The EEIP Project Office is proud to announce its participation in the ambitious Horizon Europe Innovation Action project, “Sustainable Circular Economy Transition: From Industrial Symbiosis to Hubs for Circularity (IS2H4C)”. This transformative initiative, led by the University of Twente’s Sustainable Circular Economy research team under the leadership of Dr. Devrim Murat Yazan, brings together 35 partners from nine countries and is backed by €20 million in funding from the European Commission, with a total project budget of €23.5 million.
The IS2H4C project aims to pave the way for near-zero-emission regions by transforming industrial zones into Hubs for Circularity (H4C). By fostering industrial symbiosis through cutting-edge technologies such as carbon capture, electrolysis, and renewable energy integration, IS2H4C seeks to revolutionize resource efficiency, waste prevention, and cross-sector collaboration between industrial, urban, and rural ecosystems.
EEIP plays a crucial role in this initiative, leading Work Package 8 (WP8): Dissemination, Communication, and Exploitation. As the driving force behind the project’s outreach and impact strategies, EEIP will ensure that the groundbreaking findings and solutions from IS2H4C are shared widely across stakeholders, including industries, policymakers, and the general public. The focus will be on creating awareness, fostering collaboration, and maximizing the uptake of project results across Europe and beyond.
The project will implement its innovative model in four key hubs across Europe, each representing unique industrial ecosystems:
- Twente Hub (Netherlands): A hydrogen-focused hub integrating renewable energy, electrolysis, and industrial processes to create a positive energy district in Aadorp.
- Basque Hub (Spain): An industrial cluster connecting oil refining, steel production, and lime industries with initiatives like CO₂ capture for synthetic fuels and sustainable building materials.
- Izmir-Manisa Hub (Türkiye): Focused on green hydrogen production and carbon capture to manufacture eco-methanol and non-isocyanate polyurethanes for household appliances.
- Höchst Industrial Park (Germany): A hub for sustainable chemical and pharmaceutical production using eco-methanol derived from captured CO₂ and hydrogen.
Dr. Devrim Murat Yazan, the project coordinator, highlighted the transformative vision of IS2H4C: “This project is more than just innovation; it’s a systemic shift toward a sustainable and circular future. By aligning cutting-edge technologies with collective environmental consciousness, we aim to set a new standard for regional development and cross-sector collaboration.”
The EEIP team will leverage its expertise in communication and dissemination to amplify this vision, connecting diverse audiences to the project’s milestones and outcomes. The dissemination strategy will include dynamic stakeholder engagement, digital outreach campaigns, events, and the development of tools to support knowledge transfer and market replication. EEIP’s goal is to ensure that IS2H4C not only delivers impactful solutions but also inspires broader adoption of circular economy principles across Europe.
IS2H4C is a landmark initiative aligned with the European Green Deal and the Fit-for-55 package, advancing Europe’s ambition to lead the global transition toward a circular, climate-neutral economy. With its focus on systemic innovation, cross-sector synergies, and actionable outcomes, the project is poised to drive meaningful change in industrial practices, societal well-being, and environmental sustainability.
EEIP looks forward to collaborating with the exceptional consortium of partners in IS2H4C and contributing to this groundbreaking journey toward a sustainable and circular future. Stay tuned for updates on our activities and the project’s progress as we embark on this transformative four-year journey.
For more information about IS2H4C, please contact the project coordinator, Dr. Devrim Murat Yazan, at d.m.yazan@utwente.nl, or visit EEIP’s website for updates on our role in the dissemination, communication, and exploitation efforts.
