JemsReNewSpace
Priority Axis 2: Green investments in environmental protection and efficient risk management
Operation start date: 15 August 2026
Operation completion date: 14 August 2028
Budget: EUR 1.075.591,20
Number of partners: 5
Operation purpose and expected achievements:
The ReNewSpace project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro by promoting innovative circular renovation models for public buildings and urban neighbourhoods. The project addresses common cross-border challenges related to ageing and energy-inefficient building stock, limited integration of renewable energy sources, seismic vulnerability, and fragmented renovation planning through the development of harmonised methodologies, digital tools, and sustainable financing models. Planned activities include the development of a Building Assessment and Ranking Tool, BIM-based renovation methodologies, Green Neighbourhood models, financial simulation and risk assessment tools, and pilot renovation projects in all participating countries. Through technical innovation, pilot investments, capacity-building activities, and cross-border knowledge exchange, the project will strengthen the capacity of public authorities and relevant stakeholders to plan, implement, and replicate circular, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient renovation solutions, contributing to the green transition and long-term sustainable management of the built environment across the Programme area.
Beneficiaries:
The Lead Partner (LP), North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency – REGEA (HR), is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project. It oversees project implementation, financial and administrative management, partner coordination, reporting, and quality assurance. REGEA leads the development of harmonised methodologies and digital tools for circular renovation and Financial Simulation and Risk assessment tool, coordinates the Joint Technical Working Group, supervises pilot implementation, the creation of digital design, planning, and construction (e.g. BIM) models and co-author the regional guidelines and standards for lifecycle building management. The agency will also be the main author of the Technical Handbook for Circular Building Management and ensures the long-term sustainability and transferability of project results across the Programme area.
City of Karlovac (HR) is responsible for implementing the Croatian pilot activities and demonstrating innovative circular renovation solutions on a public building. It contributes to the preparation of digital technical documentation for the reconstruction of a public building in the City of Karlovac, testing of digital renovation methodologies and financial tools, participates in capacity-building and knowledge exchange activities, and promotes the practical application and replication of project results at the local and regional levels.
City of Cazin (BA) is responsible for implementing pilot activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the preparation of digital technical documentation for the reconstruction of a public building in the City of Cazin and the application of circular renovation principles to a public building. It contributes to the development and validation of joint methodologies and digital tools, supports testing of financial assessment models, participates in stakeholder engagement and training activities, and promotes the replication of sustainable renovation approaches across the Programme area.
Chamber of Commerce of Una-Sana Canton (BA) is responsible for coordinating project communication and dissemination activities, including project video. It develops and implements the Communication and Dissemination Plan, supports stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising, promotes project tools and training activities, facilitates knowledge transfer among public authorities and businesses, and contributes to the long-term visibility and replication of project results across the cross-border region.
University of Montenegro, Faculty of Economics (ME) is responsible for the preparation of digital technical documentation for the reconstruction of a public building in the City of Podgorica, leading activities related to sustainable financing, capacity building, and the long-term replicability of project results. It coordinates the development of financial models, policy recommendations, and training programmes, implements pilot activities on its university building, supports the validation of project tools and methodologies, and contributes to strengthening institutional capacities for circular and energy-efficient renovation across the Programme area.