Poznań Science and Technology Park participates in the GreenTech 2.0 project, which aims to strengthen cooperation within the ecosystems of cluster organizations and support SMEs in taking advantage of development opportunities in the area of green technologies. International cooperation between organizations affiliated with the cluster ecosystem is facilitated thanks to the ClusterXChange program. The ClusterXChange program assumes 100 international exchanges between ecosystem participants. Poznan Science and Technology Park in collaboration with Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. w Koninie is offering a unique opportunity to sign up for a three-day visit to Poland on 17th -19th October, 2023.

This three-day visit aims to introduce you to the key players in the Polish vibrant entrepreneur and investment community and will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Polish entrepreneurship ecosystem and how it enables the expansion of Greentech ventures. The first day of the visit includes a comprehensive overview of the services at ARR Konin, operator of Just Transition programme for energy transition of East Wielkopolska, and visiting companies related to the green industry.

The second day is dedicated to POLECO trade fair in Poznań - the most important meeting place for representatives of business, science, and education directly involved in the environmental protection and waste management sector. The international trade fair is visited by representatives of entities active in municipal management, waste management, energy, heating, and water supply companies, as well as urban greenery maintenance.

On the last day our guests will be invited to participate in a workshop Challenges for the protection of water ecosystems related to climate change and energy transformation. The workshop will be held also in Poznań.

Target groups:

• SMEs interested in the green transformation, who want to gain knowledge about trends and learn about good practices in the field of counteracting and adapting to climate change affecting the quality of water and air, waste management, recycling, and alternative energy sources, and to establish business relationships;

• Enterprises, primarily GreenTech SMEs, i.e. based on new technological solutions that could contribute to identifying solutions in the examples/cases presented in the agenda;

• Technology parks and intermediaries in building innovative partnerships and obtaining financing.

What do we offer?

• Participation in a three-day program in Poland :  visits to institutions related to the green transformation of East Wielkopolska: moving away from the energy economy based on lignite to RES, hydrogen technologies, circular economy and water environment protection; o participation in the international POLECO fair; o information about entering the Polish market: focus on environment protection requirements.

• Co-financing the costs of the visit in the form of a lump sum of EUR 305.

• Support in completing the formalities and help on-site.

The call for visiting Poland is open until 19 September 2023. Participants' seats are limited - apply now: https://biturl.top/mUjEZv

More information about the program: https://www.greentech-project.eu/clusterxchange-programme

Documents related to the program: ClusterXchange IT Tool User Manual

Contact: [email protected]

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