STAR*track general meeting advances collaboration and innovation in Bolzano
This week, STAR*track project partners gathered in Bolzano, Italy, for the project’s three-day bi-annual General Meeting. Hosted by project partner, Eurac Research, at NOI Techpark, the meeting offered a chance for partners to collaborate, knowledge-share and progress plans to strengthen the Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) Network, with the collective aim of advancing sustainable and circular […]
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 […]
ECTP Conference 2026: preliminary programme released
Built4People is delighted to announce that the European Construction and sustainable built environment Technology Platform (ECTP) has released a preliminary programme for its 2026 annual conference. Taking place between 26–27 May 2026 at the Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie in Brussels, Belgium, this year’s conference is entitled “Building Europe’s Competitiveness in the Built Environment: from Strategic […]
WILSON – Distributed data modelling and Federated Digital Twinning for lifecycle data-driven sustainable operation and management of buildings and districts
About the Project: The built environment faces mounting pressures from climate change, resource scarcity, and the need for sustainable development across the full lifecycle of buildings. Yet, fragmented and siloed data within Building Management Systems (BMS) limits the effective use of lifecycle information for informed sustainability decision-making. WILSON addresses this challenge by introducing a transformative […]
Innovation in action: strengthening climate resilience in Europe’s built environment
As climate risks intensify across Europe, improving the resilience of the built environment is becoming increasingly important. From extreme heat and flooding to other natural hazards, buildings, districts and urban systems must be better prepared to withstand and adapt to these challenges. Through its engagement with EU-funded projects, STAR*track is identifying and showcasing innovations that are being developed, tested and deployed across Europe. This article […]
When the EDIH and B4PIC networks meet : Services that empower, networks that connect, actions that are co-created
Earlier this month, GreenWin and ECTP organised an event to bring together representatives from European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), the Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) Network, European Union (EU) institutions and innovation stakeholders from across Europe. The event provided a unique opportunity to exchange insights, explore collaboration mechanisms and co-create future joint actions to accelerate digital […]
B4PIC Network congratulates two new ‘Emerging’ clusters at special signing ceremony
The STAR*track Project and Built4People Partnership are pleased to announce that two Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PICs) have changed their statuses from ‘Prospective’ to ‘Emerging’. A change in status On Thursday 12 February, Construction City Cluster (CCC) and SYXIS Innovative Together (SYXIS) officially advanced from ‘Prospective’ to ‘Emerging’ B4PIC status, following the signing of the B4PIC Charter by each cluster respectively at a dedicated ceremony, marking significant progression and development for both B4PICs, as […]
Innovation in action: advancing retrofit solutions for Europe’s built environment
Retrofitting Europe’s existing building stock is a critical priority for strengthening resilience and reducing emissions across the built environment. To achieve climate neutrality, Europe must prioritise deep, scalable renovation of existing buildings over new construction, delivering significant carbon savings in the process. This transition is enabled by emerging technologies, innovative business models, and collaboration across […]
Innovation in action across Europe’s built environment
Across Europe, EU-funded projects are developing a wide range of innovative tools, systems and technologies, with a view of transforming the built environment. STAR*track is engaging with these projects to highlight and share the innovations that are emerging from their work. These innovations address challenges across the full building life cycle, from design and construction to renovation and operation. Together, they demonstrate how research and […]
STAR*track newsletter January 2026
16 January 2026 Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the STAR*track project newsletter. Brought to you by the Built4People (B4P) Partnership, STAR*track is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) funded by the European Union (EU) under Horizon Europe (HE). STAR*track aims to support and expand the Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) Network initially nurtured by […]
