International research

After embarking on scientific research in 1998, ÉMI's R & D and innovation activities have stepped into the international arena (particularly in the European Union). Getting involved in international research gave a further incentive to our research and development, in part with EU grants now becoming available to us, and in part by joining the ranks of cutting edge international science.

The international research, that started in 2000, keeps spanning more and more specialized areas. To date, ÉMI has participated in European calls for proposals listed in the Annex, as a cooperative or consortium partner of several Western European associate research institutes. Our colleagues involved in the projects have progressed to national coordinator and team leader positions in the tenders from the initial status of paticipant partners.

Currently running international projects

BUSTRAINBUD

During the 36 month of the BUSTRAINBUD project the aim is to create a voluntary qualification system (quality labelling) based on the participatory strategy and actions of the Sustainable Construction Skill Alliance. ÉMI Non-profit Llc. is involved in the project in Hungary as a consortium leader.

BUSH

The purpose of the BUILD UP Skills (building energy training) initiative is, to adjust the vocational education and training systems to the skill and qualification demands in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. ÉMI Non-profit Llc. is involved in the project in Hungary as a consortium leader.

BYE

The Build Your English project aims to improve the communication skills of the actors of the construction process, especially among young people at the beginning of their professional careers. ÉMI Nonprofit Llc. is involved in the project as a consortium leader, team leader and partner.

CA ESD II.

The purpose of the CA ESD II. project run in the framework of the Intelligent Energy Europe program is, to examine and constantly monitor the implementation of the Energy Services Directive 2006/32/EC in each Member State. Participating in the project are all EU Member States, plus Croatia and Norway. The Member States are represented by ministries and energy agencies. In Hungary ÉMI Non-profit Llc. will carry out the implementation of tasks set out in the project, by request of the Ministry of National Development.

GSC

Global Renewable Energy and Environmental Neighbourhoods as Solar Cities - abbreviated GREEN Solar Cities or GSC

Answering the CONCERTO call under the 6th Framework Programme, Copenhagen and Salzburg, led by the KUBEN consctruction and home maintenance company of Denmark, have undertaken large-scale demonstration and research tasks to create energy efficient new and renovated homes and public buildings using large-scale renewable energy sources, as a demonstration. The projects handles social issues and the sustainable and innovative organization of the financial background with priority. In connection with the participation of ÉMI as a project partner, the town of Szentendre has been involved as well, as an observer.

PIME’S

The objective of the EU research, development and demonstration initiative of the PIME'S Concerto project within the 7th Framework Programme in the subject of ENERGY is, to construct community scale demonstrations for energy efficiency and large-scale integrated application of renewable energy. In Hungary the PIME'S project is being realized in Szentendre, where a residential building, an office building and a nursery are getting rehabilitated, and a new energy efficient office building will be constructed for ÉMI Non-profit Llc. ÉMI is involved in the project as a partner, national coordinator and team leader.

You can find the list of completed projects in the downloadable documents.