In this edition, we’re celebrating major milestones and new collaborations that are accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
✅ First successful matchmaking event – bringing manufacturers, SMEs, and innovators together to shape the future of circular supply chains! ✅ New partnership with SoTecIn Factory – expanding opportunities for sustainable manufacturing across Europe. ✅ Exclusive insights from Amsterdam – exploring circular solutions in the furniture sector with CircuLeren, Plennid, and Herso. ✅ Upcoming funding opportunities & matchmaking event – get ready for Open Calls #2 and #3 and connect with potential partners!
📢 Keep reading for all the updates and find out how YOU can get involved!
🔄 CIRCULOOS sparks new collaborations in circular manufacturing!
Our first matchmaking event was a huge success! 🚀 Manufacturers, SMEs, and innovators connected to drive circular manufacturing forward. The event fostered new partnerships and showcased key circular strategies like repair, reuse, and recycling.
🔗 Read more about the event here: Full article
📢 Join the next CIRCULOOS matchmaking event on March 12!
🗓️ On October 23rd, our partner, F6S Innovation showcased several EU-funded sustainability and tech projects, including CIRCULOOS, CLIMOS Project, WeForming, FOODITY, and AlgaeProBANOS. As Webit.Foundation gathers global leaders and innovators, it was a great opportunity to showcase our commitment to a sustainable future. 🌱
🚀 Looking for partners to bring your circular manufacturing idea to life? Join our second matchmaking event on March 12 from 12:00 to 13:00 PM (CET)!
This is your chance to: ✅ Connect with like-minded manufacturers, SMEs, and innovators ✅ Form a strong consortium for upcoming funding opportunities ✅ Learn more about the CIRCULOOS Expression of Interest and how to participate
📅 Don’t miss out! Sign up today and start building your circular supply chain!
💚 Shaping the future of circular wood manufacturing
On January 28th, our partners CircuLeren, Plennid, and Herso hosted a technical meeting in Amsterdam, laying the groundwork for the future of our wood pilot. The event also featured a presentation of the CIRCULOOS Expression of Interest (EOI) and upcoming Open Calls at Holie Hub and Province Noord-Brabant. 🌿
This milestone event wrapped up with an exclusive tour of Herso’s factory in Loosbroek, showcasing circular manufacturing in action!
👉 Find out more about this initiative!
🌱 CIRCULOOS x SoTecIn Factory: ¡A powerful new collaboration!
We’re thrilled to join forces with SoTecIn Factory, a Horizon Europe-funded project focused on transforming circular ideas into real-world solutions! This collaboration aims to boost circular manufacturing by connecting innovators with industries. 🚀
🔗 Learn more about this exciting partnership here: Full article
📖 Quick Guide: Master EU circular economy policies!
Confused by EU sustainability policies? 🤯 We’ve got you covered! Our latest guide breaks down how the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) can help manufacturing SMEs transition to sustainable business models.
🔎 Key topics covered: ✅ Sustainable product design ✅ Waste management strategies ✅ Digital innovation for circularity
📖 Read the full guide here: The Manufacturing SME’s Quick Guide to EU Circular Economy Policies
🚨 Open Call #2 & #3 launching soon – Get ready to apply!
💰 Looking for funding to support your circular manufacturing project? Mark your calendar – the CIRCULOOS Open Call #2 & #3 are launching on March 26th!
🔹 Open Call #2: Demonstrators (EXDs) – Up to €60,000 per partner (2-4 entities per consortium) to develop and implement circular business models. 🔹 Open Call #3: Value-Chain Extension & Scale-up – Expanding circular supply chains by inviting new MSMEs to scale and extend their impact.
💡 Start preparing your application and join the March 12 matchmaking event to find the perfect partners!
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