NATI00NS: Our last event at OpenLivingLab Days 2024
Timișoara, Romania – September 25th, 2024 – The NATI00NS side event at OpenLivingLab Days 2024, hosted at the Institute of Advanced Environmental Research (ICAM) at West University of Timișoara, brought together participants to focus on the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe.’ Attendees received valuable insights and practical tips for crafting successful proposals aimed at advancing soil health initiatives across Europe. The session highlighted the critical role of Living Labs in fostering collaborative solutions, creating an engaging atmosphere that inspired participants and deepened their understanding of soil health challenges and opportunities.
"Every year is expected to have dedicated topics under the Mission Soil for creating Soil Health Living Labs. The topics will have different focuses that will be defined in the annual Work Programme."
- Giulia Campodonico, ENoLL - SOILL-Startup Coordinator
The gathering kicked off with Simina Lakatos, Founding President of the Ernest Lupan Institute for Circular Economy and Environment (IRCEM), whose passionate opening remarks set the stage for an engaging panel discussion. Gabriele Quattrocchi, Project Manager at Trust-IT Services, followed with insightful tips on crafting competitive proposals, sharing essential strategies to get projects noticed. To cap off the session, Giulia Campodonico, SOILL Coordinator and ENoLL Head of Projects, inspired the audience with the launch of SOILL-Startup, promising long-term support for innovative soil health projects. The panel discussion fostered vibrant exchanges, leaving participants inspired for the future of soil health innovation.
A notable panel discussion moderated by Terez Krisztina Szabo, international expert from the Hungarian Innovation Agency, the panel featured heavyweights from already-funded projects who shared their winning formulas:
- Ruth Pereira (LivingSoiLL, University of Porto)
- Rumyana Georgieva (ICOSHELLs, Agricultural University of Plovdiv)
- Elvira Marín Irigaray (GOV4ALL, Director of Aland)
- Lena Madden (SOILCRATES, Technological University of the Shannon)
The panel’s insights were truly enlightening, as they shared what makes a project proposal stand out, how to navigate the funding landscape, and some practical tips that often go unmentioned. The Q&A session was lively, with attendees raising questions and getting valuable answers that could really impact their upcoming submissions.
Beyond the packed room, NATI00NS had a dedicated booth running throughout the conference, offering one-on-one sessions with experts to take the learning even further. More than just an event, this was a launchpad for opportunities, facilitating connections and sparking innovative ideas.
For more information about the event and to catch up on highlights, visit Soil Health Living Labs: Practical Tips and Guidance for Prospective Applicants | NATI00NS. Don’t forget to explore NATI00NS webpage or connect with us on social media.
