HUB Network
This site provides an insight into operational and developing circular economy HUBs across some of the central EU countries.
Croatia
GrowCircular HUB Croatia
GrowCircular HUB Croatia is a platform which supports the transition to a sustainable and innovative economy through the application of circular economy practices. It provides a collaboration space, access to CE solutions, and a market for materials within northwest region of Croatia and beyond.
Italy
CE HUB FVG
Digital space CE HUB in Friuli Venezia Giulia IS COMING SOON!
This will be a digital platform that will function as a one-stop-shop focused on circular economy in the energy sector providing the room for knowledge exchange, info sharing, matchmaking, technical consulting to stakeholders at regional level.
ECCO
ECCO project aims to disseminate knowledge and information on the subject of circular economy, which is not just the reuse and recycling of waste but a democratic and inclusive means to increase the awareness of citizens-consumers, local authorities, schools, associations and businesses. ECCO has identified Ri-hub centres all over Italy as education and training hubs on sustainability and circular economy practices.
EcoFVG
EcoFVG is a 6-year project coordinated by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region to enforce the urban waste management Regional Plan and to promote the uptake of circular economy principles. Its activities lie in organization of communication and promotional initiatives as well as the establishment of an interdisciplinary working group in support of local enterprises implementing circular economy business models.
Slovenia
Slovenian Centre for Smart & Circular Transition is COMING SOON!
The Slovenian Centre for Smart & Circular Transition will serve as the entry point for all interested groups of stakeholders, bridging the gaps between strategic plans and implementation. It will be responsible for orchestrating and managing the circular transition programme.
SRIP circular economy
The Strategic Research and Innovation Partnership – Networks for the transition into circular economy (SRIP – Circular economy) is a connection of Slovenian business subjects, educational and research institutions (RRI), non-governmental organisations and other interested parties, in collaboration with the state, into new value chains according to the economic principles of closed material flows.
Slovakia
CircleHub Košice
The CircleHub Košice was established to support the circular transition in Košice region, and it provides following services:
- assistance and advice on implementing / replicating best practices
- assistance in finding suitable partners in the implementation of technical solutions
- facilitation of discussions within the circular economy ecosystem
- development of circular solutions within research and innovation projects
- monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of implemented circular changes
Austria
Circular economy hub Vorarlberg
Circular economy hub Vorarlberg is an interdisciplinary, industry-engaged network of researchers and experts working on cutting-edge and innovative circular economy solutions applied in advanced manufacturing and intelligent production. The hub highlights a local perspective and operates on the national level, supporting the emergence of new circular economy-oriented innovation models that stimulate regional innovation-driven growth.
Circular Economy Forum Austria 
The Circular Economy Forum Austria initiates and promotes the exchange and further development of knowledge, ideas and implementation options between companies, politics, science, research and design.
The forum is a learning, development and dialogue platform for Austrian companies to create a circular innovation ecosystem in which all participants benefit from international cooperation, knowledge exchange and cooperation to strengthen their innovative ability.
Green Tech Cluster
The Green Tech Cluster initiates growth through innovation. It brings together over 250 companies and research institutions shaping green solutions of the future. It is a hotspot for solutions for climate protection and the circular economy in Austria and beyond.
Circular Futures – Austria’s Circular Economy Platform
Multi-stakeholder platform, think tank, incubator and catalyst for projects and initiatives accelerating the transition to a circular economy in Austria and Europe.
Within the framework of the platform, activities for the development of a holistic circular economy are implemented in Austria.
