The role of manufacturing industry in the transition to the circular plastic economy: focus on SMEs

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INCIRCULAR project will organise an emulation session in Slovenia on April 10th, 2025. Under the title “The role of manufacturing industry in the transition to the circular plastic economy: focus on SMEs”. This session will take place within the framework of TECOS Tool-Making Day 2025 and the International Industrial Fair, two key events focused on the future of toolmaking and manufacturing industries and their transition toward Industry 5.0.

About INCIRCULAR

INCIRCULAR—INtegrating Cybernated Innovation to Raise the Scale of Circular Units Looping Allied Regions—is a three-year project launched in October 2023, co-funded by the European Union’s Interregional Innovation Investments (i3) instrument.

The mission of INCIRCULAR is to enhance collaboration within the recycled plastics industry sector, aiming to improve its capabilities and promote the transformation of recycled plastics into new materials through the adoption of innovative technologies.

As the demand for sustainable solutions grows, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are key drivers in shaping the future of the manufacturing sector, material innovation, and circular business models. The INCIRCULAR project will bring together European SMEs in the plastics and manufacturing sector to explore the opportunities, challenges, strategies and incentives for supporting SMEs in transitioning to a circular plastic economy.

The Emulation Session will provide a practical and forward-thinking space for SMEs, policymakers, and industry experts to come together to exchange expert knowledge, real business experiences and strategic guidance to help small manufacturing businesses enhance competitiveness in the transition to a circular plastic economy. Through the session participants will explore how SMEs can effectively integrate circular value chains, benefit from emerging policies and funding opportunities in the sector, and adopt best practices for sustainable growth.

AGENDA
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April 10th
Introduction
9:30
Welcome speech
By Dr. Aleš Hančič, TECOS director
9:35
The INCIRCULAR project
How it supports SMEs in adopting circular economy through cascade funding.
Polymeris, TECOS
SMEs in the circular plastics industry: INCIRCULAR cascade funding
9:50
Foreword
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency
10:00
Presentations of the projects and SMEs funded by INCIRCULAR (10 min. each)
  • Presentation of CLARA: CLassification & Advanced Recognition Automation: Democratizing plastic sorting through intelligent vision
  • Presentation of WR-KNIVES: Development of knives with significantly improved wear resistance for extended service life
  • Presentation of MOIK: Metalization of industrial knives
  • Presentation of PLASTNIR: Automatic detection system for industrial thermoplastic processes based on NIR and multispectral technology
  • Presentation of SMART-MOLD: System for Machine Anomaly Recognition and Telemetry in Molding Operations for Lean Development
  • Presentation of PITS: Hyperspectral camera for plastic sorting
11:15 - 11:45
Coffee break
Interactive session for SMEs
11:45
Integrating SMEs into circular value chains: practical steps and overcoming barriers
Natalija Poš, Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development (Slovenia)
12:00
Tools, funding, and collaboration opportunities for small manufacturers (SMEs)
Ita Junkar, Research Associate, Josef Stefan Institute (Slovenia)
12:15
Market-driven incentives and policy support for circular business models
Caterina Verde, Project Adviser, EISMEA
12:30
Interactive Q&A
12:50
B&B session
ToolMakers Day
14:35 - 16:00
Entertainment with socialisation
16:00
Closing of the event
ToolMakers Day

Get involved!

This event is an opportunity to share knowledge and foster synergies in the transition to a more circular plastics economy.

Stay tuned for more updates by following the project on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube!
If you have any questions about the event, drop us a line at: communication@incircular-project.eu

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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