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STAR*track general meeting advances collaboration and innovation in Bolzano

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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 innovation across the European built environment.

As well as progress updates and key happenings from across the project, agenda highlights included:

Local Italian innovation

Chiara Dipasquale (Würth Italia) presenting their innovation startegy.

Partners enjoyed a comprehensive overview of the local Italian innovation ecosystem, with a spotlight on relevant case studies that highlight how collaboration between public/private stakeholders, alongside grants, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary platforms, can help drive sustainable advancements in the construction sector.

B4PIC best practices

Project partners discussing B4PIC best practices in Bolzano Italy.

A roundtable session was held to discuss and identify Built4People Innovation Cluster (B4PIC) best practices and lessons learnt so far from STAR*track’s dedicated cluster maturation process.

These practices will be added to a special project booklet (watch this space for its release announcement!).

Site visit: Eurac Research’s laboratories

Eurac’s Façade System Interactions lab, in NOI Techpark, Bolzano, Italy.

Partners had the opportunity to visit Eurac Research’s laboratories, including the Façade System Interactions lab, where innovative building systems are tested to better understand how façade configurations influence energy performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant comfort. Through real-scale testing and comparative analysis, the laboratory supports the optimisation of sustainable building solutions and demonstrates how research and innovation can help improve the performance and resilience of the built environment.

Workshop on replication

Partners discussed how the B4PIC Network could inspire the creation of other sustainable networks across the European Union (EU) and beyond, and goals for the B4PIC Network’s own sustainability.

Learn more about the Built4People Partnership and STAR*track project.

STAR*track convenes in Bolzano to further project’s sustainability goals

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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.

Learn more about STAR*track.