Projects Database

Barcelona gets new building for Alzheimer’s research

EU funding enabled the construction of cutting-edge facilities for Spain’s Pasqual Maragall Foundation, which carries out world-class Alzheimer’s research and helps people affected by the disease, including caregivers and relatives. Located in Barcelona, Catalonia, the new building – which was also equipped with EU support - houses 90 foundation employees, 60 of whom are directly involved in scientific research.

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Slovakia’s EkoPellets increases recovery of non-hazardous, biodegradable waste

Slovakian wood pellet and briquette manufacturer EkoPellets improved its sawdust processing line by acquiring new equipment with the help of EU funding. The technology increased the company’s competitiveness and answered to an increasing demand for waste recovery. The recovery of sawdust reduces its impact on the environment in the form of illegal dumps or by ending up on landfills.

  sk

TIP: promoting innovation in Lithuania since 2015

The EU-funded TIP project has encouraged Lithuanian companies and start-ups to develop and incorporate innovative activities and services into their businesses. Through its promotional activities, the project boosted Lithuania’s status as a R&D and innovation technology partner in EU projects.

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Slovakia’s Elektro Recycling gets new equipment to increase capacity

With the help of EU funds, Slovakian recycling business Elektro Recycling acquired new equipment that has made the automated part of its processing plant more efficient, allowing it to increase its waste recovery rate and capacity to process electrical and electronic equipment.

  sk

Mary Elmes bridge across the River Lee, in Cork, benefits pedestrians and cyclists

A new bridge crossing the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, is providing a safe and attractive passage for pedestrians and cyclists, helping to make the city more liveable.

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Turning green waste into quality compost in Handlová, Slovakia

Through the construction of a biologically degradable waste composting facility, the Slovak town of Handlová has improved municipal waste prevention, recycling and recovery. The town also acquired waste containers, collection vehicles and equipment for waste processing inside the facility. The project has led to several new jobs, both for the facility and through the services it is providing for the municipality.

  sk

Promoting environmentally sustainable development in three Slovak municipalities

An association of Slovak municipalities in the east of the country acquired 1 754 garden composters to ensure biologically degradable municipal waste does not end up on landfills. This was accomplished through a jointly developed strategy aimed at regional sustainable development and with the help of EU structural funds.

  sk

Greece, North Macedonia join forces to save energy

A cross-border project brought together local authorities, businesses and schools from Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia to improve the energy efficiency of a number of public buildings. The ENPOL-EE project is also raising awareness among local people and organisations about energy use and protecting the environment.

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Cross-border cooperation results in a revitalised Thaya River valley

To ensure the Thaya River basin’s uniqueness is protected for generations to come, stakeholders from both sides of the Czech Republic and Austrian border are better coordinating water management and conservation efforts under this EU-funded project.

  cs | de

Andalusia promotes sustainable growth through renewable, biological products

With the support of EU funding, the Andalusian Circular Bioeconomy Strategy (ACBS) project is promoting sustainable growth and development in Spain’s Andalusia region by fostering the production of renewable and biological products and processes.

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