First SCOM of the IBC project in Vulkanland

Sightseeing trip through our host city Feldbach included

Presented the Danube GeoHeCo project at the focus group meeting of ESINERGY project

Budapest based Ambassadors of EU visited geothermal installations in Szeged

InnoGeo Research and Service Ltd Photo

13th EUSDR Annual Forum calls for strengthened cooperation amid regional challenges

The 13th annual summit of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) took place in Vienna on 20-21 June.

Successful kick-off meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

On 4 and 5 April 2024, the kick-off meeting of the CapTTict project took place in the Romanian university town of Cluj-Napoca.

Kick-Off Event for Danube Wood(s) Route Project Successfully Held in Bled, Slovenia

Let’s Start the Project! – Kick-Off Event in Nyíregyháza

NTO of Montenegro at the Third European Projects Fair: Great Interest in Cross-Border Tourist Routes

Three international projects led by Bulgarian organizations are working on the climate resilience of the Danube region

Shaping the future of tourism: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences leads with innovative projects

Driving Innovation in the Danube Region: Highlights from the Danube Transfer Centre Network Ceremony and the Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region in Vienna

Let's preserve large animals and their habitats to preserve all of us!

Besides the fact that humans and nature influence each other, climate change has dramatically entered the stage, elevating these relationships to a greater, more demanding level

International Scientific and Professional Conference - POLYTECHNIC “NIKOLA TESLA” IN GOSPIĆ

Active2&Public National Working Group in Czechia Kicks Off with Focus on Safe Cycling and Public Transport Links

Czech Partnership for Urban Mobility (Czechia)

International Conference

Equality and Diversity in Forestry: Changing the Image of Forestry

How can we improve the safety of tailings in the Košice region?

DRP session at the European Week of Regions and Cities

Get ready to exchange ideas, connect with regions and cities across Europe, and expand your network and knowledge in regional and cohesion policy.

First online meeting of the DANOVA NEXT team

2024-01-26

Kick off meeting in Dubrovnik

2024-02-22

Workshop to drive forward the green energy transition of SMEs

Fem2forests Kick-off Meeting

Kick-off meeting marked the start of the project "Innovative Pathways for Efficient Involvement of Girls and Young Women in the Forestry Sector" – Fem2forests

Unlocking the Potential of NEETs: the first stakeholder workshop gathers 48 participants

Project successful functioning of our transnational demonstration and training activities centre

Peeking into the future of climate change mitigation: Be Ready partners join the Klima Biennale in Vienna

Project partner: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering

“Democratization of Energy in Serbia” workshop organized by DECA partner CORE

SpinIT Conf

SpinIT Conf will be dedicated to the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the IT sector, Industry 4.0, and IT cross-sectoral collaboration. The event will take place in three Cinestar Zenica cinema halls, with parallel lectures, panel discussions, and a segment intended for the general public in front of the cinema.

HammerIT dev.day

Join us for the HammerIT Conference, where the second day continues the tradition of our previous events. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge through hands-on lectures from the IT world. This format allows participants to get firsthand experience of the latest trends and technologies.

MicroDrink at the OECD-EC project Supporting Managing Authorities to Build the Capacity of Cohesion Policy Beneficiaries

Promotion of the BIOECONOMY Cluster during the 91st International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad

Kick-off meeting held at School of Electrical Engineering on 20st and 21st February 2024.

GeoNetSee at the OECD-EC project Supporting Managing Authorities to Build the Capacity of Cohesion Policy Beneficiaries

5 DRP projects honored with Danube Strategy Flagships title

Danube Strategy Flagships are projects or processes that contribute to the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR).

Preparing for Mapping the Food Heritage of Agrobiodiversity & Key Actors

Raising Awareness on Textile Overconsumption in the Municipality of Postojna

Kick-off meeting (Prague, Czechia)

Empowering Communities: The Future of Renewable Energy in the Danube Region

Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash

Kick-off Conference in April 2024, Kranj

Advancing Smart Specialization and Digital Transformation in the Danube Region

The SpinIT project, as part of the ongoing Interreg Danube Region Programme, continues to play a crucial role in boosting smart specialization and encouraging spin-offs in the IT sector across the Danube region.

Montenegro a part of Danube Culinary Trail

The Power of Social Media: Tips, Trends, and Shared Experiences for A2PT Project

WWF Bulgaria and the North Western State Forest Enterprise Begins Preparatory Work for Planting Wild Forest Fruit Trees in Zapadna Stara Planina

WWF Bulgaria and the NWSFE has commenced the identification of plots for planting wild forest fruit trees in ...

Burgenland's New Solution for Integrated Cycling and Public Transport

Experts from NWSFE and WWF Bulgaria Begin Collection of Wild Cherry Seeds for Production of Saplings

WWF Bulgaria have initiated the collection of Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) seeds

Czech Republic: The impact of tariff reform deferral on modern community energy

Insights on the Preparatory Meeting of the Hungarian GeoNetSee Team

Brown bear fitted with a telemetry collar in Paklenica National Park

ForestConnect project partner from Montenegro, CZIP, had the great pleasure of being part of

NRGCOM professional online roundtable I.

Professional online roundtable on creating appropriate legal environment for energy communities in the Danube Region

NRGCOM professional online roundtable II.

Professional online roundtable on the operational and financial environment of energy communities in the Danube Region

NRGCOM professional online roundtable III.

Professional online roundtable on socialisation and good governance of energy communities in the Danube Region

Presenting Danube GeoHeCo project during a dissemination event organized in the frame of the project LEEWAY

Medjimurje Energy Agency LTD Photo

ESINERGY webinar II

2nd webinar on Increasing RE generation power without strengthening the grid: potential, legal proposals in Germany and potential role of energy communities

From Trash to Triumph - a personal interview about the beginnings of Plastic Cup by ICPDR

Kick-off Meeting 26-28 February Linz, Austria

Danube Cycling Tourist Survey

Listen to the first episode of new podcast

SAFETY4TMF project at the Annual Conference of the Czech Geographical Society

Kick-off meeting

Exploring the future of women's employment in peripheral industrial regions: Insights from the RSA 2024 conference

First meeting of the Slovenian Innovation Group in Trbovlje

UNIQUE KOPANECKÉ MEADOWS HAND- MOWED BY CONSERVATIONISTS AND VOLUNTEERS

During two days, almost a hundred mowers have been mowing the meadows in the beautiful surroundings of the National park, in a very steep and difficult to access terrain...

DRWO4.0 Kick Off

Virtual Kick-Off meeting

13th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

From Coal to a Green Future: Hrastnik as a Leading Example of Reindustrialization and Brownfield Transformation

The 13th Annual Forum of the Danube Region Strategy in Vienna

2024 Annual Congress of AESOP in Paris

EU Mobility Week in City of Sarajevo

Public tender for an expert services

We are pleased to invite your organization to submit an offer for a expert services for the ForestConnect Project ...

NRGCOM Project Hosted Successful Series of Professional Online Roundtables in the Danube Region

Project partner: Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia

The New European Bauhaus on the Danube (NEBoD) initiative has been declared a flagship project of the European Danube Strategy

Support for the NONA project by Ursula Von den Leyen, President of the European Commission and Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

COMMHERITOUR kick-off meeting | March 2024

Seed Money Facility call webinar

This seminar is aimed at guiding project partners through key aspects of project management.

GeoNetSee at SensorGuard event as part of Science and Innovation Days

Council of Europe Best Practices Awards highlight DRP projects

#RomansWineDanube and DTP Iron-Age-Danube projects receive prestigious awards at the ceremony in Budapest, Hungary.

Report on Criteria Catalogue for optimization of shallow geothermal hybrid systems

Spotlight on the DECA Project at Borzen's Event: Driving the Future of Renewable Energy

GeoNetSee team and Transport Administration of Montenegro Collaborate on Sensor Implementation

Webinar Recap: The Power of Social Media

The City of Chisinau acquainted local stakeholders with UHI assessment

Culinary Trail of the Ethnic and Local Cuisine in the Danube Region: Successful 2nd SCOM and Peer-to-Peer Workshop in Craiova

A conference about people, bears and coexistence

Members of the ForestConnect team from Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia are participating ...

Project partner: Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic

National Conference of the Romanian Society of Building Services Engineers (Sinia, Romania)

The opening conference of the project "MICROPLASTICS"

Joint activities that will foster synergy

Activity 2.1 Identification and mapping of dwellings - Introduction

DECORATOR kick-off meeting in Ljubljana

Announcement of 12th March: agenda of Kick-off meeting

Announcement of 9th April: matchmaking event in Vienna

Update of 18th April from Green Tech Days

October 1 (Day 1) of the Symposium in Gorizia (Italy)

October 2 (Day 2) of the Symposium in Nova Gorica (Slovenia)

Opening conference of the CultHeRit project in Vienna

DRWO4.0 presented on Danube Transfer Centre Coffee Kitchen

Can ecological connectivity support human-large carnivore coexistence?

