Projects in Circular transition

A sudden halt in deliveries or a sharp increase in demand for a product can make society more vulnerable and threaten lives and health. During the pandemic, it became clear that Sweden was struggling to maintain domestic supplies of critical materials and products during a crisis. The current syste…

Towards a circular and resilient food supply chain in Västra Götaland. We work to increase resource efficiency in the food sector by giving underutilized side streams new value within the public meal sector. Our goal is to build a stronger food system that can meet every day's needs and withstand f…

The aim of the project was to provide existing buildings with solutions for densification and extended lifespan through vertical and lateral extensions using reusable, bio-based prefabricated building systems.

Seeing the city as a material bank. The construction and demolition sector generates some of the largest material flows in society. In northern Europe, where long distances and logistical challenges often make reuse difficult, the potential for local and circular solutions is particularly strong.

RISE is developing the digital tool Event & Climate, making it more user-friendly and credible through verified climate data and the development of business models.

The project is developing a biogas platform for agriculture to optimize residual streams and arable land, promoting fossil-free food production and climate-neutral farming. It supports Sweden’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2045 and strengthens self-sufficiency, benefiting both customers and societ…

The FreeLIB (Fluorine-free Lithium-ion Batteries) project explores how PFAS and other hazardous fluorinated compounds form and are released during lithium-ion battery recycling and investigates methods to effectively reduce these emissions.

OCEAN-H2 tackles climate change head-on by pioneering large-scale green hydrogen production using offshore renewable energy sources. The project implements rigorous environmental impact assessments to minimize harm to marine ecosystems during operation and decommissioning of offshore facilities.

Stainless steel production generates large amounts of pickling sludge with high levels of both valuable metals and hazardous substances. iSTRESS 2.0 develops circular & climate-friendly processes to recycle resources, reduce landfill requirements & prevent the formation of carcinogenic chromium(VI)…

AGROSOIL supports the transition to agroecological weed management by co-developing strategies in living labs that promote soil health while improving weed mangement and reducing herbicide use and tillage intensity.

The aquaculture and seafood industry generate large nutrient-rich waters that are currently wasted. SEAlgaePower intends to use microalgae cultivation to clean these residual water streams. At RISE, extracted high value components from the microalgae biomass will be explored for use in MedTech, ATM…

The FUSE project aims to generate new knowledge and develop cutting-edge green technologies for the sustainable production of furan-based platform chemicals.

COMPASS III aims to strengthen long-term competence in additive manufacturing. By fostering deeper collaboration between industry, academia, and research institute, it drives the development of innovative solutions that support sustainability, competitiveness, and growth – both regionally and natio…

NEXRUR tackles rural and agricultural challenges by developing and testing community-driven business models. Focusing on social, environmental, and economic sustainability, EU and Chinese partners collaborate through case studies, digital tools, and shared solutions.

Prefabricated concrete elements, such as HDF boards, slab foundations, columns and sandwich walls, are common materials for frame structures in Sweden. Reuse of concrete frames is considered to have great potential, but is a major challenge in the market.

Effective market models for reuse, together with regulations that promote them, are crucial factors in the transition to a circular built environment sector – from planning through implementation to management, and, when needed, conversion or dismantling and reuse.

The extraction of natural resources has tripled in just fifty years and we are facing a crossroads: continue as usual – or rethink from the ground up. By radically extending the lifespan of vehicles and by creating attractive circular business offers, Re:Value wants to increase resource efficiency …

High-pressure die casting (HPDC) of large components presents several technical challenges. The aim of the MoReuse project is to identify key tool parameters that influence wear patterns and tool lifespan, develop systematic measurement methods, and propose solutions to prevent and manage wear—such…

In this prestudy, we will generate knowledge about agrivoltaics in Norrbotten that provides a solid foundation for an effective research project with a pilot test facility. Agrivoltaics may enable profitable local food production and resilient northern farming, but how it should be introduced must …

PINNForm - The project is developing a new, AI-driven manufacturing method that quickly and flexibly forms metal components. By combining physics with AI, we can contribute to a more resilient and sustainable industry, for example, by creating light, strong drone components for forestry and emergen…

MOUSERS is a four-year research project investigating how residents of Swedish households use common spaces. The goal is to guide future building designs that encourage more circular and optimal use of space through sharing.

Europe is transitioning to a bioeconomy, but progress is uneven across regions. At the heart of this transition are regional bioeconomy clusters that bring together actors across the value chain. However, in parts of Europe where the bioeconomy has so far received less support, resources or attenti…

The project Circular Ports supports the transition to a circular economy by testing and demonstrating CE strategies in port environments in the Baltic Sea region. By promoting cooperation between port stakeholders, the project aims to create synergies that increase resource efficiency, reduce waste…

We are advancing toward a net-zero emissions future by producing high-quality construction elements made from industrial wood residues and underutilised forest resources of unclassified origin — paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Battery housings for heavy trucks face a complex and challenging set of requirements. They must be circular in terms of servicing, upgradability, and material recycling. At the same time, they need to be weatherproof and capable of withstanding mechanical loads. Also, they must be resource-efficien…

The BREC project connects agricultural schools, authorities and researchers to spread circular agricultural practices among practitioners and test technologies driving circular bioeconomy. BREC identified several key technologies - such as substrate pretreatment, biogas production, protein extracti…

The pulp and paper industry in Europe produces 17 million tonnes of lignin every year. However, only two per cent is used for purposes other than energy production. The EU project LIGNOFUN aims to address this issue by developing bio-based products from lignin, thereby promoting a more sustainable …

Remanufacturing is a circular strategy with strong potential to scale up, support sustainable business and reduce environmental impact. It also helps build resilience in a turbulent world.

The project's goal is to develop, evaluate and compare solutions for joining, disassembly and reassembling joints in battery packs to enable circularity. The project is a collaboration between RISE, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Stena Recycling, Atlas Copco, ABB, Swerim and University West.

Why do some circular business models succeed while similar others do not? This project explores key factors influencing adoption through comparative case studies in Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and the USA, integrating business and customer perspectives to address knowledge gaps in adoption of c…

vSET cultivation method is a bio-based, biodegradable seed treatment concept that protects crops against biotic and abiotic stresses. The system has two main elements which allow precise seed placement in no-tilled and green-covered soils.

The project's mission is to take a holistic approach, drawing on broad expertise and a wide range of stakeholders, to place products with varying life cycles into systemic contexts. This aims to generate efficiency, necessary values, and competitiveness for actors across the entire value system.