Focus on improving our planet.
Let's collaborate for sustainability &
digitalization.

Open innovation Platform for sustainability.
Find the right opportuinty and grow up your
innovation ecosystem.

Sign in/up

Search an
opportunity

Do you want to be part of innovative a sustainable project? Search for your opportunity and make your contribution to for the sustainable growth of the economy and the planet.

Tech collaborations
Joint Ventures
Licensing
Subcontracting
Investment

Express interest
A Spanish SME, that offers services and patented products in...
created · Updated
Deadline: Mar 22, 2022
Received 0 expressions of interest

Summary

A Spanish SME specialized in the sustainability field, with previous experience in the preparation and execution of H2020 granted projects, is offering their expertise providing both services and patented products focused on nature-based solutions (NBS). They aim to collaborate as partners on international consortiums applying to different Horizon Europe topics. The company is offering their know-how, skills and capabilities through research cooperation agreements

Description

The company was established in 2014 and has grown constantly since then. It is deeply specialized in nature-based solutions (NBS), through the integration of nature and architecture. The Spanish SME has developed different systems for vertical gardens, green roofs, natural pools and other green tools. Due to that experience it has participated on European funded projects to implement green infrastructures in urban environments.

The current COVID-19 crisis is a reminder of the importance of the relationships between biodiversity and human health. nature based solutions are an excellent tool to bring this biodiversity and other benefits of nature into the cities. Developing the knowledge and tools required to prove and test the potential of NBS is more necessary than any time before, and partnerships on European projects must be focused on this target. In this context the company can assist public and private companies to restore degraded nature diversity and ecosystems, but also to provide NBSs focused to introduce natural biodiversity in urban environments.

They have identified the following topics in Horizon Europe in which they could provide its expertise and become a valuable partner for a consortium:

HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-12: Breakthrough technologies supporting technological sovereignty in construction (RIA)
HORIZON-CL5-2022-D1-02-05: Let nature help do the job: Rewilding landscapes for carbon sequestration, climate adaptation and biodiversity support
HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-16: Co-Funded Partnership: Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT)
HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01-09: Climate resilient and environmentally sustainable transport infrastructure, with a focus on inland waterways
HORIZON-CL6-2021-BIODIV-01-05: The economics of nature-based solutions: cost-benefit analysis, market development and funding
HORIZON-CL6-2021-BIODIV-01-06: Nature-based solutions, prevention and reduction of risks and the insurance sector
HORIZON-CL6-2021-BIODIV-01-11: What else is out there? Exploring the connection between biodiversity, ecosystems services, pandemics and epidemic risk
HORIZON-CL6-2022-BIODIV-01-03: Network for nature: multi-stakeholder dialogue platform to promote nature-based solutions
HORIZON-CL6-2021-COMMUNITIES-01-06: Inside and outside: educational innovation with nature-based solutions
HORIZON-CL6-2022-COMMUNITIES-01-05: Assessing the socio-politics of nature-based solutions for more inclusive and resilient communities
HORIZON-CL6-2022-COMMUNITIES-02-02-two-stage: Developing nature-based therapy for health and well-being

The Spanish company can offer a large experience on real implementation of the NBSs, including knowledge on common barriers that the organizations can find at the moment to apply them, as well as materials, specifications and installation for the solutions. The SME provides also have a big research and development experience, so they are qualified to search new solutions adapted to any kind of conditions. In addition, they have a solid network of public and private clients that would serve as potential end-users for NBSs, in case that the result of the project is focused in the development of a commercial product like in Fast Track to Innovation calls.

Advantages & innovations

The Spanish company can provide to the future international consortium: ·Research and development capabilities. ·Innovative NBS products already on the market. ·Real implementation experience. ·Participatory strategy development and implementation. ·Communication campaigns and materials. ·Project results outreach and knowledge transfer. ·Stakeholders relationships.

Stage of development

Available for demonstration

Partner sought

The Spanish SME is searching for universities, research centers, public entities or innovative enterprises that are creating international consortiums to apply to Horizon Europe calls/topics (mainly those identified above) focused on ecosystem restoration, nature based solutions and adaptation to climate change. The company will provide its services, products, research capabilities and previous expertise on the development and implementation of funded European projects. The type of cooperation will be based on research cooperation agreements.

Create an
opportunity

Show your project-opportunity to generate interest of potential partners or collaborators. Companies, freelancers, or research centers can meet in Nir-vana and become perfect team together!

Latest Opportunities

EIT Food Public Engagement Proof of Concepts Call for Proposals 2023,...

published
Deadline: Aug 15, 2024
Project full name: EIT Food Public Engagement Proof of Concepts Call for Proposals 2023, 2024, 2025
Project acronym: EIT Food PE PoC Call 2023, 2024, 2025
Grant agreement number: N/A
Total EU funding available: €360 000 per submission window (total for 3 rounds: €1 380 000)
By the date of the Calls’ launches a webpage will be activated at eitfood.eu/projects/public-engagement-proof-of-concepts-call

Join and create
your ecosystem

Meet and connect with experts from around the world. Generate your innovative ecosystem and interact with them thanks to the different functionalities of Nir-vana: exchange spaces, lists of opportunities, expression of interest

Miranda Martínez
Nadia Loddo
Build your project with
the best professionals
in the sector
Latest Opportunities

    EIT Food Public Engagement Proof of Concepts Call for Proposals 2023,...

    published
    Deadline: Aug 15, 2024
    Project full name: EIT Food Public Engagement Proof of Concepts Call for Proposals 2023, 2024, 2025
    Project acronym: EIT Food PE PoC Call 2023, 2024, 2025
    Grant agreement number: N/A
    Total EU funding available: €360 000 per submission window (total for 3 rounds: €1 380 000)
    By the date of the Calls’ launches a webpage will be activated at eitfood.eu/projects/public-engagement-proof-of-concepts-call
    Swedish SME in the hygiene sector produces washable re-usable absorbent underwear helping people with little leaks such as incontinence (urine escape due to bladder weakness) or other forms of leakage during periods or pregnancy. Compared to disposable products they are environmentally sustainable, less costly, providing a sense of normalisation and comfort for users. The SME is looking for sales agents, retailers, distributors interested in entering business collaboration agreements
    Company based in Sweden, is a pioneering force in digital cleaning training, specializing in e-learning for cleaners, supervisors, and clients. With a proven track record since 1994 and a recent foray into international markets, companyseeks strategic partnerships in Europe.
    Spanish company manufacturing vinegars, lemon juice, food dressings, balsamic creams and other related products in different types of containers and different formats and weights, is looking for wholesaler or distributor. Preferred channels: supermarkets, large distribution, convenience stores, hospitality services (hotels, restaurants and catering), gourmet shops and others.

The most relevant open & connected
network for sustainable business development.

Join now!

Sustainable
projects

Nir-vana wants to be the first open innovation platform focus on sustainability.

According to the EU Action Plan there is a huge need of change to a more sustainable future and to collaborate and assure to achieve the SDG.

Network
& experts

Nir-vana is the only platform integrating seamless "search and find" to the next stage of collaborating.

Get connected with experts and companies for partnering. Find trusted innovation advisors, certified by Enterprise Europe Network and build up your team of partners, companies and experts you need for your innovation.

Find public funding &
private investors

Discover potential funding opportunities for your innovation. On nir-vana you have access to national and EU funding programmes, public funding and private investors.

Get connected to consultants and advisors specialised on funding and grant preparation.