[Evelina Faliagka]

URBANA is an interdisciplinary urban research and design practice based in Athens, Greece. Rooted in feminist values, we work at the intersection of spatial research, social innovation, and architectural thinking to support more inclusive, caring, and equitable cities.

Our work combines applied urban research, participatory processes, spatial strategies, public engagement, and capacity building. We design and facilitate co-creation processes, develop gender-responsive and care-centered frameworks and tools, and conduct qualitative and interdisciplinary research supporting inclusive urban transformation.

With strong experience in EU-funded projects (Horizon, Erasmus+, LIFE, EUI), URBANA can contribute to projects within the “Innovative sustainable economy” mission by:
– leading spatial and social research, co-creation, stakeholder and community engagement processes
– applying participatory methodologies and tools in practice
– supporting pilot actions through strategic design frameworks, roadmaps, and policy briefs
– delivering capacity-building activities, workshops, and trainings
– evaluating and documenting social impact

We are open to co-developing project ideas or joining existing consortia, and are particularly interested in collaborations that value inclusion, participation, gender-responsive approaches, and collective pathways towards sustainable urban transformation.

If interested, feel free to get in touch:
Eva Grigoriadou, info@urbana.gr, http://www.urbana.gr

[Emina Mravović]

Dear Evelina,

CEEO would be very interested in exploring cooperation, as we see strong synergies between our experiences and expertise in sustainable urban transformation, participatory approaches, and innovative solutions for more resilient communities.

The Centre for Energy, Energy Efficiency and Environment (CEEO) is a Bosnian NGO and expert organisation working on sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, environmental protection, and capacity building.

CEEO has previous experience in implementing projects related to sustainable urban development, including the URWAN project, which focused on urban planning, nature-based solutions, and promoting more sustainable and resilient urban areas. Through URWAN and other EU-funded initiatives, CEEO gained practical experience in working with stakeholders, developing sustainable approaches for local communities, and promoting innovative solutions addressing environmental and urban challenges.

Our relevant experience includes:
1. supporting sustainable urban planning approaches and nature-based solutions;
2. engaging local authorities, experts, and communities in participatory processes;
3. developing recommendations, action plans, and practical tools for sustainable transformation;
4. organising workshops, trainings, and knowledge-exchange activities;
5. connecting climate, environmental, and energy aspects with local development needs.

We believe that CEEO’s experience in combining environmental expertise, climate action, and community engagement could complement URBANA’s strong background in inclusive urban research, social innovation, and participatory design approaches.

Within the Innovative Sustainable Economy mission, we would be interested in exploring cooperation on projects addressing:

innovative models for sustainable and inclusive urban transformation;
nature-based solutions and climate-resilient communities;
integration of green transition principles into local development strategies;
pilot actions, capacity building, and transfer of good practices among Mediterranean regions.

CEEO would be happy to join existing consortia or co-develop project ideas with URBANA and other partners interested in advancing sustainable, inclusive, and innovative urban solutions.
If you are interested, feel free to get in touch: emina.mravovic@ceeo.ba

[Plamen Margaritov]

Dear URBANA team,

Community Fabric Ltd. is a Bulgarian consultancy supporting school strategy and educational models rooted in local community needs. We see an opportunity to connect your participatory urban design work with sustained school involvement in neighbourhood development.

Through COM_ENGAGE, which we coordinate with schools in Bulgaria and Romania, we are developing and applying an approach linking student parliament commissions with subject-based project learning. Students investigate community issues, take action, assess results and present their work to citizens and municipal representatives.

We could contribute by adapting this approach to an urban pilot, supporting school teams and connecting student research and initiatives with your participatory design process.

Regards,
Plamen Margaritov
Contact: team@communityfab.com

[Anastasiya Padura]

Dear Evelina and Eva,

We are contacting you on behalf of SICI Dominus, a Spanish consultancy specialising in European projects and EU funding programmes.

Since 1995, we have supported numerous Spanish municipalities and provincial authorities (Diputaciones), as well as universities and public and private foundations, in the preparation and implementation of transnational EU-funded projects.

We would therefore be interested in exploring potential opportunities for cooperation within the Interreg Euro-MED 8th call with you, SICI Dominus and some of the Spanish public entities with which we work, including the municipalities of Atarfe and Roquetas de Mar, both located in Andalusia.

We would be pleased to discover the possibility of joining one of our clients to your consortium as a partner. We are available to arrange a short online meeting to learn more about your project concept and discuss how our clients could potentially contribute to the partnership and planned activities.

If you consider that there may be scope for collaboration, please contact me at a.padura@sicidominus.com

Thank you very much in advance.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Anastasiya Padura

[Denisa Sarajlic]

Dear Evelina,
we are very interested to work with you. SKRIPTA works with local governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina to surface concrete sustainability challenges and turn them into focused innovation opportunities, particularly around small-scale green public-space interventions, shade and thermal comfort, green and blue corridors, accessibility and community use. We are particularly interested in working woth those challenges from a feminist perspective.

SKRIPTA can bring a municipal innovation and real-life piloting dimension to Euro-MED partnerships. Using design thinking, human-centred design, innovation sprints and challenge-based co-creation, we connect municipalities with SMEs, innovators, academia and technical partners to shape and test solutions in real municipal environments. We can also help consortium partners identify suitable pilot territories for their existing technologies, tools or approaches, ensuring that solutions respond to real user needs and local operational realities.

SKRIPTA can contribute municipal challenge definition, user research, co-design, innovation matchmaking, pilot facilitation, testing and replication, giving the consortium access to real local needs, real users and real-world testing conditions.

