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17th ESEIA Lecture

Jobs for Green Transformation: Key Insights from the 17th ESEIA Lecture Series

On 23 April 2026, the 17th ESEIA Lecture Series brought together 37 participants from 13 different countries, researchers, policymakers, educators, and innovation practitioners for a timely and wide-ranging discussion on one of the defining…
33rd ESEIA GA

ESEIA Holds its 33rd General Assembly Meeting

On 16 April 2026, ESEIA convened its 33rd General Assembly (GA) in an online format, bringing together members from across Europe to review progress, align strategic priorities, and reinforce collaboration across research, innovation, and education…
ToFuel

Discover ToFuel: Project Flyer Now Available

Alongside the website launch, the ToFuel project has released its official project flyer a concise two-page overview of the project's goals, core technologies, and consortium. As communication and dissemination lead for the ToFuel consortium,…
ESEIA Spring 2026 NL

ESEIA Spring Newsletter 2026 is Out

The 59th edition of the ESEIA Newsletter is here. This edition invites you to explore how ESEIA is renewing its engagement with members, from Working Group meetings to exciting new projects. Our WG sessions now combine deep dives into specific…
Rupert J. Baumgartner, Unigraz
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From Compliance to Conviction: What Drives Companies Toward a Circular Economy

Selected highlight of this edition of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight series. The circular economy sits at the heart of Europe's sustainability transition, and ESEIA member University of Graz, AT is contributing meaningfully to that…
Gara Maritime © visit.brussels - Jean-Paul Remy

EU Advances Building Decarbonisation  

The European Commission has recently published new guidance to decarbonise buildings and increase their circularity, marking a significant step towards aligning Europe’s built environment with its climate neutrality goals. The Staff Working…
ESEIA in Brussels

ESEIA Establishes Presence in Brussels at Gare Maritime

ESEIA is pleased to announce its presence in Brussels, in a co-working space located at Gare Maritime, one of Europe’s most celebrated examples of sustainable building renovation. The recently published EU guidance on building decarbonisation…
7th ESEIA International Conference

Announcing the 7th ESEIA International Conference and ESEIA Business Meetings in Lisbon, Portugal

Join us in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 7th ESEIA International Conference, hosted by LNEG, on 23–25 November 2026. Kicking off with the ESEIA General Assembly on 23 November, the conference offers a unique back-to-back experience for the entire…
ESEIA EU-Funded

Updates from ESEIA EU-Funded Projects

ESEIA continues to play an active role in European research and innovation initiatives supporting the energy transition and international cooperation. Through its involvement in EU-funded projects like INITIATE and EMERGE, ESEIA contributes…
ToFuel Website

ToFuel Project Website Goes Live | ESEIA Leads Communication and Dissemination

The ToFuel project has officially launched its website at www.tofuel-project.eu, marking a key milestone in the project's opening months. ESEIA as leading the communication and dissemination activities has been centrally involved in bringing…
ESEIA ISS26

Announcing the ESEIA International Summer School 2026

Circular Economy in Industry, 21–25 September 2026 | :metabolon, Lindlar, Germay Building on the success of its 2025 edition, the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), in cooperation with TH Köln – University of Applied…
Industrial Accelerator Act

The Industrial Accelerator Act | Jobs for the Future

On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs…
EU Launches Clean Energy Investment Strategy

EU Launches Clean Energy Investment Strategy  

The European Commission adopted a Clean Energy Investment Strategy (COM/2026/116) on 10 March 2026, setting out a framework to mobilise the private capital needed to power Europe's energy transition. The numbers are ambitious: €660 billion…
EU New Framework

EU Strengthens Science Diplomacy and Research Security 

On 27 February 2026, the European Commission presented a new package of measures to strengthen how Europe engages internationally through research and innovation reinforcing global partnerships while safeguarding strategic interests and keeping…
ToFuel Kick-Off Meeting

ToFuel Project Officially Launched with Kick-off Meeting in Graz, AT

The Horizon Europe project ToFuel officially launched with its kick-off meeting held on 3–4 February 2026 in Graz, Austria, hosted by TU Graz. The project aims to develop an integrated biorefinery concept to convert tomato processing residues…
UTwente

University of Twente Leads €8 Million National Research into Sodium-Ion Batteries

ESEIA member University of Twente is coordinating a major national consortium to develop next-generation battery technology reducing dependence on critical raw materials and advancing large-scale clean energy storage. ESEIA member University…
Tyndall National Institute Leads BioEInsights

Tyndall National Institute Leads BioEInsights | Turning Agricultural Waste into Rural Energy

ESEIA member Tyndall National Institute is exploring how Ireland's farming by-products could become a cornerstone of rural renewable energy. ESEIA member Tyndall National Institute is leading BioEInsights, a project awarded €375,000 by…
H2Excellence European Hydrogen Academy

LNEG to host the H2Excellence European Hydrogen Academy | Lisbon, May 2026

 LNEG invites students and young professionals to a free 3-day international academy on green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. ESEIA member LNEG is organising the H2Excellence European Hydrogen Academy, taking place on 20–22 May…
World Energy Efficiency Day, 5 March 2026

World Energy Efficiency Day, 5 March 2026

Energy efficiency is often called the “first fuel” of the clean energy transition, and for good reason. Since its launch in 1998 at the first International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Austria, this day reminds us that reducing…
ESEIA Annual Report 2025

Discover the ESEIA Annual Report 2025 – Now Interactive

ESEIA’s Annual Report 2025 captures a year of growth, strategic milestones and strengthened European collaboration in sustainable energy innovation. From securing €3.5 million in Horizon Europe funding for the ToFuel Project, to advancing…
CSE 2026

Call for Papers | CSE 2026 – Energy Communities, 29–31 October 2026, Brasov, Romania

ESEIA proudly supports the 8th Conference for Sustainable Energy (CSE 2026) and contributes to advancing research and dialogue in sustainable energy systems. Organised by our valued member, Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov - UTBV, RO,…