A meeting of Hocker partners was held on 15 and 16 September. The progress of the project was discussed, the next steps were outlined and the main methodological tools on which the process of analyzing best practices in the field of home care with the eight partners will be explored. The participants also discussed how the three international workshops will be organized, group sessions identifying the main aspects of the workshops according to the project objectives. On the third day of their stay in Varna, the participants also met with representatives of the Bulgarian stakeholders, having the opportunity to exchange ideas and comment on common issues to look for a solution for the cooperation of regional innovation chains from the eight countries.