On November 18, the ZEEUS Project held the third workshop of its training cycle, dedicated to the theme “Building for Change: Climate Entrepreneurship for All”, which brought together around 70 participants. This session challenged attendees to transform ideas into real projects, demonstrating how anyone can lead or contribute to sustainable solutions through entrepreneurship and innovation. The workshop featured contributions from Ron Immink, author and specialist in futures and entrepreneurship, and Aideen O’Hora, co-founder of SustainabilityWorks. Soon, all workshops and initiatives will be available on the ZEEUS Collaborative Platform, which provides access to mentors, tools, and educational resources. With the conclusion of this workshop cycle, the ZEEUS Project continues to develop new content and initiatives focused on sustainability.

The second workshop of the ZEEUS Project, titled “Design for Impact: Climate Ideation in Action,” took place on 5 November and brought together around 100 participants. The session offered an excellent opportunity to transform intentions into impactful ideas through creative tools and collaborative methods that encouraged the development of innovative climate solutions and the promotion of systemic change. The event provided a dynamic space for learning and co-creation, helping participants move from climate concern to confident action. Through practical activities and moments of exchange, attendees were able to explore how creative ideation can drive innovation and generate real impact across academic, professional, and personal spheres. Guest speakers included Ron Immink, author and speaker on future trends and entrepreneurship, and Aideen O’Hora, co-founder of SustainabilityWorks, who inspired participants to reflect on the role of creativity in addressing climate challenges. The ZEEUS Project continues on 18 November with its third workshop, “Building for Change: Climate Entrepreneurship for All,” dedicated to transforming ideas into sustainable projects.

On October 23rd, the first workshop of the ZEEUS Project took place, under the theme From Climate Anxiety to Action, bringing together 200 participants. This workshop represented an excellent opportunity to explore how to shift from feelings of powerlessness in the face of climate change to a sense of personal agency, purpose, and empowerment. The speakers included Ron Immink, Author, Coach, and Speaker on the Future and Entrepreneurship, and Aideen O’Hora, Co-founder of SustainabilityWorks. The second workshop of the ZEEUS Project will take place on November 5th, this time under the theme Design for Impact – Climate Ideation in Action. This workshop will focus on transforming concern about climate change into confident action, through structured creativity and collaboration, enabling participants to develop meaningful solutions.

ZEEUS launches its first initiative with a series of three online workshops, aimed at students, teachers, and professionals. Focusing on climate action and impactful innovation, the workshops promise to be a dynamic space for learning, sharing, and co-creating sustainable solutions. Workshop 1 – From Climate Anxiety to Action October 23 | 5:00 p.m. (CET) Feel better and act better — discover your role in climate action. Learn how to channel environmental stress into motivation and purpose. Discover simple and effective ways to make a difference in your work, studies, or daily life. You can register here. Workshop 2 – Design for Impact: Climate Ideation in Action November 5 | 5:00 p.m. (CET) Transform agency into ideas that matter. Explore creative tools and collaborative methods to generate innovative climate solutions and promote systemic change. You can register here. Workshop 3 – Building for Change: Climate Entrepreneurship for All November 18 | 5:00 p.m. (CET) From ideas to impact — your climate project starts here. Turn ideas into real projects. This workshop shows how anyone can lead or contribute to sustainable solutions through entrepreneurship and innovation. You can register here. All workshops and initiatives will soon be available on the ZEEUS Collaborative Platform, which offers access to mentors, tools, and educational resources!

Zeeus has created a collaborative platform that will allow stakeholders, entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors to access this digital space, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of projects with a positive impact. Designed to host workshops, mentoring, tools, and other initiatives, the platform brings mentors and mentees together with one purpose: to create sustainable and innovative solutions. Learn more here: https://app.zeeus.org/

