Seven Months In: Digi4Circular Consortium Unites in Viana do Castelo

Together for a circular future

From May 13 to 15, 2025, the Digi4Circular consortium gathered in the picturesque coastal city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, for a pivotal project meeting. Seven months into the project, this event marked a key milestone in our shared mission to drive sustainable transformation in the automotive sector through digital innovation.

Our consortium! United in Viana do Castelo for the M7 project meeting.

Diving into project updates and technical sessions

To begin with, the meeting brought together partners from across Europe to reflect on progress, align strategies, and accelerate the development of the Digi4Circular digital platform and the Digital Product Passport. These tools are central to our vision of enabling circular innovation and improving lifecycle transparency in the automotive industry.

Focused and engaged partners are deep in discussion during technical sessions.

Throughout the two days, the consortium engaged in focused sessions and collaborative discussions. We showcased progress across all work packages, highlighting early results and identifying synergies between partners.

Digi4Circular hands on sessions

Moreover, one of the highlights was the exploration of integration pathways with the Synera platform. This step is crucial for ensuring seamless data flow and fostering digital collaboration among stakeholders. In particular, a deep dive into the Product Development Process Diagram helped us map circularity across the product lifecycle, laying the groundwork for future integration. In addition, a dedicated dissemination workshop took place, where partners exchanged strategies and tools to boost the project’s visibility and impact across Europe.

Collaborating on circularity! Our partners are discussing the Product Development Process Diagram.

Exploring the charm of Viana do Castelo

Beyond the technical sessions, the meeting in Viana do Castelo offered valuable moments of connection. A visit to the city’s historic cathedral provided a cultural touchpoint, while evening dinners created a relaxed atmosphere for informal exchanges. These experiences strengthened relationships and sparked new ideas. We’ve been reinforcing the importance of in-person collaboration.

**Digi4Circular team at Viana’s Cathedral. We’re united in purpose.**

Strengthening connections over local cuisine. Digi4Circular project partners enjoying a relaxed evening in Viana do Castelo. After a productive day of collaboration.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Data CoLAB for their warm hospitality and excellent organisation. Their support made the meeting both productive and memorable.

Data CoLAB headquarters. Our host of the Digi4Circular M7 consortium meeting.

Finally, we also thank all our partners, Paderborn University, EDAG Group, LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen, Università degli Studi di Firenze, SusDAT s.r.o., EIT Manufacturing, Fraunhofer LBF, CELSA GROUP, Ferimet, S.L., and AMIRES. Your dedication and insights are the driving force behind Digi4Circular’s success.

Looking ahead, the Digi4Circular project continues to build momentum. With a strong foundation, a clear vision, and a committed consortium, we are well on our way to delivering impactful digital solutions that support circular innovation in the automotive sector.