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AGENDA
Lusitano Project – Mobilizing Agenda for Business Innovation in the Textile and Clothing Industry of Portugal

CONSORTIUM LEADER 
NAU VERDE, LDA.

AGENDA DESCRIPTION

The Lusitano Project Agenda aims to promote the reindustrialization of the national Textile and Clothing Industry (ITV) by carrying out Research and Development (R&D) activities, Productive Innovation, Training, and Internationalization. These efforts are intended to bring back a crucial part of the ITV value chain to Europe, specifically the capacity to manufacture yarns from recycled and natural fibers. Subsequently, this will lead to the creation of new and innovative textile and clothing products with higher added value.

The Agenda also seeks to promote the competitive transformation of the sector through concerted efforts in R&D for intelligent systems aligned with the paradigms of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things. Additionally, it focuses on developing systems for the treatment and reuse of effluents to significantly reduce water resource consumption. Finally, the agenda aims to promote and disseminate its results, creating a ripple effect for other entities involved in the industry.

Star Date
01-01-2022

Conclusion Date 
31-12-2025

AGENDA INVESTMENT
111.481.160,20€

AGENDA GOALS

1. Reindustrialization of the textile sector in Portugal based on a sustainability strategy (business and environmental).
2. Research and Development (R&D) of new Textile and Clothing solutions based on natural and/or recycled fibers.
3. R&D of new technological solutions for the production of recycled/natural yarn and for the Textile Factory of the Future, following the principles of Industry 4.0.
4. R&D of energy and resource management solutions for the textile and clothing sector, addressing environmental and energy-related challenges associated with the exploration of new fibers and materials.
5. Job creation, particularly in qualified positions, along with corresponding training.
6. Promotion of project results and internationalization of the national Sustainable Label.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE AGENDA

The Lusitano Project Agenda is expected to yield 6 Products, Processes, and Services (PPS):

1. PPS1. Recycled Yarn
2. PPS2. Natural Yarns
3. PPS3. Fabrics based on natural and recycled fibers
4. PPS4. Fashion collections, sustainable and customer-oriented, based on natural and recycled fabrics
5. PPS5. Intelligent and automated systems for the Textile and Clothing Industry
6. PPS6. Technology for the reuse of textile wastewater in the Textile and Clothing Industry

BENEFICIARY ENTITY
Polopique – Comércio e Indústria de Confecções, S.A.

BENEFICIARY’S INVESTMENT
5.141.767,80€