Martin Hakel

As an intern at Process Academy gGmbH since January 2024, I lead the development of an online program on green business process management. My role includes researching sustainable practices, designing engaging content, and collaborating with experts. This project allows me to contribute to environmentally conscious business practices while enhancing my skills in program management and educational design.

Involved in delivering viable consultation to various stakeholders from public and private sector NGOs on exploring funding opportunities and ensuring all partners ready for the first calls coming out in 2023 towards funding of renewable energy technologies, aimed at reducing the energy consumption and cycle bridge from Slovakia-Hungary program worth €1M. Led third stage of Eco Centre Cunovo by reconstructing and modernising historical landmark to educate visitors on climate change topic worth €2M.

Attained multi-million-euros total worth €70M EU funds from major stakeholders, including €19M (EU funding money regarding Vocational Education and Training Centres), €5M (Eco-centre Cunovo), €2.5M (Institute of Regional Policy), €3M (Bike and Boat “Danube Islands”). Implemented 2 mid-term regional development strategies. Generated €1.4B for Bratislava region's total allocation worth regarding the EU cohesion policy 2021 – 2027 while the original allocation was just €20M (based on GDP).

During this tenure, I was involved in steering a wide range of Management and community work for Slovaks living in UK, presentation of Slovakia in the UK, and close interaction with governmental & international institutions. Some of my major achievements are... • Managed the community work for approximately 200K (e.g. Slovak-British Ball) • Explored and managed the Slovak folk group Karpaty • Played an integral role in publishing an English-Slovak magazine as well as establishing a community web portal