Industrial symbiosis and circular economy
10 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 1 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- RISE INNVENTIA AB
Swedish applied research institute specializing in forest biomass conversion, cellulose-based materials, bio-based packaging, and bioenergy systems.
“CORALIS focuses on industrial symbiosis facilitation, CO2 utilization, and waste heat recovery; SALTGAE addresses wastewater treatment with algae.”
SE15 projects - ARCELORMITTAL BELGIUM NV
Major steelmaker driving industrial decarbonization through CO2 capture, waste gas-to-biofuel conversion, and large-scale demonstration projects.
“INITIATE focuses on steel-chemical industry symbiosis, DuRSAAM uses steel by-products in sustainable concrete, and Carbon4PUR converts waste gases to polyurethane intermediates.”
BE13 projects - SIDENOR ACEROS ESPECIALES SL
Spanish special steels manufacturer providing industrial demonstration sites for digital twins, AI process control, and energy recovery in metallurgy.
“Participates in CORALIS (industrial symbiosis, CO2 utilization) and CIRMET (valorization of industrial wastes), contributing steel plant waste streams and by-products.”
ES12 projects - FERTIBERIA SA
Major Spanish fertilizer manufacturer scaling up bio-based fertilisers, nutrient recovery, and circular economy processes through EU-funded industrial validation.
“Participated in CORALIS (largest single funding at EUR 1.9M) on industrial symbiosis including CO2 utilization and waste heat recovery, and RETROFEED on circular economy in process industry.”
ES8 projects - ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES ASBL
Brussels-based industry association specializing in energy efficiency, industrial decarbonization, and investment frameworks for Europe's energy-intensive sectors.
“CORALIS focuses on industrial symbiosis facilitation including CO2 utilization and waste heat recovery; RETROFEED addresses circular economy and bioeconomy in process industries.”
PrimarySMEBE7 projects - FERTIBERIA CORPORATE SL
Major Spanish fertilizer producer transitioning to bio-based products, circular economy, and industrial CO2 utilization through EU innovation projects.
“Participated in CORALIS (industrial symbiosis, CO2 utilization) and contributed to RETROFEED (circular economy, resource efficiency in process industry).”
ES4 projects - K1-MET GMBH
Austrian metallurgical research centre specializing in decarbonization, digitalization, and circular economy solutions for steel and heavy industry.
“CORALIS project centered on facilitating industrial symbiosis, CO2 utilization, waste heat recovery, and wastewater valorization”
AT4 projects - CLIMATE-KIC (UK) LIMITED
European climate innovation intermediary connecting research, SMEs, and markets for zero-carbon transition, with growing focus on GHG verification.
“SCALER project aimed at scaling industrial symbiosis across European resources.”
UK4 projects - INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION EUROPE AISBL
European trade association for industrial minerals, contributing sector expertise in resource policy, mineral processing, and industrial symbiosis to EU research consortia.
“CORALIS addresses cross-industry symbiosis including CO2 utilization, waste heat recovery, and wastewater treatment in industrial clusters.”
SMEBE4 projects - VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH
Major Austrian steel producer providing industrial-scale demonstration sites for green hydrogen, digital manufacturing, and circular economy in heavy industry.
“CORALIS explored CO2 utilization, waste heat recovery, and cross-industry resource exchange involving steel production.”
AT4 projects