LIFE FORTURE joins the LIFE16 Kick-Off Meeting in Brussels

On October 17, 2017, LIFE FORTURE participated in the Kick-Off Meeting for LIFE16 projects, held in Brussels at the European Commission’s Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, EASME, in the Covent Garden Building.

The meeting brought together newly funded LIFE projects and provided an overview of the main policy topics, programme rules and implementation requirements. It also addressed the interaction between beneficiaries and EASME, as well as the role of the external monitoring team throughout the project lifecycle.

During the session, financial and technical aspects were discussed, together with project reporting, dissemination and communication requirements. These elements are essential for ensuring that LIFE projects are managed effectively and that their results are properly communicated to stakeholders and the wider public.

The Kick-Off Meeting also represented an important networking opportunity, allowing projects working on common priority areas to exchange experiences, establish contacts and identify potential synergies from the beginning of their activities.

For LIFE FORTURE, this event marked the official start of the European project journey and provided the framework for the development of its activities on dynamic sustainability assessment, circular economy and innovation in ceramic manufacturing.