Up2Circ

☀️ Are you developing innovative solutions for the solar energy sector?

The Open Innovation Challenges 2026 are now 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 with real industrial challenges and market opportunities.

As part of the initiative, SolarHub SYNERGIES is launching a dedicated challenge track focused on:
☀️ Solar PV
🌱 Agrivoltaics
⚡ Grid Integration

Participants will gain direct access to industry partners, technical support, validation opportunities, and potential commercial collaborations.

🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 👉https://www.b2match.com/e/open-innovation-challenges

Join this event for accelerating innovation for a more sustainable energy future.

Σύνδεσμος Βιομηχανιών Ελλάδος - ΣΒΕ

Let's not waste value! 🌍

Join our Up2Circ interactive webinar "Extending Product Life", taking place June 18th, 10-11:45 CET.

🎨 We will introduce key concepts for longevity and circular value:
- Repair and Maintenance
- Refurbishment and Remanufacturing
- Upgradability
- Secondhand Market & Reuse

👍 Up2Circ ambassadors such as Maciej Gierej from JG Group Sp z o.o.p and Beatriz Román from Tesela Honey will share first-hand experiences from SMEs that have just recently implemented innovation measures to extend product lifetime.

In an interactive discussion we want to hear your views on what works best and will reserve time to answer your questions!

👉 Register now free of charge: https://up2circ.eu/webinar-extending-products-life-strategies-for-longevity-and-circular-value/

♻️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁

As part of the Up2Circ project, we are proud to spotlight Ninety France, a French SME operating in the refurbished smartphone sector, led by CEO Hamyani.

Ninety’s core activity is the recovery, testing, repair and resale of smartphones. The Up2Circ project focused on assessing the feasibility of implementing a circular refurbishment activity dedicated to high-value smartphone spare parts. The circular project started as a strategic reflection on how to move beyond simple refurbishment and create a fully circular value chain, by refurbishing and reintegrating original spare parts such as screens, chassis, motherboards and cameras.

🚀 Results so far:

✅ A refurbished smartphone generates 8 times less environmental impact than a new one and saves approximately 79kg of CO₂ per device.

✅ The motherboard refurbishment alone accounts for up to 40–50% of total CO₂ savings compared to manufacturing new components.

💬Read the whole interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/eedVEAKb

📣 Exciting opportunity for European SMEs in the 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 ecosystem!

The RESIST II Product Innovation Open Call is now open, supporting innovative projects that help reshape mobility through 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬.

The programme is looking for projects focused on:
🔋 Net-Zero Manufacturing & Industrial Decarbonisation
Electric drivetrain components, hydrogen mobility technologies, smart charging systems, energy-efficient vehicle subsystems, and more.

♻️ Circular Critical Raw Materials & Resource Efficiency
CRM-efficient motors, battery second-life solutions, recycling-oriented vehicle design, circular mobility services, etc.

📊 Digital Mobility & Smart Industrial Systems
Fleet management platforms, predictive maintenance, digital product passports, mobility analytics tools, and related innovations.

🔗 Resilient Mobility Value Chains
Supply-chain monitoring, CRM traceability platforms, adaptive logistics, mobility marketplaces, and resilience-focused solutions.

💶 Funding available:
• Up to €20,000 for individual projects
• Up to €30,000 per SME for consortium projects
• Funding rate: 90% of total project budget

📅 Project duration: 9 months

In addition to funding, selected SMEs will receive:
✅ Technical assistance
✅ Training & expert support
✅ Internationalisation opportunities in third countries
🗓️ Application deadline: 13 July 2026, 17:00 (CTA)

This is a strong opportunity for SMEs developing sustainable mobility technologies and industrial innovation solutions across Europe.

🔗 More information and application details are available on the RESIST II website 👉 https://0273250431.wiin.io/en/applications/resist-ii-product-innovation-open-call?programId=6985bd71332a002ac27e14df

Across Belgium, high-quality paper (letterheads, posters, misprints) is recycled too early - skipping reuse and losing value.

Redopapers changed that.

They turn company paper waste into branded notepads & planners - before it enters the recycling stream.

The results:
♻️ 1,535 kg paper reused
💧 38,000+ L water saved
🌫️ 2.6 tons CO₂ avoided

Why it works
✔️ Extends material life (reuse > recycle)
✔️ Creates local circular loops
✔️ Delivers tangible sustainability products
✔️ Engages employees through real impact

🔑 Takeaway
Circularity isn’t just reducing waste.
It’s turning it into something useful, local, and meaningful.

🔗Read the whole story👉https://up2circ.eu/reversing-the-waste-flow-from-corporate-paper-waste-to-circular-stationery/



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