An Innovation Camp in circular economy looks for experts to develop new business models

CIRC4Life project, in which CIRCE participates, has opened registrations to participate in an international Innovation Camp that will revolve around the circular economy. The event, which will take place from November 12 to 15 in Krakow (Poland), seeks to be a space for the co-creation of new models around the circular economy for experts from around the world and a forum to share and discuss the different perspectives regarding to this matter In it, the project partners, among which is the Spanish R&D center CIRCE, will exchange knowledge with experts from all over the world to develop cutting-edge solutions that help overcome the current challenges of the circular economy. The event, framed within the CIRC4Life project and funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 program, will also serve attendees to join a global network of experts in circular economy, generate new contacts and discover the latest developments in the sector. Those interested in participating can register until September 30 for free. Registration includes transportation, accommodation and diets, which will be borne by the project for all participants. During the four days of the Innovation Camp, the 70 selected participants will be divided into multidisciplinary teams to work on new business models for the industries of domestic and industrial LED lighting, recycling and reuse of used tablets, microcultures and chain industries of supply of meat products. The objective, aligned with that of the CIRC4Life project, is to develop an innovative business approach based on sustainable consumption, collaborative recycling and the reuse and co-creation of products and services for these four sectors. The best solutions achieved throughout the event will be demonstrated on a large scale by the CIRC4Life project between 2019 and 2020 in the United Kingdom and in Spain.

• Date: November 12-15
• Place: Krakow (Poland)
• Hour: 12.30 to 18 p.m
• Organizer: CIRC4Life Project
• Free registration open until September 30 (includes transportation, accommodation and per diems)
• Full program of the Innovation Camp here

About CIRC4Life

CIRC4Life (A circular economy approach for lifecycles of products and services) is a European project that brings together 17 partners from eight European countries, united to promote the circular economy in different products and services throughout their life cycle. On the part of Spain, CIRCE, Indumetal Recycling, ONA Product, SIG de RAEE y Pilas S.L., and SAT 2439 participate in this initiative. The ultimate goal is to develop new business models based on the co-creation of products and services, recycling and reuse, and sustainable consumption, for the sectors of LED lighting, computer tablets and the food industry (meat and vegetables).