Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
On September 23rd 2024, Palazzo Lombardia, Piazza Città di Lombardia, 1, Milano. will host a Smart Cities and Communities Cluster workshop in collaboration with IBS Consulting. The event will provide an in-depth overview of the Collabora & Innova call for proposals and the Piano Transizione 5.0, two fundamental tools promoted by the Lombardy Region to support industrial innovation and the digitalisation of production processes.
Call ‘Collaborate & Innovate
The ‘Collabora & Innova’ call for tenders is designed to provide incentives for industrial research and experimental development projects, fostering strategic investments in product or process innovations. This is a great opportunity for companies in Lombardy to access funding that can support their market competitiveness through innovative solutions.
Piano Transizione 5.0
The Piano Transizione 5.0, on the other hand, aims to digitise and optimise companies’ production cycles, encourage energy consumption reduction, and promote staff training. The main objective is to support companies in the transition process towards more efficient and sustainable production, in line with the challenges imposed by the contemporary economy.
Workshop Details
The event, free of charge and open to all interested companies, is a unique opportunity to learn more about the details of the calls for proposals and assess the opportunities for participation. After the two instruments’ presentations, participating companies can book individual meetings with IBS Consulting consultants to receive free initial advice on the projects they intend to propose.
Event programme:
- Opening greetings by SCC Cluster President Fabio Germagnoli (former General Manager of Eucentre Foundation)
- Presentation of the ‘Collabora & Innova’ call for tenders by Alberto Bertolotti, CEO of IBS Consulting
- Presentation of the Piano Transizione 5.0 by Graziano Agazzi, Project Manager at IBS Consulting
- Question and answer session
To participate in the workshop, you will need to register in advance at this link no later than 13.00 on September 18th.
The event will be held in person only.