Initiate Project

29/10/2025

🌿 Join us at the Green Energy Fair 2025!

The INITIATE consortium is pleased to invite you to the Green Energy Fair 2025!
The Green Energy Fair 2025 is the region’s largest event dedicated to renewable energy, e-mobility, and sustainability, bringing together over 100 companies, innovators, and brands shaping the green transition.
We are proud that our project leader Goran Krajacic will speak about Green energy transition and the INITIATE project at this event (09:45 - 10:00 AM) and also participate in the panel discussion “Agrosolar and Aquasolar – Energy that Feeds”, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:15–12:15, Main Stage, Arena Zagreb.
☀️ About the panel:
Agrosolar and aquasolar systems connect technology and nature, enabling the joint production of food and energy while preserving the environment and supporting local communities. Experts will share practical insights on how these systems boost efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth.
🎤 Moderator: Ana-Marija Špicnagel, IPS Consulting
👥 Panelists: Marko Karoglan (FAZ), Goran Krajacic (FSB), Ninoslav Holjevac (FER), Zoran Poljanec (OIKON), Marina Prusina (Energovizija)
📍 Arena Zagreb, South Entrance (parking available)
Please arrive by 10:30 AM.

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🌿 Join us at the Green Energy Fair 2025! The INITIATE consortium is pleased to invite you to the Green Energy Fair 2025! The Green Energy Fair 2025 is the region’s largest event dedicated to renewable energy, e-mobility, and sustainability, bringing together over 100 companies, innovators, and ...

16/09/2025

Join us for the 2nd R&I Lab in Zagreb! 🇭🇷 🟢

Date: 25 September 2025

Location: Microsoft Teams (registration needed)

We’re bringing together Croatia’s leading voices in research, innovation, and policy to shape the future of R&I through collaborative dialogue and actionable recommendations.

💡 What to expect:

- Expert panel on implementing R&I policy reform in Croatia

- Interactive session on cross-sector collaboration for green and digital transitions

- Funding opportunities for Horizon Europe and LIFE Programme+

- Hands-on workshop: Designing Joint Proposals and Publications

Scan the QR code to register or click on the link -> https://forms.gle/xoL6CtJBPJuEZ1vc8

15/09/2025

MEET THE PARTNERS:

ESEIA - European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance

ESEIA, the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance, is a European association of cross-sector organisations leading the field of sustainable energy systems, from energy provision to energy consumption in research, teaching and innovation.

At the forefront of Europe's transformation, brings together a unique cross-sector network of 21 member organisations from 11 EU countries, including:

✅ 12 Higher Education Institutions

✅ 4 Research Organisations

✅ 5 Businesses

As a strategic partner in the INITIATE Project, plays a key role in:

✅ Network of Universities as key resource for knowledge sharing, networking and synergy with other Alliances.

✅ Leading WP4 – Research & Innovation Labs, creating participatory labs to test and scale innovative approach across the pilot sites.

Join the network and explore the latest insights into Europe's energy future: https://eseia.eu/

➡️ Register now for the upcoming taking back to back with SDEWES Dubrovnik– on topic: Make Housing More Affordable: How can the New European Bauhaus help?

15th Lecture: 9 October 2025, 19:00–21:00 CET (Hybrid) | Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Eseia1/ESEIALectureSeries15thLecture

18/06/2025

On June 3rd-5th, the INITIATE HORIZON EUROPE PROJECT partners held our second General Assembly in Skopje, North Macedonia! Hosted by Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia, it was a productive and interesting three days where we got to meet all the project partners again and experience beautiful Macedonian culture. 🇲🇰
On the first day of the meeting, the partners presented the progress on their respective work packages. The second day was centered around a panel discussion and groupwork on green transition and digital transformation, with a tour of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University later in the day. On the third day the partners held the R&I Lab Bridging Policy and Innovation: Research and Funding Synergies, where we learned about funding opportunities and North Macedonia's Policy Landscape and R&I drivers.
Of course it was not all work no play; we also had some wonderful dinners and cocktails in true North Macedonian fashion 🍸

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06/06/2025

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Yesterday, on World Environment Day 05.06.2025., the Greenpeace study “100% Renewable by 2030 - A Green Transition Plan for the Croatian Electricity Sector” was presented in Zagreb. The study was prepared by an expert team led by INITIATE HORIZON EUROPE PROJECT leader Prof. Dr. Sc. Goran Krajaci...

26/05/2025

Dear INITIATE partners and colleagues!

