Industrial Symbiosis in Europe: Policy Needs, Key Industries, and Regional Priorities

Identifying Policy Needs for Industrial Symbiosis The RISERS project has identified key policy needs, industries, and regions crucial for advancing Industrial Symbiosis (IS) in Europe. Using a multi-method approach—including literature reviews, statistical analyses, and a survey—RISERS has mapped out policy challenges and opportunities for supporting IS development. A survey in which RISERS partner FhG collaborated … Read more

RISERS Joins the CORALIS Final Conference: Industrial Symbiosis Needs Standards to Scale 

On 19 March 2025, the CORALIS Final Conference took place in Brussels, bringing together about 100 participants from industry, policy, and research. Organised by the CORALIS Consortium and EEIP, the event marked the conclusion of the EU-funded project aimed at demonstrating and scaling Industrial Symbiosis (IS) solutions across Europe. As RISERS, we were glad to … Read more

Kick-Off Meeting for the Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation Roadmap – Join Us!

Date: March 28, 2025 Location: Online Time: 9:00 – 11:00 CET The RISERS project, in collaboration with CEN-CENELEC and DIN, is excited to announce the Kick-Off Meeting of the Working Groups for the development of the Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation Roadmap. This meeting marks the official launch of the Working Groups, bringing together experts and stakeholders … Read more

Scaling Industrial Symbiosis: Insights from the CORALIS Final Event

We’re excited to participate in the CORALIS Final Event in Brussels, a key milestone in advancing Industrial Symbiosis as a driver for Europe’s decarbonisation efforts. As part of the event, Sebastian vogel will join a roundtable discussion on how to scale Industrial Symbiosis from pilots to widespread, reliable solutions. With the work being done at … Read more

RISERS Consortium Gathers in Berlin to Advance the Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation Roadmap

The RISERS consortium of the Horizon Europe project “Roadmap for Industrial Symbiosis (IS) Standardisation for Efficient Resource Sharing” held its third project meeting on March 5–6, 2025, at the DIN headquarters in Berlin. The meeting focused on reviewing the project’s progress and planning the next steps towards the development of the first Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation … Read more

Join the CORALIS Final Conference!

As a networking partner of RISERS, the CORALIS EU project invites you to its Final Conference—a key event for advancing industrial symbiosis (IS)! 🔹 Representing RISERS, Sebastian Vogel from CEN and CENELEC will contribute to the Expert Panel discussions concerning CORALIS results’ exploitation and future investments in industrial symbiosis, sharing RISERS insights on industrial symbiosis … Read more

Call for Experts to IS Standardisation Roadmap Working Groups

CEN and CENELEC, together with DIN start the elaboration of the Industrial Symbiosis (IS)  Standardisation Roadmap as part of the Horizon Europe RISERS project. The development of the Roadmap is a collaborative effort with stakeholders. Are you interested in: Join the Working Groups to create the Industrial Symbiosis Standardization Roadmap. More information about the Call … Read more

10 key high-potential and high-impact synergies for Industrial Symbiosis

The Horizon Europe RISERS project, led by Ghent University with key partners, is driving forward industrial symbiosis (IS) by identifying 10 high-potential and high – impact synergies. As part of this initiative, RISERS has also released a series of 10 fact sheets, offering practical insights into the 10 identified impactful IS synergies across Europe. To … Read more

The RISERS project strongly aligns with the EU Competitiveness Compass

The European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, published on January 29, 2025, outlines several key legal initiatives that may have an impact on the promotion, upscaling and standardisation of Industrial Symbiosis (IS) – central themes of the RISERS project. The Competitiveness Compass highlights the role of the circular economy in enhancing the EU industry’s competitiveness and decarbonisation … Read more