Due to the problematic geopolitical situation and uncertainty in health conditions, the concepts of resilience, energy savings, circular economy, scarcity of raw materials and dependency are gaining more and more relevance and urgency.
Manufacturing can significantly contribute to “green growth”, fostering a climate neutral, circular and clean industry. In this situation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with their crucial role in economies, regional development and competitiveness, often lack the organizational structure and financial capacity to invest in research and innovation (R&I), which leading to low participation in collaborative activities.
The objective of GREENSMARTMED is to integrate and update methodologies developed in the GREENOMED and FinMED projects, which are also part of the European Program, Interreg EuroMED.
Through the GREEN GROWTH Community, will be developed, tested the new integrated methodology and their corresponding tools, to transfer them to the textile value chain.
Transnational cooperation.
The new methodology developed in GREENSMARTMED aims to improve transregional cooperation between the different actors involved in the five regions involved (Italy, Spain, France, Greece and Bulgaria). A European community will be created capable of adopting innovations for green and resilient manufacturing.
The project wants to contribute to the implementing the Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialization (RIS3), and helping SMEs transform sustainability challenges into opportunities. Likewise, establish sustainable opportunities for business development.
Testing the GREENSMARTMED methodology and tools in the work regions, all of them with different levels of economic development, will allow a methodology to germinate widely transferable throughout Europe. Based on the RIS3, the target sectors are machinery, textiles, plastics, agri-food, mobility and batteries, with a focus on solutions, technology transfer and business practices that address sustainable materials/chemicals, energy optimization and resources and emissions reduction.
Texfor's role in this project is related to the Innovative Sustainable Economy Mission of the Interreg Euro-MED Program that works to drive a just transition towards a circular economy through two governance projects that develop innovative technical knowledge and ensure that these new solutions are transferred to public policies.
The Interreg Euro-MED project GREENSMARTMED is funded by the European Union under the Interreg Euro-MED Programme. The total budget of the project is 2,9 million Euro, with the EU contribution being 2,3 million Euro (80%). The project belongs to the Interreg Euro-MED mission Innovative and sustainable Sustainable Economy, within the Industrial Transition.
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