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Polymeris hosted a European delegation in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

On March 17 and 18, 2026, Polymeris hosted a Catalan delegation in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, comprising representatives from ACCIÓ, Cluster Development, and Clúster MAV, as part of a study tour focused on advanced materials.

The purpose of this visit was to explore the regional ecosystem for advanced materials and to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of innovation and industrial collaboration in France, with a particular focus on Polymeris’ activities. As a leading cluster in the field of polymers and advanced materials, Polymeris plays a key role in supporting innovative companies and developing collaborative projects on a European scale.

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Meet our members at the FIP 2026 trade show

As the industry’s flagship event and leading trade show, FIP brings together all stakeholders to showcase the achievements of a high-tech, competitive, and responsible plastics industry, attracting over 10,000 visitors and 800 exhibitors.

Offering a comprehensive overview of the latest market trends, FIP is the premier meeting place for those shaping the world of tomorrow. The next edition of FIP will take place from June 2 to 5, 2026.

Many members will be present at the show—feel free to stop by their booths to meet them!

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MAT4EU: A New European Open Call to Accelerate Innovation in Advanced Materials (copy)

MAT4EU Euroclusters Open Call:1,2 millions€ of EU Funding for SMEs in Advanced Materials

Against the backdrop of the transformation of European industry, advanced materials are emerging as a key driver of competitiveness. At the heart of the green and digital transitions, they underpin all major European industrial sectors, with demand set to grow in the coming years.

It is in this context that the European MAT4EU (Advanced Materials for a Sustainable European Future) project, coordinated by Polymeris, is situated, with a dual objective: to structure the European advanced materials ecosystem and to support industrial SMEs in their innovation efforts.

And to so, the consortium has launched its first Advanced Materials Innovation Open Call, offering EU funding for manufacturing SMEs working with advanced materials across Europe's strategic industrial sectors.

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Project Spotlight – Au3Ra Platform: Sustainability and Circularity in Packaging

The Au3Ra platform is a multi-site, multi-partner resource platform deployed in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, dedicated to improving the sustainability and circularity of packaging.

Led by Industrial Technical Centers (CTIs), it aims to support stakeholders in the packaging sector in adapting their products, processes, and industrial models in line with regulatory, environmental, and industrial developments.

Launched in February 2023, the project is co-financed by the ERDF and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region. It has been certified by Polymeris, attesting to its alignment with the cluster’s innovation themes.

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Meet our members at the PRSE 2026 trade show

For the first time, Polymeris is exhibiting at booth H116 with five member companies: come meet the Polymeris members!

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe has established itself as the leading event in continental Europe for professionals in the plastics recycling industry. It brings together all the key players in the industry, offering a unique space to discover the latest technological innovations, exchange best practices, develop partnerships, and generate new business opportunities.

Many members will be present at the show—feel free to stop by their booths to meet them!

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JEC World 2026: Three Days at the Heart of the Composites Industry

From March 10 to 12, 2026, Polymeris, alongside the Techtera textile competitiveness cluster, participated in the JEC World trade show, an international gathering for the composites industry. Located in Hall 5 – Booth F97, the joint pavilion served as a hub for manufacturers, partners, and innovation leaders.

A collective pavilion to showcase expertise
Throughout the trade show, the Polymeris & Techtera pavilion highlighted the expertise of its co-exhibitors:
ADDIPLAST GROUP, Carbon Waters, Plasmalex (Coating Plasma Innovation), Fotia DMT, Francem Profilés Extrudés, MARDUEL Fils Techniques, Montdor, N. Schlumberger, SOPARA, TF Études, TISSTECH, and OPS Plastique.

This booth illustrates the diversity and dynamism of the network, while offering enhanced visibility to the participating companies.

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Project Spotlight – GREENFISH: Toward Biodegradable Fishing Lures

Led by VELAY INNOVATIVE FISH (VIF)—under the NEED2FISH brand—and certified by Polymeris as part of the BOOSTER call for proposals, the GREENFISH project (2022–2025) addresses the core environmental challenges associated with sport fishing. Its goal was to develop hard and soft lures that are biodegradable in aquatic environments, as an alternative to conventional plastics and lead-containing materials. At the intersection of materials innovation and market expectations, this project has provided the first concrete solutions to reduce the environmental impact of a rapidly evolving sector.

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The INCIRCULAR cascade-funded projects have successfully concluded

The INCIRCULAR cascade funding scheme officially concluded in February 2026, marking the completion of a 12-month implementation period for the third-party projects. Through this action, INCIRCULAR provided targeted funding to enable SMEs in Spain, Slovenia and France to develop and demonstrate solutions that help accelerate the transition towards more circular plastics value chains. These solutions range from improved identification and sorting to more efficient processing and digital optimisation in manufacturing. The funded projects delivered a variety of practical innovations, such as AI-enabled plastic identification and sorting, sensor-based classification (e.g. NIR/multispectral), IoT and machine learning for monitoring injection moulding processes, and improved wear-resistant knife technologies for enhanced shredding performance.

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