AI AND GEOLOCATION TO DRIVE THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: THE CIRCULINK PROJECT

The circular economy has established itself as a key model for moving towards more sustainable, efficient and resilient development. In contrast to the traditional ‘use and throw away’ approach, this paradigm promotes the optimisation of resources, the reduction of waste and the reuse of materials, energy and water, favouring smarter and more connected systems.

CIRCULINK Project

It is within this context that CIRCULINK emerges, an innovative project aimed at developing a digital platform to facilitate the circular management of resources in urban and industrial settings. The initiative seeks to connect stakeholders, data and processes to identify opportunities for resource utilisation, fostering synergies between sectors and regions.

Within this project, Geoslab plays a key role by developing an advanced GIS component, integrated with artificial intelligence algorithms. This technology will equip the platform with capabilities for spatial analysis, matching and optimisation of circular flows. Specifically, the system will facilitate the identification of opportunities for the exchange and recovery of resources — such as materials, energy, water and logistics — through intelligent matching processes based on geolocation and data analysis.

The power of AI integrated with GIS

By combining GIS and AI, the platform will be able to dynamically match the supply and demand for resources, taking into account territorial, operational and environmental variables. This will not only improve the efficiency of resource use, but also reduce costs, minimise impacts and promote more sustainable industrial and urban ecosystems.

The integration of geospatial and artificial intelligence technologies represents a decisive step forward in the transition towards a territorial, smart, interoperable and scalable circular economy. At Geoslab, we remain committed to innovation as the driving force for transforming data into solutions that generate environmental, economic and social value.

This project forms part of the 2025 Call for Applications for Grants to Innovative Business Groups (AEI), organised by the Spanish Government’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism.