Ce-Prince

12/06/2026

🌟 What an incredible journey! An intensive, high-energy period of capacity building is drawing to a successful close in Slovenia! 🇸🇮🌱

Our partners at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia have put a massive amount of effort, passion, and expertise into training public and private sectors on circular economy principles. To cap off this highly impactful period, we are hosting the final CE-PRINCE Mini-Symposium on 17 June 2026 in Ljubljana!

This finale isn't just a celebration of hard work; it is packed with heavy-hitting technical content to help businesses and public buyers bridge the gap between green intentions and real construction results.

What you will gain from the technical sessions:
• 🛠️ The CE-PRINCE Circularity Audit Tools: Discover how these tools analyze and upgrade circularity levels in business operations.
• ⚖️ Smart Procurement Legalities: Learn how to include strict environmental criteria in public tenders without adding to the administrative burden.
• 📊 Slovenian Indicators Level(s): Get to know the standards shaping sustainable building metrics in Slovenia.
• 💰 Project Funding: Find out about financial incentives available for local circular economy projects.
💡 Real Materials, Real Solutions: See the technical innovations changing the face of construction! Meet local and international experts showcasing mycelium materials, h**p and straw-based modular building systems, advanced energy-efficient HVAC technology, and digital data solutions.

Let’s celebrate the dedication of our Slovenian network and push the boundaries of sustainable construction together. The event is completely free, and lunch and coffee are on us! ☕🌍

👉 Don't miss the finale—secure your spot and view the agenda: https://www.interreg-central.eu/event/peer-to-peer-symposia-and-dissemination-events-in-slovenia_-ce-prince-closing-event-connecting-clients-and-companies-for-circular-public-procurement-matchmaking-and-solution-presentations/

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia – Chamber of Construction and Building Materials Industry (ZGIGM) and the Chamber of Real Estate Agents (ZPN) invite you, as part of the European project CE-PRINCE (Interreg Central Europe), to the final professional event in a series of training se...

12/06/2026

🌱 Attention tourism and hospitality businesses in Croatia! Ready to upgrade your circular practices and win more public contracts? 🏨📈

From eco-friendly public events to sustainable accommodations and green services, public authorities are increasingly demanding circular solutions. But how do you incorporate these complex criteria into your tenders without the stress?

As part of the EU-funded CE-PRINCE project, we are hosting a dedicated online workshop series on 16 June 2026 tailored specifically to help private companies in the tourism and service sectors transition toward circular business models and successfully win green public tenders!

📅 When: 16 June 2026, from 09:00 CET
📍 Where: Online

What we will cover:

✨ How to green your tourism operations to match Green Public Procurement (GPP) requirements.

🤝 Overcoming barriers that tourism SMEs face when accessing sustainable public contracts.

💡 Practical, actionable tools designed to make your hospitality business stand out as an eco-leader.

Join us to learn how making your tourism business greener makes it far more competitive! 🌍🔄

👇 Click the link below for full event details and registration:
https://www.interreg-central.eu/event/online-workshops-for-private-companies-in-croatia/

11/06/2026

Public spending holds massive power to protect our planet! 🌍

On June 25th, join the CE-PRINCE project for our official Partner Event: "Investing in nature via Circular Green Public Procurement."

We will be discussing how cities and regions can use their purchasing power to demand nature-based solutions, low-carbon construction materials, and circular economy practices that reduce pressure on natural resources.
High upfront costs or a lack of green criteria expertise holding your organization back? We will cover practical solutions like Life-Cycle Costing (LCC) and standardized toolkits to help public officials make the leap.

📅 Thursday, 25 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 CEST
💻 Online

Check out our agenda in the images below and click the link to register! 👇
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https://www.interreg-central.eu/news/ce-prince-joins-eu-green-week-2026-investing-in-nature-via-circular-green-public-procurement/

09/06/2026

♻️ Think green public procurement is too complex or expensive? Think again! 📈🔄

Implementing sustainable criteria in public tenders doesn't have to mean a massive administrative headache. In fact, real impact can begin with simple, practical steps that benefit both your budget and the environment.

As part of our EU-funded CE-PRINCE project, the Mazovia Development Agency S.A. invites you to a specialized online training session: “Green procurement in practice: small steps and real impact.”

📅 When: 11 June 2026 | 10:00–13:00 CEST
📍 Where: Online

What’s in it for your institution or business?

✨ Real Benefits: Learn how GPP cuts waste, reduces long-term costs, boosts local green businesses, and ensures compliance with EU standards.

🏦 Funding Opportunities: Discover how to leverage the Development Loan to fund municipal infrastructure, energy efficiency, and local green investments.

