Accelerates towards a competitive transformation
About us

Circular Economy Lab is an innovation initiative that arises from the partnership between Cariplo Factory and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center its purpose is to contribute to the evolution of the Italian economic system and spread new models of value creation in the collective interest, accelerating the transition towards circular economy models.

The Circular Economy Lab was created in 2018 by the will of Fondazione Cariplo and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Advisory

It’s called Lab, but it must also be thought of as a Hub. The Circular Economy Lab is an engine of innovation projects aimed at:

  • creating value
  • disseminating and promoting
  • experimenting
  • positioning

The Circular Economy Lab is a physical place but, at the same time, is a capillary network present throughout the national territory capable of reaching any reality.
Projects
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04 June 2025
Circular Economy: A Future-Proof Economic Paradigm

An opportunity for dialogue between institutions, businesses, and academia to explore the scenarios, challenges, and opportunities of the circular economy, featuring data presentations, success stories, and a new report dedicated to innovation in Italian startups.
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14 April 2025
Best Practice: CO₂ Capture and Utilization Hubs

CO₂ capture and utilization hubs offer an innovative and collaborative approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this article, we will explore the Hub & Cluster model within the framework of CCUS technologies, analyzing international best practices.

 
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