The team from Sofia University took part in the final meeting and attended the closing conference of the DECIDE project, which were held on May 12 and 13, 2026, in Čakovec, Croatia.
The closing conference brought together more than 100 participants, including project partners, representatives of institutions, experts, and stakeholders in the field of the circular economy. During the conference, the main results of the project were presented, along with best practices and pilot initiatives related to the implementation of digital applications to support small and medium-sized enterprises and regional organizations seeking solutions in key sectors of the circular economy – food, textiles, packaging, batteries, and smart cities.
During the program, participants discussed opportunities for sustainable development, transnational cooperation, and scaling up innovative local models for the circular economy. Special emphasis was placed on the role of digitalization and collaboration among organizations in the Danube region to create more sustainable and socially responsible solutions.
During the visit, the project partners had the opportunity to visit the social enterprise Humana Nova, which manufactures textile products from recycled and eco-friendly materials while employing over 60 people from vulnerable groups.
The DECIDE project – Digital Services for the Circular Economy: A Toolbox for Regional Developers & SMEs – is being implemented from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, under the Interreg Danube Region program. The participation of the Sofia University and UNITe teams helped to strengthen international partnerships, knowledge exchange, and collaboration on the development of innovative digital solutions in the field of the circular economy in the Danube Region.
