Circular Innovation Hub

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Danube

Date of latest update: 2024-12-18

Description

Description (EN):

COMMON CHALLENGE: Recent research indicated that the LACK OF CONSUMER AND USER ACCEPTANCE OF CIRCULAR OFFERINGS is one of the primary barriers for the transition to a circular economy. SMEs face great difficulty in reaching a stage of environmental excellence due to their limited resources to adopt circular practices together with Industry 4.0 technologies. Ineffective enforcement of relevant regulations, poor institutional support, lack of economic incentives, poor technical skills and low environmental awareness also affects the circular readiness in small firms. However, SMEs are vitally important to economy while they represent 99% of all enterprises in EU and generate two thirds off all employment. They account for 64% of industrial emissions in Europe and many analysis recognise that is highly challenging to achieve the complete implementation of circular principles by them and related supply chains due to the absence of modern technologies. Additional challenge facing partner regions is the lack of knowledge and competencies in the circular transition and provision of specialised services which gives the main answer on how to create a value with circular principles. As there is a strong trend of brain drain in all less developed partner regions, regional SMEs are facing the problem of competent knowledge and skills in order to be able to support circular transition of local SMEs. To this end, more developed regions have a well- developed support ecosystem, which helps these SMEs to develop new services, but unfortunately in most of the regions where partners come from, this support ecosystem is not well developed and is not providing appropriate digital & circular transition service support, while regional policy measures are very often focused only on infrastructure & equipment investment support and are not specialised to multi-disciplinary circular support services. OBJECTIVE: The overall project objective is improving innovation potential in LESS INNOVATIVE REGIONS and to a significant extend non-urban INDUSTRIAL REGIONS IN TRANSITION with a low innovation performance and weak innovation infrastructure, in absolute terms or comparatively to neighbouring regions. They are characterised also by low RD expenditure, low % of ICT applications and low % of knowledge intensive SMEs. INNOVATIVENESS OF OUTPUTS & RESULTS: The envisaged change we want to provide is established JOINT TRANSNATIONAL CIRCULAR TRANSITION ACCELERATOR SUPPORT SERVICES based on CIRCULAR USER EXPERIENCE MODEL combined with industry 4.0 novel technologies that supports circular transition in 2 most challenging circular supply chains: (1) plastic & metal processing sector and (2) construction sector, which are both RIS3 very important in less developed areas and where both will be tested by involved partners. That type of accelerator program doesn’t exist yet in EU and will be the first focused program on transnational level. PARTNERSHIP: The entire partnership of 23 institutions (13 PP + 10 ASP) thus constitutes the following quadruple helix structure: GOVERNMENT LEVEL: 7 representatives from HU, MO, CZ, BIH, SK, SI, AT INDUSTRY LEVEL: 9 representatives from SI, CZ, BG, RS, BIH, HR, MNE, DE ACADEMIA LEVEL: 6 representatives from RO, DE, SK, AT, HR, BG CIVIL SOCIETY: 1 representative from RS Regarding the INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT LEVEL partners are also divided for those who are coming from more and those from less innovative regions. INNOVATIVE REGIONS are represent DE and AT partners, INNOVATION TRANSITION REGIONS (SI, CZ, HU, SK) and LOW INNOVATION REGIONS (HR, BiH, RO, RS, BG, MO, MNE). In all regions both sectors represent high RIS3 strategy importance. APPROACH: Drawing from the circular business model literature we identify five types of CIRCULAR TRANSITION STRATEGIES which will be tested together with developed user acceptance model: (1) CIRCULAR SUPPLIES: business models centered on offering renewable, biodegradable and recyclable inputs;(2) RESOURCE RECOVERY: business models focused on transforming waste into value through recycling and up-cycling; (3) PRODUCT LIFE EXTENSION/REMANUFACTURING MODEL: business models aimed at extending the use period of products by maintaining, repairing, and remanufacturing; (4) SHARING PLATFORMS: business models centered around a platform to maximise the utilisation of products or services; (5) PRODUCT AS A SERVICE: business models where customers use a product by leasing or paying for use contracts. Project will provide real-life testing environment for innovative approaches with developed user-centered, open innovation system, integrating relevant quadruple helix stakeholders from partner ecosystems help to uptake circular technologies in less developed partner regions and accelerate cross-border marketability and technology uptake.

