2024

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Future scientists in action: Santa Ana School in Calatayud organises practical science activity for students with the ERASMUS + CCDE Project

The students of Santa Ana school in Calatayud have enjoyed today an exciting scientific experience in which they have learned about chemical reactions in a fun and interactive way.

This has been made possible through the Comarca de Calatayud with the collaboration of the GEInnova team that develops the European project “Circular chemistry in the digital era” to improve science learning in the classroom in a practical and fun way.

The activity consisted of filling some bottles with lemon juice and others with vinegar and then placing a balloon in the mouth of the bottle, which contained sodium bicarbonate. By mixing the two ingredients, a chemical reaction took place, generating carbon dioxide, a gas that inflated the balloon without the need to blow it up.
The students were able to watch in amazement as the balloon inflated by itself, while learning about the basic principles of chemistry and physics. The activity allowed them to understand concepts such as chemical decomposition, gas formation and pressure.

Santa Ana School in Calatayud is committed to an innovative and experiential education that motivates students to learn and discover the world around them. Through these types of activities, the school seeks to encourage scientific curiosity, critical thinking and creativity in its students.

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Call: Rethinking urban spaces towards climate neutrality

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We would like to announce the Horizon Europe call for proposals on the theme Rethinking urban spaces towards climate neutrality. Horizon Europe is the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation funding, which runs until 2027 with a budget of €93.5 billion. It addresses global challenges such as climate change and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, while boosting competitiveness, growth and industrial innovation in the EU. The programme facilitates collaboration between researchers and supports the development and implementation of EU policies. This call focuses on rethinking and redesigning urban public spaces to integrate smart mobility and energy solutions and ultimately achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

Budget: EUR 45 million.

Objective: The project aims to develop and implement innovative solutions that improve the connectivity of urban space, improve public health through better air quality and make more efficient use of urban spaces.

Results: The project results are expected to contribute to:

  • The implementation of smart urban design and smart infrastructure management.
  • Improved public health and connectivity of urban space.
  • Improved urban mobility and integration of energy systems.

Eligible activities (scope):

Proposals must include pilot demonstrations in at least three cities in different EU Member States or associated countries, focusing on:

  • Development of solutions for the design of smart urban public spaces and integrated energy systems.
  • Mobility and energy solutions co-designed with local authorities, citizens and stakeholders.
  • Raising awareness on the revitalisation of urban public space for economically viable and resilient environments.
  • Improved public health through improved air quality and reduced urban overheating and emissions.
  • Improved urban connectivity and accessibility through multi-modal services and dynamic management of urban spaces.

Eligibility:

  • Include pilot demonstrations in at least three cities, each located in a different Member State or partner country, covering both urban and suburban areas.
  • Involve at least three replication cities to develop local replication plans.
  • Participants should be technology companies, local and regional authorities, research institutions and public and private organisations committed to the implementation of sustainable urban development projects.
  • Ensure collaboration with SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) experts and institutions to enhance social impact.

Deadline for submission: Proposals must be submitted by 11 February 2025.

If you would like more information or are interested, you can reply to this email directly or contact serviciodealerta@geinnovacion.com.

For more details, see the official website of the programme:

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STAY CONNECTED

GEINNOVA is excited to announce a new project, STAY CONNECTED. It is a Project with the Project lump sum being at 250 000,00 euros. The project comes at a time when the way we work is changing a lot because of new technology, more people wanting to work from home. So from the 1st of December 2023 until the 30 of November 2025 we will work towards the goal of offering more flexibility and a better balance between work and personal life.

STAYCONNECTED aims to train master trainers to implement the curriculum with HR professionals, managers, and team. Additionally, the STAY CONNECTED project will develop and deliver a toolkit on hybrid work. Enabling a viable way to work from home or in a hybrid model (mix of home and office) for everyone. Furthermore, it is a goal to provide an e-learning platform and open educational resources. Lastly, come with a training package to be implemented to promote digital inclusion in the workplace, for all workers.

The STAY CONNECTED objectives:
– Empowerment of staff to be active participants whether onsite or teleworking, in a hybrid work context.
– Establishing of workplace norms ensuring all people in the organization are aware of them and have the support and training needed to follow them
– Developing innovative, high-quality learning material/resources for managers and HR professionals to promote social connectedness in hybrid work
– Building the ability in managers/HR practitioners to promote digital and social inclusion of all staff in hybrid work

The Project is led by BULGARIAN-ROMANIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, however they are working in collaboration with a variety of partners from countries including Cyprus, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain. All helping to make this project useful for different kinds of workplaces.

GEINNOVA is the spanish representative in this project contributing to adapting new ways of working, aiming to create healthier and more productive work environments for the future. More updates coming on this exciting project!

