CE-PRINCE aims to support the transition to a circular economy in Central Europe by leveraging green public procurement (GPP) as a tool for improving the circularity of companies, while strengthening the capacity of the public sector to issue tenders that increasingly include circular elements. Circular procurement takes into account the entire life cycle of goods and services to avoid negative environmental impacts and waste generation, and to reduce the overall amount of energy and materials used. Circular/green public procurement (C/GPP), which accounts for 14% of the EU's GDP, is a key factor in achieving the green transition and improving market competitiveness, while encouraging eco-innovation.

The project will work to strengthen the ecological transition of businesses and raise awareness of the crucial role of the public sector, promoting a common approach to C/GPP in the Central European region.

Main data of the project:
Project title: Green PRocurement and Innovation Network for Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Project code: CE0200688

Partners:
Liguria Region (IT) (LP)
Chamber of Commerce of Genoa (IT)
Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (IT)
STRIA South Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency (HU)(LP)
Styrain Business Promotion Agency (AT)
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (SI)
DUBROVNIK DEVELOPMENT AGENCY DURA LTD (HR)
Mazovia Development Agency (ARMSA) (PL)
ERI Hungary – European Research Institute Nonprofit Ltd Co (HU)
Project agency for the region Leipzig (DE)

Project Budget: EUR 2,204,672
Grant programme: Interreg Central Europe Programme
Project Duration: 01.06.2024 – 30.11.2026