Expected Achievements (EN):

To improve companies’ capacities and willingness to adopt digital technologies and green business models by developing, testing and deploying a user acceptance tool to speed up circular transition process. Strengthen the uptake of advanced technologies based on consumer and user acceptance of circular offerings with elaborated circular transition supporting tools, mentorship techniques & connected business support ecosystems. To improve the regional innovation ecosystems capacity to learn, transfer and replicate »Circular User Acceptance Model« and »Circular Transition Accelerator« with its entire capabilities by designing new policy instruments supporting sustainable manufacturing sector.

Project outputs: User Acceptance Model(EN)
Testing the CIRCULAR TRANSITION ACCELERATOR PROGRAM(EN)
Circular transition toolbox(EN)
Tested & validated joint COMMUNITY e-PLATFORM to support transnational accelerator services(EN)
TRAINING PROGRAM for circular transition accelerator program implementation(EN)
Transnational Circular Innovation Hub (EN)
Transnational deploying strategy(EN)
Regional Action Plans (EN)

Thematic information

Innovation capacity and awareness-raising SME and entrepreneurship

Priority: (VI-B_D_1) Priority 1 - A more competitive and smarter Danube Region

Priority specific objective: RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity

Type of intervention: 026 Support for innovation clusters including between businesses, research organisations and public authorities and business networks primarily benefiting SMEs

Partners (13)

Lead Partner: Pomurski tehnološki park

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI23632763

Address: Plese, 9000 Murska Sobota, Slovenia

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.p-tech.si

Total budget: EUR 288 812.50

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 231 050.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 57 762.50

NAUČNO – TEHNOLOŠKI PARK CREN GORE

Name: NAUČNO – TEHNOLOŠKI PARK CREN GORE

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 30/31-21159-9

Address: Bulevar Mihaila Lalića, 81000 Podpgorica, Montenegro

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.ntpark.me

Total budget: EUR 100 548.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 80 438.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 20 109.60

Organizatia pentru Dezvoltarea Antreprenoriatului

Name: Organizatia pentru Dezvoltarea Antreprenoriatului

Department: Project Development and International Cooperation Department

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IDNO: 1007600042792

Address: Blv. Ștefan cel Mare, 2012 Chișinău, Moldova

Department address: Blv. Ștefan cel Mare, 2012 Chișinău, Moldova

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.oda.md/ro/

Total budget: EUR 134 818.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 107 854.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 26 963.60

Hrvatska gospodarska komora – Županijska komora Varaždin

Name: Hrvatska gospodarska komora – Županijska komora Varaždin

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR85167032587

Address: P. Preradovića, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.hgk.hr/zupanijska-komora-varazdin

Total budget: EUR 149 135.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 119 308.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 29 827.00

FH Kärnten gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH

Name: FH Kärnten gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH

Department: Engineering & IT

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU77483224

Address: Europastrasse , 9524 Villach, Austria

Department address: Europastrasse , 9524 Villach, Austria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website (not verified): http://www.cuas.at

Total budget: EUR 257 850.50

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 206 280.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 51 570.10

Technická univerzita v Košiciach

Name: Technická univerzita v Košiciach

Partner’s ID if not PIC: VAT number SK2020486710

Address: Letna, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.tuke.sk

Total budget: EUR 219 205.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 175 364.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 43 841.00

bwcon research GmbH

Name: bwcon research GmbH

Partner’s ID if not PIC: PIC 891746415

Address: Seyfferstrasse, 70197 Stuttgart, Germany

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.bwcon.de/

Total budget: EUR 269 204.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 215 363.20

