At the Start Circles web conference our CEO Kristina Kočet Hudrap will present the upcoming funding opportunities in the EU, giving a very useful insight into the current opportunities and process of applying for funding that will greatly benefit anyone interested in improving their impact on business and the environment with (new) investments into their R&D. She will also point out why connecting companies with research organizations is crucial for accessing EU funds.
MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
What role does R&D play in the field of circular economy? This will be the topic of the cross-border StartCircles R&D Conference on February the 3rd 2021, focusing especially on plastic and wooden materials.
We will talk about circular economy challenges in Austrian and Slovenian wood and plastics sector, showing some of the best practices of collaboration among companies and research institutions.
You will also have an opportunity to hear about the upcoming funding opportunities, and to participate in a discussion on circular economy between our experts and representatives of industry, companies and research institutions on collaboration on circular economy.
REGISTRATION HERE!
10:00-10:05
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WELCOME ADDRESS
Dr. Aleš Ugovšek, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (moderator of the event)
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10:05-10:20
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STARTCIRCLES RESULTS
Maja Mešl, Faculty of Polymer Technology, Slovenia
Vanja Turičnik, Wood K Plus, Austria
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10:20-10:40
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY CHALLENGES IN AUSTRIAN AND SLOVENIAN WOOD AND PLASTICS SECTOR – POUDAREK NA SODELOVANJU MED R&D IN B SEKTORJEM
Antonija Božič Cerar, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
Herfried Lammer Wood Carinthian Competence Center, Austria
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10:40-11:20
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GOOD CASES OF CE R&D&B COLLABORATION IN SLOVENIA AND AUSTRIA IN WOOD AND PLASTICS SECTOR
Companies from plastic and wood sector - TBC
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11:20-11:50
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PRESENTING UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN EU
Kristina Kočet Hudrap, TIKO Pro
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11:50-12:00
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COFFEE BREAK
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12:00-13:00
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INTERACTIVE GROUP DISCUSSIONS ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN PRACTICE
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For participation register HERE.