The main objective of the CIRCULAR4.0 project is to strengthen digitalisation processes by SMEs to foster innovation processes and accelerate the transition to the circular economy in Alpine Space.

Within the project three transnational working groups, consisting of project partners and valuable experts on Circular Economy, Digitalization and Innovation for SMEs, were founded. The working groups focus on different business models along different stages of the value hill: circular design, optimal use and value recovery business models. Each group invites best practices and experts to share their knowledge and experience around these "areas" of Circular Economy. This first event focuses on circular design and production and how it can be supported by digital technologies.

We look forward to the following speakers:

Dr. Rainer Pamminger, Technical University of Vienna: An introduction to Circular Design

Dr. Susanne Sollner, Head of innovation and sustainability management burgbad AG: The journey to Ecodesign

Giacomo Copani, AFIL Cluster Manager: Roadmap on Circular Economy developed by Lombardy Region

R&D Director: Development of a tool to improve product design process and simulation phases

Vincent Rojon, Account executive Beelse: Additive manufacturing for circular design

Markus Meissner, Project Coordinator BauKarussel: Realises Social Urban Mining

CIRCULAR4.0 is funded in the EU Interreg Alpine Space program. It is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The project has a duration from 01.10.2019 to 30.06.2022.