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 53 840.80

Digitalni inovacioni hab ONEX

Name: Digitalni inovacioni hab ONEX

Department: ICT cluster

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4404912100004

Address: Akademika Jovana Surutke, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: Akademika Jovana Surutke, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://onex.digital/

Total budget: EUR 129 115.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 103 292.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 25 823.00

Naučno tehnološki park Čačak

Name: Naučno tehnološki park Čačak

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 107393266

Address: Dr Dragiše Mišovića , 32000 Čačak, Serbia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.ntpcacak.rs/

Total budget: EUR 123 809.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 99 047.20

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 24 761.80

Фондация Клъстер информационни и комуникационни технологии

Name: Фондация Клъстер информационни и комуникационни технологии

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BG131374292

Address: 111zh„Tsarigradsko Shosse” Blvd., Sofia Tech Park, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.ictcluster.bg/

Total budget: EUR 145 984.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 116 787.20

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 29 196.80

Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca

Name: Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca

Department: Danube Transfer Centre, TUCN Office

Partner’s ID if not PIC: RO22736939

Address: Memorandumului, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Department address: Bd. Muncii, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.utcluj.ro

Total budget: EUR 156 857.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 125 485.60

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 31 371.40

KARLOVARSKÁ AGENTURA ROZVOJE PODNIKÁNÍ, P. O.

Name: KARLOVARSKÁ AGENTURA ROZVOJE PODNIKÁNÍ, P. O.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: CZ72053666

Address: Závodní , 360 18 Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: https://www.karp-kv.cz/en/

Total budget: EUR 172 730.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 138 184.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 34 546.00

IFKA Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.

Name: IFKA Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HU38339042

Address: Rákóczi út , 1074 Budapest, Hungary

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.ifka.hu

Total budget: EUR 202 938.74

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 162 350.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 587.75

