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Thematic area: GREEN AWARDS

Content: A call for applications is now open for the 2028 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards. The European Commission intends to reward the most virtuous

cities in terms of urban sustainability, environmental innovation, and quality of life. The 2028 editions will feature the European Green Capital (EGC) and European 
Green Leaf (EGL) awards, aimed at cities that demonstrate a strong commitment to urban sustainability, environmental innovation, and improving citizens' well-being. 
Over two-thirds of the European population lives in urban areas, and cities therefore play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of climate change, pollution, 
and biodiversity loss. Projects may be developed by public bodies in collaboration with SMEs to implement innovative solutions. The European Green Capital award is 
intended for cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants and selects a single winning city. The European Green Leaf Award, on the other hand, is aimed at small and 
medium-sized urban centers with more than 20,000 inhabitants and may award the title to up to two cities each year. Deadline 1 April 2026

Link: https://environment.ec.europa.eu

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Thematic Area: INNOVATION
Date: March 9-12, 2026
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
Content: SMEs can participate in free B2B meetings organized by the EEN network in collaboration with EEN Bayern and EEN Canada from March 10-12. 
Participants will benefit from a valuable platform to exchange expertise, discuss emerging trends, and identify collaboration opportunities.
References: https://een.ec.europa.eu/events/ontario-smart-tech-embedded-systems-export-mission-embedded-world-2026

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Thematic Area: INNOVATION
Date: 31 March 2026

Content: Until March 31, you can join the online platform created by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, which has relaunched 
successful B2B matching programs aimed at stakeholders active in the green transition sectors. The platform brings together Japanese and European
 companies and research institutions, promoting partnerships that contribute to a low-carbon society and lead to innovative green technologies, processes,
 and applications between the European Union and Japan. Registration is now open, and the platform will be active until the end of March 2026.
Link: https://www.b2match.com/e/eu-japan-green