11.06.2024
Make Synergies Happen: Coordinators Day in Brussels
On June 6th, we participated in the Synergies Coordinators Day held in Brussels, dedicated to our new project, SynGRID, which succeeded in the pioneering call Pathways to Synergies.
Federica Roffi, Deputy Head of Unit REA.C.3. “Widening Participation,” warmly welcomed us to the event. Anna Panagopoulou, Director RTD.A. “ERA & Innovation,” congratulated us on our success in the call and encouraged us to put synergies into practice. Their opening remarks set the stage for an informative day with valuable insights.
The morning session featured a series of presentations from experts at the European Commission, covering topics such as project management, communication and dissemination, and financial and legal issues.
The afternoon session involved breakout discussions focused on building project networks and addressing barriers and challenges in project implementation. Participants engaged in conversations on leveraging established partnerships, overcoming the difficulties in commercializing research, clarifying misconceptions about funding, and highlighting the benefits of workshops to train and engage stakeholders effectively.
Additionally, we had the opportunity to connect with fellow projects from our call, including SynHealth, 6SAVA, PATTERN, and DemosAxia, fostering a collaborative spirit and exchange of ideas.
The purpose of the meeting was to provide key messages for successfully implementing our project, address any concerns or issues, introduce our Project Officer and Financial Officer, and engage in policy discussions with European Commission officials. This event also offered a unique opportunity to meet fellow coordinators in person, exchange information, learn from each other, and build a robust network.
We are especially grateful to our project coordinator, Agne Dobranskyte-Niskota, for her warm welcome and support throughout the day.
