An ambitious European consortium
united by a shared commitment to drive innovation and accelerate the transition towards a circular furniture ecosystem
CETEM
Technology centre and coordinator of the FRANCESCA project, also responsible of demonstrators and the exploitation strategy. CETEM specialises in transferring innovation to the furniture sector in areas such as materials, product engineering, process technologies and digital solutions. It has extensive experience in EU R&I projects related to sustainability and the circular economy and has been a pioneer in promoting sustainable practices in the furniture industry. +Info
UVA University of Vaasa
Leader of Circular Business Models design. The marketing department at UVA specialises in studies on value creation for consumers, businesses and culture, combining academic research with practical application. Its expertise includes sustainability, business innovation and circular business models across sectors such as food, packaging, furniture and digital technologies. +Info
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
the assessment of tested solutions. RISE is one of Europe’s leading applied research organisations, integrating around 30 research institutes and more than 130 test environments. It brings expertise in recycling technologies, material management and analysis, value chain assessment and sustainability methodologies, supporting the environmental and technological evaluation of the developed solutions. +Info
CIT Chalmers Industriteknik
Leader of the Circular Design Tool development and responsible for the integration of the Digital Product Passport (DPP). CIT is an applied research organisation specialised in fostering collaboration between industry and academia. Its expertise includes circular economy, sustainability, innovative materials, advanced technical solutions and artificial intelligence, and it is a pioneer in implementing the DPP in the furniture sector. +Info
IETU Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas
Research institute under the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment, responsible for technology validation tasks in the project. It specialises in environmental policy, sustainable development strategies and environmental assessment tools, including circular economy approaches, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental technology verification. +Info
SÍMBIOSY
Leader of Circular Materials selection and validation. SÍMBIOSY is a consultancy specialised in industrial symbiosis and circular economy strategies. Within the project, it contributes its expertise in identifying and implementing resource synergies between organisations and territories, supporting the analysis of circular material flows and the development of strategies that enable the efficient use of surplus resources in the furniture value chain. +Info
FLA FederlegnoArredo
Leader of dissemination and communication. FLA represents the Italian wood and furniture industry and plays a key role in communication, dissemination and exploitation activities. Through its extensive network of companies and European associations, it facilitates the engagement of industry stakeholders, supports the transfer of project results to the sector and promotes the adoption of circular practices at the European level. +Info
INNOVAWOOD
European network connecting organisations active in wood science, technology and education. Within the project, INNOVAWOOD supports policy dialogue and the dissemination of results across European research and innovation communities, helping to strengthen collaboration along the wood and furniture value chain. +Info
ECORES
Sustainability consultancy specialising in regenerative economy and systemic transition strategies applied to organisations and territories. In the project, ECORES contributes with an expertise in circular economy & ecodesign to the development of one of the demo’s and to the drafting of guidelines and recommendations on key policies and interventions to support the transition of companies and territories towards circular and sustainable practices. +Info
SONAE ARAUCO
Industrial partner and leader of Demonstrator 2 focused on circular materials. As a major European manufacturer of wood-based panels, the company contributes its industrial infrastructure and expertise in sustainable material production, supporting the development and validation of circular material solutions for the furniture sector. +Info
SANCAL
Furniture manufacturer and leader of Demonstrator 1 on circular design. SANCAL contributes its expertise in furniture design and production, supporting the development and validation of circular design strategies and innovative product concepts within real industrial conditions. +Info
FAMA
Furniture manufacturer specialised in upholstered furniture for consumer and contract markets. Within the project, FAMA contributes to the industrial validation of circular design and materials solutions and supports the integration of new circular approaches into commercial furniture products. +Info
OXFAM
International confederation with more than 70 years of experience working to end poverty and inequality worldwide. In the project, OXFAM leads Demonstrator 3, providing the infrastructure and expertise needed to test circular service models for furniture. Through its IMPACT Furniture initiative, Oxfam Belgium supports take-back, refurbishment and resale activities, extending product lifetimes while generating social and environmental value and creating employment opportunities for people distanced from the labour market. +Info
EX-DEBRIS
Design studio led by artist and designer specialising in circular design and the reinterpretation of materials and everyday objects. Within the project, EX-DEBRIS contributes its expertise in sustainable design, local craftsmanship and material experimentation, supporting the development of innovative circular design approaches and new product concepts for the furniture sector. +Info
FAMO
Furniture manufacturer specialised in technical office seating and workstation solutions for large corporate environments. In the project, FAMO contributes its industrial expertise in office furniture design and production, supporting the development and validation of circular design strategies and sustainable material solutions for workplace furniture. +Info