{"id":2687,"date":"2026-07-06T23:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stics.sk\/get-involved\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T18:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T16:59:29","slug":"get-involved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stics.sk\/en\/get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"Get involved"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Join the STICS network<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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We have a role here that makes sense for everyone.
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#follower<\/a> \/ #collaborator<\/a> \/ #explorer<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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STICS FOLLOWER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES [cities \/ municipalities \/ self-governing regions]<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

What you get as a Follower:<\/strong>- The chance to host themed meetings or events in your area, bringing in local actors while you gain new information and further learning opportunities- Guaranteed free participation in all events organised or co-organised by STICS- Inspiration and know-how for your own development, including proven methods, shared practice and contacts- International experience on the ground- Transparent contacts across the local government, academic, business and non-profit sectors- Consultations and advice, including analyses and audits tailored to your needs- Access to open data and to the expertise of specialists and partners- Involvement in developing and testing solutions, or access to relevant platforms- The chance to pilot solutions and act as a reference site for validating innovation in real conditions- Special offers on products and services from partners- First-hand information and outputs without delay, including material to support decision-making- Marketing visibility as part of an innovative project<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tBecome a Follower\n\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t

No financial commitment. Just an interest in collaboration and innovation.
Become a Follower, free of charge and with no obligations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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STICS COLLABORATOR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

FOR BUSINESSES AND ACADEMICS [private companies \/ startups \/ research institutions \/ universities]<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

What you get as a Collaborator:<\/strong>- Guaranteed free participation in all events organised or co-organised by STICS- Inspiration, experience and new knowledge for your own development- Early information on calls, needs and upcoming funding programmes for municipalities- The chance to join new consortia and projects- Involvement in joint prototyping and testing, including of your own products and services- Co-creating solutions directly with municipalities, gaining reference projects and real testing environments- Transparent contacts and partnerships across sectors- Favourable terms through joint procurement, shared laboratories and IT solutions- Consultations, advice and shared experience- Participation in themed events such as hackathons, matchmaking sessions and investor round tables- Access to open data and expertise- Mentoring and a better understanding of how individual sectors work and what they expect- The chance to take part in trade missions- Marketing visibility as part of an innovative project<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tBecome a Collaborator\n\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t

No financial commitment. Just an interest in collaboration and innovation.
Become a Collaborator, free of charge and with no obligations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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STICS EXPLORER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

FOR STUDENTS AND CITIZENS [university students \/ young professionals \/ active citizens]<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

What you get as an Explorer:<\/strong>- Guaranteed free participation in all events organised or co-organised by STICS- Inspiration, experience and new knowledge for your own development- The chance to gain international experience and inspiration on the ground- Transparent contacts and connections- Consultations and advice, including analyses and audits- Involvement in developing and testing solutions, or access to relevant platforms- The chance to pilot solutions or become a reference site- Special offers on products and services- First-hand information, outputs and experience without delay, including material to support decision-making- Space to realise your own ideas and take part in practical competitions- Invaluable hands-on experience and new contacts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tBecome a Explorer\n\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t

No financial commitment. Just an interest in collaboration and innovation.
Become an Explorer, free of charge and with no obligations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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