The CREDIT4CE project took part in Ecomondo 2026, the international event dedicated to the green and circular economy, held at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy from 3 to 6 November.
Throughout the event, CREDIT4CE partners welcomed businesses, manufacturing SMEs, technology providers, institutional representatives and other stakeholders at Stand B5/513. The exhibition provided a valuable opportunity to present the project’s activities, exchange knowledge and experiences, discuss the challenges faced by manufacturing SMEs in their green transition, and establish new contacts for potential future cooperation.
Workshop explores practical solutions for industrial decarbonisation
One of the highlights of CREDIT4CE’s participation was the workshop “Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation: Connecting Manufacturing SMEs with Green Technology Solutions”, held on 4 November in the Tulipano Room, Hall B6. The session was organised by the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA) within the framework of the CREDIT4CE project.
The workshop brought together experts and stakeholders to explore practical approaches to reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency and supporting more sustainable production processes in manufacturing SMEs.
The session opened with an introduction to the CREDIT4CE project, followed by a presentation of the project’s findings on the decarbonisation needs of manufacturing SMEs by CONFEMI. These findings provided an overview of the main barriers and challenges that companies face when adopting low-carbon technologies and solutions.
The discussion then moved towards available green technologies and services for low-carbon manufacturing. CLUSTER GREENTECH, together with representatives of participating companies, presented technological solutions and real-world examples of good practices, demonstrating how industrial decarbonisation can go hand in hand with productivity and competitiveness.
Particular attention was given to the CREDIT4CE catalogue of decarbonisation service providers, a resource designed to help manufacturing SMEs identify relevant expertise, technologies and services to address their specific decarbonisation needs.
The workshop also featured a presentation of the CREDIT4CE Startup Accelerator, highlighting its role in supporting innovative start-ups developing solutions for industrial decarbonisation and the green transition. The initiative aims to foster connections between emerging technology providers and manufacturing SMEs, encouraging the development and uptake of innovative solutions.
The workshop also included a practical session on a free online carbon calculator, introduced by SIEA. Participants had the opportunity to explore the tool and understand how it can support companies in estimating their greenhouse gas emissions and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Strengthening cooperation for a greener manufacturing sector
Both the workshop and the meetings held at the CREDIT4CE stand generated interesting discussions and valuable insights. The exchange between manufacturing companies, green technology providers and other stakeholders highlighted the importance of connecting industrial needs with accessible technological solutions, expertise and practical tools.
Ecomondo 2026 was therefore an important opportunity for CREDIT4CE to share its results, strengthen relationships with relevant stakeholders and further promote the project’s mission: supporting manufacturing SMEs in their transition towards more sustainable, energy-efficient and competitive production.
The CREDIT4CE partnership would like to thank everyone who visited the stand, participated in the workshop and contributed to the discussions. Special thanks go to all speakers, participants and organisers for making these activities possible and for their valuable contributions.
The project looks forward to building on the connections and ideas developed at Ecomondo and continuing to support the green transition of Europe’s manufacturing SMEs.