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.

TIPS4PED

TIPS4PED

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

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GREENH2ORN

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

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REFORMERS

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

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NEUTRON

NEUTRON

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

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PROLIGHT

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

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EHHUR

EHHUR

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

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WaterCoLab

WaterCoLab

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

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RAW4RES

RAW4RES

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

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