CLIC RECYCLE Joins EIT Food's Water-Smart Agrifood Systems Hub to Advance Circular Innovation

As water scarcity, ecosystem degradation, and climate change continue to reshape the global agricultural landscape, collaboration has become one of the most powerful drivers of innovation. It is within this context that CLIC RECYCLE is proud to join the EIT Food Accelerator Network 2026 as part of the Water-Smart Agrifood Systems Hub in Catania, Italy—a milestone that reflects the growing international interest in nature-based solutions capable of strengthening both environmental resilience and sustainable food production.

For CLIC RECYCLE, participation in the Catania hub represents far more than an acceleration program. It is an opportunity to further validate and commercialize technologies that transform human hair waste into regenerative solutions for agriculture and the environment, with a particular focus on improving soil health, supporting water quality, and advancing circular resource management. Over the coming months, the company will work alongside mentors, researchers, investors, corporate partners, and fellow innovators, exchanging knowledge while refining solutions designed to help agriculture and aquaculture become more regenerative, resource-efficient, and resilient.

One of the defining strengths of the EIT Food Accelerator Network is its emphasis on collaboration between startups and industry. Through tailored matchmaking activities and direct engagement with leading international companies, participants are encouraged to move beyond innovation in isolation and develop solutions that respond to real-world needs. For CLIC RECYCLE, this collaborative environment offers an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate how an often-overlooked waste stream can become a practical resource for healthier soils, cleaner water systems, and more sustainable agricultural practices, while building partnerships capable of accelerating the adoption of circular bio-based technologies across Europe.

As CLIC RECYCLE begins this new chapter in Catania, the company is honored to be part of a community committed to shaping the future of food through innovation and cooperation. We extend our sincere thanks to EIT Food for recognizing the potential of our mission and for creating a platform where entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders can work together toward shared environmental goals. Every new partnership, every exchange of knowledge, and every step toward commercialization reinforces a simple belief that continues to guide our work: healthier ecosystems are the foundation of a healthier food system, and circular innovation has an essential role to play in building both.