RE-CENTRE

📌 RE-CENTRE partners meet in Cluj-Napoca - Romania On August 29-30, Cluj-Napoca hosted the latest Consortium Meeting of the RE-CENTRE Eurocluster. Representatives from CSM - dID (Italy), AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster (Spain), and Green Synergy Cluster gathered at the CLUJ IT Cluster operational office for in-depth discussions on project implementation and the current status of projects selected for direct funding. 👉 INNOVATION CALL: Under the Eurocluster Project, 20 projects were selected through the Innovation Call. While 9 of these projects have completed their implementation phase, the consortium is now focused on finalizing the remaining 11 by the end of 2024. More than €700,000 has already been distributed to 41 SMEs across 7 countries for their innovation projects. Final payments will be made following the submission of reports on implementation progress and KPI achievements. 👉 VOUCHERS FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION: The call for internationalization has been reopened, offering eligible SMEs the chance to apply for support in expanding their reach to Mexico and/or Chile. Selected companies will receive assistance in establishing partnerships in one or both markets, along with a €250 voucher to support their internationalization efforts. European SMEs in furniture & living, IT or green/circular economy are invited to send in their application by September 12,17:00 h CET, via the Application Form -> https://lnkd.in/dbXTFkRW #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 The Newsletter 3 of the RE-CENTRE project is available !   🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration.   In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster.   #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 NEWSLETTER 1 of the CirCLER project is now available ! 📌 #ErasmusplusCIRCLER will deliver Circular Economy Transition Manager - CETM new joint curricula (EQF4, 5, 6) filling in the gaps of current related green, digital, transversal skills, taking into account EU VET and HE policies and principles (ECTS, EQF, EQAVET). It will create an innovative training toolkit including several multimedia and interactive materials and tools, enabling EU VET providers and HEIs to train professionals to successfully lead this transition along the furniture sector whole value chain.   👉 For more information, please, visit -> https://lnkd.in/duae3Vph 👉 Follow us in this LinkedIn group -> https://lnkd.in/dhsJNDqh 👉 Be the first to know, newsletter subscription ->https://lnkd.in/dujyxaqT In #ErasmusplusCIRCLER project there are sixteen partners involved: AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster; FederlegnoArredo; Atlantic Technological University; CETEM - Centro Tecnológico del Mueble y la Madera ; Politecnico di Milano; CSM - dID; ASLAM Formazione; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); NGO FORZA; University of Vaasa; #METODO; Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov; EFIC - European Furniture Industries Confederation; Fundació URV; Ukrainian National Forestry University; and Center RS za poklicno izobraževanje #ErasmusplusCIRCLER #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ProfessionalDevelopment #FurnitureIndustry #CircularEconomyTransitionManager

📣 Compilation of the 20 Innovation Projects Promoted by RE-CENTRE Download it -> https://lnkd.in/dnq94u7m   This document presents the 20 innovation projects winners of the RE-CENTRE Open Call. Each project has been funded with €52,000 (€1,040,000 in total) for creating/adopting new collaboration models that include digital and/or greening innovations and/or technologies in the furnishings-living spaces sector. 🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration. In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster. #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 Did you miss any of the 8 webinars that we have organized in RE-CENTRE ?   In this e-book you have at your disposal the videos and presentations of these 8 interesting webinars:   - Circular Design - New Materials for the Furniture Sector - Circular Business Models - Environmental Communication - Instruments for Circular Economy - Digital Green Potential - Innovation in Green Energy Technologies - Digital Transformation   🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration.   In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster.   #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 RE-CENTRE open call for financial support for participation of SMEs in B2B meetings with entities from Mexico or Chile. The main objective of this open call is to financially support SMEs (250 €) from the three sectors involved in RE-CENTRE (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) and of the 27 EU and non EU countries of the Single Market Programme (SMP) to participate in a B2B meeting and to sign a cooperation agreement envisioning international trade, investment and partnering with an entity in Mexico or Chile. Guide for Applicants -> https://lnkd.in/dv7r3eGw RE-CENTRE video -> https://lnkd.in/dkEyWWaJ 🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration. In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster. #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 Did you miss the RE-CENTRE webinar on “ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION” ?   Now you have the video and presentation available:   The workshop emphasizes effective communication of genuine environmental achievements in the furnishings sector, guiding SMEs to reduce their impact through targeted sustainability goals and avoid 'greenwashing' practices.   Video -> https://lnkd.in/dYAAkAP4 Presentation -> https://lnkd.in/dQEbv6xE 🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration.   In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster.   #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 Did you miss the RE-CENTRE webinar on “CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS” ?   Now you have the video and presentation available:   Successfully transitioning to sustainability involves rethinking business-client relationships and prioritizing sustainability in business models, as explored in the workshop on circular business strategies.   Video --> https://lnkd.in/dqVQW7JN   Presentation --> https://lnkd.in/dfgwq6TC 🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration.   In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster.   #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 Did you miss the RE-CENTRE webinar on “NEW MATERIALS” ?   Now you have the video and presentation available:   Materials play a central role in addressing diverse challenges, influencing innovation and sustainability across industries, as emphasized in the workshop on incorporating new materials for more sustainable outcomes.   Video -> https://lnkd.in/d8qjsPKJ Presentation -> https://lnkd.in/diA3g6RH 🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration.   In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster.   #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation

📣 Did you miss the RE-CENTRE webinar on “CIRCULAR DESIGN” ?   Now you have the video and presentation available:   The circular economy encourages sustainable production through strategies like sharing, reusing, and recycling, emphasizing the importance of integrating circular design during the initial product development stage for lasting impact.   Video --> https://lnkd.in/dXFq2TgS Presentation --> https://lnkd.in/da96rEHH 🎯 The aim of the RE-CENTRE project is to support SMEs from the three sectors involved (furnishing-living spaces, IT and green) in the development of innovation projects and new business models to become more competitive and resilient through collaboration.   In RE-CENTRE there are four clusters involved: CSM - dID, AMBIT - Living Spaces Cluster, CLUJ IT Cluster and Green Synergy Cluster.   #RECENTREeurocluster #Euroclusters #ECCP #furniture #digital #green #innovation