BePacMan Stakeholder Learning Session
Circular Paper Packaging – challenges and opportunities for SMEs and startups

Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 13:30–15:00 CEST
Location: Infoshare, Gdańsk (workshop room – TBA)

 

13:30 – 13:40 | Welcome and Introduction

Gdansk Entrepreneurship Foundation (STARTER Gdańsk)

• Introduction to the BePacMan project
• Objectives of the session
• Relevance of circular paper packaging for startups and SMEs

 

13:40 – 14:10 | Stakeholder Inputs – Setting the Scene

Short expert inputs (max. 5 minutes each):

enviMV

• Key trends and challenges in circular paper packaging
• Regulatory and market context in the South Baltic region

Hochschule Wismar

• Design Sprint approach and SME engagement
• How the project supports development of solutions

CLEAN

• Selected best practices in circular paper packaging
• Examples of practical implementation

STARTER Gdańsk

• SME perspective and practical challenges
• Insights from interaction with companies

 

14:10 – 14:50 | Roundtable Discussion (Stakeholder Learning Session)

Moderated by STARTER Gdańsk

Interactive discussion with participants (startups, SMEs, innovation stakeholders)

Guiding topics:

• key challenges in circular paper packaging
• needs of startups and SMEs
• opportunities for innovation and business models
• cooperation across the value chain
• cross-border perspectives

 

14:50 – 15:00 | Wrap-up and Next Steps

Moderated by STARTER Gdańsk

• Key takeaways from the discussion
• Main challenges and opportunities identified by stakeholders
• Follow-up activities and continued engagement within the project