Events

The event platform invites SME and R&D to join the Green Energy community, virtually. Registered participants will gain access to a global energy network and can initiate valuable project, technology and/or business collaborations.

Events

– Events and informative Sessions

– Pitches (Projects, Technology and Business)

– Cooperation opportunities (1:1 meetings, chats)

The community is divided into 3 main topics in the fields of Green Energy:

– Projects4GreenEnergy (project partnerships, EU projects/general project partnerships)

– Technology4GreenEnergy (patent, Knowledge and Knowhow transfer)

– Business4GreenEnergy (finding suppliers, establish own services/product on the international market)

The community was created to focus on the fundamentally important issue of ENERGY. By joining, you will gain access to a global energy network and can initiate valuable project, technology and/or business collaborations.

The Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) initiative is one of 25 actions of the New European Innovation Agenda. It aims to unlock Europe’s full innovation potential by connecting regions with varying levels of innovation and addressing societal challenges through cutting-edge technology. By leveraging their competitive advantages and complementary strengths, participating regions collaborate to bridge the innovation gap and enhance Research & Innovation ecosystems.

The RIVCircular project fosters collaboration among eight European regions and territories: Madrid, Extremadura and Greece (Southern Europe), Haute de France and Vienna (Central Europe), Innlandet (Northern Europe), and Kosice and Kiev-Oblast (Eastern Europe).

Focusing on five key priorities within the circular economy, the project aims to drive progress in:

• Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) circularity

• Circular energy integration: valorising local waste streams for industrial efficiency

• Electric Vehicles (EV) Batteries Recycling and Reuse

• Circular Economy in the Textile Industry

• Digital solutions for Circular Economy

How do participants benefit from participating in the RIVCircular Matchmaking Platform?

Networking opportunities: The platform provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with other European entities, You can make valuable connections that can help you build up your RIVCIrcular Proposal.

Expertise sharing: The platform allows you to publish detailed information of your expertise in our Marketplace.

Project Ideas: Publish your project ideas for RIVCircular Cascade Funding Call. Connect with other organization from eligible regions to build up your successful proposal.

Access to RIVCircular Helpdesk: You can book meetings to RIVCircular Staff (you will find representatives from all regions). We are here to help and assist your in your proposal preparation and submission.

Explore new products and services: The event showcases new products and services that are relevant to the industry or field. By attending it, participants can learn about these products and services, as well as compare and evaluate them.

Collaborate with others: The platform is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in your field or industry. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

More information: https://www.b2match.com/e/rivcircular

A main inefficiency of the linear economy are short product lifecycles. Products are often on purpose designed for limited usability, lacking repairability, upgradability or reusability. Value quickly turns to waste.

But when resources, products, and systems are not fully utilized, this causes a value gap to the economy. With resources getting scarce and climate change challenging all sectors to cut down on emissions, extending product lifetime is crucial and promises multiple benefits:

• Environmental Impact: Significantly reduces carbon emissions, water usage, and waste generation by lowering the need for new production.
• Economic Value: Retains the value of materials and labor for longer, creating opportunities for new, service-oriented business models.
• Resource Efficiency: Secures supply chains by reducing the demand for new, virgin resources.

The session will introduce to key concepts for extending product lifetime:

• Repair and Maintenance: Offering repair services, spare parts, and, documentation to fix products instead of replacing them.
• Refurbishment and Remanufacturing: Restoring used products to a like-new condition, extending their functional life.
• Upgradability: Allowing components and software to be replaced or improved throughout product lifecycle rather than replacing the entire unit.
• Secondhand Market & Reuse: Facilitating the resale, redistribution, or sharing of products to ensure they reach their full potential lifespan.

Following an introduction to the content, participants will have the opportunity to hear first-hand experiences from companies that have recently implemented measures to extend product lifetime.

In the final part of the session, you will be able to identify strategic partnerships to develop your project, as well as learn about training and funding opportunities that will help you implement actions related to the circular economy.

