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Just 2 Weeks Left to Join the CO2 PACMAN Open Innovation Challenge!
Are you ready to innovate for real-world impact?
The CO2 PACMAN Open Innovation movement is calling on changemakers, startups, researchers, and companies to help shape a sustainable future for the Mediterranean region. With just two weeks to go, the deadline to submit your ideas is 15 May 2025!
🔗 Apply here: www.innovationcolab.eu
From green mobility and hydrogen innovation to smart waste management and climate-resilient agriculture, island communities in Brač, Elba, and Crete are looking for innovative, scalable solutions to their most pressing environmental challenges.
🌱 Key Challenges Include:
- Smart route planner for vessel and container waste tracking
- Agroecological vineyard-forest integration
- Hydrogen use in coastal tourism and transport
- Fire safety innovations for electric vehicles
- Smart systems to reduce water loss in outdated infrastructure
- Organic alternatives to peat in agriculture
- Efficient organic waste treatment for large hotels
- Data-driven mobility planning
- Roadmap for carbon-neutral events
This is your chance to collaborate, co-create, and lead the transition to a low-carbon, resilient Mediterranean.
Let’s innovate for impact — together.

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