| Larisa IVAȘCU1, Ben-Oni ARDELEAN2, Marius PÎSLARU3, Roxana SÎRBU4, Nicoleta MIREA5
Abstract. The results of the study presented in this paper support the main interventions directions of the ECO Nexus project (feasibility tools, digital data integration tools, matchmaking platforms) in response to the needs expressed by Romanian organisations. The preliminary stage was carried out in two rounds, between March and June 2026, with a comparative analysis of the 25 participants. The results show a constant pro-circular orientation, the items related to digitalization and competitiveness, on a 5-point scale, remain above 4.0. As the sample diversified, perceptions regarding cost reduction through industrial symbiosis moderated. The digital divide is persistent; the current constant level of digitalization (average 3.08) is exceeded by the interest shown for integrated digital dashboards (average 3.48). The main need for support (56% of respondents) is access to financing, and the following needs (each with 32%) are: feasibility analysis, matchmaking and technical training. Keywords: ECO Nexus, industrial symbiosis, circular economy maturity, digital readiness, sustainable innovation DOI 10.56082/annalsarscieng.2026.2.144 Read full article 1Prof., Ph.D., Eng., Faculty of Management in Production and Transportation, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Management Department, 14 Remus Street, Timisoara, Romania, (larisa.ivascu@upt.ro); Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov, 050044, Bucharest, Romania. 2Assoc. Prof., PhD, Baptist Theological Institute, Faculty of Baptist Theology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Academy of the Romanian Scientists, (benardelean@gmail.com) 3Prof., Ph.D., Eng., Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Engineering and Management Department, Iasi, Romania, (marius.pislaru@academic.tuiasi.ro) 4PhD, Politehnica University of Timisoara, (roxana.sirbu@upt.ro) 5PhD, Faculty of Management in Production and Transportation, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Management Department, Research Center for Engineering and Management, (nicoleta.mirea@student.upt.ro) |
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Engineering Sciences
ISSN PRINT 2066 – 6950 ISSN ONLINE 2066 – 8570 |
