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How to make the most of Peer Exchange: A practical guide for professionals

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In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, peer exchange has emerged as one of the most effective ways to learn, innovate, and strengthen networks. Whether in business, research, or community development, connecting with peers who face similar challenges can accelerate problem-solving and inspire new ideas. But not all peer exchanges are equally productive — to reap the […]

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From business idea to EU-funded project: what entrepreneurs should know before applying?

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For many entrepreneurs, applying for European funding represents both an exciting opportunity and a complex challenge. On one hand, EU programmes can provide substantial financial support for business growth, innovation, and competitiveness. On the other, the application process often appears demanding, with extensive documentation requirements, strict eligibility criteria, and clearly defined deadlines. Understanding what lies

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Beyond a project: What the Transferability Conference revealed about Europe’s transformation capacity

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When 120 experts from 17 countries gathered in Stuttgart on 4 February 2026, the goal was not simply to present project results. The real objective was deeper: to understand what makes transformation transferable.

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Transforming Capacities in practice: what the pilots proved and what to replicate

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Skills don’t become impact by accident. In Capacity2Transform, we tested an upskilling format built for the real world: multi-actor, co-designed, and focused on producing usable outcomes. Here’s what the pilot approach demonstrates—and how you can replicate it in your own region.

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Next Stop: The Dřevák Community Center 

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The first thing you’ll see when arriving by train in Řevnice is the newly reconstructed community center. Initiated by the director of the local Elementary Art School (ZUŠ), the centre was envisioned in the old 19th-century railway warehouse, which had long been out of use. The railway sold the deteriorated building to the town 15

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Digital business models for SMEs

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Digitalization offers great opportunities, especially for SMEs. Through digital processes, they can respond quickly to market changes or customer needs, while automation saves time, money, and energy costs. E-commerce solutions can strengthen customer loyalty, and new digital business models open up new markets and target groups. In addition, SMEs can position themselves as attractive employers

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Capacity to design and control. How Service Design helped Margherita reach a new organizational vision for her business idea.

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Margherita is a young entrepreneur with a clear and captivating vision: to organize clothing swap events inside hostels, transforming these places into meeting points and community spaces. Her project, Swap Party, was born out of a sensitivity to environmental sustainability and a passion for human relationships. The idea is simple yet powerful: to create moments

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