CB technological Eco-Sustainable Union through circular and resource efficient investments

Project Acronym: CB_MetIknow

Project ID:BGTR0300165
Call for proposals:

2021TC16IPCB005 – 2023 – 3 Open Call for Proposals for SME's under Priority 1

Priority/Specific objective:

Priority 1 - Environmentally-friendly cross-border region

Specific objective: RSO2.6. "Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy"

Budget:  EUR 285 410,23      
Duration:24 months
Start date:02.08.2025
Lead partner:

Todorov Metal EOOD, Bulgaria

Project partner:IKNOW Ltd. CO, Türkiye
Objectives:

Significant reduction in waste generation, incl. e-waste, energy consumption and primary raw materials in the metal processing industry in Bulgaria and the IT industry in Türkiye, promoting the establishment of circular production processes and models, increasing the competitiveness of enterprises on both sides of the border through a near-zero waste business model.

Project activities:

  • Circular Economy Investments:

    Bulgaria: Supply of equipment for precision processing of metal sheets and metal elements in Dimitrovgrad

    Türkiye: Physical Firewall Enterprise Branch Secure SD-WAN and Supermicro superserver in Edirne

  • Trainings & Knowledge Sharing event.

Expected project impact:

  • Resource Efficiency: Enhancing raw material utilization and reducing waste
  • Environmental Impact: Lowering emissions and promoting sustainable processing
  • Cross-Border Cooperation: Advancing cross-border synergies for resource recovery.