The project, led by Linköping Science Park, utilizes Linköping, Mjölby, and Örebro as open innovation arenas to accelerate SMEs’ transition to a circular economy under the Viable Cities Climate Neutral Cities 2030 framework. It creates a scalable structure where cities drive green transformation by integrating circular services into urban infrastructure, procurement, and transport flows.

Linköping establishes a circular pop-up and the Repris living lab for SMEs to validate circular business models. Örebro coordinates local initiatives into a platform that lowers entry barriers and unlocks material flows. Mjölby develops circular procurement models and green travel plans to create market demand and reduce commuting emissions.

Addressing key urban challenges, the initiative drives productive cities by making sharing and repair models profitable for SMEs. It fosters green cities by reducing virgin resource extraction and transport emissions, while supporting equitable cities by integrating labor market programs into circular flows and advancing gender-equal innovation.

Active until: 2029-09-30

Contact: Gustav Pettersson

Project partners: Linköping Science Park, Almi Östra Mellansverige AB, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB, Sankt Kors Fastighetsaktiebolag, Klimatklubben Linköping, Linköpings kommun, Mjölby kommun, Tekniska verken i Linköping AB, Örebro kommun

Funded by: Co-funded European Union