RISE regional meeting in Banja Luka brought partners together to accelerate piloting and next steps
On 2–3 October 2025, the RISE partnership met in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina) for a regional project meeting hosted by Digital Innovation Hub ONEX (DIH ONEX). The meeting was organised in a hybrid format, bringing together 17 partner representatives in total (9 in person and 8 online). The agenda focused on aligning practical implementation […]
Comprehensive Strategy for Building Green Public Transport Systems in Central European Cities
The latest milestone of our OPTI-UP project has been achieved: the comprehensive strategy for building sustainable and efficient public transport networks in Central Europe is now complete. This strategy offers a clear, practical, and flexible methodology designed to assist small and medium-sized cities in improving their public transport systems through evidence-based planning, stronger policy integration, […]
Austria and Hungary build a joint hydrogen strategy
The South-Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency (STRIA) is a project partner in the HySISI – Hydrogen Synergies for Interregional Systems Integration initiative, a 24-month Interreg VI-A Austria–Hungary project. HySISI aims to develop a cross-border hydrogen strategy and action plan, supporting climate adaptation and energy transition across the Austrian–Hungarian border region. Project Partners Wien Energie GmbH (AT) […]
Danube4Rural.com – Partnership Meeting in Pécs
We are pleased to share that the Danube4Rural.com project’s partnership meeting successfully took place in Pécs between 19–21 November 2025. Over the three days, experts and institutions from across the Danube Region worked together on solutions that will shape the future of rural areas. Throughout the professional programme, we provided a comprehensive overview of the […]
Site Visit at TükeBusz – Sharing Best Practices in a European Context
As the next milestone of our OPTi-UP project, Pécs hosted an inspiring professional site visit where colleagues from TükeBusz shared their hands-on experience with operating electric buses. Partners from Osijek , Vienna and Paks had the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into Pécs’ sustainable public transport solutions, while the DDRIÜ team was pleased to actively […]
HeatInvest Project – Kick-off Meeting
On October 30, 2025, the HeatInvest project officially launched with its online Kick-off Meeting, coordinated by the Regional Development Fund of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece). The project, funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) under the I3 Instrument, brings together regional innovation agencies, clusters, and energy associations from across Europe […]
Recognition for the Grandis Project – The TalentA Program among Interreg Europe’s Good Practices!
We are delighted that the TalentA program, implemented by our cooperative partner, the Hungarian Women’s Union , within the framework of our Grandis project, has been included among the good practices of the Interreg Europe program! The Hungarian Women’s Union Association, together with various civil organizations, has been working for years to ensure that knowledge, […]
Study trip to Salzburg focusing on the circular textile industry
Between October 22 and 23, a two-day study trip for the TEX-DAN project was held, organized by the DDRIÜ project partner, Fachhochschule Salzburg. The event focused on sustainability and circular solutions within the textile and design sectors of the Danube Region. The program provided an opportunity for project partners and relevant stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and […]
Public transport tailored to urban needs in the Czech Republic
The Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice organized the 3rd technical meeting and Steering Committee meeting of the OPTI-UP project in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. Eco-friendly electric bus fleets serving local inhabitants At the one and a half day event, on 29-30 October 2025, the Central European partnership of the project reviewed the […]
Deep and Shallow Geothermal Investments in Tuscany – Study Tour within the GreetGeo Project
At the end of September, we participated in a three-day study tour in Tuscany as part of the GreetGeo project, aimed at exploring the region’s best practices in geothermal energy utilization—from deep geothermal power plants to shallow heat pump systems. The program offered insights into how technological innovation and energy efficiency can go hand in […]