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Project partner

Summary

Project name (EN): Circular Innovation Hub

Project acronym: CI-Hub

Project ID: DRP0200388

Project start date: 2024-01-01

Project end date: 2026-06-30

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Project: Smart Factory Hub (SFH)
Program: Interreg Danube
The main objective was to improve framework conditions for innovation in the area of smart manufacturing, based on RIS3 centered model. Project was therefore contribute to a higher degree of territorial integration of the very heterogeneous Danube region by the development and implementation of strategic frameworks and shared perspectives in the area of novel solutions in manufacturing industry.
(EN) | Synergies: In previous financial perspective an interdisciplinary and quadruple helix approach with testing Smart Factory Model was developed and demonstrated with “bottom up” and “top down” pilots. With developed framework, tools and services project SFH will be upgraded into the Circular Innovation Hub as a follow up activity focused on circular transition challenges, which shows strong complementarities with the broader EUSDR. (EN), Project: DEREMCO – De- and remanufacturing for circular economy investments in the composite industry
Program: HORIZON Europe
Fiber-reinforced plastics are a structural material used in many consumer and industrial products, but the management of composite products after use in accordance with the principles of the circular economy remains a serious challenge. The aim of the DeremCo project was to establish a systemic, cross-sectoral, demand-driven circular economy solution that will enable the cost-effective reuse of composite materials and components after use in new products with high added value, based on the interconnection between technical and social ecosystems at the local and interregional level and bring benefits to the environment, industry, consumers and European society. Two circular pilot strategies was used to meet consumer demands: i) mechanical degradation and hybrid processing, ii) thermochemical degradation and textile processing. According to DeremCo's new demand-driven vision, the circular value chain was transformed into a "pull" system, where requirements and specifications on materials and components to be reused are transferred directly from the demand side in terms of features and functionality products with high added value by reusing them. (EN) | Synergies: For the needs of transferring good practices, a digital platform has been established with several stakeholders that can be included in the mentoring program. To ensure sustainability and continuation, connection between the projects will facilitate industrial use within local ecosystems, reduce the risk of future industrial use through private investment and increase awareness for more conscious consumer behaviour. (EN), Project: START CIRCLES – Supporting Transition from linear to circular value chains
Program: Interreg SIAT
The main goal of the project is to increase the innovation of SMEs in the field of sustainable development and efficient use of resources. The main result of the project is the sustainable inclusion of SMEs in cross-border innovation networks and value chains, which provide support for the circular economy and thereby increase the innovation of companies and the creation of new products/materials. START CIRCLES was designed from the point of view of SMEs and R&D organizations and their needs, in order to be able to accompany SMEs from the start of innovation cooperation to the introduction of a new product on the market and offer new and sustainably oriented support services for individual phases.
(EN) | Synergies: The following approaches can be upgraded into the CI Hub project: documenting and using R&D knowledge to promote the circular economy; new forms of cooperation, especially the formation of value chains that support the circular economy (education of facilitators); monitoring of SMEs in cooperation with RD; support in the introduction of new products based on new business models; (EN), Project: SCALEUP4 EUROPE
Program: H2020
The project’s objective is the establishment of four cross-border operating “Scaleup Labs” based on the ”living lab” concept to support qualifying start-up & scale-up SMEs in achieving “Proof of Scalability”. Labs are focused on 4 topics (Smart region, Health, Agile Manufacturing, AgTech).
(EN) | Synergies: Some scaleups developed technology solutions which are supporting circular transformation. Those technology providers (and solutions) will be connected with interested SMEs and joint single database of solution providers will be upgraded for common project use. (EN), Project: DIH2
Program: H2020
DIH2 is a network of 26 European Digital innovation hubs where SME support services based on robotic solutions are offered to manufacturing companies in their digital transition.
(EN) | Synergies: Usable technology transfer process will be adapted into the accelerator program and some technology solution providers are appropriate for circular transformation. All e-DIHs will therefore be connected with interested SMEs in circular accelerator program to offer appropriate digital solutions and DIH funding possibilities for technology uptake. (EN), Project: GREENE 4.0
Program: Interreg Central Europe
The manufacturing industry should have better access to solutions for smart and green technologies from SMEs and start-ups and be able to connect with such companies more quickly and efficiently. Over the project duration of 3 years, innovative products and services are to be developed in this way. This will be implemented, among other things, through the creation of new and sustainable value creation models as well as supra-regional knowledge transfer. (EN) | Synergy: Synergies with GREENE 4.0 are identified by sharing best practices and lessons learned in connecting manufacturing industries with innovative SMEs and start-ups. This can inform the development of project user acceptance and circular transition accelerator model, training programs, as well as its strategies for engaging with SMEs. The project's focus on creating sustainable value creation and promoting regional knowledge transfer aligns well with CI-Hub objectives and can be used to enhance its own efforts in these areas. (EN), PROJECT: Eur3ka - Advancing knowledge for the response to the 2019-nCoV epidemic, ID: 101016175
Program: H2020
