Europe House Tirana – High Level Panel Discussion EU Funding Tourism, Green and Digital transition – 3rd February

3rd February – Panel discussions, participant REGISTER HERE
Panel1: “”Tourism Approaches in Digital Transformation” – “Digital Transition in the Private Sector”
Panel2:“Opportunities for Albania and the EU to collaborate on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.” – “Climate-neutral transition of Cities including IPA funds”- “Collaboration among private, academic and public sector”

Keynote Speakers:

· Jenni Lundmark (EEAS-TIRANA) – EU Delegation in Tirana
· Albana Vrioni – WOBAL, Founder and Board Member
· Genci Kojeli – General Directorate of Integration, City of Tirana, Albania
· Ketrina Çabiri Mijo – European University Tirana
· Rafaela Kola – Praktika.al
· Gladiola Dona – Hospitality and Tourism Academy
· Kebjana Haka – EUT – Tirana,
· Renato Toffanin (IT) – ARCHES, Co-founder & Managing Director
· Lidia Esther Aviles (BE) Aelstone – EU Evaluator| Climate Pact Ambassador| Distinguished Judge AI Award
and two special guests speakers publishing soon

Lecturers:
· Costas Androulakis – ECTE (GR)
· Ilija Vuckov – EmkiceKIC and ACRID Network (MK)
· Jara Pasqual – CollabWith (NL)

We are excited to invite you to the High-Level Discussion Panel & EU Funding Training and Coaching Academy, to be held in Europe House Tirana in collaboration with WOBAL, EUT, EmkiceKIC, ACRID Network-Brussels and ARCHES – Advanced Research Centre for Health, Environment and Space-Italy.

This hybrid event on 3rd February 2025 in Tirana, Albania, will bring together distinguished speakers and experts to explore critical topics in EU funding, innovation ecosystems, and sustainability. The program includes high-level panel discussions on Digital Transformation, Tourism and the Green Economy, followed by hands-on training sessions focused on Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe project development.

The Purpose
This event is designed to equip participants with the information and opportunities, knowledge and connections to navigate the EU funding landscape successfully.
● Foster dialogue and collaboration across sectors to drive digital and green transitions.
● Highlight key EU funding opportunities, such as Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, and provide practical tools for project proposal preparation and writing.
● Strengthen consortium-building efforts to maximize success in upcoming funding calls.

Who It’s For?
The event is tailored to a diverse group of participants, including:
● Entrepreneurs, Startups, and SMEs aiming to expand their innovation capacity.
● Universities, VET Centers, and Research Institutions seeking collaboration opportunities.
● Municipalities, Public Agencies, and NGOs driving impactful local and regional projects.
● Environmental Activists and Innovators dedicated to sustainability and green transitions.

This comprehensive, hybrid (online and personal presence) coaching and training part info day is designed to equip participants with the information from expertise required to effectively coordinate Erasmus+ and Erasmus Centralized projects across various scales and durations, including:

• Erasmus Small-Scale Projects (€30,000–€60,000, 1 year)
• Erasmus KA2 Projects (€120,000-250,000–€400,000, 2 years)
• Erasmus Pact of Skills Projects (up to €1.2M, 3 years)
• Erasmus Alliances for Innovation (up to €1.5M, 3 years)
• Erasmus Excellence Centers (up to €4M, 4 years)

2025 Events, Info Days and Schedules: participant REGISTER HERE

• January 16-17: Ankara, Gazi University Tekno Park
• January 18: Konya, InnoPark – Konya Sanayi Odasi
• 3rd February: Tirana – Europe House Tirana
• February 17-18: Izmir,
• February 20-21: Istanbul

Program Overview:
Built on extensive practical experience, this training adopts a 100% practice-driven approach to address the intricacies of managing EU-funded projects. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of EU funding instruments, project design, and management through hands-on exercises, bilateral consulting sessions, and expert-led guidance.

Key areas of focus include:

• Access to finance and available funding opportunities under Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.
• Understanding business opportunities for education, digitalization, green projects, and circular economy initiatives.
• Navigating the project lifecycle, from proposal development to implementation and final reporting.

Course Components:

• Intensive one-day training sessions.
• Bilateral consulting: 40 hours of proposal development (10 weeks, 4 h per week).
• Training Handbook for those who will be present 17th February.

Target Audience:
This course is tailored for:

1. Organizations without an existing EU funding plan.
2. Startups, SMEs, and large companies.
3. Individuals aspiring to become EU Funding Managers.
4. Newcomers and intermediates seeking advanced project design and management skills.
5. Project managers, researchers, advisers, and coordinators from:
   • Universities and research institutions.
   • Public administrations.
   • Civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOs.

2025 deadlines for project submissions: 27^th February,  5-6^th March, 26^th March, 29^th April, 27^th May, 11^th June

Join the ACRID Network as a Full Member

Become an ACRID Network Full Member and gain access to exclusive benefits designed to enhance your organization’s growth and success in EU projects. Membership includes complimentary participation in all annual training sessions, coaching courses, and events held in Brussels. Additionally, as a Full Member, your organization will be involved in a minimum of three or minimum of six project proposals as a partner organization.

Learn more and apply for ACRID Annual Full Membership today!