Last week, at Baile Tusnad, Romania took place the 3rd edition of the TusnadEcoBear Conference, that gathered conservation specialists from all over Europe

Municipality of Majur Hosts Students for Green-Tex Project Presentation and Croatian Wool Craft Workshop

Danube GeoHeCo Project Presented at the Days of Mechanical Engineers of Serbia

The First Meeting of the Focus Group Meeting in Montenegro

Second Meeting of Project Partners on the Danube GeoHeCo Project Held

A Best Practice Example of a Geothermal Heating System in Nagyatád

Medjimurje Energy Agency LTD Photo

Kick-off meeting in Košice

Danube Energy Communities Accelerator Kick Off Meeting

Danube GeoTour Plus - online Kick-Off Meeting

The first meeting of the Hungarian WIN Innovation Group

EuroVelo General Meeting and Cycling Tourism Conference in Viborg

Westpannon representing the IBC project

Second SCOM of the IBC project in Osijek

Osijek in Croatia was the location of our second SCOM Meeting

Project DRWO4.0 presented at the Professional Conference "People, Wood, Furniture in the Digital and Energy-Efficient Era"

Online Catalogue of Best Practices Launched as Part of Danube4SEecosystem Project

Successful Conference „Women entrepreneurs of the Danube Region“

Local action group discusses development of Gyárkert NONA pilot area in Veszprém Hungary

Kick off meeting in Pécs

Meeting of the Regionalists of the South Moravian Region (Brno, Czech Republic)

Feasibility study of the Danube GeoHeCo project presented at the SDEWES conference

Summary of the 2nd TWG Meeting

2024-10-04

Summary of the 3rd TWG Meeting

2024-11-07

Blue Jeans recycling ideas by Humana Nova - Zagreb street fashion

First set of Online Lectures held

Humana Nova wins prize of German-Croatian Industry and Economy Chamber

The "Podravina 2024" cycling festival in IBC project

11th Austrian Tourism Mobility Day

Trail Angels CEO Günter Mussnig was one of the speakers

Forest Connect - National stakeholder workshop

National workshop with stakeholders was held in connection with the implementation of the activities under the project “ForestConnect" ...

Building on shared knowledge of Danube projects

Ongoing activities are driving synergies and capitalization in the Danube region.

Local Stakeholders in Sofia Explore Solutions to Urban Heat Islands

Culinary Trail showcased on the “Chambers on board, annual tourism evaluation, end-of-season professional event”

Danube GeoHeCo project was presented at the 19th International Energy Fair - EcoFair

Danube GeoHeCo project presented during the 29th Steering Group meeting for Priority Area 2 of the EUSDR

Presentation of DRWO 4.0 at the World Habitat Days Workshop

Kick-off meeting in Budapest

Discover the power of community energy: Join the “Introduction to community energy” webinar!

Discover the power of community energy: Join the “Introduction to community energy” webinar!

Development of SWOT analysis for pilot area in Međimurje County

Design Thinking Workshop - Foundation for Innovation, Technology and transfer of Knowledge

Danube GeoHeCo pilot investment in Pušćine, Croatia

Medjimurje Energy Agency LTD Photo (Entrance side of elementary branch school in Pušćine)

Danube GeoHeCo Pilot investment in Moravske Toplice, Slovenia

Local energy agency of Pomurje Photo

District Heating and Cooling - Stakeholder Survey and Analysis of Results

DDAccelerator Kicks Off with 30 Promising Applications and Prepares for January Training

First Working Group meeting held at the Faculty of Engineering in Kragujevac

Faculty of Engineering Kragujevac (Serbia) Photo

Exploring Collaborative Solutions: Insights from the Second Stakeholder Workshop

On 4th December, the Back on Track project hosted its second online stakeholder workshop, which brought together 45 participants to explore innovative strategies for addressing the needs of NEETs.

Exploring the Geochemistry of River Sediments: Insights from the Mur/Mura and Drava River Catchments

Fire chats at the Salzburg University of Applied Science

Circular WEconomy - Impulses from practice and research in the food and textile sector

Reimagining Textile Consumption in the municipality of Postojna

NONA project meeting: status of pilot activities at Koroška Central Library

Series of info webinars

DRP MC approves 30 new projects from second call

The Monitoring Committee in Zagreb has approved 30 new projects submitted under the second call for proposals of the Danube Region Programme..

PROGRESS OF THE WIN INNOVATION GROUP IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

LEAP and GeoZS hosted the Danube GeoHeCo project stakeholder kick-off meeting

Local energy agency of Pomurje Photo

Summary of the 4th TWG Meeting

Analysis of Challenges, Gaps and Good Practices in District Heating and Cooling

PROGRESS OF THE WIN INNOVATION GROUP IN SLOVENIA

WIN Innovation Groups: Vehicles of Positive Change for Women

Needs and opportunities of TN programmes post-2027 published!

Sampling campains in Tethys project, example of Slovenia

Micro(knowledge) transfer webinar on general state of the art of microplastics in drinking water resources

Deployment Desk kick-off meeting held in Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austria

Forschung Burgenland Photo

Discovering the rich culinary heritage of the Danube region with the Culinary Trail

NRGCOM Podcast - Operational, communal and technical conditions of energy cooperatives in Germany

Culinary Trail: A Taste of Eastern Europe in Craiova

Digital Czechia 2025

The international conference, taking place in Prague in March, will focus the topics of digitalization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud technologies.

Minister of Industry and Trade on board of PilotInnCities

Annual Kick-off for the EU Proximity and Social Economy Platform – 6 February 2025

Uncover the Secrets of Lake Bukumir with Mystical Danube project

Best practice interview: Camp from the Heart of the Village/Family, Romania

CapTTict – 2024 Year Overview

A brief overview of the events and activities within the CapTTict project in 2024. Explore the progress achieved on the Specific Objectives, the development of the Danube Digital Accelerator, and the plans for the upcoming year.

Final meeting of the Innovation Group in Trbovlje

Launch of the WIN Awareness - raising campaign: Empowering Women, WINning Together!

Tržič: A Mountain Kingdom of Stories and Wonders

First Year Review Meeting of the Green-Tex Project Held in Zagreb

Synergy Meeting of the GREEN-TEX and TEX-DAN Projects

TEX-DAN and GREEN-TAX at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile and Technology

First Online Meeting of 2025 with Project Partners

First round of the interlaboratory comparison to begin soon

2nd Transnational Peer Review Group meeting

The Transnational Peer Review Group meetings bring into dialogue the perspectives of young NEETs from different countries.

EDIH AI Hackathon

A hackathon dedicated to the topics of small municipalities and the use of artificial intelligence. Three events, IDEATHON, HACKATHON and MATCHATHON, were created in cooperation with the Central Bohemian Innovation Centre.

DRWO4.0: Pilot Environments Launched for the I4.0 Transformation of the Wood based Industry

Second episode of Aquatic Plastic Podcast is out!

DRWO4.0: Pilot Environments Launched for the I4.0 Transformation of the Wood based Industry Pécs TV News

Energy Communities, Storage, and Photovoltaics – Key Insights from NRGCOM Seminar for Professionals

NESsT Foundation Offers Up to $100,000 in Funding for Social Enterprises in Romania and Poland

Incubation program for startups selected Cohort 1 of DDAccelerator begins!

February kicked off with an exciting start as the first official meeting of the Digital Danube Accelerator brought together a group of innovative minds.

Three days of community energy, embraced by the Danube

NONA travelling academy: study visit to the pilot area in the City of Virovitica

Introduction of the Young Professionals employed through the #CultHeRit project

Working group meeting of the Danube GeoHeCo project in Budapest

Photo by CROST Nonprofit Ltd

National Transfer Conference (Czech Republic)

The Technology Transfer Centre of VŠB-TUO cordially invites you to the National Transfer Conference, which will take place on 19 March 2025.

EU Open Data Days 2025

The Publications Office of the European Union is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of EU Open Data Days, scheduled for 19-20 March 2025 at the European Convention Centre in Luxembourg (ECCL) and online.

Pilot Action kick-off event in Hungary: 19th March 2025 in Budapest

Pilot Action kick-off event in Austria: 20th March 2025 in Ohlsdorf bei Gmunden

NONA travelling academy: study visit and project meeting in the City of Cazin

Pilot Action kick-off event on 17th March 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Installation of pilot station for monitoring landslide

Synergy meeting of partners from the Republic of Croatia

Comparative study on the position of women in the labour markets of the pilot regions

Outdoor demonstration in the city of Khotyn as part of the ESINERGY project implementation

PILOT WORKSHOP LAUNCHED IN BÖBLINGEN TO INTRODUCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS

PilotInnCities Project Workshop of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (Bratislava, Slovakia)

The Republic of Srpska is getting a strategy for the development of social entrepreneurship

CO2 Friend or Foe of Community Energy?

📢 Students from the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor tested an underwater drone! 🌊🤿🤖

Synergy Meeting of Project Partners from the Republic of Croatia within the Interreg Danube Region Programme 2021–2027

Gravity Energy Storage: Harnessing the Power of Nature for a Sustainable Future

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK -- FIRST-YEAR REVIEW OF THE DECIDE PROJECT

Pilot Action kick-off event on 17th April 2025 in Croatia

Pilot Action kick-off event on 17th April 2025 in Zagreb

Online Info Day to Support Green Innovation in Republic of Srpska

Pilot Action kick-off event on 3rd April 2025 in Slovenia

Pilot Action kick-off event on 3rd April 2025 in Nova Gorica

“Synergy for a Renewable Future” Conference brings together Key stakeholders of the Green transition in Kragujevac

GeoNetSee at synergy meeting within the framework of the Danube Region Transnational Cooperation Program 2021-2027

Empowering Innovation and Sustainability in the Wood Industry: DRWO Partners Take the Stage in Sofia

The DECORATOR Model: A Guiding Framework for Circular Construction

Description of the DECORATOR model

Pilot Action kick-off event on 15th April 2025 in Romania

Pilot Action kick-off event on 15th April 2025 in Sfântu Gheorghe

Meet FlowerPen: Making plant care smarter and more fun!

We're kicking off our interview series with teams from the DDAccelerator by introducing one of the participants from Cohort 1 – FlowerPen (team from the Czech Republic).

