The event strengthened dialogue between stakeholders and focused on how innovation ecosystems can support wider adoption of sustainable construction solutions across Central Europe.
Key Discussion Areas
The programme addressed several important themes linked to market uptake and innovation scaling:
Barriers and Solutions for Circular Construction
Experts discussed challenges related to public acceptance, regulation, certification, and market barriers affecting adoption of circular materials and innovative construction practices.
Innovation Showcases
Participants explored practical examples of circular and digital solutions, including low-carbon concrete optimisation tools, hempcrete applications, and other resource-efficient construction innovations.
Business Development and Funding Pathways
The event also highlighted financing and crowdfunding approaches that can support innovation scaling, business model development, and practical market implementation of circular solutions.
Networking and Stakeholder Collaboration
Interactive sessions and collaborative exchange strengthened connections between innovators, industry stakeholders, research organisations, and public-sector actors.
Relevance for ReBuilt
Within the ReBuilt project, community-based innovation events contributed to stronger stakeholder engagement, knowledge exchange, and practical co-creation of circular and digital construction solutions.
They reinforced the importance of:
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Market uptake of circular innovations
- Innovation ecosystems and applied learning
- Business model development
- Public acceptance and regulatory alignment
- Scaling practical sustainable construction solutions
As part of the ReBuilt legacy, these activities supported stronger regional innovation networks and contributed to wider visibility of circular construction opportunities across Central Europe.