Author archives: Nicoleta Talpes

Join us for the 14th ESEIA Lecture Series: Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science, taking place online on 12 June 2025 from 19:00 to 21:00. Part of the ESEIA Lecture Series Sustainable Energy Innovation Systems for Climate Neutrality, this event continues our mission to provide a platform for exchanging perspectives among…

The 6th ESEIA International Conference, themed Net Zero and Beyond, took place on 4 December 2024 at the Savonia University of Applied Sciences in Kuopio, Finland. Co-organized by the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), Savonia UAS, Energy Cluster North Savo, and the AI-driven ÄLLITÄ project, the conference gathered over…

On 10 April 2025, ESEIA Members gathered online for the Spring Meetings of the Governing Council (GC) and the General Assembly (GA) — the alliance’s main strategic and decision-making bodies. These important annual meetings provided a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic planning among members of the European Sustainable…

ESEIA’s 13th Lecture about The Uptake of Renewables in European Local Communities took place online on 3 April 2025, bringing together 38 participants from 11 countries — Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Finland (FI), Latvia (LV), Morocco (MA), Nigeria (NG), Netherlands (NL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), and the United…

The GFIC, ICKM & CIKI Joint Conference 2025, hosted by ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, will take place on 27–28 November 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal under the theme “Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge, and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change.” This international event will explore how data,…

Interview with Goran Krajačić, ESEIA Vice-President and Associate Professor, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (UZagreb- FSB), HR As the global energy landscape undergoes a profound transformation, voices of experience and vision are essential to guide the way forward. In this exclusive interview, we speak with…

INITIATE continues to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers through major developments, including the launch of North Macedonia’s first European Digital Innovation Hub, a strategic R&I and Policy Lab, and a roundtable on energy sector challenges. The second INITIATE newsletter has been published, featuring key updates on digital transformation,…

VILNIUS TECH – Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, LT,  a prestigious member of ESEIA, has taken a major step forward in sustainable research and innovation by opening the Competence Center for Smart and Climate-Neutral Manufacturing Processes, Materials, and Technologies. This cutting-edge facility, backed by a EUR 17 million investment, is one…

ESEIA is actively advancing sustainable energy innovation through new project proposals and award applications. Two proposals were recently submitted, and two proposals are in preparation. These efforts highlight ESEIA’s commitment to impactful research and collaboration. Below are the latest updates on submissions and upcoming opportunities. Two Proposals Submitted: ToFuel- HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-03: Development of smart concepts of…

The first R&I and Policy Lab in Skopje, North Macedonia, took place on February 27, 2025, hosted by INOFEEIT, FEEIT, and UKIM. The hybrid event brought together 55 participants from government, civil society, industry, and academia to foster collaboration on energy and sustainability. Key discussions included the Smart Energy Systems…