Green Synergy Cluster GREEN SYNERGY CLUSTER Mission and

Green Synergy Cluster GREEN SYNERGY CLUSTER

Mission and vision A cluster network dedicated to the sustainable innovations development Our mission is to: Ø Promote, identify and realize different energy efficiency, RES and R&D projects in the sustainable energy field, thus contributing to the EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL Ø Promote and develop natural resource efficiency concepts among cluster members & circular economy solutions Ø To take part in the Green Energy Transition, so as to achieve climate neutral Europe in 2050

Green Synergy today EE & RES Buildings • Energy performance assessment and certification • Renewable energy systems / RE generation • Energy efficiency in buildings and industries • Energy storage & energy flexibility • Energy monitoring – smart meters and smart control systems • Smart Buildings • Nearly Zero Energy Buildings • Energy Communities • PED concept development & deployment • Smart Cities

Green Synergy today Natural resource efficiency Planning & Development • Development of waste to energy concepts • Testing of bio-based content • Testing of biofuels, compost and biowastes • Emissions inventories and monitoring, energy and air quality modeling • Sustainable energy planning • capacity-building programmes • Support public authorities in the development of policy scenarios and transition roadmaps • Engagement in the energy transition • Partnerships with local governments

What We Do? MAIN CLUSTER BODY OBJECTIVES: • To develop and implement innovative projects in the environment and sustainable energy field • To internationalize cluster members and to establish partnerships with other clusters and organizations at international level • To intensify cluster and business network collaboration across cluster consortia members • To build strong cluster member consortium Internationalisation • International Business Collaboration Opportunities • Commercial Missions • International Partnerships • Incoming Missions Matchamaking • Inter-cluster and Matchmaking events SME Support • On new valuable information in new markets • New business and Innovation Opportunities • Access to funding sources • Project development

Partnerships An international strategic cluster partnership in the field Natural Resource Efficiency, consisted of 9 EU clusters, including 1200+ SMEs ; • Aims to foster innovative NATUREEF solutions via cluster cooperation • To improve the networking of research and development organizations and their cooperation with third countries actors In 2020, GSC joined the BBI Ambassador programme with the aim to: • To share information and promote biobased opportunities to Bulgarian companies • to help with the development of the Bioeconomy in Bulgaria.

The Danish INBIOM network has more than 1000 partners involved in the development of new technologies and processes for handling and utilising biomass. Green chemistry, located in Western Pomerania, is a chemical cluster focussing on fertilizers, plastics, rubber, food, petrochemical industry, medicine, pharmacy, and biotechnology. biomastec is a German R&D cluster focussing on all products, technologies and services related to the efficient use of biomass. VEGEPOLYS has been established in the Loire valley in 2005. Located in this unique area, the cluster has extensive experience and a huge partner network in the plants sector. FEMAC The Catalan cluster of agricultural production means, located in Lleida, Spain. It has been established in 1997 and comprises 52 members. The Portuguese agrocluster is specialised on the agro-industrial sector, especially food and beverage. It currently consists of 114 members including industry, research, and associations. INNOSKART is a Hungarian ICT cluster focussing on data management, data security, wealth protection, wireless sensoring, and smart metering. It has a strong connection to many fields in agronomy and industry. Established in 2008, the Czech CREA Hydro&Energy cluster is specialised in technologies for water works, water and waste treatment, and renewable energy sources. Located in the Plovdiv-area, the Bulgarian Green Synergy Cluster is working in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energies. NATUREEF partners

Ongoing activities & Success stories • Energy system transformation towards smart and low-carbon cities, based on the Positive Energy District concept. • The PED concept is tested and validates in two Lighthouse cities and 6 follower cities, incl. the Bulgarian Vidin municipality • The project is about to bring major structural, societal, economical and technological changes in the city

Ongoing activities & Success stories • Waste biomass is a problem -> Biogas is the solution • The eco power of live stock manure and waste ØAwarded as an innovative cluster in 2019 ØContracted with a 1. 2 M€ innovative project ØBuild a multi-stakeholder approach to establish locally available Waste biomass to energy power plant (Biogas)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION ! Petar Kisyov Green Synergy Cluster Ruski 139 blvd, Plovdiv, Bulgaria E: petar@greensynergycluster. eu P: +359 883 358536 http: //en. greensynergycluster. eu/