As part of the Horizon project Smart Era, we are developing an innovative methodology and co-creation techniques with partners to engage residents and stakeholders in creating new data sources.
Following this objective, we met with Janja Viher on December 19, 2024. She has extensive experience managing European and domestic projects, municipal administration, development agencies, companies, and institutions. Currently, she is the director of Agencija SIV, a business mentor, and the project manager at the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Maribor, actively engaged in smart villages and cities as well as fostering innovation and collaboration.
During the meeting in the second largest Slovenian city, Maribor, we first introduced Janja Viher, as an experienced stakeholder, to the Smart Era project, followed by the presentation of the so-called Smart Innovative Package tool developed by our leading project partner, FBK.
Janja Viher provided valuable insights, which we will be shared with our partner, Rotunda, with whom we are collaborating on the pilot areas in Šmarje and Padna.