On November 5-6, the INTEGER project held its final General Assembly in Barcelona, hosted by i2CAT in a hybrid format. As the project approaches its conclusion in January, the assembly focused on celebrating achievements, discussing final steps, and exploring ways to sustain its impact.
The first day featured presentations from each Work Package, covering essential areas such as project management, collaborative learning, regional innovation ecosystems, and the deployment of the INTEGER 4H Model. Discussions also focused on the project’s sustainability and the expert validation of the 4H model.
Rafael Nualart, project coordinator, highlighted, “Each regional innovation ecosystem – Catalonia, Krakow, and Hamburg – has a unique context, and this diversity was central to the project.” This emphasis on regional specificity allowed INTEGER to tailor activities to local needs through study visits, stakeholder engagement events, and collaborative “col.laborathons” in each ecosystem.
On November 6, the group visited Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona to explore health and innovation research, with a particular focus on mental health challenges. The team then toured the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where they learned about key health-related projects, including Bioinfo4women, a gender and health initiative.
Back at i2CAT, insights from INTEGER’s mentorship program were shared. Albert Munné from Memima Baby, a start-up innovating classroom solutions for children’s well-being, shared how INTEGER’s mentorship helped refine their business planning and market approach: “INTEGER gave us an opportunity to grow.”
The day also included a session on transitioning the INTEGER platform to Decidim, an open-source democracy platform, and concluded with a co-creation session and a presentation on the 4H INTEGER model. The model emphasizes clear communication and stakeholder involvement from the outset to drive deeper engagement and collaboration.
The assembly underscored INTEGER’s commitment to lasting impact through innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.