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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,…

INITIATE Knowledge Base & Investment Advisor Tool

Supporting Institutional Transformation and Sustainable Energy Decisions As part of its commitment to strengthening research and innovation capacity across Europe, ESEIA is proud to highlight the launch of two innovative digital platforms…

ESEIA publishes its Annual Report 2025

ESEIA has released its Annual Report 2025, highlighting a year of impact in sustainable energy research, innovation, education and policy engagement across Europe. From EU-funded projects and institutional reform to education, training and…
ToFuel

ESEIA Vice-President Teresa Ponce de Leão Featured in Portuguese Media on Aviation Decarbonisation

The newly funded ToFuel project, officially launched in January 2026, is already gaining media attention. Vice-President of ESEIA and President of LNEG, Teresa Ponce de Leão, spoke in a recent interview with REVISTA SUSTENTÁVEL (Portugal)…
ESEIA Impact through INITIATE

ESEIA Impact through INITIATE Horizon Project

Europe’s clean energy transition depends not only on technologies, but also on institutions capable of generating, scaling and transferring knowledge into real-world solutions. According to the European Commission, research and innovation…
19th Symposium Energieinnovation

TU Graz to host the 19th Symposium Energieinnovation, one of Europe’s leading energy innovation forums

ESEIA is pleased to support and promote the 19th Symposium Energieinnovation –“Energizing Europe: Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Economy”, taking place on 11–13 February 2026 at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria,…
ToFuel

ToFuel Project | From Tomato Plant Residues to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The ToFuel project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement No. 101235233 (DOI: 10.3030/101235233). With a total budget of €3.49 million, a duration of 48 months, and an implementation…
ESEIA Winter Newsletter 2025

ESEIA Releases Its 58th Newsletter Edition | Winter 2025

The 58th Edition of the ESEIA Newsletter is now available, highlighting a year of cooperation, growth, and strategic progress across the Alliance. In this edition, ESEIA welcomes two new member organisations, shares key outcomes from the…
ESEIA 7th International Conference

Save the date: 7th ESEIA International Conference 2026

ESEIA is pleased to announce the 7th ESEIA International Conference, to be held on 23–25 November 2026 and hosted by LNEG – Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia, Portugal. Building on the success of previous editions, the conference…
ESEIA Podcast _ Brian Norton
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ESEIA President, Brian Norton, on ESEIA’s Strategic Vision, Horizon Europe, and Global Collaboration

The latest episode of the Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast, produced by ESEIA, features a compelling conversation with Brian Norton, President of ESEIA. In this episode, Brian reflects on how Europe’s research and innovation landscape…
Karelia

ESEIA Member Integration Meeting with Karelia UAS

ESEIA continued its Member Integration activities with an online meeting with Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia UAS) on Monday, 15 December 2025. The exchange focused on ongoing cooperation and future collaboration opportunities. Participants…
ESEIA Project Acquisition

ESEIA Project Acquisition Updates

ESEIA continues to drive sustainable energy innovation by developing new project proposals that promote research excellence, cross-sector collaboration, and impactful solutions for Europe’s green transition. In the past quarter, 4 proposalshave…
INITIATE

INITIATE Project | Latest Updates

The INITIATE Horizon Europe project has made significant progress over the last quarter toward achieving its objectives. Most recently, the consortium gathered in Zagreb, Croatia, for the 3rd General Assembly (GA) Meeting. During the meeting,…
Battery Innovation Days 2025

Battery Innovation Days 2025: Advancing Europe’s Battery Value Chain

The fifth edition of Battery Innovation Days (BID 2025) was held in Graz, Austria, bringing together Europe’s battery community for two days of discussions on research, innovation, and development across the entire European battery value…