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 […]
Built4People projects clustering event
The Built4People Projects Clustering Event took place on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Organised by The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the European Commission, and ECTP in the context of the Built4People project STAR*track, this annual event brings together representatives from all projects funded under the Built4People calls. The aim of the event is to provide a valuable […]
Built4People announces upcoming 2026 innovation and collaboration forum
The Built4People Partnership is pleased to announce an upcoming forum on digital innovation and collaborative construction networks, taking place at Buildwise in Zaventem, Belgium, on 12 February 2026. “When the EDIG and B4PIC Networks Meet” is a free cross-network collaboration forum that will bring together European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), Built4People Innovation Clusters (B4PICs), and […]
e-CODOMH B4PIC hosts first conference showcasing Greece’s momentum in sustainable construction
The first Conference of Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC), e-CODOMH, was held on 11–12 November at the Demokritos Amphitheatre in Athens, Greece, marking an important milestone for Greece’s growing ecosystem in sustainable construction and industrial innovation. Bringing industry and research together Bringing together companies from across the construction and materials value chain, alongside universities, research centres […]
New European Bauhaus: become a member of the NEB junction stakeholder assembly
The call to constitute the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Junction Stakeholder Assembly is now open! This assembly is designed as an inclusive space for public authorities, built-environment actors, cultural and creative professionals, civic organisations, researchers, community connectors, youth and emerging professionals, and many others who want to shape the future of the NEB in practice. […]
ECTP introduces STAR*track at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
On 6 November 2025, STAR*track partner, the European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP), presented the project at the Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, in a collaborative session with fellow project partner, METABUILDING Labs. Nerea Gómez Morán, ECTP, took part in the “Unlocking Construction Innovation in Europe: The Metabuilding Ecosystem” session, alongside Germain Adell, General Director of the Metabuilding Association, and Emre Yontem, EcoWise Ltd (also a STAR*track project partner). During the session, Nerea discussed how ECTP, via STAR*track and the Built4People (B4P) Partnership, aim […]
