Circular Economy
Circular economy is one of Finnova's strategic lines, aligned with the European Green Deal, ecological transition and the SDGs.
In contrast to a traditional economic model based on extract, produce and discard, the circular economy proposes a more sustainable and resilient approach, focused on waste reduction, resource reuse, innovation and long-term economic and social value creation.
At Finnova we promote international cooperation, open innovation, training, entrepreneurship and public-private articulation initiatives aimed at accelerating this transition between Europe and Latin America.
Ecological transition
Aligned with the European Green Deal and SDGs.
EU–LATAM Cooperation
Connecting territories, institutions and innovators.
Open innovation
Territorial challenges with real solutions.
Glocal Manifesto for the Circular Economy
An international initiative to connect territories and institutions committed to transitioning towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive economic models.
Mayors and Governors Manifesto
Version 2.0 · June 2026 · Glocal Circular Economy Summit
PDF · 12 pages
organisations have already joined the manifesto
Glocal Circular Economy Summit
The Glocal Circular Economy Summit in Ibagué is an international event connecting Europe, Latin America and the world to drive innovative solutions in sustainability, circular economy and territorial cooperation.
- International conferences and panels
- Networking and institutional cooperation
- Open innovation and startups
- Territorial circular economy challenges
- EU–Latin America dialogue spaces
Open Innovation Challenges
We connect territorial challenges with innovative solutions from startups, entrepreneurs and technology centres through open innovation methodologies.
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Solutions for collection, reuse, repair, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment waste.
Waste-to-Energy
Innovative technologies and models for transforming waste into energy, promoting energy efficiency and landfill reduction.
Sustainable Tourism
Projects driving the ecological and digital transition of tourism through sustainable management models and circular economy.
Sustainable Fashion
Innovative solutions for a more circular textile industry: eco-design, material reuse, textile recycling and new business models.
Selected initiatives receive specialised mentoring, European funding training, international visibility and access to innovation networks.
Launch an innovation challengeLinked Projects
Finnova participates in and coordinates various European and international projects linked to circular economy, bioeconomy, sustainable tourism and regenerative agriculture.