European research project

ORHI+ Project

The objective of the ORHI+ project is to deploy various circular economy solutions within companies and public authorities, in order to strengthen the sustainability and circularity of economic activities in the cross-border region.

Project actions

7 demonstration projects centered on 4 thematic axes


1. Recovery of agri-food sector by-products

2. Development of biomaterials/products

3. Plastic life cycle

4. Process optimization

Activities planned as part of the project


• Development of a decision-making and project selection tool to prioritize actions in the field of circular economy.

• Thematic and international monitoring activities for the research and analysis of innovative solutions and best practices related to the project's themes of interest.

• To disseminate project results and tools, eco-design and environmental footprint workshops will be organized for companies in the participating regions, as well as thematic webinars to share results obtained from follow-up and demonstration projects.

• Promotion of a pilot call for applications for grants aimed at supporting the development of circular economy business models.

Partners

Duration and budget

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026 - €1.6 million budget for 2026

ERDF Budget - €1,045,764.17

Total budget - €1,608,867.95

The ORHI project was 65% co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A Spain-France-Andorra Program (POCTEFA 2021-2027).
The objective of POCTEFA is to strengthen the economic and social integration of the Spain-France-Andorra border area.

Expertise

Innovative method for detecting inter-company synergies.
This alternative methodology, adapted by Jean Willaume, encourages and facilitates the deployment of industrial symbioses.
Conducted in the form of inter-company workshops, it allows for the rapid identification of valuable flow information.

Articles

Press release

Initial results of the study on the Bokashi process in France

Conference to promote eco-innovation and circular economy in businesses

Launch of a consultation for the ORHI project

Join us on November 4 at SOLTECO

Closing event on November 25, 2026

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