EUROPEAN CIRCULAR TALENT LAB
A 3-month innovation experience in Spain
Are you ready to shape the future of packaging and the circular economy?
The European Circular Talent Lab (ECTL) is an international innovation programme promoted by TheCircularLab – Ecoembes, designed to bring together young European talents who want to learn by doing, create real impact and collaborate in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
What is the European Circular Talent Lab?
The European Circular Talent Lab is an intensive 3-month innovation experience that will take place in Logroño (La Rioja, Spain) during Q4 2026.
Six young talents from different European countries will work together on real challenges in the packaging and sustainability sector, applying circular economy principles alongside professionals, expert mentors and other international profiles.
This is not a theoretical programme.
It is about learning, experimenting and creating solutions with real impact.
What will you experience?
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An international experience in Spain
Live and work in Logroño while collaborating with young talents from across Europe.
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Real projects, real impact
Co-create practical solutions for circular economy and packaging challenges, from idea to prototype.
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Expert mentoring
Learn directly from professionals who will guide and challenge you throughout the programme.
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Multidisciplinary teamwork
Be part of a diverse group of 6 participants from different academic and cultural backgrounds.
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Hands-on innovation
Work with design thinking and agile methodologies in a real innovation environment.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for motivated young people who want to learn, contribute and generate impact.
You may apply if you are:
• A final-year undergraduate student
• A recent graduate
• A Master’s or PhD student
• A young professional at an early stage of your career
Backgrounds may include (but are not limited to):
• Engineering (industrial, environmental, etc.)
• Product or industrial design
• Business, management or marketing
• Public policy
• Social sciences
• Any field related to sustainability or circular economy
What matters most is your motivation, curiosity and willingness to collaborate.
Programme format
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Location: Logroño, La Rioja (Spain)
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Duration: 3 months
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When: Last quarter of 2026
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Participants: 6 selected European talents
Participants will work full-time at TheCircularLab, an innovation hub dedicated to circular economy and packaging.
Erasmus+ mobility – Important information
Participation in the European Circular Talent Lab is linked to Erasmus+ mobility.
Before applying, you must confirm that:
• Your university or institution participates in the Erasmus+ programme
• You are eligible for Erasmus+ mobility through your home institution
• Your university or institution can manage the mobility process if you are selected
• You have contacted your institution to confirm that you meet their requirements
Submitting the application form does not guarantee final eligibility, which must be validated by your sending institution according to its own criteria.
Watch the programme in action
Get a quick overview of the experience, the participants and the type of projects developed in Circular Talent Lab:
Download the programme brochure
Find detailed information about:
• Programme structure
• Profiles sought
• Areas of work
• Benefits for participants
REGISTRATION
Send us your application form by April 15th, 2026.
Apply now in this LINK
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