STAGE Programme

🚀 Great news for SMEs! We are excited to announce that applications for the 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 15 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 2024, 23:59 𝐂𝐄𝐓! Eligible SMEs across the EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries can apply for funding of up to 25,000 EUR to support sustainability efforts. 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Need help with your application? Join our free online sessions on 29 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 04, 12, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 15 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐭 14:00 𝐂𝐄𝐓. Each session is 30 minutes long, and no booking is needed. Just click here to join: https://lnkd.in/dtwWpytb Passcode (for phone access): 853924. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dkbfvYsf #SMEs #FundingOpportunities #SustainableGrowth #STAGE Global Factor - GND - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -SINTEF Manufacturing -HSSMI - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Sicindustria - University of Ljubljana - University College Dublin - Warsaw University of Technology - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

🌍 Join Us for a Free STAGE Project Webinar on Design for Sustainability! 🌱 We have set a new date for the Webinar on Design for Sustainability! The webinar is free and will be hosted by our Senior Adviser and industrial designer, Einar Hareide. Don't miss your chance to elevate your company’s sustainability efforts and be part of the green transition! Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dgvB8bKT You will learn about: - Design processes (R-strategies, and more) - Taking a holistic approach to sustainability - Strategies to reduce resource use and waste - Social sustainability - How to get support for sustainable business practices Date: October 24 Time: 10:00-11:00 Location: Online The webinar will be held in English and is organized by the STAGE Programme. 🌿 Serkan Eren #industry #sustainability

Virtual Reality (VR) isn't just for gamers anymore. It's been revolutionizing product design and prototyping in recent years.   Traditional product design methods involve a series of steps that can be time-consuming and costly. The introduction of VR tools and software has significantly transformed these practices. 🌿 Sustainable business approaches have significantly benefited from this trend! By using #VR in sustainable product design and prototyping, companies can avail of reduced waste, energy consumption, and emissions, as well as enhanced user well-being, accessibility, and inclusion.    🎓 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 to implement these technologies in your enterprise for #free 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲   We are glad to introduce you the online training module 𝑽𝑹 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 developed by the University of Ljubljana (trusted partner in the STAGE consortium) In this module, you will explore VR's fundamentals and gain practical insights from leading companies that have successfully integrated VR into their processes. Dive into the exciting world of VR technology and gain key skills:   • How does the VR technology work, what hardware is available, and what software can be used? • How to work in a project team or as a team leader on projects for implementing VR technologies? Don't miss out — register on the STAGE platform[1] (find the link in the comments), complete your profile, and head to the Academy section for more details! #STAGE #FinancialSupport #CleanEnergyEU #SustainableTransition #SME #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Free #Training #Modules #humancentereddesign #designthinking Global Factor - GND - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -University College Dublin - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce – HSSMI - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Sicindustria - SINTEFF Manufacturing - Warsaw University of Technology - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave -Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)

🚀 Last month, we were thrilled to host STAGE forum'24 in the vibrant city of Warsaw. The event brought together experts, innovators, and investors to drive the conversation around sustainable investment and the transition to a greener future. It featured diverse insights from industry leaders and provided a platform to explore the challenges and opportunities in sustainable finance. 🤝Networking sessions were a key highlight, allowing attendees to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on future ventures. We’d like to extend our gratitude to all the speakers and participants who contributed to making this event a success, including Alexander Antonyuk, Robert Adamczyk, Cornelia Frentz, Krzysztof Kamiński, Małgorzata (Margaret) Walczak, Piotr Dmuchowski, Weronika Nalbert, Sławomir Olejnik, Borys D. Sawicki, Violaine COUTURIER, Oliver Hasse, Agnieszka Durlej, Bartosz Janikowski, Iain Haggis, Ruslan Lernatovych, Piotr Wila, Adam Kościelniak, Aleksander Jakub Paszynski, Jurgita Juškienė, and all the amazing people behind the stage. 💡 We’re already hard at work planning for next year’s STAGE forum'25 in Berlin, which promises to bring even more fresh ideas about sustainable investment and exciting opportunities for collaboration - so stay tuned for updates! You won't want to miss the chance to be part of the conversations shaping the future of sustainable investment. Keep an eye on our announcements for early registration details and exclusive previews! Let’s continue our collective efforts to accelerate sustainable investments and build a greener, more resilient future! 🌱  #StayTuned #SustainableInvestments #GreenTransition #FutureOfFinance #STAGE #ESG #Innovation #NetZero #DeepTech #FinancialSupport

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 💡𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 We are excited to reveal the next training module in our programme, titled Human-centered design  - elaborated by SINTEFF Manufacturing - a valued partner within the STAGE consortium. It is designed to lay a foundation for the topic of Human-centered design and Design Thinking This module explains how design affects human interaction in manufacturing, assembly, use, repair, etc. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨: 🔶 Implement a human-centered approach to design for sustainability 🔶 Find the intersection between art and science By the end of this module, you will see how the concepts of design and sustainability, design process, and circular design are interdependent. Seize the opportunity to take the lead and embark on the training to uncover the essential insights. Simply 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 (find the link in the comments below) and get free access to the STAGE academy. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/d-h3kVE6 #STAGE #FinancialSupport #CleanEnergyEU #SustainableTransition #SME #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Free #Training #Modules #humancentereddesign #designthinking Global Factor - GND - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -University College Dublin - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce – HSSMI - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Sicindustria - University of Ljubljana - Warsaw University of Technology - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave -Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)