It is an honor to inform you about the successfully held two-day international scientific and professional forum "Western Balkans in Energy Transition", which brought together representatives of the region's academic and business community, decision makers and financial institutions on May 13 and 14 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce.
The just held meeting is the result of a successful and fruitful cooperation between the INITIATE teams of the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences and the Public Enterprise Electric Utility of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation and the Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia, Elektroprivreda Serbije - EPS, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia - PKS, Energy of the Balkans and the Society of Thermal Engineers of Serbia, which were partners and sponsors of the meeting with over 150 participants.
The Forum, divided into three panels (I - Energy Transition in the Energy Economy of the Region, II - Energy Production from Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Hydrogen and III - Use of Nuclear Energy for Peace Purposes/Power Generation), with a round table and 12 presentations, gathered recognized experts as panelists and speakers, fostered constructive discussions and raised many questions that clearly demonstrated the importance of cooperation between research institutions, industry, national authorities and policy makers, thus directly contributing to INITIATE's mission.
All information about the forum as well as photos, videos of the panel discussions and all presentations can be found at this link: https://shorturl.at/S7ejO

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05/05/2025

On Friday, April 25th, we successfully hosted the first R&I Lab in Zagreb – "Croatia’s Energy Transition: Innovation and Opportunities through EU Projects"

Key highlights included:
- Opening remarks by Assist. Prof. Marija Galić, PhD, vice-dean from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture and Amalija Babić, Head of the Science System and Technological Development Sector, Ministry of Science, Education and Youth

- Insightful presentation by María Isabel Farfan Camacho from
the European Research Executive Agency (REA) (European Commission)

- Showcasing innovative EU-funded projects led by experts from FSB, FER, and SDEWES Centre – including INITIATE, MARBLE, EMERGE, MetaBuild, ReRURAL, and LOGREENER

- Two engaging panel discussions focusing on challenges, solutions, and best practices in the field of energy transition

Thank you to all participants and speakers for making the first Zagreb R&I Lab a great success! Let’s continue driving sustainable change together! 🌍⚡
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05/03/2025

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🚀 The First R&I and Policy Lab in Skopje, North Macedonia took place on 27th February 2025, hosted by , , Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in…

18/02/2025

We are very pleased to invite you to the INITIATE R&I and Policy Lab, hosted by Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje / Универзитет „Св. Кирил и Методиј“ во Скопје. This event will feature presentations from the Smart Energy Systems Group and INNOFEIT EDIH, as well as insights into Horizon Europe funding opportunities. The session will continue with moderated collaborative group work, fostering discussions and idea exchange.
The detailed agenda is provided in the flyer below 👇

📅 When: 27 February 2025, 10:00 AM (CET)
📍 Where: INNOFEIT, Rugjer Boskovic 18, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia
🌍 Mode: Hybrid
🗣 Language: English
🔗 Registration Link: https://shorturl.at/VKlvg

We are looking forward to your participation and meeting all of you!

27/01/2025

Join us at the 20th SDEWES Conference in Dubrovnik! 🌍

We are thrilled to invite you to a special technical session on the theme:

"Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future: EU Green Transition Supported by Research Organisations."

🗓️ Date: October 5–10, 2025

📍 Location: Dubrovnik

This session will showcase how cutting-edge research and innovation drive the EU’s green transition, tackling environmental challenges while fostering economic growth and social equity. Key topics include:

• Reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.

• Advancing circular economy models.

• Crafting equitable green policies for all communities.

• Delivering data-driven insights for effective climate action.

• Building partnerships to accelerate progress toward climate neutrality.

Chaired by Prof. Goran Krajačić, Ph.D. and Marko Mimica, Ph.D. from UNIZAG FSB, the session promises inspiring discussions, actionable strategies and insights from leading experts.

07/01/2025

FEEIT and Ministry of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Collaborate to Advance Green Energy Innovation! 🟢

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies (FEEIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources to strengthen collaboration in research and innovation (R&I) in Green Energy.

This partnership aligns with INITIATE’s mission to foster transformative institutional change in higher education through stakeholder engagement and co-design methodologies. The MoU underscores the shared commitment to advancing the green energy transition, supporting policy innovation, and creating opportunities for knowledge exchange between academia, government, and local ecosystems.

Minister Božinovska emphasized the importance of harnessing the expertise of young engineers to address the country’s energy challenges. “North Macedonia’s future depends on empowering our brightest minds and creating pathways for sustainable innovation,” she noted.

Through this collaboration, FEEIT and the Ministry aim to contribute to INITIATE’s broader goals of promoting R&I excellence, developing policy recommendations, and establishing an Alliance for green energy transition in Widening countries. This milestone signifies a critical step toward achieving lasting impact in North Macedonia’s research ecosystem and beyond. 💚 🇪🇺

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05/12/2024

The INITIATE project Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje proudly took part in the 11th International Forum on Renewable Energy, Power & Energy Masters 2024, held from 📅 November 6th to 8th in Vodice, Croatia 🇭🇷. The event gathered leading experts and researchers in the field of energy and energy management 🌍🔋. The three-day forum featured a series of engaging presentations, dynamic panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities 💬🤝. Participants explored the key challenges facing Croatia’s energy systems and examined potential solutions, with a strong focus on renewable energy sources 🌱 and the implementation of more efficient technologies ⚡. The forum highlighted the latest innovations and advancements in energy across various sectors 🚀🔧. The event emphasized the importance of sustainable and forward-thinking approaches 🌐, sparking meaningful dialogue and reinforcing the commitment to driving the future of the energy industry 🌟🔄.