DEFINITE-CCRI Final Event takes place in Ghent
On Thursday 9 April, the DEFINITE-CCRI Final Event took place in the Sint Pietersabdij, a stunning location in the heart of the Belgian city of Ghent.
Filled with expert panels and discussions, the event gathered participants from the European policy sphere as well as start-ups/incubators and investors who are engaged in developing or financing circular solutions or are setting the relevant framework conditions at European level. Presented in a talk show format, the event welcomed participants to take part both in person and online.
The event commenced with the session "How to Develop a Bankable Circular Economy Project?", which included the presentation of a series of educational videos offering practical insights into project development; and the Circularity Tool, designed to bridge the gap between circular economy projects and potential investors. The session was followed by a technical panel on the topic & insights from three DEFINITE-CCRI PDA projects: the Circular Library Network, Tissel & Return2sender.
Key policy recommendations at the European level were also unveiled, aiming to enhance Project Development Assistance (PDA) frameworks. This was followed by a policy panel that dwelt into these recommendaitons, together with a discussion on the future of PDA through potential spin-off initiatives, emphasizing the need for sustained support mechanisms for circular economy projects.
Attendeed also enjoyed a networking coctail reception in the evening.
This final event not only showcased the achievements of the DEFINITE-CCRI project but also reinforced the collaborative efforts required to drive investment in circular economy initiatives. For more information and access to event materials, visit the DEFINITE-CCRI website.
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