{"id":41842,"date":"2026-05-08T16:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pedmede.gr\/?p=41842"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:53:36","slug":"a-major-opportunity-for-start-ups-and-smes-in-the-construction-sector-through-the-european-project-excel4housing4-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedmede.gr\/en\/a-major-opportunity-for-start-ups-and-smes-in-the-construction-sector-through-the-european-project-excel4housing4-0\/","title":{"rendered":"A Major Opportunity for Start-ups and SMEs in the Construction Sector through the European Project EXCEL4HOUSING4.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"541\">The Open Innovation Programme of the European project EXCEL4HOUSING4.0, in which PEDMEDE participates, offers a unique opportunity for companies with innovative solutions in the construction and housing sector to further develop their ideas, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen their position at the European level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"616\">Participation in the programme can offer significant benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"908\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x939cz\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"664\">Increased visibility at the European level<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wx07zr\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"757\">Networking opportunities with businesses, public authorities, and research organizations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fk9v8g\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"833\">The opportunity to pitch your innovative solution at a European event<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"157csxn\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"908\">Participation in the competition for the Excellence Award worth \u20ac7,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1047\"><strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"928\">Who can apply?<\/strong><br data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\" \/>The call is addressed to start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the following sectors:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bjwphb\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1077\">Construction and housing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"212wol\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1096\">Digitalisation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oyvtic\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1148\">Circular economy and resource efficiency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18lkbm9\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1196\">Energy efficiency and net-zero housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1307\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1222\">Application deadline<\/strong><br data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\" \/>The deadline for submitting applications is <strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1307\">29 May 2026 (17:00 Brussels time).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1380\">For more information and to submit your application, please visit<a href=\"https:\/\/excel4housing.eu\/news\/join-the-excel4housing4-0-open-innovation-programme\/\"> here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Open Innovation Programme of the European project EXCEL4HOUSING4.0, in which PEDMEDE participates, offers a unique opportunity for companies with innovative solutions in the construction and housing sector to further develop their ideas, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen their position at the European level. 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