Ausblick 25 - The Ruhstrof Regional Fair

A2PT Partner Meeting Highlights the Power of Connecting Active and Public Transport

📽️ Video 📽️ - Interreg RurALL - Activity 2.1 - Identification and mapping of deteriorating dwellings

DRWO4.0: Interreg Danube lead partners on Capitalization Workshop of PA8 and PA7 for Knowledge Exchange and Boosting Competitiveness

Earth Day Celebrated in Sarajevo: Recycling, Fashion, and Intergenerational Exchange in the Spotlight

The scientific background behind Danube Indeet - article published in Applied Energy

The authors of the paper: Filip Rukavina, Antonio Karneluti and Mario Vašak

Visit from FUDŠ Delegation to the Chinese Society of Slovenia

FUNDA Kick-off event

Kick-off Meeting of the project TRANSFER Danube

photo: Pixabay / Schwoaze

InnoWATCCH Online Kick-off meeting 23/04/2025

Danube GeoHeCo pilot investment in Güssing, Austria: Modernization and Expansion of the Cultural and Congress Center in Güssing

Source: Tritthart + Herbst Architekten ZT GmbH

Workshop on Strategy Held as Part of the Mystical Danube Project

People Powered Tourism Kick-off: we’ve officially launched our project in Szeged!

Sofia Climate Sandbox Workshop

A green future on the roof - Company site visit and workshop at Terrán, Hungary

ROMAN LEGACY Kick-off Meeting in Krems

DanubeSediment_Q2 Meeting at Technical University of Munich!

Dry-stone walling workshop – renovation of the mošuna in Barušići

Introduction of our Lead Partner: The HungaroMet Hungarian Meteorological Service

The Leading Tech & Business Event in Eastern Europe

Techsylvania is Eastern Europe’s premier technology and business event, bringing together global leaders, visionary founders, innovative startups, and top-tier tech talent for two days of inspiration, learning, and connection.

Last Chance to apply for the DDAccelerator!

Tech-focused startups and innovative ICT projects from the Danube Region have a unique opportunity to join the final round of the Danube Digital Accelerator (DDA). Applications are open until May 31.

Fourth SCOM of the IBC project in Timisoara

Introduction of our Partners: The National Meteorological Administration of Romania

Pilot Action kick-off event on 30th May 2025 in Serbia

Serbia Launches DECORATOR Pilot Actions - Exploring Materials and Traditions for a Circular Future

Three-Day 'Roman Market of Sexaginta Prista' Festival Brings Ancient Rome to Life in Rousse

Introduction of our Partners: The North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency

City of Kranj Hosts Local Climate Sandbox Workshop

PROJECT CLIMANATRES Kick-off meeting invitation

Open Farm Gates on Two Wheels – Professional Workshop in Őrimagyarósd! 🚴‍♀️🌿 (HUNGARY)

Unlocking Sustainable Energy: Environmental Feasibility of Storage Technologies in the Danube Region

Cycling Along the Danube – Five Days, Three Countries, Countless Experiences

New Tools for a New Start: Mental Readiness Curriculum in Progress

Partners of the Back on Track project are jointly developing a new mental readiness curriculum to support NEET youth in rural areas of the Danube Region.

Introduction of our Partners: The Slovenian Environment Agency

Successful Kick-Off: SMILE Incubator Project Steering Committee Meets in Ljubljana

New Contact Point Established in Kolan as Part of the Mystical Danube Project

Project Kickoff meeting

Kick-off meeting | Budapest | 2025.05.15-16.

ELEVATE PROJECT LAUNCHES WITH SUCCESSFUL KICK-OFF MEETING

2.2 M€ to ELEVATE multi-level governance for inclusive communities

Third Regional Stakeholder Meeting of the Danube4SEecosystem Project in Romania

Cycling Tourism Survey Results Presented at Austrian Cycling Summit

Photo: © Irene Bittner | Österreichische Energieagentur – Austrian Energy Agency

AGRRA participates in Inclusive Tourism Conference on behalf of the Mystical Danube project

Introduction of our Partners: The CESCI Balkans

NONA Veszprém pitching session for investors "Where vision meets capital: Investing in new generation of public spaces", June 11, 2025

Kick-off Partner Meeting

Ilirska Bistrica Hosts First Meeting of Transdinarica2 Project Partners

Fire Association of Split Dalmatia County (Croatia) event!

LAREDAR launched

 LAREDAR kick-off meeting on 2nd – 6th June in Szolnok, Hungary

CAST kick-off partner meeting in Visnja Gora, Slovenia 3rd-5th June 2025

AGRRA Organizes Workshop in Novalja as Part of the Mystical Danube Project

Another step toward the future of Energy Communities

Introduction of our Partners: The Czech Smart City Cluster

Introduction of our Partners: Municipality of Domžale

HeadOnEast Festival: 7 Years of Hedonism

Bosnia and Herzegovina enters the era of energy storage

Introduction of our Partners: The Agency for the Support of Regional Development Košice

Introduction of our Partners: The Research Institute for National Strategy

Kick-off Press Conference Held in Moravske Toplice

Kick-Off Event in Panonska vas

A green future on the roof - Company site visit and workshop at Terrán

Kick-off event of the Danube-ADAPT project

Introduction of our Partners: The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

ANCHOR Kick-off meeting in Nyíregyháza, Hungary

Danube GeoHeCo "Train the Trainer" Workshop strengthens practical skills of Project Partners

Photo by RDA Backa

Danube Ruralscapes Kicks Off with a Shared Vision for Rural Transformation Across Borders

Budapest, Hungary, May 28-30, 2025

Online Kick-Off Meeting

PATHS is now officially underway, laying the foundation for inclusive support systems that empower young people in rural areas.

Lead Partner Seminar of the Interreg Danube mechanism

Organized by the Joint Secretariat of the Interreg Danube Programme

Official in-person kick-off meeting in Vienna

Challenges of Rural Areas in the Danube Region – International Conference

Successful Kick-Off for the D-CLEAN Project in Vienna

Veszprém NONA pitching session “Where vision meets capital: investing in a new generation of public spaces”

SteelCityZen project successfully held its two-day Kick-off Meeting

New Integrated Tickets for Public Transport and Cycling Launched in Slovakia

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objective 1.2

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objective 2. 1

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objectives 2.2 and 2.3

Roundtable Held as Part of the WIN Campaign „Step Out of the Shadows – Take Your Place in the Market“

Kick off meeting in Nyíregyháza - expert round table

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objectives 3.1 and 3.2

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objective 4.2

The first group picture of the ANCHOR partnership

BoT Train the Mentor: A New Curriculum for Youth Mentorship

The Back on Track project has developed a hands-on training programme to provide professionals with essential guidance to deliver personalised support for NEETs

Trans Dinarica People2People event at "Soča Outdoor Festival"

Part of well-established and popular outdoor festival event

SMILE Incubator: Meet one of our project partners - RUDOLFOVO!

Successful Showcase of Smart City Solutions at URBIS 2025

National Deployment Desk in Slovakia strengthening the use of Shallow Geothermal Energy

Photo by CVTI SR

The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Youth and Future Leaders - by RUDOLFOVO

RurALL – Liveable Rural Communities of the Future - 1st RurALL Thematic Online Meeting with experts

Field monitoring in Montenegro confirms active life of large carnivores

Official InnoWATCCH poster

Newsletter - June 2025

Welcome to the second edition of our Back On Track newsletter!

What Comes After Lithium? The Future of Energy Storage

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 1

Slovenian Eco‑Fashion in the Spotlight: Green‑Tex Designers Embrace Upcycling and Wool for September Runway in Postojna

Successful Study Exchange as Part of the Interreg Danube GeoTour Plus Project

Joint Newsletter of Interreg Water Management Projects

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 2

KICK - OFF meeting, May 2025

Summary of the 2024 Training Academy in Portugal

Ethics and Responsibility in the Age of Technology- by RUDOLFOVO

Meet the Participants of the Second Digital Danube Accelerator Cohort

The second Cohort of the Digital Danube Accelerator officially commenced in June 2025, bringing together eleven promising startups from across Central and Eastern Europe.

Development Agency of the Republic of Srpska Participated in the Constituent Session of the Council for the Development of Social Entrepreneurship

Empowering Women in Loznica: Presentation of the Women’s Ethno Hub as part of the Women’s World event

Best practice interview: Harm reduction services, Republic of Moldova

CAST Project in the Tourism Organisation of Vojvodina’s Newsletter

MA/JS colleagues offer practical advice on frequent questions

On the Trail of Good Practices

Ipoly Valley, Hungary, May 30, 2025

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 3

The three pillars of SMILE Incubator

Mystical Danube: Strategic Interview with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport

CAST Kick-Off Partner Meeting

WE.Circular at the 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities 2025

Festivals as the driver of culinary heritage preservation

Summary of Community Engagement Workshops across the Consortium

Piloting Phase of the Circular Transition Accelerator Begins Across the Danube Region

The CLIMANATRES project kick-off meeting successfully held in Vácrátót, Hungary

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 4

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 5

First Steering Committee meeting of the CLIMANATRES project

Establishment of the S4L working group for youth leaving the special child protection system

Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between the PREDA Agency and PaletteCAD d.o.o.

Kick off meeting | 22-23.05.2025. | Budapest

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 6

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 7

Two Days of Roman History and Culture at Lux Aurelius Festival

Inventory of forests, wood heritage and tourism infrastructure

TRANSFER Danube Kick-off Conference in Romania

SpinIT Live Event in Pécs: Two Days of Innovation, Collaboration, and Inspiration

The city of Pécs became the meeting point for innovation when the SpinIT consortium gathered for a two-day conference hosted by Innomine on 25–26 June 2025. Partners, experts, and stakeholders from across the Danube Region came together to exchange knowledge, showcase progress, and explore future opportunities.

