STAGE Programme

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)

On Thursday and Friday (September 5th and 6th), the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana, partner in the STAGE consortium, hosted a training session for sustainability experts (SAs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participants gained knowledge of advanced technologies, enhanced their social skills for sustainable transformation, and received valuable insights essential for the green transition and a sustainable future. 🌱💡 Our goal is to support businesses and professionals in implementing innovative solutions that will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive economy. #training #advancedtechnologies #socialskills #sustainability #sustainabletransition #greentransition #FME #UL #SME #innovation #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 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)

📣Ready to unleash your #innovation and #sustainability #knowledge? We are excited to announce the next #free #training course elaborated within the 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 by Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave (trusted partner in the STAGE consortium). 🎓 𝑹𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 The module focuses on integrating Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Rapid Prototyping processes in the industry, particularly on sustainability.   It provides an understanding of AM and its applications in various industries, enabling companies, including SMEs to:   •             Understand Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping processes. •             Become more familiar with classifying additive technologies according to the ISO/ASTM 52900 standard. •             Understand the implementation of AM in different industries and the associated benefits and challenges. •             Raise awareness of the sustainability aspects of AM. •             Gain skills in considering sustainability aspects throughout the entire AM workflow.   Don’t waste time – register, log in, and head to the Academy section to get more details: https://gnd.one/stage #STAGE #FinancialSupport #SustainableTransition #Innovation #AdditiveManagement #Prototyping #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Training #Modules #AgileManufacturing #GreenFactory #SustainabilityLeadership #ContinuousImprovement Global Factor - GND - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development - HSSMI – SINTEF Manufacturing – Sicindustria - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - University College Dublin - INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - Warsaw University of Technology - University of Ljubljana - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

🚀The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 is coming soon – apply in September  🌍💼   The 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 offers up to €25,000 per applicant to pay for advisory services in support of their #SustainableTransition   Grab the chance and submit your applications 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 30 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 2024 🎯 About the Programme:   Funded by the European Commission, this latest Open Call under the STAGE Initiative invites SMEs from across the EU and Horizon Europe-associated members. The STAGE Grant Programme is designed to assist industrial companies in their sustainability transition.   🌐 How to Apply:   🖥️ Register on the STAGE Platform: Create a company account and complete the initial assessment after logging in. 🤝 Match with a Sustainability Advisor: Connect with an advisor from a vast list of experts on the Platform. 📋 Submit Your Application: Visit the Applications section and follow the instructions   🔗 Details here: https://lnkd.in/dkbfvYsf   🤝 The STAGE team is committed to providing extensive support through email, info sessions, hands-on guidance, and feedback. Let's work together to shape a sustainable future! 🌍💚   + Follow #STAGE and stay updated on the project’s latest news, announcements, and insights #STAGE #GrantProgramme #SustainableBusiness #EuropeanCommission #FinancialSupport #OpenCall #CleanEnergyEU #REPowerEU #SustainableTransition #SME #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments 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)

Refurbished 🔁 Rebuilt 🔁 Reconditioned materials? Today’s formula for resource efficiency and environmental protection is called hashtag #remanufacturing especially concerning industrial enterprises. If you intend to pave a sustainable way of restoring used products to a like-new condition in your production process while saving energy, materials, and cost, then it is worth taking the time to explore in depth the training module 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 within the 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲. The course has been designed by the University College Dublin – a partner in the STAGE consortium - to help businesses with their green shift. 🕵♂️ Identify areas in your business where remanufacturing can be applied and learn the skills to reduce hashtag #energy and hashtag #resource waste: -      Understand the risks and mitigation strategies in the use of critical raw materials -      Understand the principles and practical examples of remanufacturing 🆓 Participation in the STAGE Academy is entirely hashtag #free! You need just to register on the platform, complete your profile, and visit the Academy section (follow the link in comments) hashtag #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 – SINTEF Manufacturing – 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)

We are pleased to announce that Margaret Beever, a Technical Specialist at HSSMI, will join the STAGE workshop'24 to share her insights on the Circular Economy. The Circular Economy (CE) is gaining recognition as a vital aspect of sustainable development, offering significant advantages for businesses, society, and the environment. As concerns about resource scarcity and environmental degradation increase, adopting CE practices is becoming more essential than ever. Margaret promised to share the most recent information and examples. We invite you to join her on September 27th at Warsaw University of Technology.

