The European “Dance Floor” for Circular Innovation
ECIV connects innovation ecosystems across Europe to develop and scale sustainable solutions for circular economy.
Project Objectives
Connect Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Establish a European Circular Innovation Valley, linking diverse regions to share expertise, resources, and best practices in circular economy innovation.
Transform Industrial Value Chains
Support the shift from linear to circular value chains by fostering innovation in materials, processes, and business models, ensuring sustainable economic growth.
Bridge the Innovation Gap
Enhance collaboration between innovation leaders and emerging regions, ensuring equitable access to knowledge, funding, and technological advancements.
Mobilize Investments for Circular Innovation
Launch open calls and funding programs, channelling €16.3M in public funding and €7M in private investment to support circular economy projects.
Shape Circular Economy Policies and Strategies
Influence regional and EU-wide policies by developing strategic action plans, mentoring programs, and knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate circular transformation.
News
June 5, 2025
Regional Collaboration Takes Center Stage at EU Green Week Conference
ECIV highlights regions as key drivers of Europe's circular transition during EU Green Week 2025
May 30, 2025
Värmland Leads the Way in Bioeconomy
Värmland leads Sweden in bioeconomy value added while reducing carbon emissions, showing how the green transition is powering regional economic growth.
May 30, 2025
City of Helsinki: Circular economy drivers in the construction industry
The City of Helsinki wants to promote the circular economy through its own cluster programme.
March 25, 2025
Regions Unite in Sweden to Boost Europe’s Green Future
The European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) consortium recently convened in Sweden, bringing together representatives from thirteen European territories to define concrete priorities that will drive regional circular economy projects through 2029.
March 14, 2025
Navarra allocates €6.43 million to boost innovation in the circular economy
Mikel Irujo, Minister of Economic and Business Development of Navarre, participated in the first working session held in the region within the framework of the European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) project.
19 partners from 13 regions and 9 countries
