Bridging Borders. Why the Eurogia PO Day in Istanbul Reinforced the Case for International Collaboration

On 26 September 2025, Nellie took part in the Eurogia PO Day in Istanbul, an event designed to accelerate international collaboration in clean energy and low-carbon innovation. Bringing together industry leaders, research institutions and technology developers, the day reinforced a message that underpins Nellie’s work: real progress on climate and energy challenges depends on partnership across borders and disciplines.

Representing the UK’s growing climate technology sector, Nellie presented a range of project concepts positioned for leadership under upcoming Eurogia and Eureka calls. These projects build on Nellie’s established expertise in carbon dioxide removal (CDR), circular economy applications and integration with energy networks, areas where the company’s modular systems and digital MRV platforms can deliver measurable, scalable impact.

Nellie’s presentation highlighted how waste valorisation, bio-based processes and transparent carbon accounting can operate as connected parts of a single, verifiable decarbonisation system. The approach resonated strongly with international delegates, positioning Nellie not only as a technology provider but also as a potential consortium leader for multi-national innovation projects.

While the event maintained a high standard of organisation and structure, it also revealed a mixed level of preparedness among some SMEs and industrial participants. This disparity, common in early-stage innovation networks, underscored the need for clearer alignment between partners’ technical readiness and the strategic goals of funding programmes such as Eurogia.

Discussions around funding mechanisms were at times challenging. Presentations made clear the complexity of navigating national co-funding structures and eligibility criteria across participating countries. Despite these barriers, the atmosphere remained constructive, driven by a shared recognition that cross-border cooperation is essential to achieving industrial decarbonisation at scale.

Nellie’s participation resulted in promising connections with Turkish academia and research organisations, particularly those exploring bio-process integration, energy recovery and carbon utilisation in industrial contexts. These early dialogues are now forming the foundation for potential collaborative project bids under forthcoming Eurogia calls.

Such relationships are central to Nellie’s collaborative model. By aligning technical expertise from diverse regions with practical, deployment-ready technology, the company seeks to demonstrate how climate innovation can be both scientifically rigorous and commercially viable.

For Nellie, international engagement is not a formality; it is a necessity. The company’s experience confirms that:

• Complex challenges require broad coalitions. Decarbonisation and waste valorisation span sectors from agriculture and materials to energy networks and finance. Multi-industry collaboration creates solutions that are integrated rather than incremental.

• Regional diversity strengthens resilience. Different geographies bring unique regulatory, resource and cultural perspectives. Projects designed across borders are more adaptable and scalable.

• Shared ownership drives lasting impact. When all partners contribute expertise, investment and accountability, innovation becomes sustainable both economically and environmentally.

As Nellie reflects on Eurogia PO Day Istanbul, one conclusion is clear: international collaboration is not optional; it is the route to genuine progress. The event provided an invaluable forum for connecting with like-minded organisations, exchanging knowledge and identifying concrete pathways to implementation.

In the coming months, Nellie will continue developing partnerships initiated at the event, advancing proposals that demonstrate how digital measurement, circular resource management and verifiable carbon removal can combine into deployable, real-world climate solutions.

Eurogia’s vision to catalyse innovation through collaboration aligns directly with Nellie’s mission. From Istanbul to the next project call, Nellie remains committed to leading from the front, connecting technology, people and ideas across borders to accelerate the clean energy transition.