After months of online cooperation, meeting in person brought new energy and clarity. While digital tools make collaboration comfortable and efficient, it is often during face-to-face conversations that the best ideas emerge. The Linz meeting allowed partners to reconnect, share perspectives and spark discussions that will shape the months ahead.
This gathering was also crucial for preparing the next steps of the project. The pilot action phase now begins, during which partners will actively engage SMEs and midcaps across all regions. Companies will be invited to join CURIOST and work closely with design, technical and sustainability experts to co-develop circular product ideas, test new approaches and explore innovative pathways toward more sustainable business models.
Partners aligned on outreach strategies, defined roles and fine-tuned the methodology to ensure consistent, high-quality support to participating companies. The coming months will be dynamic and hands-on, as the project starts collaborating directly with industry to translate circular concepts into practical, real-world solutions.
Updates on company involvement and early results will follow soon as CURIOST accelerates its journey toward a more circular and innovative industrial landscape.