Learning Before Scaling: Why Experimentation Matters in SME Internationalisation
Internationalisation is often associated with scale. Companies imagine entering a new market through large contracts, new offices or significant investment. For many SMEs, however, this expectation can become a barrier rather than a motivation. Successful...
Communications Specialist joins to support the SEABAS team
Communications Specialist Heini Feodorow has joined the SEABAS team to support the project communications. She is working in close co-operation with project manager Janica Borg at the SEABAS lead-partner HELCOM’s office in Helsinki, Finland. Heini is a HELCOM-returnee...
Turku pilots CCC-aligned procurement across cleaning services, workwear and heritage restoration
Within the CCC-2 project, the City of Turku is piloting how circular, climate-friendly and chemical-smart (CCC) principles can be embedded into very different types of public procurement – from large-scale service contracts to highly specialised restoration work....
Fields, Water, Thirst for Knowledge – The Nadelitz Learning Site
Key Focus Accessible educational site with wetland restoration. Description The Nadelitz learning Site is located on the outskirts of the village, nestled within a characteristic agricultural landscape. To the north, the area borders an agricultural hall, while the...
Cēsis Municipality strengthens CCC principles in education, food supply and cleaning services
Within the CCC-2 framework, Cēsis Municipality is using public procurement as a practical tool to embed circular economy, climate and chemical-smart (CCC) principles into everyday municipal services. The selected pilot cases cover school furniture and equipment, food...
Circular Economy in Port Environments — Handbook Now Available
Developed by researchers from Hamburg University of Technology, University of Gdańsk, and Port of Aalborg, the Circular Economy in Port Environments — Methodological Handbook provides a structured approach to understanding and improving circularity in port...
The effectiveness of recycled nutrient fertilizers tested in greenhouse trials
Several CiNURGi partners are running experiments to assess the effectiveness of different recycled nutrient fertilizers. In a four-month greenhouse experiment, researchers at IMP PAN tested two recycled fertilizers developed by CiNURGi partner Rendben Ltd., versions...
From Local Success to Regional Opportunity: Why Micro-SMEs Should Look Beyond Their Home Market
For many micro-SMEs, internationalisation is often perceived as a distant or complex ambition. Limited resources, small teams and operational pressure tend to keep companies focused on their domestic markets. Yet remaining local can also create vulnerability. Economic...