SpinIT Live Event Day 1

The first day of the SpinIT Live Event in Pécs is dedicated to project progress, partner updates, and interactive workshops. Participants will review Local Action Plans, share pilot experiences, and visit a leading Industry 4.0 company to see digital transformation in practice.

SpinIT Live Event Day 2

The second day of the SpinIT Live Event in Pécs highlighted knowledge exchange and innovation through expert panels on Industry 4.0, R&D cooperation, green transition, and AI applications. The day concluded with the Pilot Showcase, jury evaluation, and awards for the top three presentations.

Navigating Pathways: Digital Transformation of Industry – Ulysseus R&I Conference 2025

The Ulysseus R&I Conference 2025 in Košice will bring together researchers, innovators, and industry stakeholders to explore the digital transformation of industry. Hosted by the Technical University of Košice, the event will focus on collaboration between academia and industry, sustainable digitalisation, and innovation-driven regional development.

MENDELU project team meets the head of the Tvrdonice forest district

15 July, 2025

Meeting with a representative of the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic

31 July, 2025

Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 8

The flavour of the Mystical Danube – stories, wine and nature

Scientific Council of the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic

DRWO4.0 at the Kingdom of Bees – Tradition and Innovation for the Future of the Wood Industry

Imagining the urban transformation of Ravne na Koroškem at the NONA Travelling Academy Summer Camp

Hungary Harvests a New Wave of Innovative Pilots

German National Info Day on 18th of September, 2025 online

Capacity Building Academy III – Urbasofia

Gastrozbor on Zlatibor: a celebration of local flavors and community

First Webinar out of Six: Mapping the Danube Region

🌟 Launch of the D4SEE Training Program! 🌟

Field Testing of CLIMANATRES Data Collection Tools in Pleven Region (24–26 August 2025)

🚀 Launch Conference of the Skills4Life Project

Study trip to Slovenia 10-11 September - Day 1 - textile entrepreneurs in Škofja Loka

TEX-DAN team at the Ataircanopies, skydiving and parachutes company

Workshop on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Held at the University of Novi Sad

The city of Ostrava: from industrial heartland to modern and vibrant city

Presentation of project „SteelCityZen“ on external event - Fair „ZEPS 2025“

GreenTex on TSRC OPEN DAY 2025

THE POWER OF DOMESTIC WOOL – SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION

Folklore Festival Kicks off Tourist Season in Mikulov Region

WE.Circular in Bucharest: Peer Review of 6 Circular Business Models

Culinary Trail Presented at the Alpe-Adria Networking Event of SGZ

The first newsletter of the ANCHOR project is now available!

International Dissemination of DRWO4.0 at PTF BPI 2025 in Salzburg

Workshop of the Romanian Project Partners, ASPs & local stakeholders in the Danube Delta

Tulcea, Romania, September 1-3, 2025

4th Partner Meeting of the ESINERGY Project Held in Bad Hindelang, Germany

WORKSHOPS: FROM STAKEHOLDER MAPPING TO CROSS-SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT

This workshops were a success in bringing partners together within the journey of Transnational knowledge exchange, capacity and community building for inclusive territorial development.

Upcoming CapTTict Meeting in Novi Sad: Presenting the Action Plan for Evidence-Based S3

Project partners will gather in Novi Sad, Serbia, on 20–21 November 2025 to present the draft Action Plan for an evidence-based S3 approach and discuss key activities of the CapTTict project.

TRANSFER Danube Kick-Off Conference in Bucharest, Romania

Hrastnik as a Hub of New Opportunities

Active2Public Transport Showcases the Power of Walking at Austria’s First Pedestrian Summit

Peer Review Highlights Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement in Sofia

Kick-off meetings are in full swing across the Danube Region!

Meet the DDAccelerator Cohort 3 Teams!

The final DDA cohort is now underway — introducing the teams of Cohort 3!

HOW OUR PARTNERS ARE DRIVING CHANGE ACROSS THEIR REGIONS: “PROJECT PARTNERS’ AIMS IN THE ELEVATE PROJECT”

Across Europe, 17 project partners are planning on implementing pilot actions to strengthen social inclusion, support older people and foster intergenerational cooperation. Each region is planning on testing innovative approaches – from improved volunteer systems and accessible public spaces to new financial models and community-based services. Let’s check what each of us is aiming to achieve.

The Only Woman Among 68 Directors: The Inspiring Story of Klara Sokolova from O-I Glassworks

From Teacher to Hospital Director: The Inspiring Story of Jitka Bureš Samáková

Chisinau and Galati Representatives Visit Muzeiko as Sofia good practice for climate change mitigation

Peer Visit of the Be Ready Pilot Project in Niš, Serbia

|Meet Our Project Partner| Time to meet another of our partners. This time - RIT Croatia!

Strategic Workshop in Nikopol Launches Rural Planning Model for Bulgaria

Town of Nikopol, Bulgaria, September 25, 2025

Presentation of the Project Danube Region Wood Industry Transformation towards Industry 4.0 at the Workshop on Developing Circular Agribusiness Assisted by Artificial Intelligence

SMEnergy to Join High-Level Conference on the Future of Businesses in the Danube Region

DRWO4.0: Joint Meeting of the DRWO4.0 Pilot Environment

Active2Public Transport at the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2025

Announcement of DECA partner meeting in Cres

Inclusive Border Cycling at EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2025: Actively co-creating the future of cycling tourism

International award for the best cycling tourism initiative 2025 goes to Amazon of Europe Bike Trail!

The second cycle of storytelling workshops in Čakovec was held within the framework of the Mystical Danube project

DRWO4.0: Initial Meeting for the preparation of the transformation model held at Bjelin Ogulin Ltd

The "MYSTICAL DANUBE" project at the Info Day as part of the Danube Region Programme 2021–2027

From Neglect to Resilience: Sofia’s New Climate Shelter Transforms Urban Void into a Community Space

1st Two Stakeholder meetings held in Slovakia by Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region

As part of the project ELEVATE – Elevate multi-level governance for inclusive communities, two regional Stakeholder Meetings were organised in August 2025 in Prešov and Košice on 5th and 6th August. The events were prepared in close cooperation with the Methodological and Coordination Centre of the Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region (BBSK).

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Romania by DGASPC Sector 6 Bucharest

The first stakeholder meeting for ELEVATE project took place on September 24, at the headquarters of the Local Food Bank Sector 6.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Croatia by Osiješko - Baranjska županija

On Tuesday, 23 September 2025, the first stakeholder meeting for the Đakovo region was held at the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Serbia by Municipality of Irig

The Municipality of Irig held a workshop for the ELEVATE project, bringing together local stakeholders to identify the key needs and challenges of elderly people, parents of children with developmental disabilities, and persons with disabilities.

The future of young people along the Danube: New career guidance project

The aim of the event is to present the initiative, which is being implemented in 9 countries of the Danube region in cooperation with 13 partners, and its ambitious objectives.

The First Transnational Workshop of the SCAN-DANUBE, Vienna 11. - 12. September 2025

Treasure hunt with a circular twist!

30th September 2025 by the University of Nova Gorica

Learning Development Workshop

by Bayern Innovative at the Technical University of Rosenheim

Cycling Tour in the Border Region of Three Countries – Six Days, Three Countries, Silver Generation and Countless Experiences

Online stations of network for narrow-leaved ash trees monitoring installed

DECORATOR artistic residencies 2025

original deadline of 31st October 2025 has been extended

Culinary Trail pilot training launches in Sofia

Leading the Green Transition – Insights from the “Future of Businesses within the Danube Region” Conference

September 2025 – Baseline Study finalised

Partners completed the first project output, providing a shared understanding of Functional Urban Areas across the region.

Participation of TRANSFER Danube Project in WEBINAR ‘Bridging the Gap – Evolving Finance for Integrated Drought Management’

AGRRA organized two workshops as part of the Action Plan development

NRGCOM Project Supported ENERGOfest 2025 and Led a Community Energy Workshop

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Slovenia by Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia

As part of the Interreg Danube project ELEVATE, the Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia held its first stakeholder meeting on 29th September 2025 in Lukovica. The event focused on strengthening community support for older people and enhancing “Points for older people” through intergenerational cooperation.

Building the Future of Sustainable Mobility in the Olomouc Region

Grosuplje, Slovenia, Connects Cycling and Public Transport with New Smart Bicycle Parking

“BIM: End of Life” by University of Belgrade | Faculty of Forestry

High-tech Lab event on 23.10.2025.

Pilot Action kick-off event in Germany: 9th May 2025 in Nürnberg

International meeting of the SAFETY4TMF project in Stráž pod Ralskem

The Crucial Role of Career Guidance in Adult Life

Promotion of the GeoNetSee Project at the 7th Conference of Geologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina

NONA helps secure funding for the future running of the newly opened Old Ironworks in Ravne na Koroškem

Young Ambassadors of Interculturalism and SMILE Incubator

Ecological Connectivity of Large Carnivores – Step Two

Croatia Pedals Forward: National Cycling Conference in Poreč Highlights Sustainable Mobility

DCC Presents Concept for 2025 Training Academy at the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes Forum in Cappadocia

Participation of TRANSFER Danube Project in Workshop "Forests and Water"

On the Trail of Living Heritage. Part 1

Danube Ruralscapes Second Study Tour, October 16-18, 2025

Participation of Danube GeoHeCo Project Partners in the National Event at Mind Park in Kragujevac

Photo by FEK

Supporting Centres of Vocational Excellence across the Danube Region: New Funding Opportunity

Training for Enabling the Start-up/Operation of the Transnational Danube Woods Cultural Route

CIDEA organized the final workshop for the development of Action plan

Culinary Trail project at the heart of the Danube Region events in Sarajevo

NARA-SK's Workshop on Validation of the TEX-DAN Strategy in Slovakia

DECIDE Project Strengthens Regional Cooperation and Visibility Ahead of the 14th Annual EUSDR Forum in Sarajevo

On the Trail of Living Heritage. Part 2

Danube Ruralscapes Second Study Tour, October 16-18, 2025

Mystical Danube Project at the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)

Roundtable on “Socio-environmental impacts of plastic pollution on rivers and communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina”

Project DRWO4.0 Presented at the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

Skills4Life Project, Officially Designated as Danube Strategy Flagship

“Fashion Without Waste” – Sustainable Fashion as a Way of Life, an Event within the Green-Tex Project

Days of the Career Development 2025

Opening of the Culinary Trail Demonstration and Educational Centre in Novo mesto

Promotion of the GeoNetSee Project at the Rettermesse 2025 in Austria

Mystical Danube joins the Interreg family in celebrating 35 years of European cooperation

Establishment of new pilot areas in the Czech Republic

Interreg – 35 years of European cooperation, 18 years of impact in Romania!

