Driving Collaborative Innovation towards Decarbonization and Advanced Manufacturing in SMEs across the Baltic Sea Region
CIRC-2-ZERO
Open Call for SMEs – Digital Twin Demo Platform piloting and networking
08 December 2025
CIRC-2-ZERO helps manufacturing SMEs in the Engineered Wood Product and Electronic sector to a more sustainable, resource efficient and future-proof business. With the help of a cloud based digital simulation environment company can test, simulate and optimize all from circular product design to a circular value chain without disrupting ongoing operations.
Apply through Open Call and and take the path toward circular, intelligent production.
CIRC-2-ZERO invites’ Electronics and Engineered Wood Product (EWP) SMEs from Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Latvia to participate in the Digital Twin Demo Platform pilot. This initiative supports cross-border cooperation and innovation for a circular and low-carbon economy, helping SMEs accelerate their green transition through advanced digital solutions.
Companies will:
- Pilot digital twin technology to optimize processes and reduce environmental impact
- Collaborate internationally and share best practices within the CIRC-2-ZERO network
- Contribute to sustainable manufacturing and resilience in the Baltic Sea region
Read more about the possibilities for SMEs and why to join the project:
The open call remains open until the end of 2026, allowing SMEs to join at different stages. Recruitment will continue until then or until all places have been filled. Seven SMEs per country will be selected for this unique opportunity.
👉 Apply now:
- Finland for Engineered Wood Product companies
- Estonia for Engineered Wood Product companies
- Sweden for Engineered Wood Product companies
- Germany for Engineered Wood Product companies
- Poland for Electronics companies
- Latvia for Electronics companies
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Project typeCore Project
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ImplementationMarch 2025 - February 2028
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StatusOngoing
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Contribution to EUSBSRPolicy Area Innovation
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Target groups
- Business support organisation
- Higher education and research institution
- Large enterprise
- Small and medium enterprise
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