COLLABORATIVE SPACE
Market Place of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities
Zabala Innovation managed, in the 2014-2016 period, the Market Place of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities, a space for collaboration and networking that is part of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC).
The European Commission has contracted the international consortium, led by ZABALA for this service.
Challenge
80% of the European population lives in urban spaces, and 85% of the GDP is generated in cities. Cities consume more than 70% of the EU’s energy and generate 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. They are key spaces for addressing economic and social challenges and making the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Solution
New solutions in Mobility, Energy and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are the tools for the improvement of urban spaces that will have a positive impact on the quality of life as well as Europe’s sustainability and competitiveness. The global market for Smart Cities will reach 1.3 trillion euros by 2020, an opportunity for European companies.
Results
The demand for better infrastructure and services is growing. In a situation of public budgets under pressure, boosting cooperation and sharing knowledge are indispensable conditions. Innovative solutions require new business models and financing.
Zabala carried out the exploration, rapprochement and generation of valuable alliances with potential international partners to promote initiatives of interest for the Medellin Life Sciences Hub.
Zabala Innovation will support the consortium’s activities in bringing cities and provinces closer to one another, contributing to multiple dimensions of their development.
Zabala Innovation worked on monitoring regional R&I policies in Spain, within the RIM project.
News
GREEN DEAL
The highly-anticipated H2020 call dedicated to the European Green Deal has been launched. The proposals in 10 areas will be open until 26 January. 1.000 million euros will be allocated to this call.
Opinion
SUSTAINABILITY
Irene Pelegrín
Expert consultant in the area of Social Innovation
Publication
HYDROGEN
In this publication, we explore the rise of green hydrogen in the European context, examining the topics and funding opportunities currently supporting its implementation
We lead leading European projects and studies in different sectors, such as smart cities, energy and environment, ICT, biotechnology and open innovation. Our goal is to innovate and to create new paths within the European innovation ecosystem.
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