Join us to see how small changes in procurement lead to major, tangible actions for our environment! 🌍💚

👉 Click here to register for free: https://forms.gle/s7S1RVP1dTLQx8v8A

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09/06/2026

🏗️ How do we turn good intentions into actual green construction projects? 🌿🔄

Our Slovenian partner is gathering public authorities, investors, and eco-innovators under one roof to answer the big question: How can we embed circular economy criteria into public tenders without adding administrative headaches?

You are invited to the final CE-PRINCE mini-symposium! 🇪🇺💚
📅 When: June 17, 2026 📍 Where: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, Ljubljana 💶 Cost: Free of charge (includes coffee, lunch, and networking!)

Here is what we will be diving into: ✔ Practical legal pathways for green public procurement. ✔ Slonevian Sustainable Construction Indicators Level(s). ✔ Hands-on tools, including the CE-PRINCE Circularity Audit tools. ✔ Funding opportunities for circular projects.

Let's bridge the gap between clients, designers, and circular businesses to build a more sustainable Central Europe! 🌍

👇 Secure your free spot and see the agenda here: https://www.interreg-central.eu/event/peer-to-peer-symposia-and-dissemination-events-in-slovenia_-ce-prince-closing-event-connecting-clients-and-companies-for-circular-public-procurement-matchmaking-and-solution-presentations/

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia – Chamber of Construction and Building Materials Industry (ZGIGM) and the Chamber of Real Estate Agents (ZPN) invite you, as part of the European project CE-PRINCE (Interreg Central Europe), to the final professional event in a series of training se...

04/06/2026

🌱 Shaping a Sustainable Future Together! 🇪🇺

Through the project, we are working hard to make circular economy and green procurement a reality across Central Europe. Today, we are excited to spread the word about an upcoming event focused on driving this green transition forward in Slovenia!

Whether you are a public authority, a business, or an eco-innovator, this is a fantastic opportunity to see how circular practices are being implemented on the ground.

👇 Click the link below to read the full update and event details: https://www.gzs.si/zbornica_gradbenistva_in_industrije_gradbenega_materiala/dogodki

Let’s keep pushing for a greener, cleaner, and more circular future! 🔄💚

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01/06/2026

🇩🇪 CE-PRINCE partners gathered in Leipzig for the 5th INTERREG CE-PRINCE Steering Committee Meeting!

Partners from across Central Europe came together to discuss the next implementation phase of circular and green public procurement activities. ♻️

During the meeting, we focused on:
🔹 Circular and Green Public Procurement strategy
🔹 Public sector pilot actions
🔹 Capacity building for public administrations
🔹 Peer-to-peer learning and dissemination activities
🔹 Pilot actions and support for enterprises
🔹 Monitoring, reporting and next project steps

One of the highlights was an expert presentation on practical C/GPP implementation in the Leipzig city administration, including real municipal experience from the catering sector.
The meeting was also a great opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and continue working together towards more circular and sustainable procurement practices in Central Europe.

Many thanks to Aufbauwerk Region Leipzig GmbH for hosting us in Leipzig!

26/05/2026

♻️New CEPRINCE workshop coming up in Slovenia!
Another opportunity to learn more about circular and green public procurement, sustainability and practical solutions for the green transition.

📌 Save the date and follow the upcoming CEPRINCE activities:
https://www.interreg-central.eu/event/monitoring-circular-procurement-impacts-in-construction-in-slovenia/

Vabljeni na tokratno delavnico v okviru usposabljanj CE-PRINCE, ki bo potekala preko spleta.

19/05/2026

♻️ activities continue in Slovenia tomorrow!

A new event is bringing together experts, companies and public authorities to discuss circular and sustainable public procurement in the construction sector.

👀Topics include:
✔ circular procurement
✔ environmental criteria
✔ LCA and sustainability indicators
✔ ESG and practical implementation challenges

👏 Great to see continued exchange of knowledge and practical experiences supporting the green transition in construction.

📌 Read more:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gzs-zpn_ceprince-circulareconomy-greenpublicprocurement-activity-7461090932843700224-XXj7

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15/05/2026

🙌 achieves an important milestone!

A new CEPRINCE analysis explores how circular economy principles are integrated into Green Public Procurement systems across Central Europe.

The study focuses on:
✔ agrifood🫛
✔ construction🏗️
✔ manufacturing⚒️
✔ tourism-related sectors⛵️

The assessment applies 19 circular economy principles based on ISO 59004:2024 and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.

The analysis highlights that while national systems generally follow EU priorities, there are still significant differences in how circular economy principles are integrated across sectors and countries.

It also identifies the need for:
▪ stronger durability and repairability requirements
▪ better life-cycle approaches
▪ improved circularity indicators
▪ more systemic circular procurement models

🌍 The results will support future CEPRINCE pilot tenders and the development of upgraded circular procurement criteria across partner countries.

📌 Read more:
https://www.interreg-central.eu/news/ce-prince-advances-circular-public-procurement-with-new-analysis-of-circular-criteria-for-green-public-procurement/