Waste to Valuable Materials to address the Marine Cold Climate Challenge

This project, WAVE, aims to strengthen the Nordic bioeconomy by addressing sustainability

challenges through cross-border collaboration, education, and innovation. The initiative focuses

on marine waste valorisation, sustainable resource use, and circular economy principles,

bringing together students, researchers, and industry partners from across the Nordic and Baltic

regions.

Partners are: Arcada University of Applied Sciences (FI), University of Latvia (LV), LAB University of Applied Sciences (FI), Högskolan i Borås (SE), Under Ytan AB

Project period

1.9.2025 - 31.8.2027

Project state

On-going

Project area

International

Project funding

Nordplus

LAB role

Partner

Unit

Technology

Project focus area

Multipurpose materials

Objectives

One of the key objective is to enhance bioeconomy skills among students through

interdisciplinary learning. The project will develop digital learning materials, including course

modules, case studies, and problem-solving activities, ensuring practical, industry-relevant

education. Hackathons and workshops will serve as platforms for co-creating solutions,

integrating expertise from academia and industry

Realisation of goals

Blog: https://www.arcada.fi/en/article/blog/2026-01-07/weaving-wave-navigating-trade-offs-co-producing-nordic-marine-bioeconomy

Outcomes

By working at a Nordic/Baltic level, the project benefits from shared expertise, regional

synergies, and stronger networks. Expected outcomes include a new bioeconomy course

module, industry-relevant solutions from hackathons, and strengthened collaboration between

research institutions and businesses. The project will contribute to long-term sustainability,

innovation, and economic growth in the Nordic bioeconomy.

Sustainable Development Goals