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This interactive session explores how Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) business models can accelerate the transition toward a circular economy by shifting value creation from product sales to long-term service provision. Through concrete case examples, participants will examine how PaaS models enable companies to retain ownership of products, optimise resource use, and design for durability, repairability, and end-of-life recovery.

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WindEnergy Match 2026 is the official international B2B matchmaking event of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at WindEnergy Hamburg.

Matchmaking Days

23.–24. September -On site in Hall B7 – 255, in the networking area or at the exhibitor stand (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
29. September: Online via the B2Match tool (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Event Purpose

The matchmaking connects exhibitors and trade visitors through structured 1:1 meetings (20 minutes each) and supports international business and technology cooperation in wind energy and related technologies.

Energy & Technology

• Wind energy (onshore, offshore, repowering & recycling)

• Power‑to‑X, energy storage & system integration

• Hydrogen (green hydrogen, fuel cells)

• Solar, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy

Participation

• Participation is free of charge and open to all visitors and exhibitors of WindEnergy Hamburg
• A valid ticket for WindEnergy Hamburg is required

Registration

• Registration open from May to September 2026
• Registration available via the b2match platform: https://www.b2match.com/e/windenergy-match-2026

The Virtual Brokerage Event @ Innovation Village 2026 is an online matchmaking initiative aimed at fostering collaboration among companies, research organisations, public authorities, and investors engaged in innovation across three strategic sectors:

– Energy Transition

– Aerospace

– Tourism & Cultural Heritage.

The event opens with thematic webinars that provide participants with a comprehensive overview of European policies, market dynamics, and emerging innovation trends, helping them identify opportunities and prepare for targeted interactions.

Participation is recommended for actors interested in developing collaborations, projects or investment opportunities at regional, national and European level.

Why take part in the Virtual Brokerage Event?

– Meet relevant partners through targeted one‑to‑one meetings

– Explore business, technology and research collaborations

– Find partners for national and European project proposals

– Present products, services, expertise or investment opportunities

– Expand your professional network in a focused and efficient way

Link for registration: https://www.b2match.com/e/virtual-brokerage-event-innovation-village

The second ENVIRONTEC powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA International Trade Exhibition for Environmental Technology, Waste, Water and Sustainability will open its doors in cooperation with the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises. The focus of the event is one of the most important questions of the 21st century: how can we keep our environment at a livable level by transforming our society, economy, and industrial activities, with adaptation practices and serve economic actors interested and active in mitigation and resilience?

The aim of the ENVIROTEC powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA exhibition is for professional visitors interested in the latest sector and industry trends, EU regulations (taxonomy, ESG, ESRS, CSRD) and environmental technologies to learn about the innovations and effective solutions of the domestic and international environmental industry and, thanks to the regional business platform, new build business relationships for future collaborations.

B2B meetings

On-site participants can only attend physical sessions. Date of onsite B2B: 8th October 2026, 13:00-18:00.

Online participants can only attend virtual sessions.  Date of online B2B: 6th-7th and 9th October 2026, 9:00-18:00.

During online and on-site B2B meetings arranged in advance with the help of the Enterprise Europe Network, it will be possible to build new collaborations and relationships and have targeted discussions with relevant partners.

Key Topics addressed:

– Circular economy, waste management

– Water management, waste water treatment

– Remediation and brownfield investments

– Air quality protection

– Environmental measurement and analysis

– Energy efficiency, renewable energy

– Infrastructure development, sustainable cities and towns

– Living water protection

– Ecoinnovations and startups in Central and Eastern Europe

Exhibition’s webpage: https://environtec.hu/en/

Link for registration: https://www.b2match.com/e/environtec-powered-by-okoindustria-2026

Communicating Circularity is an interactive session focused on how to talk about sustainability and the circular economy in a clear, credible, and engaging way. It explores how to build authentic messages, avoid greenwashing, and create meaningful communication around circularity. The session highlights ways to connect with diverse audiences and strengthen understanding and trust in sustainability efforts.

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