The 4th interregional meeting of the DESICE project, within the framework of the Interreg Europe programme, was held on 17–18 February 2025 in the city of Tartu, Estonia, bringing together the project partners and key stakeholders.
ANATOLIKI S.A., as the Lead Partner of the project, participated actively, represented by Ms Eleni Iordanidou, Project Manager, and Ms Stavroula Balmadaki, member of the Project Team. The meeting was also attended by stakeholders Ms Agapi Teftiki from CERTH and Ms Zoi Gaitanarou from the Green Fund, strengthening the dialogue between the project and national mechanisms supporting sustainable development.
The first day of the meeting was dedicated to study visits at the Pallas University of Applied Sciences, where thematic support mechanisms and financial incentives applied at local level were presented, highlighting the role of regional policy in supporting the circular economy.
Subsequently, the partners visited the Tartu Centre for Creative Industries, where they met creators and businesses applying circular design principles, such as N20 Studio, Fragment Jewelry, designer Tiina Andron, as well as initiatives linked to the Estonian Fashion Festival.
This was followed by a visit to the HOPP DISAIN Gallery Shop and to studios of the Tartu Centre for Creative Industries (Antonius), where applications of circular design were showcased in real-life production and product distribution conditions.
The second day began with the partners’ meeting, during which good practices from all participating regions were presented, highlighting the diversity of approaches embraced by the DESICE project.
In this context, Ms Agapi Teftiki presented the good practice GreenSmartMed methodology, while Ms Zoi Gaitanari presented the actions of the Green Fund, placing emphasis on financial instruments and support mechanisms related to the project’s thematic focus.
The meeting concluded with a study visit to the Lindström Group, a leading European provider of circular textile solutions and services, at its facility in Vahi village near Tartu, where sustainable practices in textile management and valorisation based on circular economy principles were presented.
The 4th interregional meeting of the DESICE project confirmed the importance of learning by doing and of cooperation between public authorities, research organisations and creative communities. The partners renewed their commitment to continue their collaboration, capitalising on the experiences and good practices gained, with the aim of strengthening circular design in their regions.
The DESICE project is co-financed by the INTERREG Europe Programme with a total budget of €1,585,500. Its duration is 48 months, until 31/03/2028.
The partnership consists of the following organisations:
- ANATOLIKI S.A. – (LP)
- Economic Council of East Flanders (Belgium)
- BSC, Business Support Centre Kranj, Ltd., Kranj (Slovenia)
- Municipality of Thessaloniki (Greece)
- Public Institution Lithuanian Innovation Centre (Lithuania)
- UPI Emilia Romagna (Italy)
- South Muntenia Regional Development Agency (Romania)
- Association of Municipalities of Tartu County (Estonia)
For more information, you can visit the project websites by clicking here and here.
