INSET VALIDATION WORKSHOPS
The success of the INSET project depends on our partners. Our strength comes from these collaborations. By joining forces, we increase our capacity to act and innovate.
In January, the first Stakeholders Workshop on Industrial Symbiosis took place in Strasbourg, followed by the second workshop in Barcelona on May 28, 2024. We invited six partners to these meetings. These collaborations have enhanced our project and provided expert perspectives. Our partners have shared their knowledge, expertise, and skills regarding our working methodology for Work Package 2 and our Joint Curriculum.
Materalia is a competitiveness cluster in the Grand Est region, specializing in materials, processes, and solutions for industry. Materalia is a key player in the region’s economic development, collaborating on research and development projects, and supporting innovation initiatives like INSET to make the region’s players more innovative.
The SIBILA Erasmus+ project aims to develop an innovative training program for integrating competitive and technological intelligence practices in SMEs, particularly in the industrial sector. Its objective is to improve information management for innovation and business development.
France Clusters plays a crucial role in supporting business clusters, competitiveness clusters, and business networks. They encourage the creation of centers of excellence, cooperation between companies, universities, and local authorities, and support public programs on major environmental issues. Lela Melon, coordinator of the postgraduate degree in Sustainable Transition and Climate Emergency Management at ESCI-UPF, emphasized the importance of identifying key sustainability challenges within companies and how industrial symbiosis can effectively address them.
Francesc Magrinyà, leading the circular economy and industrial symbiosis strategy in the Barcelona metropolitan area and the EXIT research group at UPC, stressed the need for better integration of these groups into public-private strategies, highlighting the essential role of facilitators in sustainable development. Lastly, we welcomed Tomás Videla, a specialist in sustainable development and energy efficiency involved in the industrial symbiosis strategy in the Valparaiso regio of Chile.
We extend our warmest thanks to our associated partners, whose involvement is transforming the industrial symbiosis landscape. Together, we are building a greener, more sustainable industry. The coming months promise to be rich in challenges, which we intend to tackle hand in hand with our loyal partners. Other collaborations will be highlighted in future issues!
Thank you for being part of this journey. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to engage with the INSET project.