🌍 Ready to transform your manufacturing processes with sustainability at the core? Delve into our latest module, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆 - 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉, and master the art of building a green and agile manufacturing facility that exceeds environmental standards. 🌱 This course has been designed by the University of Ljubljana (partner in the STAGE consortium) to take you through a detailed, step-by-step process — from initial concept to real-world implementation—showing you how to effectively reduce waste, emissions, and resource consumption while enhancing social responsibility. Join the #free training and get ready to plan, design, and implement greener solutions to drive continuous improvement in your operations! 🌟 Simply register on the STAGE platform (link below) and start your learning journey. #STAGE #FinancialSupport #SustainableTransition #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Training #Modules #AgileManufacturing #GreenFactory #ContinuousImprovement #SustainabilityLeadership #ContinuousImprovement Global Factor - GND - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development - HSSMI – SINTEF Manufacturing – 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 College Dublin - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

Have you ever heard the phrase: Design is intelligence made visible? 🎯 If your field of activity is related to design, you surely know this to be true Design is not limited to traditional fields such as products, architecture, and fashion. It can also be applied to a wide range of disciplines – from healthcare and education to technology and public policy. Design thinking can be used to identify problems, develop innovative solutions, and create positive social impact. And now you have the chance to improve your knowledge and skills on another key topic – Sustainable Design Principles – through the 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲. We are excited to present you the next training module 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, jointly elaborated by HSSMI & SINTEF Manufacturing – partners in the STAGE consortium.   The #online course provides lots of insights about: 🔸Environmental Impact of design choices 🔸Sustainable Design Principles 🔸Lifecycle Thinking 🔸Circular Economy 🔸Stakeholder Engagement 🔸Regulatory Landscape 🔸Market Trends etc. When completing this module you will gain insights on how decisions in the design process may affect sustainability and what to have in mind to reduce negative effects on the triple bottom line. First, you need to register on the STAGE platform (link in comments) and get free access to the STAGE #academy. #STAGE #FinancialSupport #design #Sustainability #SustainableTransition #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Training #Modules Global Factor - GND - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -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 - Rockhurst University - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

🔔 The new call of the STAGE Grant targeting SMEs and sustainable/financial advisors.  Through a competitive process, the STAGE Programme will provide up to 25.000 € funding for SME, to support the preparation of an investment project plan and/or other additional services (needed for the investment plan preparation), facilitating the company's sustainable transition. IMPORTANT: Only SMEs from EU member states or Horizon Europe Associated countries are eligible for the call.  GRANT • Up to 25.000€ (lump sum) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES  • Preparation of an investment project plan; • Feasibility study; • Technology audit; • Due diligence analysis; • Data collection and analysis for carbon footprint assessment; • Adaptation of business processes; • Procurement of other specialised consultancy and coaching services related to investment plan preparation; APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SME • Registration ➡ https://lnkd.in/dkbfvYsf • Initial Assessment • Preparation of the Sustainability Transition Plan • Engaging with sustainability advisors (SA) • Submit STAGE Financial Grant Programme application 📌 DEADLINE: December 31, 2024 

The STAGE Green Academy 💡Turning knowledge into action Reduce your #carbonfootprint and bills by introducing a sustainable heating and electricity system in your premises, based on renewable power sources, power banks, and heat pumps It is now possible with the #free training module Sustainable Power System for Buildings within the STAGE Green Academy. 📚 The course has been elaborated by the Warsaw University of Technology – a partner in the STAGE consortium – to raise awareness of legal limitations concerning the implementation of a sustainable power system and all the challenges concerning its integration and operation. Learning outcomes: - energy needs of buildings – electricity and heating - technology for local energy production - application of power banks for local energy storage - advantages of heat pumps in environmentally friendly heating systems Enroll the training module now! ✅ Upon its successful completion, you will be required to take a short test and you will receive certification.  Don't miss out – register on the STAGE platform (link In comments), log in, and head to the Application section to get more details! #STAGE #FinancialSupport #RES #renewableenergy #photovoltaics #CleanEnergyEU #REPowerEU #SustainableTransition #SME #InvestmentReadiness #Innovation #SustainableInvestments #GreenAcademy #Training #Modules Global Factor - GND - Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) - iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development -Sicindustria - Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce - HSSMI - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave - Corner Case Technologies -INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials - University of Ljubljana - University College Dublin - SINTEF Manufacturing - European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)