STAR*track convenes in Bolzano to further project’s sustainability goals
Today, STAR*track project partners are gathered in Bolzano, Italy, to mark the beginning of the project’s three-day bi-annual General Meeting, hosted by project partner, Eurac Research at NOI Techpark.
The first day of the project’s General Meeting was focused on a comprehensive overview of the local Italian innovation ecosystem.
Various workshops and discussions throughout the day aimed to shine a spotlight on relevant case studies that highlight how collaboration between public and private stakeholders, alongside grants, technology transfer, international networks, and interdisciplinary platforms, can drive sustainable advancements in the construction sector.
Key highlights from day one included:
- Exploring South Tyrol’s innovation ecosystem and NOI Techpark’s role in supporting innovation, funding, and technology transfer.
- Insights from IDM Südtirol on engaging companies and strengthening the construction sector.
- Real experiences from regional & EU innovation ecosystems, including Habitech and the B4PIC Network.
- Corporate perspectives from Würth Italia on innovation strategies and working with research & public funding.
- Spotlight on STAR*track and the growing European B4PIC community.
- Discovering the MetaBuilding digital ecosystem and cross-border Metacluster collaboration with project partners, ZAG and EURAC.
- Inspiring case studies from various locally and EU-funded (Horizon Europe) companies, sharing lessons learned and replication potential.
- A full day of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas—showcasing how EU support and strong partnerships are shaping the future of construction
A week in Bolzano
Stay tuned for more updates from Bolzano this week, as project partners continue to discuss and plan how STAR*track can further help to deliver a future for Europe that is sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive, in alignment with the New European Bauhaus’ (NEB) values.