Eur3ka vision builds on and accelerate current digital transformation industry 4.0 efforts, as well as flexible regulations and tailored workforce re-/up- skilling (EN) | Synergy: Usable technology transfer and training academy methodology will be adapted into the project and some technology solution providers are appropriate for circular transformation support. (EN), Project: AI REGIO, Digitising and transforming EU industry and services, ID: 952003
Program: H2020
The AI REGIO project aims at filling the major gaps currently preventing AI-driven DIHs from implementing fully effective digital transformation pathways for their Manufacturing SMEs.
(EN) | Synergy: Available artificial intelligence technology solutions could be used to support circular transformation support. Solution providers will be invited to join accelerator program. (EN), Project: Common Access 2
Program: Interreg SLO-AT
The joint challenge of the project is thus aimed at introducing new digital solutions for the needs of starting internationalization of SMEs through the network of established Digital Innovation Hubs with pilot testing in the Polish market.
(EN) | Synergy: Available digital tools to support internationalisation activities (matching, scouting, etc) will be used as a service in joint accelerator program. (EN), Project: CITYCIRCLE - Circular economy hubs in peripheral urban centres in Central Europe
Program: Central Europe
Within the CITYCIRCLE project, the strongest focus was aimed at bio-waste, as the pilot action in Košice showcased possible circular solution for the food loss and waste at 3 secondary school kitchens, canteens and classes, however, the knowledge and the network of the collaborative network will be expanded by activities of this project. (EN) | Synergy: The CircleHub Košice will be upgraded – links between companies, policy players, municipalities, civil society organisations and other research organisations on regional and national level to support the circular transition and to help create and adopt technical and process innovation in the field of circular economy. (EN), Project: SMART CIRCUIT – enabling SMARTer, CIRCUlar digITal innovation hubs to enhance Central Europe’s manufacturing eco-system towards a greener & more competitive future
Program: Central Europe
SMART CIRCUIT fosters the uptake of digital & tech-driven Circular Economy to CE manufacturing via a connected network of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) & test/roll-out multi-stakeholder solutions to fast-track adoption of Circular Economy to enable a resource-efficient and competitive transition in key values chains. SMART CIRCUIT tests the role of DIHs in digitally enabled circular transition. (EN) | Synergy:The knowledge gained and experience with tested tools will improve the level of capacity for implementation of this project and will enable sharing of best practices and lessons learned between projects. (EN), SME and Start-up promotion in the area of innovative technologies and green economy (15.11.2022-31.12.203) implemented by STP - EU Green Deal / UN Agenda 2030 challenges SMEs and start-ups to approach principle of a circular economy. (EN) | SMEs are required to transform from a linear to a circular business model. Most of the SMEs are not aware of the importance of the green economy transformation & lack capacities to integrate elements of same in their daily business. The increasing importance is on the shape of jobs and competencies in that area. (EN), Project: Better Factory
Program: Horizon 2020
Better Factory project will demonstrate that public funding research can help manufacturing SMEs and Mid-Caps achieve digital excellence and global competitiveness through Lean-Agile production for manufacturing of new and personalized products. The project is providing methodology of Manufacturing SMEs to collaborate with Artists and technology suppliers to develop new and personalized products.
(EN) | The synergies with Better factory are identified by promoting best practices and success stories related to match - making activities conducted between technology companies, manufacturing SMEs and Artists. Additionally, Better Factory provided mentorship program and training program for SMEs. All these activities could provide valuable inputs how to attract and to mentor SMEs in the journey to digital and green transformation. (EN), Project: AIBC Euroclusters
Program: SMP – COSME-2021 – CLUSTRES
The project will support the uptake of AI and BC applications by different industrial ecosystems (manufacturing, mobility, logistics, energy) in need of digitalization, resilience and green transformation by providing financial support for trainings, internationalization, experiments and development of new products and services.
(EN) | Project: AIBC Euroclusters
Program: SMP – COSME-2021 – CLUSTRES
The project will support the uptake of AI and BC applications by different industrial ecosystems (manufacturing, mobility, logistics, energy) in need of digitalization, resilience and green transformation by providing financial support for trainings, internationalization, experiments and development of new products and services.
(EN), Project: UFO
Program: H2020- INNOSUP
The project aimed to foster the development of cross sectorial industrial value-chains between 6 emerging industries (Mobility technology, Environment, Blue Growth, Digital Experience and Cultural and Creative industries), small flying objects, embedded KETs and data analysis and exploitation solutions stimulating the development of new products and services by SMEs. The project fostered the collaboration among the actors of the value chain and provided incentives by launch of call for proposals for innovation services.
(EN) | The UFO project is aligned with the CI HUB activities and objectives targeting the creation of a new value chain oriented towards green and digital economy. The project could benefit from the best practices and mentorship lessons learned from UFO experiments. (EN), Project: BOWI
Program: Smart Anything Everywhere
Horizon 2020
The main aim of the project is to create a DIH widening network that supports the collaboration of new DIHs in regions where SAE and I4MS technologies are underrepresented with an establishment of blended finance accelerator program and to taking up SAE/I4MS technologies by supporting 60 experiments of SMEs.
(EN) | The BOWI project and BOWI network could complement CI-HUB efforts and activities on the way to cross-regional technology transfer of services for digital and greener economy. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 351 006.74