On November 12–13, 2025, DGASPC Sector 6 and Urbasofia participated at the Palace of the Parliament in a special event organized by Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration together with the Romanian Parliament and the European Commission

14th Annual Forum of EUSDR - Sarajevo, 3-6 November 2025

Increasing Visibility of the Danube Region Wood Industry Transformation Model Toward Industry 4.0 project, through participation in the Carbon Binding Blue Black Sea Congress in the Republic of Moldova

Culinary Trail of the Ethnic and Local Cuisine in the Danube Region Demonstration Centre – Trdinov Hram Grand Opening

The Cahul Business Center and Ecological Consulting Center Cahul Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Advance Environmental Protection and Sustainable Economical Development

Revolutionary tool that enhances production processes in the era of Industry 4.0

Two-Day RTIT>> Project Meeting Held in Sofia

Green NONA investment forum Cluj: Building the future of green investments in the Danube Region

NRGCOM Project Accelerates the Creation of Renewable Energy Communities Across the Danube Region

ILEU e.V at the Danube Participation Day

Carmen Stadelhofer, president of ILEU e.V and „Danube-Networkers for Europe“, Ulm, Germany, presented in this AGORA the goals and ongoing work in  the Interreg project ELEVATE  which  aimes to foster collaboration between public, civil and private sectors to develop an inclusive governance model in the Danube Region.

The second partners' meeting of the Transdinarica2

The second partners' meeting of the Transdinarica2 in Knin

Inclusive Border Cycling Presented at the Global Summit on Accessible Tourism

Treasures of Podravina and Prigorje” Brochure and Digital Kiosks Presented in IBC Project

Two Days of Training Held in Varna

Presentation of SCAN - DANUBE at the international conference “ForX25” supported by IUFRO and EFI

University of Pécs to Present the SpongeCity Project at the First European Water Resilience Forum

Newsletter - Second Half of 2025

SpinIT Meeting in Sofia: Pilot Validations and Preparation for the Final Phase

On 12–13 November 2025, Sofia hosted a key SpinIT partner meeting organised by the Bulgaria Economic Forum. The two-day event focused on presenting validated pilots, sharing insights and planning the final phase of the project.

Showcasing results in Brussels

On 18 November, the Back on Track project hosted its Policy-Focused Communication Event at the heart of European policymaking.

Iskriva at the 14th Annual Forum of the EUSDR

Setup of GNS systems in Croatian pilot site Hum na Sutli

Applications open for: Strategic Uses of Intellectual Property in Modern Businesses

Training: Migration corridors and maintaining landscape connectivity in the territorial system of ecological stability

Introduction of our Partners: The Babeș-Bolyai University

Introduction of our Partners: The Municipality of Cluj-Napoca

Introduction of our Partners: The Šibenik-Knin County

Introduction of our Partners: The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute

Introduction of our Partners: The Scientific Research Centre Bistra Ptuj

Region-Wide Efforts Driving Early Detection of Ground Movement Risks and Sustainable Land Use Management

DECORATOR reached milestone with results of the Pilot Actions

2nd and 3rd December in Zagreb, Croatia

RESTORIVER, presented for the first time to BIG DAY 2025 participants – over 50 birdwatching enthusiasts discovered the potential of the Zaghen polder

Together for the rivers – the future of the Danube and Tisza is a shared concern National River Rescue Roundtable in Hungary

COOPOWER Participates in the First International Conference of the Danube Labour Market Platform for Roma Inclusion

WHO SHAPES THE FUTURE OF PERIPHERAL REGIONS? Geographical Talk Opens Discussion on Gender Inequalities in Industrial Environments

Decarbonization of District Heating Systems Symposium in Tuzla

Co-creating the future of labour market governance

Dissemination of the project in a scientific environment

Exchange between Technical University of Kosice and College for Tourism and Management Konjic

Group Picture of the Participants (c) College for Tourism and Management Konjic

Opening Ceremony of the Long-Distance Hiking Trail ‘Seven Elements – The Path’ in the Nature and UNESCO Global Geopark Styrian Eisenwurzen

Group Picture of the Project Partners (c) B. Nachbagauer - NUP Eisenwurzen

The course “Identification of Ecological Corridors and Their Understanding” held in Montenegro

XIX Conference of the Association of Bulgarian Energy Agencies and Centres

Decarbonization of District Heating Systems in Bosnia

Slovenian Pilot Investment at kindergarten Martjanci demonstrates Shallow Geothermal Energy

Photo by LEAP: Implementation of a geothermal system

SCOM partner meeting in Apatin – focus on inclusive, cross-border cycling tourism

PATHS Partners Gather in Maribor for Productive Project Meeting

On 2 December 2025, partners of the PATHS project came together in Maribor, Slovenia, for a collaborative partner meeting hosted by Academia.

Shaping the Future of Culinary Festivals in the Danube Region

Exchange aimed to deepen understanding of inclusive geotourism

Restoring habitats of large carnivores in Montenegro

Successful Presentation of the Policy Brief Solution in Zaječar (Serbia)

CAST at the 56th International Fair of Tourism Novi Sad

ICT Technology Transfer Days: For a Greener and more Digital Danube Region

We invite you to join the opening day of ICT Technology Transfer Days: For a Greener and More Digital Danube Region 2026, taking place on 22 January 2026 at the Faculty of Information Technology, CTU in Prague.

Journeys That Connect: Routes of Shared Heritage in the Danube Region

NONA investment forum in Ravne na Koroškem: from industrial heritage to a future hub of innovation

Transformation of the atrium in Belgrade

by the Faculty of Forestry of the University of Belgrade

Eco Zone Ada Huja organized two consultative workshops in Belgrade as part of the Mystical Danube project

AGRRA Organizes Community Training Events in Kolan as Part of the Mystical Danube Project

Villages of Wonder: 10 Days of Rural Christmas Magic Across the Danube Region

Watch the Video of Kranj’s Pilot Project – Adaptive Climate Resilience in a Heritage Context

Sofia’s Climate Shelter Pilot

Innovative Ideas of Students from the Prijedor Electrical Engineering School for a Sustainable Future

Wood as ​​a Witness of Life - Training for Tourism Sector Representatives From the Zlatibor Region

RurALL – Liveable Rural Communities of the Future - 2nd RurALL Transnational Network Meeting of Rural Communities and Experts

Danube Gains New Life: Restoration of the Foki side arm

Danube Gains New Life: Restoration of the Foki side arm

Food as a Tool of Inclusion: The Municipality of Postojna Leads the European Project SReST

Energy Communities as a Driver of Renewable Transition in the Danube Region

Chamber of Commerce of Una-Sana Canton supports local stakeholders through the workshop “The Importance of Social Inclusion of Older Persons”

Chamber of Commerce of Una-Sana Canton, as one of the horizontal partners on ELEVATE project, organized and held workshop “The Importance of Social Inclusion of Older Persons” with the objective to raise awareness and equip participants with knowledge and strategies that promote the meaningful participation, dignity, and well-being of older adults in all aspects of society.

[Meet our partners] Metropolitan University of Prague

The Ostrava Job Fair opened the door to employment for hundreds of people

Active2Public Transport: Turning European Cycling Policy into Practice

From field intervention to decision-making: RESTORIVER opens the dialogue on the future of the Zaghen polder

Inclusive Border Cycling: Fostering Intergenerational Connections and Accessibility in Apatin

Opening of the Contact Point for the Green and Mystical Danube Storytelling Route

Policy Advocacy for the implementation of the Transnational Action Plan at the 2025 National Conference of District Heating

Photo by InnoGeo Research and Service Ltd.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Bosnia and Hercegovina by Grad Cazin

A meeting with stakeholders was held today in Cazin within the EU project ELEVATE. The meeting was jointly organized and held by the project partners, Canton Chamber of Commerce of the Una-Sana and the City of Cazin.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Slovenia by Municipality of Sevnica

On 29 September 2025, the Municipality of Sevnica hosted a stakeholder meeting as part of the ELEVATE project. The event, held in the Sevnica Cultural Hall, was one in a series of local workshops aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting cooperation among public institutions, professionals, civil society, and citizens.

Major layoffs begin at OKD: thousands of miners lose their jobs amid the end of coal mining

New milestone for the Culinary Trail Project: launch of the new webpage

Peer-review session with the Young Professionals in Linz, Austria

Night of the Power Plants 2025: Geothermal Energy opened to the public in Szeged

Photo by InnoGeo Research and Service Ltd.

