STARS EU Circular Economy Living Lab (CELL)

STARS EU Circular Economy Living Lab (CELL). Official launch on 9 November 2026.
A new space for circular innovation.

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Introducing CELL

What should you know
about STARS EU’s new Living Lab?

On 9 November, the University of La Laguna and the European university alliance STARS EU will officially launch the new Circular Economy Living Lab (CELL).

CELL is a collaborative space designed to connect university research with interregional businesses and industry.

Its launch comes at a particularly significant moment, just ahead of the forthcoming European Circular Economy Act, whose draft is scheduled to be presented to the European Commission on 18 November.

9 November Official launch of CELL
Real-life innovation Connecting research, businesses and regions
Circular economy Sustainable production and consumption models
Our mission

Why a Circular Economy
Living Lab?

STARS EU is strongly committed to regional development, which lies at the heart of its mission. Achieving this goal requires economic policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and focused on the transition towards a circular economy.

01 / Collaboration

Connecting people and knowledge

Living Labs enable direct collaboration between universities, businesses, public authorities and citizens through an active, hands-on approach.

02 / Action

Turning research into practice

Research is translated into sustainable production and consumption models that can be tested and implemented in real-life settings.

03 / Impact

Creating opportunities for the future

This approach contributes to a more sustainable and inclusive society, in which future generations can shape a future full of opportunities.

The transition From a linear economy

Moving away from a linear economic model.

A circular approach Keeping resources in use

Materials and resources remain in use for as long as possible.

EU legislation

How does CELL align
with the new European legislation?

CELL is being launched ahead of the forthcoming Circular Economy Act, the European Union’s proposed new legislation on the circular economy.

Its aim is to accelerate the shift away from a linear economic model towards one in which materials and resources are kept in use for as long as possible.

The proposed legislation goes beyond recycling. It seeks to transform how the European market operates, making circular economy practices a viable and competitive option for businesses.

Explore the EU circular economy strategy (opens in a new tab)
The STARS EU network

Part of a wider
innovation ecosystem

CELL joins the network of Living Labs operating across STARS EU’s European regions.

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Join us
on 9 November

The official launch of CELL will bring together Francisco García, Rector of the University of La Laguna, José Sigut, STARS EU Coordinator, representatives of key sectors across the Canary Islands, academic experts and members of international organisations.

They will mark the beginning of this new initiative at an event that will also be streamed online.

Join the event by registering in advance, or follow it live on YouTube.

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Discover CELL

Connecting research with circular solutions

Learn more about the Circular Economy Living Lab and its role within the STARS EU alliance.

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