CIRC-2-ZERO
CIRC-2-ZERO project tackles the challenge of accelerating decarbonization and enhancing advanced manufacturing capabilities in SMEs across the BSR. The project targets SMEs in the electronics manufacturing and engineered wood products sectors, as well as large enterprises, business support organizations, and research institutions.
SMEs often struggle to adopt circular economy practices and advanced manufacturing technologies due to a lack of knowledge, resources, and tailored support. They face barriers such as limited access to expertise, high costs of implementation, and difficulty in navigating the complex landscape of circular economy solutions. CIRC-2-ZERO offers three innovative solutions to overcome these barriers. Firstly, the project will develop a Digital Twin Demo Platform, enabling SMEs to simulate and optimize their processes for circularity. Secondly, it will provide tested solutions for circular product design and value chain optimization, empowering SMEs to create sustainable products and processes. Lastly, the project will establish a network of Resilience.
SMEs often struggle to adopt circular economy practices and advanced manufacturing technologies due to a lack of knowledge, resources, and tailored support. They face barriers such as limited access to expertise, high costs of implementation, and difficulty in navigating the complex landscape of circular economy solutions. CIRC-2-ZERO offers three innovative solutions to overcome these barriers. Firstly, the project will develop a Digital Twin Demo Platform, enabling SMEs to simulate and optimize their processes for circularity. Secondly, it will provide tested solutions for circular product design and value chain optimization, empowering SMEs to create sustainable products and processes. Lastly, the project will establish a network of Resilience.
The project involves 12 partners from the Baltic Sea region.
Project partners:
- Finland: Häme University of Applied Sciences (Lead partner)
- Finland: Linna Business Development
- Estonia: Tallinn University of Technology
- Estonia: Tartu Science ParkPoland: Krakow Technology Park
- Germany: K8 Institute for Strategic Aesthetics
- Germany: Academy of Fine Arts Saar
- Latvia: Riga Technical University
- Sweden: Luleå University of Technology
- Lithuania: VMG Lignum Systems
- Latvia: VIZULO
- Sweden: Industrial Development Center North ABL
- Latvia: Ventspils High Technology Park
Total funding:
3.29 million EUR
Project implementation period:
01.03.2025. - 31.05.2028.
The project is supported by the INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme of the European Union.
