The project builds on its predecessor, CirQualityOWL, and aims to further develop OWL as a model region for the circular economy. Through close collaboration between companies, universities, research institutions, and municipal stakeholders, the aim is to accelerate the transformation toward a resource-efficient, circular economy. Companies and societal stakeholders will be supported in developing new skills for the circular economy, establishing viable business models, and rethinking regional value chains. The project pursues four key areas of action (qualification, circular supply chains, construction transition, and resource management).

Further information can be found on the project website:  https://www.cirqualityowl.de/ 

Developing OWL as a model region for circular economy

Norbert Reichl Managing Director  Norbert.Reichl@foodprocessing.de 

Beate Kolkmann Project Management  Beate.Kolkmann@foodprocessing.de 

• FPI – Food-Processing Initiative eV (consortium leader) • Energie Impuls OWL eV • Fraunhofer ISOB-INA (Institute for Industrial Automation INA of Fraunhofer IOSB) • Bielefeld University – Institute for Technical Energy Systems • ikuowl – Institute for Plastics Management • Lippe District – Lippe Circular • owl maschinenbau eV • Minden-Lübbecke District – Waste Disposal Company • TH OWL – Department of Building Physics and Technical Development • VDI OWL • ZIG – Center for Innovation in the Health Industry OWL

December 31, 2026