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EcoWave MedTech

ECOWAVE MEDTECH PROJECT
Sustainable Innovation for a Circular Economy
PR FESR Veneto 2021-2027 | Action 2.6.1 – DGR 379/2024

PROJECT PRESENTATION
THE WAVE INNOVATION GROUP S.R.L. is the beneficiary of a grant under the Regional Program FESR 2021-2027 of the Veneto Region for the implementation of the project “EcoWave MedTech: Sustainable Innovation for a Circular Economy”.
The project, approved with Decree of the Director of the FESR Management Area no. 534 of 14/11/2024 and funded with Decree no. 151 of 21/03/2025, represents an important initiative of technological innovation and environmental sustainability in the medical device manufacturing sector.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Main Objective
Within the framework of Smart Manufacturing (Trajectory 14), the project aims to promote a green transition with a particular focus on the bioeconomy. The main objective is to improve environmental sustainability through the adoption of advanced ecological practices for the development of innovative and sustainable medical devices.

Specific Objectives

  • Reduction of CO2 emissions through optimization of production processes

  • Increase in energy efficiency through innovative technologies

  • Promotion of recycling and significant reduction of waste

  • Implementation of a circular economy model maximizing the reuse of materials

  • Valorization of industrial by-products and their reintegration into the value chain

EXPECTED RESULTS
The project aims to achieve the following measurable results:

  • 40% reduction in total waste generated by the production process

  • 60% reduction in hazardous waste

  • 30% increase in the use of by-products or waste in the production process

  • 35% reduction in CO2 emissions

  • 25% increase in overall energy efficiency

  • 15.6 tons/year of waste used as secondary raw materials

INVESTMENT AND FUNDING
Project Financial Data
Total Eligible Expenditure: € 1,909,271.84
Granted Contribution: € 1,050,099.51 (55% of eligible expenditure)
Project Code: 24379_001312
CUP (Unique Project Code): B91D25000060007

INNOVATION AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
The project is characterized by the use of:

  • Life-science technologies as key enabling technologies (KETs)

  • Advanced production systems for process optimization

  • Digital technologies for production monitoring and control

  • Innovative solutions for waste management and valorization

  • Next-generation plants for energy efficiency

The innovative approach ensures efficiency and sustainability, replicable in other production contexts, contributing to the dissemination of best practices in circular economy within the manufacturing sector.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
The “EcoWave MedTech” project fully complies with the DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) principle, ensuring that none of the planned activities cause significant harm to the environmental objectives of the European Union.

Environmental Benefits

  • Mitigation of climate change through emission reduction

  • Sustainable use of resources through circular economy

  • Pollution prevention by reducing hazardous waste

  • Biodiversity protection through eco-compatible production processes

Certifications and Compliance
The project foresees the achievement of environmental certifications and compliance with all European and national regulatory standards on environmental sustainability and responsible production.

S3 STRATEGY AND REGIONAL PRIORITIES
The initiative contributes to the achievement of the regional priorities set out in the Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) of the Veneto Region 2021-2027:
Thematic Area: Smart Manufacturing
Trajectory: 14 – Innovative plants and machinery
Cross-cutting Driver: Green Transition
Strategic Mission: Bioeconomy

The project is fully aligned with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular with Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, ensuring sustainable production and consumption models.

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
THE WAVE INNOVATION GROUP S.R.L.
Registered Office: Via Monsignor Luigi Bellotti, 16 37139 Verona (VR)
VAT Number: 04396790232 Tax Code: 04396790232
Legal Representative: Dr. Salvatore Terrani
Administrative Contact: Franzin Terrani

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND FUNDING
This project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Regional Program FESR 2021-2027 of the Veneto Region.
Financial support is granted pursuant to Regulation (EU) no. 651/2014, Article 47 “Investment aid for resource efficiency and for supporting the transition towards a circular economy” – DGR no. 379 of 09/04/2024 – CUP: B91D25000060007