MAG-NET aims to reverse the talent drain in Celje and neighbouring Prebold, Slovenia, by creating a vibrant urban innovation network. It establishes a cross-sectoral hub and pilot five urban sandboxes focusing on areas such as affordable housing, sustainable mobility, enhancing the urban vibe, community energy and advancing Industry 4.0.
Working with youth, businesses and citizens, MAG-NET is a project that co-creates innovative solutions to develop dynamic, talent-driven communities. It creates a sustainable, participatory framework for urban authorities to attract talent and nurture inclusive local development, setting a model for other EU cities.
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The MAGnetic Attraction Forces of the City Network, MAG-NET, tackles the urgent issue of talent drain in Celje and neighbouring Prebold, Slovenia. These cities are losing young talent to larger urban centres that provide better education and job opportunities. This has led to an aging population and declining urban vitality.
MAG-NET’s goal is to transform Celje and Prebold into vibrant, talent-driven communities. The project is set to create an urban innovation network with a central hub in Celje and a mini-hub in Prebold. These hubs support the development of new solutions to key urban challenges.
The project pilots five Urban Real-Life Learning Labs (RLLLs), known as MAG-NETic Fields. These “fields” focus on affordable housing, sustainable mobility, community energy, urban vibe and Industry 4.0. By engaging youth, businesses and citizens, MAG-NET is designed to co-create innovative solutions that integrate into city practices.
Expected outcomes include the creation of new enterprises, the development of urban solutions, and a sustainable framework for urban authorities. This framework will foster innovation, attract talent, and support inclusive local development, providing a model for other European cities.
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The European Urban Initiative is an essential tool of the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy for the 2021-2027 programming period. The initiative established by the European Union supports cities of all sizes, to build their capacity and knowledge, to support innovation and develop transferable and scalable innovative solutions to urban challenges of EU relevance.
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