On September 3rd, 2025, the LIAISE community came together in Berlin for the first WG1 meeting after the summer break. Bringing together researchers, industry experts, and project partners from across Europe, the event set the stage for collaboration, innovation, and progress in industrial symbiosis.

Inspiring presentations driving innovation

The day featured cutting-edge presentations that highlighted how industrial symbiosis can transform industries :

• SUM4Re : Thanks to OLAR Solutions, we joined the LIAISE WG1 meeting in Berlin, connecting with projects that share our ambition for a circular economy. Inspiring discussions and valuable new collaborations !
• RISERS : Christian Grunewald (DIN Institute) introduced approaches to standardizing industrial symbiosis, helping industries adopt best practices more efficiently.

Collaborative workshop on ICT tools

A hands-on workshop led by James Woodcock focused on shaping deliverable D1.2, defining the ICT tools and methodologies that will support industrial symbiosis practices across sectors. Participants shared ideas, discussed challenges, and contributed to a practical roadmap for upcoming initiatives.

Strengthening the community

Beyond the sessions, the meeting fostered networking, strengthened relationships across the LIAISE community, and reinforced the shared commitment to sustainable and circular industrial practices.

Acknowledgements and next steps

We sincerely thank HTW Berlin for their warm hospitality and all participants for their engagement. This meeting exemplifies the collaborative spirit driving LIAISE and showcases the innovative projects shaping industrial symbiosis in Europe.For the full recap and more details on the projects, visit : liaise-action.eu