RISERS: Building the Roadmap for Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation in Europe
Location: Europe
Supported by: Horizon Europe
In Industrial symbiosis, one industry’s by-products become another’s inputs, reducing waste, emissions, and costs. But to make this happen at scale, Europe needs standardisation - common definitions, processes, and frameworks that allow diverse industries to exchange resources seamlessly.
The RISERS project (A Roadmap for Industrial Symbiosis Enablement through Resource Sharing Standardisation) aims to develop a roadmap that supports IS across Europe by promoting cross-sectoral collaboration, removing bottlenecks and integrating R&I into practical solutions.
As a core partner of the project, EIT RawMaterials plays a central role in connecting RISERS to Europe’s wider raw materials and circular economy ecosystem. It also contributes deep sectoral insights from across the raw materials value chain and provides access to a broad network of industry clusters, SMEs, and academic stakeholders.
Core Facts
Project Objectives:
- Map and analyse IS standardisation gaps across sectors
- Identify high-impact synergies where standards can unlock resource sharing
- Develop a standardisation toolbox and roadmap for IS needs
- Provide policy recommendations to support IS adoption
- Bridge research & innovation with standardisation through workshops and training
Impact Highlights
- Establishes a standardisation framework enabling scalable industrial symbiosis
- Supports Europe’s circular industry and resource efficiency goals
- Reduces waste, emissions, and costs through cross-sector collaboration
- Promotes new skills, jobs, and innovation in sustainable industry
- Strengthens Europe’s resilience and competitiveness in global resource management
Project Partners
- EIT RawMaterials (EU innovation community for raw materials)
- Coordinator: Enspire Science (EU funding specialist)
- CEN-CENELEC, DIN (standardisation bodies)
- Gent University, Fraunhofer ISI (academic and research institutions)
- International Synergies Ltd., ISQ (industrial and applied innovation experts)
- IETU - The Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas (environmental and policy specialist)
Stay connected
- Visit the RISERS website
- Join the LinkedIn community