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🌱🇭🇺 Day 3 of the Study Visit in Pécs, Hungary – 04 June 2026
Today marked the third day of our study visit in Pécs, Hungary, organised by the South Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency (STRIA) (PP13) within the framework of the Dinamic Danube project.

As part of this study visit dedicated to the Circular Economy, we had the pleasure of attending an inspiring presentation about the Pécsi Kosárközösség (Pécs Basket Community)—a community-supported local food initiative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and producers. Through an online ordering and collection system, the community enables residents to purchase fresh, locally produced food while supporting small-scale agriculture, reducing transportation distances, and strengthening the local economy. The initiative serves as an excellent example of how sustainable consumption and short supply chains can contribute to a more circular and resilient food system.

🗣️The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A session, providing participants with the opportunity to learn more about the community's operational model, the challenges and opportunities it faces, and its positive impact on local producers and consumers. The discussion sparked valuable exchanges of ideas and experiences among project partners from different countries.

Svetlomira Stoyanova from WeCreate joined the session online, taking part in the discussions and knowledge exchange with project partners and stakeholders from across the Danube region.
One of the greatest strengths of the Dinamic Danube project is the opportunity it creates for sharing experiences and learning from real-life examples. By engaging directly with the people and organisations that are creating tangible change on the ground, participants gain valuable insights into innovative approaches that support local producers, empower communities, and promote sustainable regional development.

🌊And of course, WeCreate is proud to welcome project partners and stakeholders to the beautiful seaside city of Варна (Varna), Bulgaria, from 15–17 July, for a study visit dedicated to Innovation, Policy & Governance.

Together, we continue building connections, exchanging knowledge, and advancing innovative solutions for a more sustainable and resilient Danube Region. 🌍♻️

🌍 WeCreate at the Dinamic Danube Study Visit in Pécs, Hungary Organized by South Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency (STRIA).

Svetlomira Stoyanova from WeCreate is participating online in the Dinamic Danube Study Visit on Circular Economy in South Transdanubia, taking place in Pécs, Hungary, from 2–4 June 2026. The visit brings together partners and experts to exchange knowledge and good practices in sustainable food systems, regional innovation, and circular economy models.

Today's programme is truly inspiring, featuring presentations and discussions on:
🔹 CIREVALC – a project promoting circular economy models in food, catering, and packaging value chains;
🔹 iFOOD Cluster – an innovation-driven network supporting collaboration and competitiveness in the agri-food sector;
🔹 Kozma Bee-Keeping – a family-run honey producer showcasing sustainable beekeeping practices;
🔹 Baranya Gastro Cluster and Reggeli Restaurant – excellent examples of how local producers, gastronomy, and hospitality can work together to strengthen regional food culture and sustainability.

We are excited to learn from these inspiring initiatives and explore new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable regional development across the Danube region.

🌍 Как можем по-добре да разберем нуждите, възможностите и предизвикателствата пред малките семейни ферми в България?

В WeCreate работим по международния проект „DINAMIC DANUBE“, който обединява партньори от различни държави по поречието на Дунав с обща цел — да подпомогне развитието на малките семейни стопанства чрез:
🌱 дигитални умения
🌱 модерни управленски практики
🌱 достъп до иновации и обучение
🌱 насърчаване участието на жените в земеделието

📊 Според проучвания на European Parliamentary Research Service:
• 70% от фермерите в ЕС разчитат основно на практически опит
• едва 8% имат пълно земеделско образование
• жените представляват средно 29% от заетите в сектора, а младите жени под 35 години — само 4%

В същото време малките семейни ферми остават гръбнак на селските райони и важен фактор за устойчивото производство на храни, биоразнообразието и местните икономики.

🌾 Именно затова в рамките на проекта предстои разработване на нови обучителни програми и дигитални образователни материали, съобразени с реалните нужди на хората в сектора.

В момента провеждаме анкетно проучване сред семейни ферми в България, което ще помогне за създаването на практически полезни обучения и инструменти.

📌 Ако се припознавате в описанието или познавате хора, които управляват малки семейни ферми, можете да подкрепите проучването, като попълните анкетата тук:
Анкета DINAMIC DANUBE - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-B7k4XsRpDznzUWx3E1Hy0wyNzhn040Z2PAKfpD9puI/edit

📌 Повече за проекта Dinamic Danube: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/dinamic-danube

Въпросник // Field Research Survey Уважаеми собственици на малки семейни ферми, Настоящата анкета е част от проекта „DINAMIC DANUBE“ по програма „Interreg“, чиято цел е да подобри процесите в малките семейни...

