SUSTAIN Eurocluster Unveils 15 Awarded Projects from the 2nd Open Call to Drive Energy Efficiency in Sustainable Construction

The SUSTAIN Eurocluster project has announced the winners of its second Open Call, aimed at providing financial support to SMEs across Europe in the sustainable construction sector. A total of 15 projects from nine EU countries have been selected to address the challenges and demands of the energy transition within the building and housing sectors.

With a budget of €450,000, this second Open Call supports projects in their demonstration or launch phases, focusing on improving energy efficiency and optimizing resource use in buildings. Each project incorporates Smart Readiness Indicators (SRI) and state-of-the-art technologies to enhance building energy performance and contribute directly to the EU’s decarbonization targets for the building sector.

The selected initiatives are leveraging cutting-edge technologies—including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and Building Information Modeling (BIM)—to create tools that enable better energy optimization and monitoring. These projects also integrate advanced systems, such as Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and methodologies for Positive Energy Building (PEB) retrofitting.

By supporting these innovative solutions, the SUSTAIN Eurocluster Open Call is advancing key decarbonization objectives, such as improving energy efficiency in both operational and new constructions, while streamlining SRI monitoring and assessment processes.

Selected Projects

AI-EnerDist
Developed by Zenit Solar Tech (Spain), AI-EnerDist employs AI-driven tools to enhance energy self-sufficiency and efficiency in buildings, improving their SRI by optimizing renewable energy usage and reducing grid dependence in alignment with EU green transition objectives.

Constructionware
Led by Digital Twin Technology GMBH (Germany), this project leverages digital twin technology to improve construction site management and productivity, while integrating the SRI framework to promote smart-building readiness and scalability across construction sites.

IISRI
Headed by Cobuilder International Ltd (Bulgaria), IISRI seeks to transform regulatory compliance in Building Information Modeling (BIM) by embedding SRI in workflows, ensuring structured and interoperable data integration for early compliance verification.

Natures
Led by MGK Technical Services SA (Greece), Natures aims to transform buildings into proactive energy consumers by using AI and machine learning to assess energy flexibility, optimize energy efficiency, and display Dynamic SRI data for building managers, enhancing decision-making for demand response and occupant comfort.

PROMETHEUS
Developed by LEVERY Srl Società Benefit & EXVIRIENCE Srl (Italy), PROMETHEUS seeks to create an Augmented Reality tool that streamlines building maintenance and boosts SRI levels by providing real-time insights for occupants and facility managers, thus enabling efficient problem-solving and minimizing downtime.

SCAN2SRI
Managed by R2M Solutions (Italy), SCAN2SRI aims to enhance SRI assessments by incorporating 3D scanning technologies to tag building service equipment and generate interactive navigable models, facilitating access to critical SRI information for real estate asset managers.

SIGMA – IoT
Led by Opsis (Romania), SIGMA-IoT focuses on optimizing energy management in public buildings using IoT solutions and data analytics while improving smart readiness through SRI alignment to promote energy efficiency and sustainability.

SMART TESLA
Developed by Dotsoft S.A. (Greece), SMART TESLA aims to optimize energy usage in public buildings by applying advanced AI models to analyze historical energy consumption and environmental conditions, contributing to the SRI framework and providing actionable insights for substantial energy savings and enhanced sustainability.

SolGen
Run by Lelieur BV (Belgium), SolGen will explore the 5G-enabled operation of solar generators with integrated battery storage to meet construction site energy demands. It also aims to innovate in energy usage optimization during construction phases by applying SRI and IoT technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability in energy management.

SRI Compass
Led by NEXTIIM & R2M France, SRI Compass aims to evaluate the impact of a BIM-based Building Energy Management System on the SRI score of a new office building. By utilizing a dedicated platform, the project seeks to enhance energy management and decision-making for occupants and technical staff.

SRI Define
Developed by PACI Enginyers (Spain), this project aims to create an advanced machine learning tool to precisely calculate SRI scores by analyzing the key relationships between Energy Performance Certificates and SRI data.

SRI-GenAI
Led by Istya Air (France), SRI-GenAI introduces an AI-powered platform that boosts building energy efficiency and SRI scores through continuous HVAC monitoring and optimization, offering tailored recommendations for improvement and simplifying the certification process to meet EU regulatory standards.

SRI-RIB
Operated by Valkrea EOOD (Bulgaria), SRI-RIB aims to elevate SRI scores by integrating various standalone building automation technologies, including EV charging stations and thermal regulation, into a unified solution. The project uses pre-configured setups across all nine SRI domains, facilitating a market-ready approach for smart construction and sustainability.

SRI-TrainXR
Created by Pi Tech (Greece), SRI-TrainXR aims to enhance SRI training for professionals, auditors, academics, and university students through an augmented reality app and virtual reality service. It provides interactive modules and immersive scenarios to deepen understanding of smart technology impacts on building performance and SRI assessment.

WeavAir
Led by WeavAir SP Zoo (Poland), this project employs digital twin technology and artificial intelligence to improve building energy management by integrating SRI for real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance, and optimized energy usage, resulting in enhanced efficiency and occupant comfort.

For further details about the Open Call or potential collaboration with these projects, please contact us at sustain.eurocluster@gmail.com