Timely and relevant: Supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina´s efforts in the COVID-19 crisis
The Challenge Fund project “Improving the Approach of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Emergency Preparedness and Response” implemented by the company EGO Zlín brings more than just innovation- launched just a few weeks before the first cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the project offers a timely and relevant response to the pandemic due to […]
Smart is efficient and efficient is smart: Increasing energy efficiency of public buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina
EPDOR is a consulting company focused on the energy industry, whose primary focus lies in innovation, smart technologies and green solutions that can be applied in the energy field. In autumn 2019, EPDOR succeeded in the Challenge Fund Call for Proposals with their project on “Transformation Towards Energy-Efficient and Smart Buildings“ and is currently implementing […]
Improving livelihoods in Georgia: How energy-efficient technologies help rural development
In May 2020, CARE Czech Republic successfully concluded its project “Energy Efficient Technologies for Rural Development“ financed under the Challenge Fund umbrella. Dealing with topics of renewable energies and sustainable agriculture, the project aimed to improve the livelihoods of the local population in rural Georgia. How do its beneficiaries view project´s impact and how have […]
Revising the water network in Tbilisi: A successful partnership between CheckTerra and Georgian Water and Power company
Following its turbulent history, Georgia has been trying to improve the state of its water and waste networks for several years. However, these efforts are often undermined by the lack of documentation when it comes to the route and exact positioning of water pipelines, which often causes delays and unwanted damages. CheckTerra is a Czech […]
Where traditional meets contemporary: Designing efficient wood-burning stoves in Georgia
Agora CE, a Czech non-governmental organization has been working in Georgia since the Abkhaz war. Their knowledge of the local situation and everyday problems of its people helped them to succeed in the 2019 Challenge Fund call with an innovative design of an energy-efficient wood-burning stove that addresses the local needs while respecting and bearing […]
Our CUP of tea: The story behind the tea production project in Georgia
How difficult is the journey from tea leaves to a cup during the COVID-19 pandemic? And what are the current conditions and the future potential of Georgian tea production? Petr Sič is one of the innovators that succeeded in the autumn 2020 Challenge Fund call and is currently implementing his project on a sustainable and […]