Waste to Valuable Materials to address the Marine Cold Climate Challenge

Project period

1.9.2025 - 31.8.2027

Project funding

Nordplus

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.

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.
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.