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ChargeUp 2.0

In 2026 ChargeUp 2.0 Concludes with Innovative Solutions and Valuable Lessons 

After seven intensive days of learning, collaboration and innovation, the ChargeUp 2.0 International Summer School 2026, powered by EIT Urban Mobility, has officially come to an end on July 24.

Women for Impact

We have selected the Women for Impact 2026 participants!

We are proud to congratulate all the selected participants of the inaugural Women for Impact programme, whose applications, experience, and motivation have earned them a place in this unique initiative!

We have been awarded the EIT Label for three of our programmes

ChargeUp 2.0, our upgraded summer school programme, has been awarded the EIT Label by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The same label has also been awarded to two of our programmes, Women for Impact and Girls Code Camp, developed under the She Creates Change project.

CityWalk2.0: The Greatest Secret of Sustainable Cities

At sustainability conferences today, there is an almost obsessive focus on green and digital technologies. On smart grids, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, autonomous transport, energy efficiency, and innovations that are supposed to save our cities.

ChargeUp 2.0 News: 196 Applications in 2026!

Following the completion of the initial phase of the application process, the ChargeUp 2.0 programme entered a new phase of building teams that will be working on solutions for the green transition and sustainable energy. 

Women for Impact: Apply now!

Women for Impact offers an opportunity for personal and professional development. The program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, practical tools, experience, and support needed to take action. You can submit your application no later than June 20.

Danube meets Scandinavia: Lessons from the Champions

What we experienced in Copenhagen, Malmö and Lund was not just a set of good practices, but a fundamentally different way of thinking about cities—one that connects mobility, urban planning, wellbeing, and long-term efficiency.

Network4Work: Field Notes from Sarajevo and Stara Zagora

Early spring has spread its magic. In both Sarajevo Canton (BA) and Stara Zagora (BG), the landscapes reflected a quiet transition. It was a reminder that transformation rarely happens all at once, but rather in layers—much like the labour markets we came to explore.

Network4Work: Lessons from Vilanova i la Geltrú and Lousada

Being a Lead Expert in an URBACT transfer network offers a unique opportunity to experience the many realities of Europe, as our CEO Petra Grgasović often highlights. Sometimes these encounters are inspiring and energising; other times, they are serious and deeply emotional. Discussions about the future of labour markets in European cities can easily move…
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She Creates Change Presented at Women-Focused Events in Krapina-Zagorje County

Two events dedicated to empowering women in business and entrepreneurship were held in Krapina-Zagorje County on March 11, offering an opportunity to introduce the She Creates Change project and its Women for Impact programme to a relevant target audience.