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Stay Connected project takes off with Transnational Kick-off meeting in Cyprus

On 30-31 January, a kick-off meeting was held in Cyprus for the innovative Erasmus+ project Stay Connected (KA220 – ADU), aimed at revolutionising the landscape of online educational resources, modular training for organisations and employees working in hybrid spaces, and the development of a comprehensive toolkit for HR professionals.

Partner organisations contributing to the success of the project that met in Cyprus:
– INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT LTD, Cyprus
– University of Patras, Greece.
– The Rural Hub C, Ireland
– Mindshift Talent, Portugal.
– Gestión Estratégica e Innovación SL, Spain.
– INNOVADE, Cyprus.

One of the focal points of the event was the presentation of a preview of the project’s state-of-the-art e-learning platform that will be used by the project:
– It will offer a wide range of educational resources and tools to facilitate the navigation of managers and HR professionals in hybrid workplaces.
– It will be a repository of world-class training materials.
– It will serve as a collaborative space for the exchange of best practices and interaction among participants.

 

The meeting provided an overview of the various work packages (WP) and key objectives of the project, with particular emphasis on:

WP2: Leveraging digitisation and evidence-based hybrid meeting practices to improve workplace efficiency.

WP3: Develop a comprehensive training programme for HR professionals and managers, including a two-day workshop and pilot initiatives in partner countries to gather feedback and refine training modules.

WP4: Creation of an online learning platform and Open Educational Resources (OER) to facilitate access to educational materials, research and practical tools.

WP5: Lead dissemination and exploitation efforts within the project through the creation of a dedicated website, social media presence and a Sustainability Plan to ensure the long-term viability of the project results.

The Stay Connected project allows to address the evolving challenges of hybrid work environments and to ensure equal opportunities for all employees. The strong commitment and enthusiasm of the participants underlines the urgency and relevance of such initiatives, and points to a promising path towards fostering fairer and more inclusive workplaces.

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Conference “Learn about opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in circular economy. Case studies in rural communities”.

Conference “Learn about opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in circular economy. Case studies in rural communities”.

Day: 28 February at 18:30.

Place: CEEIARAGON. C/ María de Luna, 11 (Module 1). 50018 Zaragoza.

GEINNOVA in collaboration with CEEIARAGON is organising a conference on Wednesday 28 February at 18:30 at the CEEIARGON facilities in Zaragoza entitled “Learn about opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in the circular economy. Case studies in rural communities”.

We are going through a key moment for the future of our economy, in this conference will be presented opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in the context of the circular economy, as well as projects aimed at the sustainable development of Rural Communities.

PROGRAMME:

18:30 – Registration and Reception at the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Event.

18:45 – Welcome by Javier Martínez, Director of the European Business and Innovation Centre of Aragon (CEEIARAGON).

19:00 – Presentation by Carlos Franco, Director of GEINNOVA.
Topic: “Circular Economy: Promoting Sustainability through Entrepreneurship”.

19:15 – Presentation by Milagros Barrios, Head of the Entrepreneurship Department at GEINNOVA.
Theme: “Strengthening Rural Communities and the Development of Local Projects”.

19:30 – Closing of the event.

We are waiting for you!

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The final event of “Re-Cultural Heritage”

The “Re-Cultural Heritage” project has reached its conclusion after two years of work and collaboration for cultural heritage preservation and sustainable development in Europe. This project funded by the European Union, has focused on the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, the promotion of rural tourism and professional development.

On 22 February, we organised an event in the Pignatelli Hall which was attended by a diverse group of people to hear presentations by the management of the Santa María de Albarracín Foundation, the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage of the Government of Aragon and our management.

We at GEINNOVA announce the completion of the “Re-Cultural Heritage” Project with pleasure, presenting the activities and results obtained thanks to the collaboration of our European partners. With special thanks to the Santa María de Albarracín Foundation. The Foundation dedicated to turning Albarracín into a cultural emblem, has been the European coordinator in the implementation of our initiatives.

The main focus of “Re-Cultural Heritage” has been to integrate the preservation of cultural heritage with the economic and social development of the local community. It is a matter of revitalising the cultural environment to generate employment opportunities and sustainable growth in rural tourism.

This project’s strategy focuses on empowering the community to take an active role in the management and promotion of their heritage. This ensures long-term sustainability and greater involvement of local inhabitants in the conservation of their cultural identity.

For more information on the “Re-Cultural Heritage” project and its results, do not hesitate to consult its website www.re-culturalheritage.eu/.

 

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GEInnova organises interactive activities for grandparents in Illueca and Abizanda

GeInnova and its partners in Greece, Italy and Romania have launched the project “GREAT”: project: Grandparenting as Resource to Enhance the Educational Adult Community, to improve and value grandparents’ skills and at the same time strengthen their family relationships.

The goals of this project are clear: to promote and enrich grandparents’ skills, stimulate their creativity, and provide them with tools to enhance their interpersonal relationships, both in person and remotely, especially with their grandchildren.