The Chamber of Commerce of Zenica-Doboj Canton host workshop: How Teams Create Profits: Habits That Differentiate Average from Excellence

Presentation of Study Results on the Application of Natural Water Retention Measures in Maksimir

Online Training of Trainers (ToT) held on the Digital Platform for SGE Hybrid Systems

Climate Change Impact Models and Nature Conservation Planning survey started by "Zeleni prsten Public Institution of Zagreb County"

Announcement of the workshop ’‘Synthesis of challenges encountered by local nature conservation actors’’ for 17.02.2026. in Rakitje, Croatia

Final performance of art residency program

5th February 2026, 19:00-21:00 Rosenheim, Germany

1st stakeholder meeting held in the Czech Republic organized by Kozodoj

Within the ELEVATE project, project partner Kozodoj z.s. organized three stakeholder meetings in 2025. These meetings aimed to introduce the ELEVATE project, engage relevant organizations, and map needs, experiences, and good practices related to the inclusion of seniors and people with disabilities.

ESINERGY Project Partners Meet in Lenti (Hungary) to Accelerate Uptake of Energy Solutions Across Europe

Radspur Agile Pilot Launches for the 2026 Cycling Season in Germany

Store More: The Future of Energy Infrastructure | Full Documentary

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition

Release of our report on wastewater and stormwater management in small Danube communities

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 2

Political dialogue with involvement of industrial clusters

next session is planned for 25th February 2026 in Nagytarcsa, Hungary

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 3

We held a workshop “Synthesis of Challenges Encountered by Local Nature Conservation Actors” on 17 February 2026 at Lake Rakitje (Croatia)

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 4

2nd meeting with local PEGs and LAGs held by PKUSK and City of Cazin

Meetings of the Project-Expert Group and the Local Action Group were held as part of the EU-project ELEVATE

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 5

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 6

Kick-off meeting - April 11, 2025

🔎 WINDOR Ltd. – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 1/18

CE Digital & Enviro Grouping (CEDEG) – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 2/18

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 7

Results of DECORATOR artistic residencies

5th March 2026 in Nova Gorica (Rožna Dolina)

Connect with the Future of Farming at Moldagrotech Farmer 2025!

From REDISCOVER to People Powered Tourism: a Shared Commitment to the Future of the Fabric Synagogue in Timișoara

Preparing the Culinary Trail Final Festival: A Celebration of Flavours, Stories and Connections

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya (CCIPB) – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 3/10

PORA Regional Development Agency of Koprivnica-Križevci County – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 4/18

Online Training Materials to Support the Sustainable Transformation of District Heating and Cooling Systems

The Art of Painted Eggs

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia – Wood Processing and Furniture Association – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 5/18

Preparation of mini plot in Austria

Ukrainian National Forestry University (UNFU) – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 7/18

Circular Business Model Development: Third Workshop Introducing the Development of Circular Business Models in Böblingen

PROJECT PARTNERS DIVING INTO CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES

For more details on the progress achieved during the 2d semester of the ELEVATE project under objectives - SO1 and SO2, we invite you to check the full section of this article. Explore the updates to learn more about key activities, results and next steps within these specific objectives.

Presentation of the Danube GeoHeCo Transnational Action Plan at World Sustainable Energy Days 2026 held in Wels (Austria)

Photo by Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd. (MENEA)

Round Table discussions on Policies for the Integration of Young People Leaving Foster and Residential Care

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 8

Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology – INTRODUCING ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) IN THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 8/18

Széchenyi István University contributes to the conservation of sterlet in the Danube region

#RWD at the 11. Danube Salon in Berlin – evaluation of project outcomes included

Parade and commemoration of 250 years of coal mining

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 9

TransAC Project Poster Promoted at the University of Zagreb, Croatia

Advancing Digital Twin Learning for Additive Manufacturing at the University of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia

Introducing a Remote Lab for 3D Printing at the University of Bayreuth in Bayreuth, Germany

Promoting Additive Manufacturing Skills at the University of Zenica in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Storytelling Routes Workshop Held as Part of the MYSTICAL DANUBE Project

Workshop on the Health Protection of Birds of Prey

ForestConnect attended the 16th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee

ForestConnect Presented at the 17th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Biodiversity

Video series about our partners' perspectives on various aspects of the energy transition - part 10

Gap analysis of current practices and policies

Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering, Transilvania University Brasov (TUB) – INTRODUCING ASSOCIATED STRATEGIC PARTNERS (ASP) IN THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 11/18

Start of the GeoNetSee Pilot in Austria

Have Your Say: Help Shape the Future of Cleaner Water in the Danube Region!

ASSOCIATION OF WOOD PROCESSORS “CLUSTER DRVO” PRIJEDOR – MEET THE ASSOCIATED PARTNERS (ASP) OF THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 13/18

University of Ljubljana – INTRODUCING THE ASSOCIATED PARTNERS (ASP) IN THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 14/18

DECORATOR at Business Fest in Hungary

with public presentation of the digital prototype

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Srpska – INTRODUCING ASSOCIATED PARTNERS (ASP) IN THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 15/18

Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia – INTRODUCING ASSOCIATED PARTNERS (ASP) IN THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 16/18

GREEN-TEX Now Part of the ECOSYSTEX Cluster

The 5th Steering Committee Meeting was Held as Part of the Mystical Danube Project

Video series about our project activities and results: the testing of the Danube Indeet Model

Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Croatia – INTRODUCING ASSOCIATED PARTNERS (ASP) IN THE DRWO4.0 PROJECT 18/18

D1.3.2. Workplan of the multistakeholder Action Group Network

Workshop on Protecting the Birds of Prey in Slovenia

2nd meeting with local LAGs and PEGs in the Heart of Slovenia

The Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia, lead partner of the ELEVATE project, conducted the 2nd local LAGs and PEGs meeting under slogan: »When generations connect: intergenerational activities are being launched in the Heart of Slovenia as part of the ELEVATE project«.

Small-scale pilot implementation: The case of Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Video series about our project activities and results: the importance of acceptance

Joint Transnational TMF Disaster Management Exercise in Szolnok within the frame of the SAFETY4TMF Project

Seminars in Slovakia - Examples of Good Practice for Maintaining Landscape Connectivity in Spatial Planning

The A2PT project improves the integration of public transport and hiking trails in Hungary

2nd meeting with local LAGs and PEGs in Romania

2nd Meeting with local LAGs and PEGs Pilot Action Plan “COOK.SHARE.CARE’’ DGASPC Sector 6 Continues the Implementation of the European Project ELEVATE through the "Cook, Share, Care!" Pilot Initiative

National Stakeholder Conference in the University of Stuttgart, Germany

Workshop 2: How different key actors can work together in the provision of home care and community services - Romania showcase

Workshop 2: How different key actors can work together in the provision of home care and community services - Romania showcase

The first TIP event | Module 1 | Offline in Sarajevo

TIP | Module 1 | Offline in Sarajevo

TIP | Module 2 | Offline in Budapest

TIP | Module 2 | Offline in Budapest

Workshop 4: Building bridges of care: Transnational collaboration for sustainable homecare in the Danube Region

TIP | Event in Ruse | Offline

TIP | Module 4 | Event in Vienna | Offline

TIP | 5 Module offline | Brașov

TIP | Module 5 | Offline in Brasov

A2PT contributes to the discussion of walking and cycling experts during the meeting of Partnership Healthy Active Mobility in Vienna

ESINERGY Webinar: Reducing Peak Loads and Efficient Use of Energy

Second Newsletter of the TRANSFER Danube project

Values of Rural Communities in the Danube Region

Photo credit: Marius Voica

Participation of TRANSFER Danube project in Danube‑ADAPT Online Event

Final Conference of the Project “DRWO 4.0”: Digital Transformation of the Wood Industry Held

2nd meeting with local LAGs and PEGs in Hungary

2nd ELEVATE Workshop Held in Sümeg - On 27th of March 2026, the second ELEVATE workshop was organised in Sümeg.

Presentation of the Danube GeoHeCo Transnational Action Plan in Novi Sad

Photo by RDA Backa

"The Legend of Pozoj" brings the mythical stories of Međimurje to life for the youngest

Workshop on current status of raptor protection in Romania in the context of climate change

Small-Scale Pilot Implementation: The Case of Dichiseni, Romania

Focus on Geothermal Cooperation!

Photo by CROST Nonprofit Ltd.

The first version of the ANCHOR Transnational Strategy is ready!

Presentation of DECA Project Results at the KLEAS Meeting in Ptuj

Shaping the Future of Energy Storage: StoreMore Workshop in Sarajevo

Engaging Students in Additive Manufacturing at the University of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Transition of heating and cooling systems - from planning to implementation

Workshop in Sarajevo: “Protection of Birds of Prey – Cooperation with Local Stakeholders”

Strengthening Synergies: ANCHOR Presented at Network4Work Kick-off Meeting

Implementation of a Shallow Geothermal Pilot System begins at Pušćine Branch School

Photo by Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd. (MENEA)

Zlatibor Regional Development Agency marked the International Day of Forests

CI-HUB Transnational Learning Camp – Sofia, Bulgaria

2nd meeting with local LAGs and PEGs held in Serbia

On October 31, 2025, Municipality of Irig (PP6) organized a stakeholder meeting within the ELEVATE project at the Secondary School “Borislav Mihajlović Mihiz” in Irig. The event gathered representatives of local institutions, civil society organizations, associations, and community members, with the aim of presenting the project and identifying local needs for the development of pilot activities.

