The EXI aims to promote sustainable infrastructure worldwide and thereby create measurable environmental benefits. At its core is the international transfer of German know-how, technologies, and services in the field of GreenTech – especially in the area of circular economy, as a holistic concept for resource conservation, waste prevention, and sustainable economic practices to protect the environment. RETech complements this offer by providing comprehensive support for international activities – from establishing necessary framework conditions to developing concrete project approaches with local partners.
As part of the EXI, RETech supports companies, research institutions, and service providers in the GreenTech sector in identifying, evaluating, and successfully tapping into international potential – with a focus on waste management and circular economy.
On behalf of the EXI, RETech promotes knowledge exchange among key stakeholders from business, academia, and policy – fostering synergies, sustainable cooperation, and tailor-made partner structures in Germany and abroad.
Through targeted public relations, customized event formats, and long-term partnerships, RETech creates the structural conditions for successful technology transfer within the EXI – with measurable impact on environmental and climate protection in partner countries.
As an EXI partner, RETech provides access to an established platform of expertise and networks in the German waste management and circular economy sector – enabling targeted knowledge transfer and expert exchange for the development of concrete project ideas.
RETech’s work is based on six clearly defined work packages and is carried out in close coordination with companies, partners, and international stakeholders. As a strategic partner of BMUKN, RETech takes on the following responsibilities within the EXI framework:
This mandate runs until 30 September 2025.
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Germany’s circular economy and recycling sector is a strong partner for environmental protection. For many years, the Federal Ministry for the Environment has supported RETech members through its ‘Export Initiative Environmental Protection’ as part of its ecological foreign trade promotion. The association RETech brings together offerings for innovative and sustainable solutions that are essential for a clean environment worldwide — while simultaneously strengthening sustainability ‘Made in Germany’ as a global brand.
We will be happy to inform you about EXI funding opportunities and accompany you on your way into international markets.
Head of International Affairs & Project Engineering