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 880 805.39

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

Co-financing sources:

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Guideline report on project quality & process monitoring tools
Methodology report & prepared questionnaire
Regional user acceptance analysis reports
User acceptance model
Deployment action plan
Peer review & Testing report
Communication kit for SMEs
Regional reports on implemented promotional campaigns
Regional innovation knowledge diagnosis reports
Report on involved regional facilitators and their competences
CIRCULAR TRANSITION INDICATORS assessment tool
SMART CIRCULAR SUPPLY CHAIN readiness and maturity level tool
CIRCULAR VALUE CREATION tool
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER readiness assessment tool
Training curricula & training material document
Thematic circular transition accelerator services document description
Guidelines report regarding the use of prepared tools for regional facilitators
Guidelines report on pilot implementation
Promotional campaign plan
Pilot and testing report
Community e-platform upgrade concept
Validation report of circular transition technology transfer opportunities
Definition of circular transition KPIs with impact assessment methodology
Validation report on piloted circular transition tools
Validation report on achieved accelerator results
Peer review questionnaire
Transnational strategy for deploying Circular Transition Accelerator Program
Regional action plans
Handbook of good practices
Transnational Learning Camp Report
Dissemination video
Capitalisation plan

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyDanubeRegion The project supports the EUSDR's goals of promoting innovation, sustainable growth, and environmental protection in the Danube Region. By facilitating the adoption of circular economy practices and user acceptance & circular transition accelereator models, project will help create a more competitive and sustainable Danube macroregional economy while preserving the environment and natural resources.
Project objectives are congruent with the Priority Area 8 “Competitiveness of Enterprises« where project will contribute to improved competitiveness of less developed areas, especially with the following actions:
(a) To improve framework conditions for SMEs in areas where competitive infrastructure is missing
(b) To foster cooperation and exchange of knowledge between SMEs, academia and the public sector in areas of competence in the Danube Region.
The project's is also focused on trans-regional cooperation and knowledge sharing what aligns with the EUSDR's emphasis on transnational collaboration.
EuropeanGreenDeal The objectives of the project are congruent with the Research and Innovation for the European Green Deal action, more specifically with the aim to accelerate and navigate the necessary digital and circular transitions. Project also follows an approach to innovation partnerships mentioned in the EU green Deal and pursue the same goals: Promoting the circular economy, fresh air, clean water, using cleaner energy, more sustainable, recyclable and reusable products, green jobs suitable for the future, reduced the environmental and climate footprint of the production system, sustainable supply chains, reduce air, water and soil pollution and improved waste management.
TerritorialAgenda2030 The Territorial Agenda 2030 emphasizes the importance of a place-based approach to sustainable development and seeks to reduce disparities between regions. By addressing the specific needs and challenges of the Danube region, project supports the implementation of the Territorial Agenda 2030. The project's focus on developing and implementing user acceptance and circular transition accelerator models with circular best practices contributes to creating more resilient and competitive regional economies while preserving the environment.
Other The Digital Agenda for Europe aims to foster digital innovation and ensure that the benefits of the digital transformation are fully harnessed. Project contributes to this strategy by integrating user acceptance & circular transition accelerator models into existing business support organisations (Digital Innovation Hubs, other innovation centres, etc) and promoting the use of digital technologies in the assessment of circularity models. This approach will help businesses in the Danube region harness the potential of digital technologies to support their transition to a circular economy.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:

Programme Result Indicator:

ISI - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across the borders, Measurement unit: No. of organisations

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR

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Financing programme

2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Danube

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2024-12-18

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

82 / 139 (58.99%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

910 / 1 542 (59.01%)

Notes on the data

Source of estimation of the number of projects as of 2025-03-17: Website of the programme

Method for estimating the number of partners as of 2025-03-17: Average partners per project based on the average of the previous period.

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