Partners

This is an overview of the project‘s partners

STRIVE Partners

Associated Partners

    Partners

    CLEAN – Project Lead

    CLEAN is Denmark’s leading environmental and water cluster, supporting green innovation and sustainability across industries. As project coordinator, CLEAN ensures smooth collaboration, leads cross-border activities, and supports the integration of circular solutions at festivals throughout the region.

    Representative:

    Ana Margarida Sousa Torres
    (Project Manager)

    https://cleancluster.dk/

    BOFA – Communication Lead

    BOFA is Bornholm’s municipal waste company and a pioneer in circular waste management. BOFA leads STRIVE’s communication strategy and brings hands-on experience from its “Zero Waste Bornholm 2032” initiative, piloting new waste and recycling systems at festivals like Folkemødet.

    Representative:

    Emil-Sebastian Juul-Pedersen
    (Communication Manager)

    https://bofa.dk

    Folkemødet – Project Partner

    Folkemødet is Denmark’s largest democracy festival, held annually on Bornholm. As both a festival partner and project contributor, Folkemødet helps pilot STRIVE’s circular solutions in a real-world setting, combining civic engagement with environmental responsibility.
    https://folkemoedet.dk/

    KuBuS e.V. – Initiative plastikfreie Stadt

    KuBuS e.V. – Initiative plastikfreie Stadt is an experienced project coordinator focused on sustainability, education, and community innovation. Leading STRIVE’s work on sustainable tourism frameworks, Kubus brings deep expertise in regional development and cross-border cooperation.
    https://plastikfreiestadt.org/

    Hochschule Wismar

    Hochschule Wismar contributes research and design expertise to STRIVE, particularly in architecture and urban planning. Their team supports the development of practical sustainability frameworks for festival infrastructure and visitor experiences.
    https://www.hs-wismar.de/

    INWL

    INWL is a non-profit research institute focused on sustainable transport, logistics, and regional development. INWL leads the project’s legacy and scalability work, ensuring STRIVE’s outcomes can be applied beyond the South Baltic region.
    https://www.inwl.de/

    Fundacja Gdańska

    Fundacja Gdańska organizes major cultural events such as Baltic Sail and the Freedom and Solidarity Festival in Gdańsk. In STRIVE, the foundation leads policy development and regional branding, helping translate practical solutions into long-term strategies.
    https://fundacjagdanska.pl/

    City of Malmö

    City of Malmö brings strong experience in sustainable urban development and event management. As the lead of STRIVE’s circular solutions work, Malmö pilots new initiatives at Malmöfestivalen and contributes to the overall branding and outreach strategy.
    https://malmo.se/

    Associated Partners

    Roskilde Festival / The Circular Lab

    The Circular Lab at Roskilde Festival drives circular innovation by providing a large-scale test environment where entrepreneurs, researchers, and organisations can develop and validate sustainable solutions for events and society.
    https://www.roskilde-festival.dk/det-cirkulaere-laboratorium

    Visit Denmark

    VisitDenmark is Denmark’s national tourism organisation, responsible for promoting Denmark internationally, strengthening the country’s tourism brand, and supporting sustainable tourism growth through marketing, research, and collaboration across the tourism sector.
    https://www.visitdenmark.com/

    Kleen hub

    Kleen Hub provides a simple reusable packaging system that allows customers to borrow and return cups and food containers with their payment card, helping businesses reduce single-use waste without adding operational complexity.
    https://www.kleenhub.com/

    Gdańsk Tourist Organization

    Visit Gdańsk promotes the city as a tourism destination by connecting local tourism stakeholders, marketing Gdańsk to domestic and international visitors, and providing services and initiatives that help visitors discover the city’s culture, attractions, and experiences.
    https://visitgdansk.com/?setLanguage=en

    Klaipedos sventes

    Klaipedos University

    Klaipėda University is a multidisciplinary research university that advances education, innovation, and sustainable development through internationally recognized expertise in marine sciences, regional research, and collaboration across the Baltic region.
    https://www.ku.lt/en/university

Do you have any questions about the STRIVE partners?
Don’t hesitate to contact them directly.