On 13–14 November 2025, the TEX-BREIN consortium gathered in Borås, Sweden for a two-day project meeting dedicated to advancing the next phase of the Interregional Community of Textile Ecosystems for the Circular Transition. Representatives from all partner organisations convened to evaluate progress, coordinate upcoming activities, and refine strategic directions across the project’s work packages.
Day 1 Highlights – 13 November
The meeting opened with a project overview, in the month 12, including financial status review and next procedural steps.
A central theme was the development and engagement of SMEs within the project, focusing on SME involvement and the project ideas portfolio. The insights from the first round of Expressions of Interest (EoI) were presented to all consortium partners, explained the preparation of mini-business plans, and coordinated task distribution for the upcoming second round.
The session then transitioned to Re-Hubs Pilot Cases. Partners reviewed progress on technical tasks, including the work to date on pilot development, the involvement of external experts, and preparations for the upcoming validation phase, where the final structure of new re-hubs is expected by Month 17.
Day 2 Highlights – 14 November
The second day began with Ecosystems Building. Discussions covered the finalisation of REGIONAL INNOVATION BOOSTING ACTION PLAN and ongoing engagement with regional authorities, with emphasis on coordination and upcoming deadlines.
In the part of meeting dedicated to Capacity Building, partners reviewed progress on webinars, learning expeditions, and the capacity-building training programme. Partners presented results, evaluations, and KPIs guiding the next steps.
The final session focused on communication, dissemination, and exploitation, with an overview of completed dissemination activities, performance statistics, and expected contributions within the consortium.