1st National Workshop - University of Banja Luka

1st National Workshop - Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment

Webinars of digital transformation and responsible use of AI

First day of the Study tour in Sweden

Second day of the Study tour in Denmark

In-depth article: Step out of the shadows: How Livno sparked dialogue and opportunities for women in the labour market

In-depth article: Beyond visibility - Stories of change from the WIN awareness campaign in the Styrian Iron Road region

Final Conference of Active2Public Transport, Ljubljana, 1–3 June 2026

From Restaurant to Innovative Meal Box Programs: The Story of Lucie Jejkalová, Who Wasn't Afraid to Start Over

Following her gut feeling to the forefront of research: The Story of Johanna Irrgeher

A woman, her path and her place at Erzberg: The story of Julia Vargek-Ipsa

A versatile and successful technician: The story of Ines Gindel

The journey of a female leader in a male-dominated world: The story of Katalin Ádám

A life in service of the community: The story of Zsuzsanna Judit

My main motivation comes from people’s feedback: The story of Marija Perković

It all started with my idea for tourism: The story of Stana Kovljenić

My motivation comes from meeting people in the community: The story of Courtney Dunn

Shaping a slower life with clay and intention: The story of Monika Valkova

Creating space for dreams and connection: The story of Snezhana Mitseva

Creating without waiting: The story of Velika Prahova

Accelerating the Future of District Heating: From Policy to Practice - The REHEATEAST transnational workshop -Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia

Kick-off Meeting Plan-C

The Power of Collective Action: Green-Tex Participated in the Celebration of Earth Day

Resonant rooms in the sawmill

Final performance of the residency program in Germany

Circular future of the laboratory sawmill at Rosenheim University

Inspiring workshop in the laboratory for timber construction and solid wood processing

Restoration of Vienna's urban riverside habitats - Peer review site visit

Kickoff meeting in Vienna

Building Climate-Ready Cities: Collaboration at the Heart of the Be Ready Final Conference

Participation of Danube GeoHeCo Project Partners at the International Symposium „Energy 2026” – Energy for the Future

Photo by FEK

The third Steering Group Meeting of the TRANSDINARICA2 Project

The partners' meeting of the Transdinarica2 on Zlatibor, Municipality Čajetina

Atrium at the Faculty of Forestry, University of Belgrade

featured at the 48th Salon of Architecture in Belgrade

Be Ready multiplier event in Sofia showcases solutions for urban heat

Inside the EDIH Conference 2026: How Europe's Digital Innovation Hubs Are Turning Ambition into Action

On April 21, Bratislava brought together digital innovation hubs from across the Danube region for a full day of sharing, learning, and connecting. Read the full recap.

Final Transnational Conference of the Danube GeoHeCo Project – Novi Sad, 20 May 2026

Photo by RDA Backa

A series of pilot actions has just kicked off in our project

Online interview “Policy Maker Perspective – Transfer of ESINERGY Solutions”

Ranko Lazovic

Final Conference of CityWalk 2.0 and Streets for Citizens, Ptuj, 19 May 2026

Final Conference of CityWalk 2.0 and Streets for Citizens, Ptuj, 19 May 2026

People of the Danube: Insights and Voices From Across the Region

New seating inspired by the legend of the Pozoj dragon officially unveiled

The Values of Rural Communities in the Danube Region. Part 1

Shaping the Future of Energy Storage in Germany - StoreMore Workshop in Fuchstal

Atrium of the Faculty of Forestry as winner of NEXT GEN DESIGN 2026

among 50 winning projects under the theme “Futures Worth Living”

From Waste Glass to Green Urban Innovation: Glassiteca Pilot Demonstrates the Potential of Glassticine in Liberec

Weaving Circular Futures-Final events of the TEX-DAN and Green-Tex projects

Advanced Additive Manufacturing Training in FDM Printing Technologies at University of Zagreb

“Open Day” event at the University of Novi Sad

Memorandum of Cooperation Signed to Advance Green Promotion and Slow Tourism

IT Tool from Danube GeoHeCo Project applied in assessment of Geothermal System in Kragujevac

Photo by Faculty of Engineering in Kragujevac

Paths of Legends and Mountains

Third Newsletter of the TRANSFER Danube project

How Agile Piloting Helps Cities and Small Municipalities Unlock the Potential of Energy Communities

Career Festival organized by the University of Ostrava

Deliverable 2.1.2: Concept note for the establishment of Local Cooperation Incubators

IBC Final Conference: What makes an inclusive cycling destination work in practice?

The Final Conference of Danube Indeet is approaching!

The Values of Rural Communities in the Danube Region. Part 2

Highlight of the Month - Innovation in Action: Urban Pilot Validation in Chișinău

Presentation of digital platform and IT decision support tool to relevant national stakeholders in Croatia

Source: MENEA Ltd (Danube GeoHeCo project partner)

DECORATOR good practices in construction presented

at the closing conference of RurALL project on 20-21 May 2026 in Slovenia

Coal as gold: The story of Marjeta Hribar

Lace at the starting line: The story of Anja Deželak

From physics to board games: The story of Nika Mlinarič Hribar

When a love of Coffee becomes a business: The story of Valentina Gazvoda

DECA Learning Lab – Shaping the Future of Community Energy in the Danube Region

MONOGRAPH of the MicroDrink project

HEAT FEST 2026 Marks the Final Event of the Be Ready Project in Sofia, Bulgaria

The Values of Rural Communities in the Danube Region. Part 3

Two days of collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange at the RISE Transnational Learning Camp in Austria!

Inclusive Border Cycling (IBC) Final Conference

Danube Region Experts Converge in Maribor to Chart the Future of Clean, Circular Construction

Culinary Trail Final Event Celebrated the Flavours and Stories of the Danube Region

Final Transnational Conference of the Danube GeoHeCo Project successfully held in Novi Sad

Photo by RDA Backa

5th Partner Project and Steering Committee Meeting of the Danube GeoHeCo Project held in Novi Sad and Fruška Gora region

Photo by RDA Backa

Final Conference of the Mystical Danube Project Held in Bucharest

CapTTict Closing Event: Results, insights and opportunities in technology transfer!

Join us to close three years of work connecting research, innovation support, technology transfer and industry across Europe. At the closing conference, we share the results, lessons learned and partnerships that emerged throughout the project.

Czech pilot output: Olomouc Region map portal supports safer cycling and public transport planning

Bridging cultures through tourism: The story of Minami Hoshino

Building resilience through entrepreneurship: The story of Ljiljana Matković

Turning vision into reality through tourism: The story of Slobodanka Coka Stević

Creating a living story through rural tourism: The story of Zorica Stefanović

Blending art and entrepreneurship through textile design: The story of Angelina Marković

Resilience and entrepreneurship through hard work: The story of Olivera Tešić

Continuing tradition through modern entrepreneurship: The story of Anastasija Kuzmanović

Zagreb Strengthens Its Climate Resilience by Increasing the Water Retention Capacity of Maksimir

The National Workshop of the Interreg Danube StoreMore Project Was Successfully Held in Békéscsaba

Balance, adaptation and working for the community: The story of Noémi Farkas

Innovation, knowledge transfer and sustainable materials were at the center of activities held within the RTIT>> project in Gradiška

Danube4Rural.com presented at the closing event of the synergetic RurAll project in Beltinci

Visit of Austrian GeoNetSee Pilot Site with colleagues from Hungary Budapest University of Technology and Economics

The main conceptual outcomes of ESINERGY project were presented during the Pre-Carpathian Energy Forum-2026

Check the new series focused on Sucess Stories of our RTIT>> project - Slovenia

Culinary Trail Final Event Showcases the Flavours and Heritage of the Danube Region

D.1.2.2 - Catalogue of youth employment practices based on intersectoral cooperation

COOPOWER Contributes to 14th International Stakeholder Conference of the EUSDR, Priority Area 9

From the Accelerator to the World: Cohort 2 One Year On

Ten startups. Four months of acceleration. One year later, we are checking back in. From smart energy and mental healthcare to children's education and travel tech, here is what Cohort 2 of the Danube Digital Accelerator has been up to since October 2025.

The DECIDE Memorandum of Understanding

Successful completion of the pilot investment at Pušćine Branch School accompanied by a study visit of Danube GeoHeCo project partners

Photo by Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd. (MENEA)

Confidence and Diversity at the Heart of Day 1 of the 13th Training Academy of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

Symphony on the Frontier of the Empire

Day 2 of the 13th Training Academy Highlights Sustainable Tourism and Cross-Border Cooperation

Day 3 of the 13th Training Academy Focuses on Future Cooperation and the Development of Cultural Routes

New European Bauhaus and Future Materials in the Focus of the RTIT>> Training and Networking Event

CYCLING TRIP TO THE SNR “UPPER DANUBE”

RurALL Town Hall Meeting – Join the Conversation on the Future of Rural Communities

TRANSDINARICA2 present at Rural Downhill in Herceg Novi

First edition of Rural Downhill Herceg Novi 2026 (Montenegro) from 22–24 May 2026

Inclusive Cycling Challenge successfully launched across the Danube region

Be Ready Project Celebrated Its Final Event with Sofia’s First Climate Festival – HEAT FEST 2026

Check the new series focused on Sucess Stories of our RTIT>> project - Montenegro

Check the new series focused on Success Stories of our RTIT>> project – Hungary

Cities of the Future: Greener, Thirstier, Hotter, More Resilient? Be Ready at Green Transition Forum in Sofia, Bulgaria

Meet the 7 Pilot Regions of Danube Ruralscapes

Digi4Care Podcast Series Launches with a Look at the Future of Digital Healthcare in the Danube Region

Stara planina, example of human - wildlife coexistence

Connecting Nature: Experts from seven countries gathered in Romania in late May as part of the ForestConnect project

Celebrating the Heritage of Pazin Cukerančić | pilot in Croatia

Deliverable 1.2.1: Country-specific inventory of good practices

SMEnergy Project Concludes After 30 Months of Strengthening SME Energy Transition Support

Second REHEATEAST Policy Brief Highlights the Importance of Stronger Stakeholder Cooperation for District Heating Transition

From the Accelerator to the World: Cohort 3 One Year On

When the Danube Digital Accelerator's third cohort wrapped up in early 2026, eleven startups walked away with months of intensive mentorship, cross-border connections, and most importantly, momentum. Now, we are checking back in to see where that momentum has taken them

Check the new series focused on Success Stories of our RTIT>> project – Ukraine

Fabrika Fest 2026: between the sparks of the past and the ideas of the future

Invitation to Online Lecture: Towards Circular Textiles – The Role of Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) and Recycling Systems

PilotInnCities Concludes at URBIS 2026: 30 Months of Agile Piloting, Shared Learning and Urban Innovation

Highlight of the Month - From Local Stories to National Screens

DECORATOR Results Showcased in Belgrade

Through the Opening of the Faculty of Forestry Atrium

Final Conference of #RomansWineDanube in Ljubuški

WIN Personal Stories: Voices of women across the Danube Region

How Do Projects Create Lasting Impact? We Went to the Danube Delta

Danube Ruralscapes and PlaceCRAFT explore how the legacy of DANUrB is shaping new approaches to rural landscapes, placemaking and cooperation.

