Real innovation happens when every part of the ecosystem has a seat at the table. The Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), through the CIT HUB Innovation Center, successfully activated the Quadruple Helix model, bringing together Academia, Industry, Government, and Civil Society to define the roadmap for the upcoming “AI-Powered Circular Economy” project.

By leveraging CIT’s academic expertise, the discussion moved beyond theory to identify real operational challenges that can be addressed through artificial intelligence. This approach ensures that student-driven solutions developed during the upcoming Hackathon will evolve into practical, market-ready tools.

Leaders from key sectors actively participated in the roundtable discussions.

Industry Leaders
SPAR Albania; Perutnina Ptuj Albania (retail and inventory optimization); N.D Albania / Shoqata Pro Eksport (manufacturing and export); Onsiplast (plastic recycling and material purity); Algrafika; and Ipack Group (resource efficiency in the paper industry).

Government and Policy
National Environment Agency (NEA).

Civil Society and Strategic Partners
Albanian Institute of Food and Innovation (AIFI), EU 4 Circular Economy and Livable Cities, and GIZ Albania.

The Canadian Institute of Technology extends its sincere appreciation to all partners for their active participation and valuable contributions. Their insights were instrumental in shaping a shared and practical vision for advancing an AI-powered circular economy in Albania.