On January 28-29, 2025, the OpenHub Creative Cluster team participated in the “Synergies for Greener European Horizons” workshop, held at Thon Conference Universitetsgaten, Oslo. The event brought together 29 participants from 16 clusters and companies from Norway, Iceland, and Romania, aiming to develop international partnerships, identify funding opportunities, and explore joint projects.
ReGreen VR – A Model of Innovation
During the project presentation session, Vlad Ionuț, President of OpenHub Creative Cluster, introduced ReGreen VR, an innovative project that uses virtual reality for environmental education and awareness about the green transition. This demonstration sparked significant interest, leading to discussions about future collaborations with other clusters.
Collaboration Opportunities
The OpenHub Creative Cluster team was represented by a strong group of experts:
🔹 Vlad Ionuț – President, OpenHub Creative Cluster
🔹 Doru Bolocan – Social Media Expert
🔹 Pana Bogdan, Munteanu Bogdan, Geru Marius, Ciurea Lucian – Cluster Members
🔹 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Anisia-Luiza Culea-Florescu – FACIEE, UDJG
They participated in matchmaking and brainstorming sessions for new initiatives, focusing on joint projects with partners from Norway, Iceland, and Romania in areas such as VR education, sustainability, and sustainable development.
Key Highlights of the Event
📌 Cluster Pitches – An opportunity for each cluster to present its activities and development directions.
📌 B2Match Meetings – 20-minute meetings for focused discussions on potential partnerships.
📌 Funding Sessions – Updates on EU and EEA funding opportunities.
📌 Collaboration for Ukraine – Identifying ways for international cluster networks to support Ukraine’s economic reconstruction.
Conclusions and Next Steps
The Oslo workshop was a major success for OpenHub Creative Cluster and the ReGreen VR project. Besides promoting the initiative, our team established valuable connections for future international collaborations.
Next steps include:
✅ Building partnerships for transnational projects.
✅ Applying for funding opportunities to expand the ReGreen VR project.
✅ Developing a strong collaboration network with other clusters across Europe.
We thank the organizers and all participants for a productive and inspiring experience! 🌍🌱🚀
ReGreen VR Funding and Future Outlook
The ReGreen VR project is funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021, under the Call for Bilateral Relations.
📌 Stay connected for updates on future OpenHub Creative Cluster projects!