To achieve these goals, GEInnova has developed an ergonomic and pedagogical online training platform, offering grandparents the opportunity to train autonomously. This platform offers several modules covering various themes based on non-formal learning, including examples of activities, games, videos, and songs.

In addition to online training, the GEInnova team organized interactive activities in Illueca.
Among these, a “cooking workshop” was particularly appreciated, fostering the exchange of culinary knowledge among participants of different generations. This activity allowed the sharing of family recipes and memories related to cooking, thereby strengthening family ties.
Furthermore, an “Expressive Arts Festival”, held in Illueca and Abizanda, encouraged creative expression through activities such as watercolor painting and the creation of mood boards. These initiatives promoted personal expression and the exploration of individual creativity. Moreover, participants had the opportunity to take part in an activity in Abizanda on preventing emergency situations. This enabled them to improve their first-aid skills and anticipate their actions when interacting with their grandchildren to enjoy their time in a safe environment.

The various initiatives implemented by the “GREAT” project aim to facilitate intergenerational collaboration, stimulate creativity, and offer simple and playful activities suitable for everyone, thus promoting strengthened and enriching family relationships.

Para más información sobre el proyecto “GREAT” y sus resultados, no dude en consultar su página web.

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Successful GEINNOVA Conference at ESIC

On 7 February, ESIC hosted the GEINNOVA team formed by Micol Petrone, Zaira Villalba and Naomi Nervo to give students a talk on personal and professional development through training.

Essential aspects such as the interpersonal skills known as “softskills” in today’s uncertain, volatile and complex employment landscape were explored in depth.

GEINNOVA, as a company focused on innovation and inclusion, called for continuous learning and innovation as a transversal value of leadership in both personal and professional spheres.

In addition, they were shown free trainings with European programmes such as the REMIND project, dedicated to cultivate transversal competences applicable to all spheres of life exposed in an online training of which we have been providers of the platform and contents.

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Creative Europe to support 40 projects in 2024 to boost literary translations

Open call in 2024 to promote literary translations

Apply before 16 April 2024 to get funding for the translation, promotion, and circulation of European literary works of fiction. With this call, worth €5 million, Creative Europe finances 40 projects.

Budget: 5 000 000 EUR

Programme: Creative Europe Programme (CREA)

Type of action: CREA-LS CREA Lump Sum Grants

Creative Europe’s 2024 call supports the translation, promotion, and circulation of European literary works of fiction (novels, poetry, comics etc.) with a total budget of €5 million.

40 projects will receive funding and the call is open for individual organisations or consortia.

The deadline for application is 16 April 2024 at 17:00 GMT+1

 

Call specific priorities:

  • – Enhance European literary diversity and circulation.
  • – Promote translation, publication, and marketing of works in less-spoken languages.
  • – Expand readership, especially among youth, fostering appreciation for European literature.
  • – Boost book sector competitiveness through collaboration across the value chain.
  • – Advocate for visibility, fair conditions, and proper remuneration for literary translators, ensuring their acknowledgment in published works.

All the projects financed under this action must regard inclusion, diversity, gender equality and the environmental transition in their design and implementation.

Eligibility

  • – Works of fiction in languages from countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme are eligible. Latin and ancient Greek as well as certain regional and minority languages are also eligible.
  • – Organisations active in the publishing and book sector are eligible to apply. Individuals cannot apply on their own.

Expected results

The initiative will support approximately 40 projects led by either a single entity or a group of organizations. Each project, based on a editorial and promotional strategy, should include at least 5 eligible translated fiction works. Criteria include fostering literature diversity, ensuring broad access, expanding readership, promoting collaboration across the literary ecosystem, enhancing translator visibility and fair compensation, and aligning with Creative Europe and Culture Strand 2024 priorities.

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SHE@CYBER

SHE@CYBER aims to enhance cybersecurity in Europe by developing practical tools for SMEs and microenterprises. Additionally, it seeks to promote “gender parity” in cybersecurity, enabling women and disadvantaged groups to transition into new roles.

This will be achieved through:

– The curriculum and roadmap,

– Innovative training and learning materials,

– Train-the-trainer pilots, and

– The digital learning platform that will integrate all outcomes.

Implementation: What activities will you carry out?

SHE@CYBER will initially develop a roadmap for a diverse cybersecurity workforce, followed by Interactive Learning Resources, Cybersecurity Training, the toolkit, and a train-the-trainer workshop.

By completing all deliverables, the consortium will achieve the flagship result of bridging the diversity gap and producing skilled cybersecurity professionals for a safer digital Europe.

The main project outcomes are:

  1. Foster the exchange of cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge among training providers, certification bodies, and enterprises,
  2. Alleviate the cybersecurity skills shortage,
  3. Lay the groundwork for an alliance between industry and educational stakeholders to jointly develop training solutions and bolster security in the European Digital Economy,
  4. Provide solutions to safeguard the European economy and society by addressing the gender gap in cybersecurity.