At the end of November 2024, CURIOST partners met in Augsburg, Germany, for a productive two-day session hosted by Business Upper Austria and Bayern Innovativ. Representatives from all 11 project partners from seven Central European countries came together to review recent milestones and strategize upcoming SME support initiatives.
A highlight of the meeting was an engaging Design Thinking workshop, energizing the consortium with fresh ideas and methodologies to better engage SMEs. This dynamic exercise equipped the team with innovative tools to foster circular product development in the next project phase. Beyond stakeholder discussions and team-building moments, including visits to Augsburg’s charming Christmas markets, the gathering reinforced CURIOST’s commitment to combining creativity, collaboration, and sustainable innovation.
The consortium is now ready to develop capacity-building sessions, pilot prototype development, and stakeholder outreach.