Events

We are proud to announce the next stop of the Round GRIP series of meetings to be held on Thursday 21st November 2024, at the Kyoto Room of the Turin Environment Park (Via Livorno 60, 10144 Turin) starting at 14:15. A focus on the circularity of mineral and organic waste During the event we will explore the research activities of Research Module 1 (RM1) of the GRIP project, with a focus on the circular transformation of organic, mineral and construction waste. It will be a unique opportunity to get to know the ongoing projects up close and to interact directly with the innovators of Community Spoke 2. An afternoon full of initiatives and debate The programme also includes interactive sessions and working tables. Among the star projects will be ‘The Circle’, winner of Line A of the NODES calls for proposals, and other pioneering initiatives in the field of green tech. There will also be a ‘Circular Materials Market’ curated by NODES researchers, with exhibitions and workshops to raise awareness of the advantages of a circular approach to materials. EVENT PROGRAMME 14.15 | Participant registration 14.30 - 14.40 | Presentation of the NODES project and Green Tech by Edoardo Braccio 14.40 - 14.45 | Introduction to the Research Module 1 - RM1 (G.A. Dino) 14.45 - 14.55 | Project ‘The Circle’, winner Line A NODES call for proposals 15.00 - 15.40 | Circular materials market, by the researchers of RM1 NODES Spoke 2 15.40 - 16.30 | Working tables ‘Circular materials: what do you think?’ - moderated by Giovanna Antonella Dino, Francesca Gambino, Susanna Mancini, Elio Padoan and Marco Casale 16.30 - 17.00 | Presentation of group works and closing 17.00 | Final networking aperitif A time to build new ideas and projects together The meeting is a networking and exchange opportunity for all those interested in innovations and challenges related to sustainability and the circular economy.   We look forward to seeing you there!   SUBSCRIBE HERE

From Tuesday 5th November to Friday 8th November 2024, Rimini will host the 27th edition of Ecomondo, one of the most important Italian events dedicated to Green Tech.   NODES Spoke 2 will participate in this edition, promoting the research and innovation of the ecosystem and the University of Turin, giving visibility to innovative projects in the environmental field to create new connections with exhibitors and visitors interested in the ecological transition. Ecomondo represents a European benchmark for sustainability, welcoming leading companies and cutting-edge projects in the areas of water management, waste disposal, bioenergy, sustainable agriculture and smart cities.   At stand 311 - Hall South, NODES Spoke 2 will present innovative research prototypes and materials, showcasing NODES projects. A number of researchers will be present to illustrate their innovations to the public.   Conference: The reuse of treated wastewater On Thursday 7 November 2024, the Camelia Room on the 1st floor of Hall B6 will host the meeting “Il riuso delle acque reflue trattate: uno strumento per mitigare la scarsità idrica e il cambiamento climatico”. This conference, promoted by the Water Reuse Scientific Platform in collaboration with NODES Spoke 2 and with the participation of UniTo's Vice Rector for Research and Spoke 2 coordinator, Prof. Cristina Prandi, will address water reuse in a multidisciplinary way, touching on topics ranging from advanced treatment technologies to risk assessment and environmental, social and economic sustainability.   Registration To participate in the conference, you must fill in the registration form.   REGISTER HERE

On 21 May 2024 - 9:30/13:00 a delegation from Spoke 2 will travel to the University of Sannio in Benevento, a partner in Southern Italy, for the 2nd stage of the Round GRIP cycle of meetings. Public (Dis)Value in the Energy Transition Benevento, University of Sannio Conference Hall PROGRAMME 09:00 | Registration of participants 09:30 | Greeting with the Rector of the University of Sannio at the Rettorato 10:00 | Start of meetings at Sala Convegni, First Floor Prof.ssa Cristina Prandi, Vice-Rector of the University of Turin and Spoke 2 Coordinator Prof. Paolo Esposito, Moderator/Conclusions Dott.ssa Maria Carmela Serluca, Councillor for the Budget of the Municipality of Benevento Dott.ssa Anna Pezza, General Manager of Confindustria Benevento Dott. Donato Madaro, Sole Director ASIA BENEVENTO S.p.A. Prof. Marco Consales, University of Sannio Prof. Maurizio Sasso, University of Sannio Prof. Eugenio Zimeo, University of Sannio Dott. Edoardo Braccio, Project Manager Spoke 2 13:00 | Lunch Break 14:20 | Visit to the ‘Casetta’ H ZEB - UNISANNIO residential and laboratory facility 15:30 | Visit to the laboratories located in Piazza Risorgimento 16.30 | Return to the Rectorate and possible visit to the Church of Santa Sofia (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and visit to the Hortus Conclusus

Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industries - has created ROUND GRIP: this is a cycle of multidisciplinary meetings that promotes collaboration between researchers and companies, catalysing innovation from research to the region. The aim is to create an innovative community: lasting synergies between participants, integrating research and industry to address the challenges of the ecological transition. This project represents an essential bridge between theory and practice, actively contributing to environmental sustainability and technological progress. On 13 March 2024 - 9:30 a.m. / 2 p.m. at the Kyoto Room, Environment Park, Via Livorno 60, Turin, the first stage of the cycle of meetings will be held. Planned activities: Featured sustainable innovation: exclusive presentation of GRIP (GReen processes for Industrial Productions and cost-effective effluents valorisation), to highlight the most innovative and promising fields of research in green technologies. Exploration of the winning projects of the PNRR funds: session dedicated to posters of the winning projects of the first cut-off of the cascade calls Line A, B and Industrial PhD. Networking opportunities: B2B and B2R networking sessions to foster fruitful collaborations, exchanges between companies and researchers in the sector and, why not, to get to know your ‘next-door neighbour’.  

On 5 March 2024 from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at the UniTo 2i3T Incubator in Via Nizza 52 will take place ‘BioInvestIT - where the circular economy meets investors’, organised in collaboration with Cluster Spring as part of the ‘NODES’ ecosystem - Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile - Spoke 2.    BioInvestIT is a recently launched annual investment forum dedicated to the circular bioeconomy and open to established companies, start-ups and research projects from Italy and other European countries. Thanks to a programme full of partners and collaborations, companies (Start-ups or Innovative SMEs) will be able to benefit from structured networking and direct contact with international players and investors through a growth path.   The agenda of the day includes:   Greetings by Fiorella Altruda, President 2i3T Presentation of BioInvestIT by Mario Bonaccorso Round Table The Circular Bioeconomy in Italy, Mario Bonaccorso Director Cluster Spring Research and excellence in UniTO: experiences and opportunities in the bioeconomy, Cristina Prandi, Vice Rector for Research UniTo and Spoke 2 Coordinator - Green technologies and sustainable industries NODES The Novamont bioeconomy platform for territorial regeneration – Alberto Fragapane, External Relations and Novamont Research Centre SACE's support to companies for the Green New Deal and innovation – Luca La Banca, Relationship Manager Sales PMI Nord SACE Terra Next – The Bioeconomy programme of the CDP Venture Capital National Accelerator Network – Gregorio Roccasecca – Program manager Terra Next Regional instruments supporting R&D&I: funding opportunities in the bioeconomy ecosystem – Giovanni Amateis, University system, right to study, research and innovation Competitiveness Directorate of the Piedmont Region Pitch Session and award ceremony.  

The Spoke 2 - Green technologies and sustainable industries - will meet on 15 January 2024 in Turin to closely evaluate the status of the Spoke's work with the groups and its Partners in view of the Ecosystem General Assembly. The details of the programme are being finalised and will be made available in the coming days. The planned activities include the Work Package (Booster), the analysis of the state of the art and the progress made by the Spoke for each task and by each partner according to the Programme of the NODES Project - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile - financed by the MUR funds of the PNRR-NextGenerationEU in which the following will be examined:   Ecosystem’s engagement and development by Spoke Research Booster Competente Booster Innovation Booster Acceleration Booster Monitoring, evaluation and impact