Transnational monitoring database of microplastics in drinking water

Publication of Process-based Protocol

The 5th Issue of the Danube GeoHeCo Newsletter has been published!

Office Manager (temporary position) Open!

CultHeRit Project Successfully Concludes: Final Conference in Budapest Charts the Future of Heritage Employment

Presentation of our Project at the Eco Kids Tour 26 Event in Varna, Bulgaria

Regional Educational Workshop and Study Visit Mark the Conclusion of the Danube GeoHeCo Project Activities in Croatia

Photo by Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd. (MENEA)

CultHeRit Insights: Improving the Employment Situation and Accessibility of Jobs in CHIM

CultHeRit Insights: Mentorship in CHIM – A New Collection of Tools and Testimonies Now Live

Exploring the impact of circular business models through simulation

Testing of DMST in drinking water obtained from karst/intergranular/surface/river bank filtration water resources in Danube Region - Outputs 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5

Advocacy Campaign - Hungarian National Museum Centre, Budapest – Museum of Applied Arts

Monitoring Dashboard: visualising the performance of Circular Economy Business Models

June 2026: A Month of Collaboration and Progress in the Danube Region

Results of the "Be Ready" Project Presented: Podgorica Leader in Green Policies, Montenegrin Municipalities Interested in Adopting the Successful Model

Invisibility of Work in CHIM

Employment of Persons with Disabilities in CHIM

Three Years of Green-Tex: Turning Textile Waste into Circular Opportunities

Capitalisation event of the 1st and 2nd Call DRP projects related to PA3 – EUSDR Culture, Tourism & People to People Contacts in Belgrade

Czech Advocacy Campaign highlights the future of cultural heritage

Future of the CultHeRit project

Presentation of digital platform and IT decision support tool to relevant national stakeholders in Slovakia

Photo by Slovak Center for Scientific and Technical Information (CVTI SR)

Regional Educational Workshop and Panel Discussion Held in Kragujevac, Serbia

Photo by Faculty of Engineering in Kragujevac

Digital Innovation Days Marked the Grand Finale of the SpinIT Project in Prague

More than 100 participants gathered in Prague for the SpinIT Final Conference and Digital Innovation Days. Students, experts and partners from 10 countries shared results, tackled ESG challenges and shaped the project's legacy.

Presentation of our Project at the 1st and 2nd Call Danube Region Programme Projects in Belgrade

Eagle on the Danube: The Legions of Moesia

The Results of the Plan-C project support the Circular Transition of the Plastics and Mechanical Engineering Industries in the Danube Region

A Comprehensive Support Ecosystem for the Development of Social Enterprises in the Republic of Srpska

The first Fabrika Fest opens a new chapter for the Old Ironworks with the support of the NONA project

Reopening of the Woodcarving Museum in Konjic | pilot in BiH

D.1.1.1. Scoping study on the roles of lakes and reservoirs management, defining transboundary effects

Reinterpretation of Stapar Carpet Heritage Through Contemporary Design | pilot in Serbia

Newsletter - July 2026

Welcome to the final edition of our Back on Track newsletter!

EUROFER's Message Matters for Galați: Why Europe's Steel Policies Shape Local Communities

Participation in the Sofia Climate Festival - Innovation Climate Festival

Project workshop: Handling and Sampling of Birds of Prey (Day 1)

Project workshop: Handling and Sampling of Birds of Prey (Day 2)

Quality Local Gastronomy Only Outside the Park Gate? Plitvice Is Not Using the Potential of Local Cuisine

Check the new series focused on Sucess Stories of our RTIT>> project - Bulgaria

Check the new series focused on Success Stories of our RTIT>> project – Bosnia and Herzegovina

RTIT>> Celebrating the Achievements and Impact of the Project

D3.2.1 Joint guidelines on outreach to and engagement of stakeholders

Project CLIMANATRES field training in mapping vegetation and start of mapping campaign in Istria

The Old Zone of Chișinău Has Always Had a Story — Now It Has a Route

TEX-DAN Grand Prize winner

TEX-DAN proudly announces the winner of the TEX-DAN Made in Danube certification. Congratulations to the Hungarian company Retex for its outstanding contribution to circular textile and fashion value chains in the Danube Region. Watch the video to discover the winner's story and exclusive interview.

Field Monitoring of the Eastern Imperial Eagle

Highlight of the Month – When a Good Story Travels Further

Technical Outline of the Strategic Measure Bundles

What Five Villages Asked of Architecture

Danube Ruralscapes Building Camp | Ipoly Valley | Hungary| July 6-12, 2026

Presentation of the ROMAN LEGACY project at the 20th Lughnasad International Festival of Celtic Culture in Nasavrky

Building inclusive and resilient communities | ELEVATE Inclusive Society Fair

Be the heart of regional change and collaborate for lasting impact!

Representatives from the ELEVATE project actively participating at the International Danube Festival 2026 in Ulm

From 8th to 11th July 2026, members of the educational network “Danube-Networkers” held a four-day meeting within the framework of the International Danube Festival 2026. Around 150 participants from 12 Danube countries took part.

From DDAccelerator to research partnership – startup FlowerPen team up with CTU Prague on smart plant care

Czech startup FlowerPen, a smart IoT device for plant care, has secured a funded research partnership with the Faculty of Information Technology at CTU Prague through the OP TAK Programme — advancing the product toward full commercialisation and building directly on the momentum from the Danube Digital Accelerator.

Drought in the Danube Basin: Simulation Analysis of the 2026 Extreme Event

KOTIVIZIG and LIMNOS Explore Decentralised Wastewater Solutions in the Municipality of Ormož

Final Conference of the ReInd-BBG Project Held

Second Webinar out of Six: Greening the Danube Region

Learning from a Decade of Community Spirit: KÉK Joins the Makád Pancake Festival

ELEVATE project mainstreaming event held with EKOBIS 2026 Fair

Partners, Chamber of Commerce of the Una-Sana Canton and City of Cazin, promoted the EU project ELEVATE at the 22nd International Ecology Fair (EKOBIS 2026), held in Bihać from September 10 to 13, 2026.

Politehnica University of Timisoara - Romania

University of Novi Sad - Serbia

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - Austria

Cycling Through Stories in the Danube Region

Partners from University of Bucharest, continued the mapping activities

MonStur in the Danube presented at the 4th Congress of Biologists of Serbia

Partners news: Chamber of Economy of Sarajevo Canton

Project summary

Summary of the Danube Water Balance (DWB) Project

Partners news: Municipality of Nyíregyháza

Partners news: City of Valjevo

Partners news: Municipality of Centar Sarajevo

Preparations for the ELEVATE Pilot Programme Enter a New Phase

Within the framework of the ELEVATE project, Westpannon organized a professional expert meeting to prepare the next steps of the pilot programme to be implemented in the Táj-Kapocs region.

30 YEARS, 1 COMMUNITY - 30th Anniversary of CEPSA

Collaboration with the Schools of the School Centre Novo mesto

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

A New Step in Protecting Birds of Prey from West Nile Virus

Looking more in depth for strategic planning for future investments

The activities under Specific Objective 1 had been concentrated on sharing knowledge and best practices beyond the borders of the projects and collecting valuable feedback on how to better shape the ELEVATE vision for the next steps.

From Points for older people to stronger intergenerational connections: the ELEVATE pilot implementation in the Heart of Slovenia

In the Heart of Slovenia, concrete activities have begun this year within the European project ELEVATE – Enhancing Multi-Level Governance for Inclusive Communities, with the aim of promoting active ageing, strengthening the inclusion of older people and creating more opportunities for socialising, cooperation and exchange between generations.

Capacity building workshop on digital accessibility supports ELEVATE’s inclusive approach

On 10 September 2026, a capacity-building workshop on digital accessibility was organised within the framework of the ELEVATE project, strengthening partners’ understanding of how digital accessibility contributes to inclusive, user-centred and accessible communities.

Awareness-Raising Activity Implemented within the ELEVATE Project

Participants were introduced to the planned pilot activity – a combined multidisciplinary model of community-based service provision, which includes various activities aimed at maintaining physical and mental well-being and promoting social inclusion.

Fourth Newsletter of the TRANSFER Danube project

Promotion of the CAST project on Top Srbija webportal

Training of Trainers (ToT) in Budapest

Highlight of the Month – A Creative Invitation to Explore

The forth partners' meeting of the Transdinarica2

On School Dropout: European Solutions Discussed in Arcuș

FLEXITRAIN workshop explored solutions for young people at risk of dropping out of school