🌱 На 14 март, екипът на WeCreate България се запозна с вдъхновяваща местна инициатива, която променя начина, по който хората се свързват с храната, природата и общността.

Разположен в квартал Владиславово, проектът Градско земеделие - 3C Humana Varna дава на градските жители нещо изключително ценно – възможността да отглеждат собствена храна, докато учат и създават връзки с други хора. Чрез двугодишна програма участниците придобиват както практически, така и теоретични знания в областта на екологичното земеделие, подкрепени от експерти и силна местна общност.

Но инициативата е много повече от градинарство. Тя създава пространство, в което хората се свързват отново с природата, обменят знания и изграждат общност около по-устойчив начин на живот. Много от участниците, започнали без опит, вече успешно произвеждат храна за своите домакинства, а някои дори правят стъпки към малко семейно земеделие.

Проектът е отворен и към широката общественост чрез образователни дейности, които насърчават познанията за устойчиво производство на храни и градско земеделие.

За WeCreate тази инициатива е особено значима в контекста на проекта Dinamic Danube и предстоящото учебно посещение във Варна (15–17 юли 2026 г.), с фокус върху Innovation, Policy & Governance. Тя показва как иновативни, общностно-ориентирани подходи могат да се превърнат в устойчиви модели с влияние на местно, регионално и национално ниво.

Срещите с организаторите, кандидатите и участниците предоставиха ценна перспектива върху целия процес – от първоначалния интерес до реалното прилагане на практика.

🌿 3C градината е силно напомняне, че дори малки градски инициативи могат да поставят основите на по-зелени градове, по-силни общности и по-устойчиво бъдеще.

🎥 Гледайте пълното видео за концепцията на проекта тук: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNadQWJPoGk

#ГрадскоЗемеделие #Устойчивост #Варна

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🌱 Оn March 14th, the WeCreate Bulgaria team explored an inspiring local initiative that is transforming how people connect with food, nature, and community.

Located in the Vladislavovo district, the Градско земеделие - 3C Humana Varna /3C Urban Gardening project (Cultivate, Climate & Community)/ gives city residents something truly valuable – the chance to grow their own food while learning and connecting with others. Through a two-year programme, participants gain practical and theoretical knowledge in ecological farming, supported by experts and a strong local network.

But this initiative is about much more than gardening. It creates a space where people reconnect with nature, exchange knowledge, and build a shared vision for more sustainable lifestyles. Many participants, who started with little experience, are now successfully producing food for their households – some even taking steps toward small-scale farming.

The project also opens its doors to the wider public through educational activities, helping raise awareness about urban agriculture and sustainable food systems.

For WeCreate, this initiative is highly relevant within the Dinamic Danube Project, especially in light of the upcoming study visit in Varna (15–17 July 2026), focused on Innovation, Policy & Governance. It showcases how community-driven innovation can evolve into impactful models that support sustainable development at multiple levels.

Meeting organisers, applicants, and active participants provided valuable insights into the full journey – from initial motivation to real-life implementation.

🌿 The 3C garden reminds us that even small urban initiatives can grow into powerful drivers of greener cities, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

🎥 Watch the full concept video of the project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNadQWJPoGk

🌾 2026 – UN International Year of the Woman Farmer 🌾

In 2026, the world recognizes the vital role of women in agriculture through the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Women farmers feed families, sustain livelihoods, and strengthen our food systems. Their dedication supports entire communities and builds a more sustainable, resilient future for all.

Learn more from FAO: [https://fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en](https://fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en)

At the same time, this global recognition strongly connects with the mission of Dinamic Danube.

The DINAMIC DANUBE project is a strategic partnership addressing socio-economic challenges in rural areas across the Danube Region. The project focuses on education, migration, minority employment, and agricultural development — key issues affecting small family farms, particularly in the Southeast Danube Region.

Today, small farms face serious challenges:
🔹 Skilled workforce migration
🔹 Aging rural populations
🔹 Limited adoption of modern technologies
🔹 Weak business support ecosystems

DINAMIC DANUBE responds with a holistic approach that combines:
✔️ Lifelong learning opportunities
✔️ Peer mentorship programs
✔️ Technological integration
✔️ Capacity-building initiatives

With a special emphasis on empowering female farmers, the project will directly engage small family farms across the Danube area, supporting innovation and resilience in underdeveloped and marginalized communities.

