European Programmes
This section presents the European programmes in which the Development Organization of the Municipality of Kozani participates or implements. Each programme includes a short description and a link to the official website for further information.

Programme: HORIZON
TIPS4PED develops and tests a digital twin platform to support municipalities in implementing Positive Energy Districts. Its goal is to enable evidence-based decision-making, reduce operational costs and strengthen environmental sustainability.
Duration: 42 months | Period: 01/01/2024 – 30/06/2027

Programme: HORIZON
JUST STREETS promotes the transition from car-centred urban mobility to safer, more accessible and inclusive streets. Through cooperation with 30 partners and 12 cities, it supports walking, cycling and active mobility for fairer and more sustainable cities.
Duration: 42 months | Period: 01/01/2024 – 30/06/2027

Programme: EUI
EcoZani proposes an alternative path toward a just transition for Kozani in the context of the phase-out of lignite. Its goal is to strengthen local talent, youth entrepreneurship, and social cohesion through the 3Z Carnival, which is zero-waste, zero-emissions, and inclusive.
Duration: 42 months | Period: 01/12/2024 – 31/05/2028

Programme: LIFE
GREENH2ORN will establish the first operational Green Hydrogen Refueling Station in Greece, in the city of Kozani. The project focuses on the local production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen for municipal fleets and vehicles, contributing to sustainable mobility, reduced emissions, and the region’s transition to greener forms of energy.
Duration: 60 months | Period: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2029

Programme: HORIZON
REFORMERS develops and tests decentralized "energy valleys" based on renewable energy sources, storage, and smart management. Its goal is to support the creation of self-sufficient and climate-neutral energy systems by providing tools and models that can be applied in other European regions as well.
Duration: 60 months | Period: 01/11/2023 – 31/10/2028

Programme: HORIZON
NEUTRON supports the transition of the building sector and district heating toward climate neutrality by leveraging energy and digital technologies. In Kozani, it implements solutions such as Green Heat Units, renewable energy, digital twins, and the circular economy, with the goal of a fair and green transition.
Duration: 24 months | Period: 01/06/2023 – 31/05/2025

Programme: HORIZON
PROLIGHT focuses on innovative energy retrofits of European neighborhoods and homes, with the aim of transitioning to low-carbon societies. The project combines technical solutions, energy communities, citizen participation, and best practices to improve quality of life and promote sustainable energy use.
Duration: 48 months | Period: 01/10/2022 – 30/09/2026

Programme: HORIZON
EHHUR supports cities in the sustainable transformation of the built environment by leveraging best practices, the New European Bauhaus, and EU initiatives. Its goal is to promote citizen participation, co-design, and the development of green and digital solutions to social, cultural, and climate challenges.
Duration: 36 months | Period: 01/10/2022 – 30/09/2025

Programme: INTERREG
JUST FEMME focuses on addressing gender inequalities in the labor markets of Just Transition regions. Its goal is to promote policies that strengthen women’s equal participation in employment, entrepreneurship, and training, with an emphasis on emerging green and digital value chains.
Duration: 48 months | Period: 01/05/2025 – 30/04/2029

Programme: Climate KIC - HORIZON
Metronome supports the transition of the cities of Ioannina and Kozani toward climate neutrality, addressing challenges such as fragmented data, cross-sectoral coordination, and citizen engagement.
Duration: 18 months | Period: 17/03/2025 – 16/09/2026

Programme: FUTURAL
WaterCoLab is developing a smart solution for on-site detection of bacteria in water, with a focus on rural communities and public health. It combines portable molecular detection with a cloud-based monitoring platform, enabling the Municipality of Kozani to have immediate access to water quality data and respond quickly to potential risks.
Duration: 12 months | Period: 01/06/2025 – 31/05/2026

Programme: INTERREG EUROPE
RAW4RES focuses on the sustainable recovery, recycling, and reuse of critical raw materials and industrial metals, which are essential for the green and digital transition. Its goal is to strengthen the resilience of local value chains through the exchange of best practices, policy learning, and responsible solutions for raw material sourcing.
Duration: 4 years | Period: 01/03/2023 – 28/02/2027