When it comes to #DigitalTransformation and #SustainableTransition, advanced assembly and handling technologies need to be incorporated into the #production process.   But how to integrate advanced technologies seamlessly into production to enhance efficiency and productivity?   The 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 can provide you with skills to effectively apply product management techniques in the context of digital transformation and sustainable production processes. We are excited to present to you the next training module within the STAGE Programme – 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, elaborated by the University of Ljubljana – a partner from the STAGE consortium. 💡 Like with all other STAGE modules the content is digital so that you can benefit from it at your convenience. Trainees will gain a deep understanding of various advanced assembly and handling technologies, including: -      intelligent manual workstations; -      human modeling and simulation; -      augmented and virtual reality techniques; -      collaborative robots. Complete this course & Get your certificate! You only need to register on the STAGE platform, complete the initial assessment if you are a company or your expert profile if you are an advisor, and explore our green academy. (find the link in comments) #STAGE #FinancialSupport #CleanEnergyEU #SustainableTransition #SME #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Free #Training #Modules Global Factor - GND - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -SINTEF Manufacturing - University College Dublin - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Sicindustria - HSSMI - Warsaw University of Technology - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave -Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)

🌍 We’re excited to announce that a member of the STAGE partnership - Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), is hosting SME workshops on sustainable transition tools & tech! 🚀 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 27 Sep 2024 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 am, CET 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: WUT, Faculty of Physics or 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 Experts will dive into deep tech, green transition, hybrid vehicles & more. Participants will have a chance to learn more about the STAGE Grant Programme and benefit from assistance regarding applying for a €25.000 grant. 💶 Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gwR8XC95 The workshops by WUT are part of the larger initiative STAGE Forum (26, 27 September), which is co-organized by the STAGE partners GND and WUT. Find out more about the forum here: https://lnkd.in/epWhFQEW Find more in comments 👇 #Sustainability #SMEs #GreenTransition #STAGE2024 #DeepTech

𝐓𝐡𝐞 “𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞-(𝐫𝐞)𝐮𝐬𝐞“ 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 👉 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞   ♻ Finding the best way for your business to deal with its waste might not seem that important on the surface. However, being responsible with your #WasteManagement can be incredibly impactful to your company. The STAGE Academy, tailored for companies and advisors, offers the #free #training module – Waste Management, Minimization, and Strategy, crafted by HSSMI – a partner from the STAGE consortium. This module highlights the importance of legal responsibilities and systems for sustainable waste management practices within the EU. This will help you understand how to implement waste management procedures practically. What you'll learn: 📚 Waste legislation 📝 Waste audit 🎯 Waste strategies You will also run through the process of developing waste management and minimization techniques. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 & 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞! You only need to register on the STAGE platform, complete the initial assessment, and enroll in the Academy (link in comments) #STAGE #FinancialSupport #CleanEnergyEU #SustainableTransition #SME #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Free #Training #Modules Global Factor - GND - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -SINTEF Manufacturing - University College Dublin - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Sicindustria - University of Ljubljana  -Warsaw University of Technology - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 💡𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Have you ever heard about the mechanical dolls in Japan, called karakuri ningyo? 🎎 These dolls can be seen as the precursor to #robots. If you work in the #IoT area, you may be well acquainted with the #Kaizen and #Karakuri notions. The principles of Karakuri Kaizen are: ➡ Don’t use the human hand. Move objects automatically ➡ Don’t spend money ➡ Use the force of your equipment ➡ Build it with the wisdom and creativity of the people on the shop floor ➡ For safety, don’t just rely on paying attention, but build a device that stops automatically 🔎 Could you now recognize the relation between Kaizen & Karakuri and modern business? If you are curious about how to implement these principles in your production, seize the opportunity to embark on the #free #training course Karakuri IoT & Kaizen to uncover the essential insights. The module has been elaborated by SINTEF Manufacturing - a valued partner within the STAGE consortium – as an introduction to continuous improvement (Kaizen) and digitalization thinking. Simply 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 (find the link in the comments below) and get 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 to the STAGE academy. #STAGE #FinancialSupport #SustainableTransition #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Training #Modules #AgileManufacturing #GreenFactory #SustainabilityLeadership #ContinuousImprovement Global Factor - GND - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development - HSSMI – University College Dublin – Sicindustria - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Warsaw University of Technology - University of Ljubljana - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

Looking for 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠? 🤳Join our 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 for #free and receive direct guidance for preparing your proposal – follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dtwWpytb We are excited to announce a new feature update to provide everyone interested in STAGE with enhanced discussion opportunities and expert consultations regarding the STAGE Financial Grant scheme. 📆 Starting this week, we will organize regular drop-in sessions 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 14:00 𝐂𝐄𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 10:00 𝐂𝐄𝐓 – 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐙𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, until 30 September. Whether you are an SME or a dedicated Sustainability advisor, these sessions will offer valuable insights and help you prepare your applications within the current Open call for grants. ⌛ Each session will last 30 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. No advance booking required – save the link above ⬆, choose a particular slot for consultation, and join the session. 📩 To receive the most detailed and accurate advice, we encourage you to send your questions in advance to stage@lic.lt. Grab the opportunity to pose questions and reach some specific clarifications by our consortium members #InfoSession #OnlineEvent #OnlineConsultation #ExpertGuiding #SustainableTransition #sustainability #advisors #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation Global Factor - GND - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -SINTEF Manufacturing - HSSMI - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Corner Case Technologies - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Sicindustria - University of Ljubljana - Rockhurst University - Warsaw University of Technology - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)