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Europe’s bioeconomy is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities for innovation and sustainability. Yet industries face a serious skills gap: demand for green and bio-based expertise is growing almost twice as fast as supply. According to the European Commission, new job profiles in the bioeconomy will increase significantly by 2030, while…

The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), together with members TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and the Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV), successfully held the ESEIA International Summer School 2025 from 22 to 26 September at :metabolon in Lindlar, Germany. This year’s programme brought participants to the award-winning :metabolon research…

Europe’s flagship research and innovation gathering brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to shape the future of EU R&I – ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend attended the event. On 16–17 September 2025, the European Commission hosted the sixth edition of its flagship event – the European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days…

According to preliminary Eurostat data, renewable energy was the leading source of electricity in the EU in 2024, making up 47.3% of total electricity generation. This marks a historic moment: nearly half of Europe’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. In absolute terms, renewables generated 1.31 million Gigawatt-hours (GWh) in…

Karelia University of Applied Sciences has kicked off the Communicative Energy initiative, where students collaborate with regional digital entrepreneurs to carry out life cycle assessments (LCAs) of web-based companies and digital services. Using the SimaPro Expert tool, the project helps SMEs gain strategic insights into their environmental impact and supports…

Looking for the right expertise in sustainable energy? The ESEIA Expert Database connects you with 350+ specialists from our member organizations, making it easier than ever to find complementary skills within the ESEIA Community. Members can log in directly to My ESEIA to access the database. The ESEIA Expert Database…

8 September 2025, Graz, Austria. The 17th International Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) and Hydrogen (H₂) opened today at ESEIA Member, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). Running from 8–13 September 2025, the summer school is organised in cooperation with Yokohama National University (YNU),…

On 23 July 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful message: “The global energy transition is unstoppable.” His address, backed by the new 2025 United in Science: Energy Transition report, presents a compelling mix of data and moral urgency. It reaffirms what ESEIA and its members have long championed:…

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission released its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, outlining a bold new vision for the future of EU research and innovation. At the heart of this proposal is an ambitious plan to significantly expand and streamline the next Horizon Europe programme,…

The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance – ESEIA has released the 56th Summer Edition of its newsletter, featuring the latest updates from across its network, ongoing projects, and key developments in the field of sustainable energy, circular economy, and EU-Africa collaboration. This edition highlights how ESEIA members and partners are…