From waste water to biofuels: ECO3 bio- and circular economy business area

ECO3
Type of organisation or company
Country
Finland
City
Nokia, Tampere, Ylöjärvi
Language for original content
Project elaborated in partnership
Yes
Scope
Ongoing
Yes
Type of funding
Description

ECO3 is an innovative, industrial-scale, multidisciplinary bio- and circular economy business area.

Located in the Finnish growth corridor, this nationally important competence centre is also a demonstration and piloting environment, developed by the City of Nokia and Verte Ltd., the City of Nokia’s development company, in cooperation with companies and universities.

It develops bio- and circular economy businesses and innovations on an industrial scale. Companies present are active in fields such as:

  • nutrient and material efficiency, 
  • processing wood refuse, natural materials, demolition debris, packaging and energy materials,
  • biomass,
  • waste collection,
  • green asphalt.

ECO3 offers companies which set up there a number of advantages, such as expert assistance in developing the circular economy as a core business concept, support with finding business and cooperation partners and frictionless cooperation and teamwork with public administration and authorities.

Main results

ECO3 promotes the circular economy as a business opportunity. By bringing together businesses with a strong circular dimension, it fosters a common mindset and lays the groundwork for networking and mutual assistance.