RECONNECT Project pilot action is officially ongoing after kick-off and transnational training
Transnational training for the companies: the first step of a long journey together
Friday, october 9th, 2026 the 130 companies from fishery, aquaculture and craft sectors that applied to take part to RECONNECT pilot action were summoned for the first phase: a collective training on how the process will develop and the use of the AI tool designed within the project and that will allow them to assess their circularity readiness, opportunities for the reuse of materials and suitable partners to establish fruitful cooperation.
The workshop took place online to give the opportunity to all enterprises involved from every part of the MED area, to easily attend the training.
The first part was dedicated to recap RECONNECT scopes and expected outputs, highlighting the potential benefits not only for the involved companies but also for the whole ecosystem of the local blue economy sector.
The participants were then walked through the presentation of the AI tool designed to promote the creation of new industrial symbiosis processes.
This fist workshop sets the official start of the pilot action phase of the projects, with local companies actively engaged in assessment, evaluation of new potential production ideas and networking.
The activities will lead to the elaboration of briefs and afterwards to matching with potential partners and final pitching for 5 of the most promising colaborations.
Since the primary goal of RECONNECT is to bolster circularity by promoting industrial symbiosis through innovative technologies and sustainable business models, a key focus is elevating the role of the craftsmanship sector (including SMEs and socially innovative practices) as an essential component for sustainable development, with a specific emphasis on the Blue Economy.
Find out more about the RECONNECT project and how it contributes to the ISE Mission priorities at 👉 https://reconnect.interreg-euro-med.eu/
“Participation in the Mediterranean Lighthouse Bootcamp at Ecomondo was crucial. This event allowed us to connect with other projects funded by the EU Mission for Ocean and Waters, strengthening the alliance between the Interreg Euro-MED and Interreg IPA Adrion programmes. For RECONNECT, the opportunity to forge strategic connections and gather knowledge on innovative practices in industrial symbiosis is vital for elevating the role of craftsmanship and driving a healthier Blue Economy in the Mediterranean”