The ZEEUS consortium brings together an exceptional group of higher education institutions and industrial partners committed to sustainable innovation. Led by Trinity College Dublin (TCD), the project involves ISEC Lisbon, Stellenbosch University (South Africa), Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) and Trier University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) in Germany. Each partner brings with them solid experience in entrepreneurship, sustainability and digital transformation. The consortium is reinforced by strategic partners such as ANJE, Luvent Consulting and Babele, responsible for leveraging business networks, technological knowledge and collaborative platforms. Together, these actors form a North-South alliance that connects Europe and Africa through innovation, education and social impact. This diversity of geographies and skills makes ZEEUS a model of global collaboration for the future of higher education. About the partners: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin (TCD) is recognised internationally as Ireland’s leading university and is ranked in 81st position by the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is home to 18,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across all the major disciplines in the arts and humanities, business, law, STEM, and health sciences, and ranked #12 in the ‘most international universities’ (THE 2022). TCD is a member of the prestigious League of European Research Universities (LERU). ‘Portal’, Trinity’s Innovation and Enterprise Unit, will co-ordinating TCD’s activities on ZEEUS. Portal is a professional gateway for partnering and co-location with world class researchers, new talent, innovators and entrepreneurs. It offers talent development programmes that are designed to help organisations and individuals develop new thinking and practice; to shape their future and recognise the opportunities therein. Portal offers open courses, in-house training, masterclasses, summer schools, accelerators and boot-camps in the areas of creativity, innovation, design skills and corporate entrepreneurship. ANJE – National Association of Young Entrepreneurs ANJE – National Association of Young Entrepreneurs is a leading organisation in promoting young entrepreneurship in Portugal. Founded in 1986, it supports the creation and development of companies through training, incubation, mentoring and networking, promoting innovation and competitiveness. Babele Babele is a technology and consulting company, founded in 2013, which works in the fields of collective intelligence, business modeling and social impact. We have pioneered application of open strategies and collaborative business modeling, providing our products & services to universities, incubators, networks and corporations spread across 6 continents. Our work is split in 3 activities: Innovation Tools: we provide tailored online collaborative platforms to manage innovation programs and effectively engage stakeholders; Innovation Programs: We design launch and manage intrapreneurship, corporate innovation, and startup acceleration programs; Training and Education: We hold bootcamps and workshops on design-thinking to Lean Startup, social business modeling, reinventing organizations and growth hacking. The mission of the company is to enable the participation and engagement of stakeholders (citizens, civil society and CSR driven companies, etc) in the development of social-good projects and businesses. ISEC Lisboa The Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências – ISEC Lisboa, founded 33 years ago and located in the heart of Lisbon, is a higher education institution focused on multiple fields of knowledge. Its academic offerings include programs in technology, data science, communication and marketing, design, civil protection, tourism, and hospitality. We believe that high-quality education relies on the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application. That is why we foster a learning experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and research, preparing our students for a path of lifelong learning. Luvent Consulting Luvent Consulting GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a global development consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to address pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. The company specialises in research and innovation, private sector engagement, climate action, and digitalisation, supporting governments, donors, and development partners with strategic, technical, and operational expertise. Since 2024, Luvent has been part of the Chemonics International Inc. group of companies, combining Luvent’s thematic knowledge and regional experience with Chemonics’ global infrastructure and extensive sectoral reach. This partnership enables Luvent to operate through a strong international network of experts and regional hubs across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Luvent has delivered a wide range of development projects in numerous countries worldwide, including fragile and transitioning contexts, and has contributed to multiple Climate-KIC initiatives. The company works with a diverse group of stakeholders – from public institutions and governments to MSMEs and academic organisations – providing tailored support in entrepreneurship, climate resilience, and digital transformation. Its clients include the European Union, the African Development Bank, Climate-KIC, GIZ, KfW, and other leading development actors. Stellenbosch University (SU) With our African roots and global reach, Stellenbosch University (SU) has grown into a true asset to South Africa, our continent and beyond over more than a century. We combine world-class knowledge production and cutting-edge technological innovation to be a thriving, transformative and systemically sustainable university. Our relevant, impactful research makes us ever more agile and responsive to the needs of society, enabling us to confront the complex challenges of our country, region and the globe. Future-fit, inclusive and collaborative, we are moving forward, together. ​ Trier University of Applied Sciences of Trier (TUAS) With around 7,000 students, Trier University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) is the second largest university for applied sciences in Rhineland-Palatinate. A strong focus on application and practice, innovative teaching methods, and the strong combination of teaching and research characterize our studies. On three campuses we offer 80 degree programmes in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building and Supply Engineering, Food Technology, Computer Science, Games, Therapy Sciences, Economics, Law, Environmental Studies, Architecture, and Design, thus presenting a diverse educational programme unique in the region. The Institute for Applied Material Flow Management (IfaS), established in 2001 at TUAS, is Germany’s largest university-based material flow management think tank, leading sustainability efforts globally. Based at the zero-emission Environmental Campus Birkenfeld (ECB), IfaS specializes in optimizing resource flows –biomass, water, waste, and energy– through circular economy models, zero-emission strategies, and decarbonization initiatives. Globally recognized, including a top ranking in the 2024 UI GreenMetric, IfaS partners with institutions across Europe, Asia, and Africa to address

ZEEUS is committed to sustainable transformation that is, above all, inclusive and digital. With a strong commitment to gender equality and diversity, the project implements specific strategies to support women and under-represented groups in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. In addition, the ZEEUS digital platform – developed by Babele – integrates collaboration tools, online training and impact assessment, connecting participants from different countries in real time. The project articulates the EntreComp, GreenComp and DigComp frameworks, promoting cross-cutting skills for the challenges of the green and digital transition. With a replicable and sustainable model, ZEEUS is paving the way for entrepreneurship with a positive environmental and social impact to become a reality in universities around the world.

At the heart of ZEEUS are the Seed Factories, pioneering structures designed to transform knowledge into impact. These collaborative spaces promote a practical and interdisciplinary approach to sustainable entrepreneurship, linking education, research and innovation. Through boot camps, hackathons, mentoring and access to funding networks, Seed Factories help bring ideas with transformative potential to life – from digital solutions for smart cities to new circular economy models. Throughout the project, more than 1,000 students and 300 academic and non-academic staff members are expected to be involved, and at least eight start-ups with sustainable business models are expected to be created. ZEEUS is building an international innovation network that will last well beyond the funding phase.

ZEEUS is more than a project – it is a bold vision for the future of higher education. In an era marked by climate urgency and the digital revolution, the project aims to position higher education institutions as drivers of sustainable innovation. Through the creation of Seed Factories at universities in Europe and Africa, ZEEUS promotes green entrepreneurship, intercontinental collaboration and the creation of scalable solutions to global challenges. These “seed factories” offer training, mentoring, funding and methodologies for measuring climate impact. Aligned with the goals of the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the project focuses on empowering students, researchers and professionals, fostering the creation of start-ups and innovation networks with a real impact on society and the planet.