Project video is out!

Apr 18, 2025

In this video, we present what the project is about: which gaps we are trying to close, what our main objectives are, and how the concept of the project is structured. The three types of demonstration cases that will help us validate the methodology are shown and the consortium of the project is presented. Follow our work through our website and social media channels!

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Stakeholders' Engagement Workshops

Mar 28, 2025

In the framework of the AccesS Project, Work Package 3 (Towards a common evaluation and certification framework for accessibility and inclusiveness) plays a crucial role in developing a comprehensive certification framework for accessibility and inclusiveness in the built environment. By engaging with key stakeholders from Cyprus, Greece, Romania, The Netherlands, Spain, and Italy, we aim to identify best practices, address challenges, and align our methodology with existing standards and EU directives.

Through stakeholder events and workshops, we gather valuable insights to refine our assessment scheme, ensuring it integrates social inclusivity, an accessible environment for disabled people, smart technologies, energy-efficient solutions, and the unique needs of different demonstrators.

Read the report on the outcomes from the workshops!

3rd Plenary Meeting Held in Murcia, Spain

Mar 07, 2025

The 3rd Plenary Meeting of the AccesS Project took place on February 25-26 in Murcia, Spain, bringing together project partners and stakeholders to discuss progress and future steps. The event garnered strong interest from the municipality and local stakeholders, who attended to engage with the project's objectives. Accessibility remained a key topic, emphasizing the importance of inclusive urban environments.

A highlight of the meeting was the visit to the Verónicas Market, one of the pilots within the AccesS Project. Project partners toured the facility, gaining first-hand insights into real-world applications. They engaged with local organizations to understand existing barriers and necessary improvements to ensure seamless mobility.

AccesS project aims to integrate advanced technological solutions to enhance the market's accessibility and sustainability. This includes developing an evaluation tool to analyze the market's design and operation, providing key data on accessibility and energy efficiency. Additionally, the use of big data and artificial intelligence will offer real-time information on the building's behavior, facilitating user mobility and ensuring a more inclusive environment.

The event attracted local media attention, with reports highlighting the significance of the discussions and the project's impact on accessibility initiatives.

The meeting was a great success, fostering fruitful collaboration between project partners, local authorities, and stakeholders. Seeing the progress made and the shared commitment to improving accessibility was truly encouraging. The AccesS Project continues to move forward with strong momentum, and we look forward to the next steps in making urban spaces more inclusive for all.

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Built4People 2nd Clustering EventNov 20, 2024

Built4People 2nd Clustering Event

Nov 20, 2024

On the 19th of November 2024, Panagiota Chatzipanagiotidou from CERTH presented the AccesS project at the Built4People 2nd Clustering Event in Brussels. The event brought together representatives of the 30 projects funded to date as part of the Built4People Co-programmed Public Private Partnership under the "Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use" part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme for Climate, energy and Mobility. In her presentation she talked about the project's objectives, key results and innovations and more importantly, about the project's contribution to the B4P partnership.

The event was a great opportunity to see the progress of other projects working on people-centric, climate-neutral, sustainable and smart solutions for the built environment.

2nd Plenary meetingOct 30, 2024

2nd Plenary meeting

Oct 30, 2024

After the project's kick-off meeting, which took place on the 6th and 7th of June in Thessaloniki, Greece, the consortium gathered on the 21st of October for the 2nd Plenary meeting in Florence, Italy. The meeting proved to be an invaluable opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange among project partners. The agenda included fruitful discussions on the ongoing demonstration case study in the region, where consortium members engaged with relevant stakeholders to gain insights into the challenges faced on-site. Through these interactions, we explored innovative solutions to address these issues, reinforcing our commitment to achieving the project’s objectives. Additionally, social activities fostered stronger relationships among consortium members, creating a cohesive and motivated team ready to tackle the complexities of the project ahead. Overall, the meeting underscored our dedication to driving meaningful impact through collaboration and shared expertise.

1st Press ReleaseAug 12, 2024

1st Press Release

Aug 12, 2024

Welcome to the website of the EU project AccesS!
On the 1st of June, the EU-funded project AccesS kicked off with a hybrid meeting in Greece at the premises of the Project Coordinator CERTH. The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Innovation Actions under Grant Agreement No. 101147722 and will last for 3 years.

Read more about the project in our first Press Release!

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