Partners

CirCoFin is a city-led European consortium driving circular innovation in the built environment, with a focus on dismantling, reuse, refurbishment, and repair of existing building stock. Spanning four diverse showcase regions—Munich, Copenhagen, Scotland, and Lisbon—the project brings together leading partners in circular construction, business and financial modelling, social sciences, and digital platform design. CirCoFin’s partners are:

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Solely excellent research can generate the necessary innovative capacity for universities and enterprises and other stakeholders to persist in global competition. The Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) provides support to European and international consortia within EU fundraising. The focus is on the EU’s current Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe. BayFOR provides project management to consortia with Bavarian coordinators on a regular basis. BayFOR is set up as a private non-profit organization with its headquarters in Munich and additionally offices in Nuremberg and Brussels.

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Bankers without Boundaries (BwB) is a not-for-profit founded by investment bankers to support high-impact environmental and social projects. They advise governments, cities, and institutions on mobilizing capital through financial structuring, aligning projects with market needs while maximizing co-benefits. BwB focuses on leveraging public funds to attract private investment, enabling scalable and sustainable development. Their mission is to catalyze investment, drive innovation, and accelerate entrepreneurship for lasting positive impact.

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Circue's mission is to transform the construction industry by equipping building owners with cutting-edge tools and actionable insights that foster circularity throughout the construction value chain. We aim to empower stakeholders with innovative tools and insights to optimize resource usage, reduce environmental impact, and create a more circular built environment. Through collaboration, technology, and data-driven solutions, Circue strives to lead the transition towards a circular economy, where buildings are designed, built, and operated within planetary boundaries.

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Concular, founded in 2020 after launching restado in 2012, is transforming the construction and real estate industry toward a sustainable, circular future. As the market leader in circular real estate, Concular enables circular material flows at the building level. Their multidisciplinary team develops digital tools, influences policy, and builds regional value chains to reduce emissions and waste. By challenging the status quo and creating both ecological and economic value, Concular drives the circular transition in the built environment, making today’s resources available for future generations.

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Gate 21 is a leading Danish innovation hub for sustainable urban and regional development. As a non-profit partnership platform, Gate 21 brings together municipalities, regions, knowledge institutions, and private companies to develop, test, and scale green solutions.

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The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) is an independent, non-profit organization based in Berlin that develops consensus-based standards to boost innovation, safety, and global trade. Founded in 1917, DIN works with industry, academia, and government to support R&D, identify standardization potential early, and ensure public access to results. Representing Germany in ISO and CEN, DIN promotes compatibility, quality, and market access. By accelerating knowledge transfer and fostering sustainable development, DIN enhances global competitiveness and drives economic growth across diverse sectors.

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Lisboa E-Nova is a non-profit association promoting sustainable development in Lisbon and its metropolitan area. It works toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient city by supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Active in areas like energy efficiency, urban planning, water and materials management, and low-carbon mobility, it also leads education and citizen engagement efforts. Responsible for the Lisbon Climate Action Plan, Lisboa E-Nova collaborates with European partners and networks to advance climate mitigation, adaptation, and green innovation for the benefit of current and future generations.

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Gebalis is Lisbon City Council’s Municipal Social Housing Company, managing over 22,000 homes and community spaces. Founded in 1995, Gebalis focuses on tenant well-being through building maintenance, rent management, and social initiatives. With a team of 280 across 12 local offices, it ensures close tenant engagement, logging over 83,000 contacts and 7,900 home visits in 2024. Investing €150 million by 2026, Gebalis is retrofitting 7,341 homes to boost energy efficiency and fight energy poverty. It upholds transparency, equality, and is active in major housing and sustainability networks.

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development and is active in 125+ countries. ICLEI Europe supports local governments in implementing the European Green Deal, the overarching EU strategy for climate neutrality, to build more resilient and equitable communities.

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The CirCoFin project is led by the City of Munich and coordinated by its Department for Climate and Environmental Protection, which oversees climate action, environmental protection, and sustainability. This department is developing plans for city-wide climate neutrality by 2035 and administrative neutrality by 2030, and hosts the Circular Economy coordination unit. The Circular Construction Hub (CCH) is managed by the Department of Communal Services, which also oversees municipal real estate, essential services, and includes the Circular Economy and Zero Waste units, supporting Munich’s transition to a sustainable, circular city.

See City of Munich's website

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Smith Innovation is a Danish consultancy specializing in innovation management and systems thinking within the built environment. With a multidisciplinary approach, it supports foundations, governments, and industry in advancing sustainability and circular economy goals. Drawing on expertise in economics, engineering, and the natural and social sciences, Smith Innovation connects research, policy, and practice. It facilitates projects that challenge existing systems and promote resource efficiency, offering strategic guidance and practical solutions to make sustainability scalable and actionable in both public and private sectors.

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UnternehmerTUM is the largest centre for entrepreneurship and innovation in Europe. Together with start-ups and established companies, they drive tech ventures forward, from the first idea to market leadership. Their more than 300 employees include entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors. Especially, in the team of BEFIVE by UnternehmerTUM they actively shape the future of the construction and operation of buildings and infrastructure as an innovation consultancy and cooperation platform with participants in the value chain of the built environment. With this background, their project team for CirCoFin combines both: branch expertise as well as experience from many years of implementing innovation strategies and business ideas.
 

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Zero Waste Scotland is the nation's circular economy public body, working since 2014 to address climate change by tackling overconsumption. Collaborating with government, businesses, and communities, it promotes a shift from the “take, make, waste” model to a circular economy. Through innovative projects, knowledge sharing, and strong partnerships, Zero Waste Scotland helps people consume less, makes circularity more accessible, and drives impactful change. Its mission is to create a fairer, more sustainable future by rewiring the economy for the benefit of people, planet, and prosperity.

See Zero Waste Scotland's website