Oscar Prat van Thiel – International Urban and Regional Cooperation

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Blue Economy CoP Advances Regional Cooperation on Sustainable Ports and Ocean Innovation

The IURC Region-to-Region Community of Practice (CoP) on Blue Economy continues to strengthen cooperation between European and international partner regions, focusing on sustainable port transformation, environmental resilience, and maritime innovation. Recent meetings in February and March 2026 brought together partners from Bremen (Germany), Greater Hobart (Australia), Christchurch (New Zealand), and Central Denmark, confirming strong complementarities across regions and a shared...

IURC explores innovation partnerships at Grenoble TechFest 2026: From deep tech to global city collaboration

The International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme continues to strengthen connections between European innovation ecosystems and partner cities worldwide. During a mission to Grenoble TechFest from 5-6 February 2026, Oscar Prat van Thiel, SNKE on Business and Academia Support, engaged with regional stakeholders, startups and technology leaders to explore how emerging European solutions could support urban transitions across Asia...