Key 2 Circularity
Key 2 Circularity (K2C) is an Interreg Meuse-Rhine project supporting SMEs in their circular transition. It offers cross-border networking, an acceleration program, and financial support to reduce material use, extend product lifespan, and enable high-quality recycling.
Launch date
2025
About
Key 2 Circularity (K2C) is an Interreg Meuse-Rhine project supporting manufacturing SMEs in adopting circular practices. With circular economy as a European priority, K2C focuses on design to reduce material use, extend product lifespan, and enable high-quality recycling. The project offers three main actions:
Cross-border networking
through Frontrunner Journeys and Circular Labs to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Circular Boost acceleration program
for 40 SMEs, providing practical training and tailored advice from business, design, and technical experts.
Financial support
with grants up to €40,000 for 32 companies to invest in circular projects.
The consortium includes seven partners from four cross-border regions (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany).