Circular Economy
R&D Centre
- Industrial waste characteristic of the Moravian-Silesian region (remnants of mining and metallurgical past)
- biowaste
- construction waste
Thus, contributing to the transformation of the Moravian-Silesian region.
CirkArena is built on a broad partnership of research and educational institutions and the public sector. It serves as a bridge between technological and knowledge-based resources, helping to accelerate research and development activities, innovations, and education in the field of the circular economy.
The CirkArena project is part of the broader SMARt And Green District (SMARAGD) strategy, which offers the region a comprehensive solution to societal challenges in materials, energy, environment, and IT within an integrated territory. This strategy comprises several synergistic projects with planned multi-source funding. More about the SMARAGD strategy can be found at www.smaragdova.cz.
The story of CirkArena
The construction itself is a unique showcase of circular economic principles in the building industry. It will be created by recycling a brownfield site—the old WerkArena in Třinec. The construction will be carried out using the Design & Build method.
The project contributes to the region’s transformation by maximizing the use of secondary raw materials, promoting sustainability, modernizing businesses, and linking industrial sectors. This leads to a reduction in waste and supports the circular economy and industrial symbiosis.
This project is co-funded by the European Just Transition Fund.
Project budget
1,9
Total project cost in mld. CZK
%
Operational Programme Just Transition
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Czech state budget
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Project own financing
Project timeline
2021 – 2022 – preparation of the project application
2023 – submission of project application and preparation of project documentation for planning permission
01 – 06/2024 – obtaining a valid TD, preparation of the Design&Build TP
07/2024 – 03/2025 – selection of a construction contractor through Design&Build
04/2025 – 12/2027 – construction of the building, equipment of the centre
2023 – 2027 – assembling research teams and recruiting staff
2028 – start of full operation of the research centre
Beneficiary
Project partners
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava
Czech Technical University in Prague
Brno University of Technology
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS, v. v. i.
Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Education and awareness
Institute of Circular Economy (INCIEN)
SOBIC – Smart & Open Base for Innovations in European Cities and Regions, z.
The Czech Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry SUSCHEM
Public sector
The statutory city Třinec
Regional Council of Development and Cooperation in Trinec
Moravian-Silesian Innovation Center Ostrava
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Project Name: CirkArena
Project Registration Number: CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000045
Managing Authority: The Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic
Operational Programme: Just Transition Operational Programme