We are proud that WeCreate is the Bulgarian partner in DINAMIC DANUBE, actively contributing to strengthening rural communities and supporting women farmers as key drivers of sustainable agricultural development.

Together, we are building stronger farms, stronger communities, and a stronger Danube Region. 🌱

2026 is the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer.

Women farmers feed families, sustain livelihoods and strengthen our food systems. Their work supports communities and helps build a more sustainable, resilient future for all.

More from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): https://fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en

HEI2MARKET Project Meeting at Marmara University, Istanbul 🇹🇷

WeCreate was proud to take part in the IVAP meeting of the international HEI2MARKET – Transforming Education into Innovation project, hosted by Marmara University in Istanbul at the NBUAM – Center for Nanotechnology & Biomaterials Research.

With a total budget of €1,340,000 under the Horizon Europe programme, HEI2MARKET brings together seven partners from six countries with one shared mission: transforming higher education institutions into innovation hubs by embedding entrepreneurial curricula, strengthening technology transfer, and supporting startup creation.

The project is led by University North, whose coordinators Martina Mak and Maja Đurđek presented the progress and key objectives of the first implementation phase (running until December 2025). The meeting focused on:

* Implementation of entrepreneurial curricula for students
* Launch of startup mentoring programs for students and academic/non-academic staff
* Organisation of startup competitions within partner institutions
* Alignment on reporting, deliverables, and measurable project results

All partners engaged in interactive discussions and workshops, sharing institutional experiences, practical challenges, and next steps for successful implementation.

A valuable highlight of the meeting was the presentation of previously implemented EIT HEI projects by Istanbul University and Özyeğin University. Their lessons learned provided important insights that will further strengthen the HEI2MARKET implementation process.

The consortium includes:

* University North (Lead Partner)
* University of Rzeszów
* Marmara University
* University of Oulu
* Mother Teresa University in Skopje
* Optimizacija d.o.o.
* WECREATE LTD

As a business partner, WeCreate is actively contributing to the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems within higher education, working alongside academic and industry partners in a truly multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

We are excited about the next phase of HEI2MARKET and the continued collaboration toward transforming education into innovation. 🚀

https://hei2market.unin.hr/news/hei2market-project-meeting-at-marmara-university-in-istanbul/

🌊 WeCreate at the DINAMIC DANUBE SCOM Meeting in Villach, Austria 🌊

From January 26–28, 2026, Svetlomira Stoyanova, a member of WeCreate, participated in the SCOM meeting of the Dinamic Danube Project, hosted by FACHHOCHSCHULE KÄRNTEN – Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. The meeting was supported by our dedicated partner representatives, Klaus Friedrich and Kathrin Stainer-Hämmerle.

✨ Day 1 Highlights
The first day focused on capacity building and skills upscaling in the Danube bioeconomy sector, with opening remarks from FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Thomas Fenzl, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management. He emphasized the importance of small family farms, sustainability, and digital agriculture in the region.

Key activities included:

Overview of the European Bioeconomy and Precision Farming Network

Development of a joint study, action plan, and curriculum for small family farms

Interactive Beer Game simulation to explore supply chain concepts in agri-food systems

✨ Day 2 Highlights
The second day focused on upcoming project activities, including:

Innovation Fostering – capitalizing results across Danube agri-support initiatives

Networking & Policy Support – success stories and international study visits

Communication, finances, and project administration

Strong collaboration and capitalization efforts led to clear, actionable conclusions. The day ended with a visit to Villach City Hall, where we met First Deputy Mayor Sarah Katholnig to discuss local cooperation opportunities.

🌟 WeCreate is thrilled to continue driving innovation and cross-border collaboration in the Danube region!

🇧🇬 С огромна радост споделяме, че след много труд от страна на нашия скромен екип вече имаме завършен наръчник и на български език! 🇧🇬📘🎓✨
Учението никога не спира — а ние сме щастливи да направим знанията още по-достъпни! 💪🧠📚

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We are delighted to share that, after a lot of hard work from our dedicated team, we now have the manual completed in Bulgarian! 📖🎉🎓
Learning never stops — and we’re proud to make knowledge more accessible than ever!

📣 Today (24.10.25), we held our monthly meeting with the partners of the Dinamic Danube project.

We’re thrilled about the progress we’ve made and excited to move forward to the next stage — stay tuned as we share our latest achievements and milestones! 🌱