Clusters Meet Regions at Palma (Balearic Islands)
2025-05-14 08:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
The upcoming “Clusters Meet Regions” event will take place on May 14-15, 2025, at ParcBit in Palma, Spain. Organised by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) on behalf of the European Commission, together with the Government of the Balearic Islands and Fundació Bit, the event focuses on how clusters can drive the regional transition from a linear to a circular economy. It aims to position Palma and the Balearic Islands as key innovators in circular economy practices, supporting the region’s economic diversification beyond tourism through innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Over two days, participants will engage in discussions, workshops, and matchmaking sessions designed to foster collaboration among clusters, SMEs, policymakers, investors, and experts from across Europe. The event offers opportunities to share best practices, explore new partnerships, and learn about innovative financing models for circular economy projects. Attendees will also have the chance to visit local companies implementing circular economy principles, gaining practical insights into the region’s efforts.
Registration is required by May 12, 2025, and participants must provide personal and organisational information, specifying their objectives and relevance to the event. Due to limited venue capacity, registrations will be validated by the ECCP and the European Commission before confirmation. The event promises a confidential environment for knowledge exchange and networking, aiming to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and support sustainable economic development in the Balearic Islands and beyond.
Agenda of the event: 250514_CMR_Agenda_Palma_EN
Registration: https://www.b2match.com/e/clusters-meet-regions-palma-2025

Webinar: Circular Solutions for Food - Water
2025-06-20 10:00 - 11:30
The 3rd webinar of the CESAM project will address Circular Solutions for the Agrifood sector of the Mediterranean, related to the treatment and recycling of industrial waters as well as the concentrated use of water.
This webinar will aim at providing participants with some best practices from especially disruptive and sustainable companies and to inspire the development of similar practices in the sector.

Innovation, technology and R&D / Food (Wine, Cava and Beverage) / Biotechnology / Circular Economy / Paper and Packaging / Chemical and Plastics.

CESAM invited to the Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2025
2025-09-24 09:30 - 2025-09-25 17:00
The Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2025 is a key EU event for interregional innovation, featuring high-level policy discussions on sustainable value chains and collaboration. On Day 2, the focus shifts to practical experience-sharing among I3 project coordinators, including capacity-building workshops and networking.
The CESAM project will participate during Day 2, sharing its expertise in circular economy solutions for the agrifood sector and engaging with other coordinators to strengthen regional cooperation and scale up innovation.
Online streeming is available in the website.

Welcome session for CESAM Call for projects selected SMEs
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30
Online session (Invitation only)

CESAM Online Workshop: Communication on innovation & circularity
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
The workshop on Communication in Innovation and Circularity among EU Projects will be practice-oriented, based on the needs identified through the following survey completed by the SMEs awarded under the CESAM Call for Projects: https://forms.gle/Mj5uaWvbKMU1Kd2ZA.
Participation is limited, and interpretation from Catalan/Spanish into French will be available. Those who wish to attend but have not yet registered are kindly asked to confirm their attendance at cesam@fundaciobit.org.

CESAM at Sitevi Montpellier: winemaking, winegrowing, fruit and olive growing
2025-11-25 08:00 - 2025-11-27 17:00
The CESAM project will be present at the Sitevi event at Parc des expositions in Montpellier, an international fair that showcases advanced equipment and know-how for the winemaking, winegrowing, fruit and olive growing sectors.

CESAM Webinar 4: Circular Solutions For Food - Packaging
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:30
📅 Date & time: 2 December 2025 (10h-11h30 am CET)
📍 Location: Online
The 4th CESAM Project webinar will focus on circular solutions for the Mediterranean agrifood sector, with a special emphasis on sustainable packaging.
Objectives: Share best practices from innovative companies and inspire sustainable developments among participating SMEs.
Target Audience: Agrifood SMEs and related sectors (water, packaging, waste, energy), technology centres, and innovation actors.

Program

Workshop: European Funding Opportunities for SMEs
2026-03-24 09:00 - 11:00
24 March 2026
From 09 a.m. to 11 pm. ACCIÓ, Pier 01: Pl. de Pau Vila, 1, Barcelona.
The workshop will be held in Catalan and French, with simultaneous translation provided in both languages.
Free registration.
Discover European funding opportunities and learn how to craft a winning proposal in this workshop designed for sustainable and circular businesses in the agri-food, water and related sectors.

CESAM at Alimentaria Fair Barcelona 2026
2026-03-25 14:00 - 16:00
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Alimentaria Fair in Barcelona, a networking lunch and pitch session on circular economy and sustainability in the agri-food sector, hosted by the CESAM Project, will take place on 25 March 2026. The event will offer a space for professionals and innovators to exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, and present solutions that foster a more sustainable and resource-efficient agri-food industry.
The session will combine informal networking with a series of short pitches showcasing projects focused on waste reduction, sustainable production, and circular value chains, followed by insights on innovation support tools for the sector.

Webinar Circular Solutions for Food: Waste reduction and By-product valorisation
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30
The online event on 17 April 2026 will explore waste management and circular economy initiatives in Catalonia, Occitania, and the Balearic Islands. Participants will hear short presentations on regional policies, ongoing research, and collaborative projects that promote resource efficiency, sustainable production, and innovative waste recovery processes. The session will conclude with an open Q&A and closing remarks.
Registration here

Green Talk: Regulatory updates for the Circular Economy
2026-06-18 09:30 - 11:00
This online Green Talk explores how the circular economy and new EU regulations are reshaping business competitiveness, particularly in the agri-food and packaging sectors. It will help participants understand key legislative changes expected by 2026, including the Circular Economy Act, Ecodesign Regulation, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), while offering practical guidance on how to adapt.
The session also highlights how businesses can go beyond compliance by identifying new opportunities, improving resource efficiency, and using regulatory requirements as a driver for innovation and sustainability.
Inscriptions here

Workshop: Sustainable Communication for SMEs and Entrepreneurs
2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
We are pleased to invite you to the on-line Workshop Sustainable Communication for SMEs and Entrepreneurs organized in the framework of the CESAM project.
The workshop will take place next 25 June 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m on-line and will aim at:

Understanding the current context of sustainable communication and its main challenges.
Introducing the European regulatory framework on ESG communication and greenwashing.
Defining and articulating a clear and credible ESG value proposition.
Identifying and tailoring the message to the key audiences of your company.
Establishing measurement indicators to evaluate the impact of sustainable communication.
Learning from practical cases of SMEs that communicate sustainability in an exemplary manner.

The workshop and will combine expository and practical modules and will be delivered by Sonia Ruíz (NOIMA).
If interested in attending, please fill-in the following Registration form before 12 June 2026 (limited places available)
Looking forward to see you there!

Pyrenees-Mediterranean Sustainable Agri-Food Innovation Day: CESAM Final Event
2026-07-02
Join us on 2 July in Toulouse, France, at La Cité for the final event of the CESAM project. This in-person gathering will bring together key stakeholders, including representatives from the European Commission, to celebrate the project’s achievements and explore future opportunities.
The event will feature dynamic pitch sessions from more than 20 SMEs funded by the project and the EU, showcasing their innovative solutions for the circular economy. Attendees will also gain insights into the project’s main results, as well as upcoming funding and support opportunities beyond CESAM. The event will feature exclusive moments designed to spark connections and shine a light on some of the most promising innovations.
You can view the event agenda here (CAT CESAM Final Event Agenda / FR CESAM Final Event Agenda).
Please note that participation is limited, and registration will be required.
Register Here