If interested to cooperate, please contacts us for a short meeting on: info@skripta.ba or nedo@skripta.ba

[Center for Development of Pelagonija Planning Region CDPPR]

Dear All,

I am writing on behalf of the Center for Development of the Pelagonija Planning Region (CDPPR), from Bitola, Macedonia, to express our interest in establishing cooperation with organisations looking for reliable and experienced partners for Interreg Euro-MED projects.
CDPPR is a public institution for regional development, established by the nine units of local self-government comprising the Pelagonija Planning Region. As a regional development institution, we work closely with municipalities, public institutions, local stakeholders, businesses and civil society organisations to identify and address regional development needs and translate them into concrete projects and actions. Our responsibilities include preparation and implementation of development projects, coordination of regional development activities, support to local communities, promotion of tourism and cultural heritage, and activities related to civil protection, resilience and sustainable territorial development.

CDPPR has substantial experience in project development, partnership building and project implementation under various national and international funding instruments. While Euro-MED would be a new programme framework for our institution, we have practical experience with Interreg cross-border cooperation, including project preparation, partnership coordination, financial and administrative management, implementation of activities, communication and reporting. Our experience also includes projects and initiatives related to sustainable and rural tourism, cultural and natural heritage, local economic development, environmental protection, climate resilience and capacity building of local stakeholders. Through our institutional position, we can also facilitate access to the municipalities and relevant stakeholders across the Pelagonija region and support the testing, adaptation and territorial transfer of innovative solutions and good practices.
For the upcoming Interreg Euro-MED opportunities, we are particularly interested in joining partnerships where our regional expertise, territorial network and capacity to implement pilot actions can provide concrete added value.

If you are looking for a reliable partner from North Macedonia with strong links to local and regional authorities and practical experience in project implementation and territorial development, we would be pleased to discuss potential cooperation.
Please feel free to contact us at info@pelagonijaregion.mk to exchange information about your project ideas, partnership needs and potential areas of cooperation.
We look forward to establishing successful cooperation.

Kind regards,
Jasmina Matevska
Center for Development of Pelagonija Planning Region (CDPPR)
Bitola, Macedonia
info@pelagonijaregion.mk

[Dusanka Lužar Šajt]

Dear Evelina, Eva and all potential partners,
We have been following this discussion with great interest and are pleased to see the diverse expertise and potential synergies emerging around sustainable and inclusive urban and territorial development.
On behalf of PRIZMA Foundation, based in Maribor, Slovenia, we would like to express our interest in joining a partnership under the Interreg Euro-MED Programme – Innovative Sustainable Economy Mission.
PRIZMA is a non-profit organisation with more than 25 years of experience in local/regional development, social innovation, social and solidarity economy, SME and human resource development and European territorial cooperation. We have extensive experience in the development and implementation of EU-funded projects, including Interreg, Horizon Europe and Erasmus+.
Our work focuses on developing and testing innovative solutions that address economic, social and territorial challenges, with particular emphasis on sustainable and inclusive local development, social innovation, SME’s & skills development as well as on cooperation between public authorities, businesses, civil society and local communities.
Our latest project experience includes:
• 3P4SSE (Interreg Central Europe) – developing public-private partnerships and innovative cooperation models to strengthen the social and solidarity economy.
• Štartaj kariero s potencialom! 2.0 (ESF+) – supporting workforce development and employability through career guidance, individual career development planning, upskilling and reskilling. The programme also supports companies and employees in adapting to technological, organisational and business process changes by identifying emerging skills needs and providing targeted training to strengthen workforce adaptability and long-term employability.
• SERIGO (Horizon Europe) – exploring and testing social innovation approaches and the role of the social and solidarity economy in addressing challenges faced by rural communities.
• SETS (Interreg Central Europe) – supporting the green and digital transition of social economy organisations through skills development and innovative training approaches.
What could PRIZMA bring to a partnership?
We believe our expertise could complement the competences already represented in this discussion, particularly by strengthening the social innovation, SME’s, social economy and inclusive local development dimensions of sustainable territorial transformation.
Depending on the project concept and partnership needs, PRIZMAFoundation could contribute to:
• Pilot activities and demonstration actions – designing, coordinating and testing innovative solutions in Slovenia, particularly in the Podravje region and rural communities.
• Stakeholder engagement and participatory approaches – mobilising municipalities, SMEs, social enterprises, educational institutions, civil society organisations and local communities.
• Social innovation and sustainable local economic models – developing and testing collaborative approaches that combine environmental sustainability with social and economic benefits.
• Skills development and capacity building – designing and implementing training, upskilling and knowledge-exchange activities supporting the green and digital transition.
• Public-private cooperation and local innovation ecosystems – connecting different stakeholders to jointly address territorial challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Transfer and sustainability of project results – supporting the adaptation, replication and long-term integration of innovative approaches into local and regional development practices.
We see particular potential in projects that connect sustainable urban and rural transformation, community-led innovation, circular and social economy approaches, and territorial resilience, ensuring that environmental and technological innovations also generate tangible benefits for people, businesses and local communities.
With our established regional, national and transnational networks, practical experience in implementing pilot activities and strong background in European cooperation, we believe PRIZMA Foundation could be a valuable partner in an international consortium.
We would therefore be very interested in connecting with organisations that are currently developing project proposals or forming consortia under the Interreg Euro-MED Programme and are looking for a partner from Slovenia.
We would be pleased to exchange further information about our expertise and explore how we could contribute to your project ideas and planned activities.
We look forward to hearing from interested partners and hopefully developing new opportunities for cooperation.
Kind regards,
Dušanka Lužar Šajt
PRIZMA Foundation
Maribor, Slovenia
http://www.fundacija-prizma.si

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