- The LIFE RESSKILL project was presented at the European forum “Legal Certainty in Home Acquisition” as an example of innovation for a just energy transition.
- This European initiative strengthens the skills of the construction sector to move toward more sustainable and efficient building.
Brussels, 23/07/2025. The LIFE RESSKILL project was presented at the forum “Legal Certainty in Home Acquisition” held at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels (Belgium) on Thursday, July 3. During the forum, chaired by MEP and member of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, Borja Giménez Larraz, various aspects of the housing sector were discussed, such as common housing policies across the continent, insights from sector representatives, and legal guarantees of property ownership.
Juanma Revuelta, CEO of the Foundation, participated as a speaker in the panel discussion “Legal Guarantees of Property: Property Title in the Common European Space.” In this context, Revuelta presented the LIFE RESSKILL project, which focuses on training workers in the construction and building sectors to create smart, resilient, and climate-neutral spaces. The program will feature a free open-access platform where students can gain knowledge through micro-credentials developed by the project partners, most of whom are European universities.
LIFE RESSKILL was showcased at an event that brought together key stakeholders in the housing sector. The first roundtable focused on common European housing policy, with prominent participation from MEPs Borja Giménez Larraz, Oihane Agirregoitia, and Alicia Homs, all members of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union. The report currently being prepared by the committee will outline identified problems and potential solutions to address the ongoing crisis. This document will serve as a roadmap for creating new EU-wide legislation and harmonizing existing laws among EU Member States.
Next, a panel was held to gather the sector’s perspective, with contributions from representatives of real estate and financial associations, including Ignacio Menéndez-Morán, President of the Spanish Association of Mortgage Brokers, and José María Alfaro, President of the Federation of Real Estate Associations.
The third and final panel addressed the legal guarantees of property in the context of a common European space. Tatiana Márquez Uriarte, member of the cabinet of the European Commissioner for Energy; Enrique Maside Páramo, head for European Affairs at the Spanish College of Registrars; and Javier Burón Cuadrado, housing expert and member of the Spanish Association of Public Housing and Land Managers, discussed this topic alongside Juan Manuel Revuelta, representative of LIFE RESSKILL.
The LIFE RESSKILL project, funded by the EU’s LIFE Programme, trains the workforce in the integration of renewable energy systems and the digitalization of the building sector. The project has a budget of over €1.5 million and a duration of 36 months (December 2024 – November 2027). It is led by the University of Genoa, alongside the following partners: Maynooth University, the European Education and Learning Institute, the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Technical University of Crete, Three o’clock, IKIM, Artémat, and the Finnova Foundation.
Additionally, the forum presented the RES4CITY project, which gave rise to LIFE RESSKILL, focusing on urban area decarbonization and the improvement of workforce qualifications for the green transition. The content developed by LIFE RESSKILL will be hosted on the RES4CITY platform: RES4CITY BoostMySkills. Revuelta also highlighted Finnova’s contributions to the project, such as the organization of the RES4CITY STARTUP EUROPE ACCELERATHON, an open innovation competition addressing challenges like green hydrogen production, electric mobility, land management, and greywater reuse. This competition is summed up in an Open Innovation Book developed by Finnova Foundation.
Upcoming collaboration opportunities and open calls were also presented. Under the Erasmus+ program, a call is expected in November 2025, offering non-repayable grants of up to €400,000 for projects related to energy education. This initiative aims to promote training and awareness in energy efficiency and transition, within the framework of international cooperation in vocational education and training (VET).
Finnova is preparing upcoming calls in collaboration with Latin America and Africa, among others, to train new professionals in the construction sector. Through training, the goal is to promote the use of innovative techniques, sustainable materials, and minimal ecological footprint, while encouraging youth employment and creating new opportunities in the sector. According to the Spanish National Confederation of Construction, nearly 700,000 skilled workers are needed to meet Spain’s national commitments.
Revuelta also encouraged attendees to participate in upcoming LIFE Programme calls, particularly the LIFE ECO Circular stream, aimed at promoting innovative projects for waste reuse and improving their circular management. These projects may receive between €500,000 and €2 million in funding, with a co-financing rate of 60% and a typical duration of 36 to 48 months.
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With extensive experience in European project communication, startup acceleration, and training on EU funds, Finnova acts as a bridge between innovative ideas and EU funding opportunities. For more information, visit www.finnova.eu.