The latest CircularPSP project meeting took place in the picturesque city of Guimarães, Portugal on 7-8 May, 2024 where consortium partners gathered for the final tender evaluation meetings. Vice chairperson Erdem Gülgener and project expert Eda Telli Yamamoto attended the meeting on behalf of TAGES. The event marked a pivotal moment in CircularPSP Project’s journey towards fostering circular economy solutions, with the evaluation and selection of innovative proposals designed to tackle the municipalities' sustainability challenges.
Final Tender Evaluation: A Collaborative Effort
The meeting in Guimarães, Portugal brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. Over the course of the event, the consortium evaluated 15 tenders submitted by various suppliers and reached a consensus about scorings. The discussions were thorough and engaging, culminating in a collective decision-making process. This collaborative approach ensured that the selected tenders were not only innovative but also viable and aligned with CircularPSP’s goals.
Announcing the Top Five Innovative Suppliers
We're also thrilled to announce the five innovative suppliers who have been chosen to tackle our common challenge in circular economy! Let's give a round of applause to the following teams, listed in random order:
· CREVICES (VXT Research, Hahmota Oy, VTT)
· VCG (VCG.AI)
· CIRRUS (Metabolic)
· Supercharge-Beyondly (Supercharge, Beyondly)
· CircularAI (Swappsi software, INNCISO innovation, GTE Sustainability and Energy Consultancy, TÜBİTAK, Algomedi Information Technologies)
Each of these suppliers will be working on unique solutions that aim to address the complex challenges faced by our cities and regions.
A Heartfelt Thank You to All Participants
We extend our deepest gratitude to all 15 tenderers for their invaluable contributions. Tackling the challenges of circular economy is no easy feat, and your efforts and daring to innovate are commendable. Our society and economy depend on pioneers like you to navigate and overcome these challenges.
Looking Ahead: Phase I Kicks Off in June
Stay tuned as we embark on this next phase of the CircularPSP project. Together, we are paving the way for a more sustainable and circular future.
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