🚀 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿! 🌍 Are you a startup innovator driving the transition to a circular economy? This is your chance to join Batch 8 of the Circular Valley Accelerator, where impactful solutions meet unmatched opportunities. 👇 👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/ewMYUfjY 📢 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? Circular Valley offers startups: ✅ Access to an exclusive Circular Valley network and matchmaking tools ✅ Presence at the Circular Valley Convention 2025 (March 12-13): Startup booth, Demo Day pitch, and media exposure ✅ Connections with industry leaders, mentors, and labs from academia, business, and government ✅ Financial support for travel, accommodation, visas, and more – no equity required! 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? We’re seeking startups innovating in these key areas: Construction Materials Capital Goods (e.g., renewable energy assets) Consumer Goods with circular design Agricultural Products (biomass for new materials/ingredients) Water Solutions (reduced consumption & circular usage) Plastics in multi-loop applications Alternative Feedstock (renewable raw materials) Value Chain Orchestration (packaging, transport, reverse logistics) All R-strategies 📅 Program Timeline Apply by: January 5, 2025 Virtual Kickoff: February 19, 2025 On-Site Phase: February 24 - March 14 (Wuppertal, Germany, optional extension to March 22) ✨ Only 15 startups will be selected! At least one team member must attend the on-site phase in Wuppertal. 💡 Ready to grow your startup, connect with global leaders, and transform industries while making a positive environmental impact? 👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/ewMYUfjY 🌟 Tech Tour is delighted to support this high-value initiative by our long-standing partner Circular Valley. Let’s accelerate the transition to a circular economy – together! ♻️
Applications for Batch 8 of our Circular Valley Accelerator program are now open: https://lnkd.in/ewMYUfjY Following our mission to "Grow the Economy - Protect the Environment," we're looking for startups that are driving the transition from a linear to a circular economy. If you're passionate about creating impactful solutions and want to connect with a unique network, join us at Circular Valley! What's in it for you? - Access to the Circular Valley network and our exclusive matchmaking tool - Participation in the Circular Valley Convention 2025 (March 12-13), including a dedicated startup booth and the opportunity to shine on Demo Day - A platform to pitch your ideas to corporations, investors, and the media - Connection to labs, mentors, and industry leaders from academia, government, and business - Financial support for travel, accommodation, visa and more - We do not ask for equity in your company What are the key focus areas for Batch 8? We are particularly looking for startups addressing the following topics: - Construction Materials - Capital Goods (including renewable energy assets) - Consumer Goods - Focus on design for circularity - Agricultural Products - Focus on biomass for the conversion into new materials and ingredients - Water - Focus on reduced water consumption and circular use in the industry - Plastics - Focus on use in several loops - Alternative Feedstock - Focus on renewable raw materials - Value Chain Orchestration (including packaging, transport, collection) - All R-strategies - Focus on reverse logistics Key Dates: Application Deadline: January 5, 2025. (Startups will be selected by mid-January) Virtual kick-off: February 19 On-Site Phase in Wuppertal, Germany: February 24 - March 14 (optional extension until March 22) We'll select 15 startups for this program. During the three-week on-site phase, at least one representative from each startup must be present in Wuppertal. Interested? Don't miss your chance to grow your startup while making a positive impact on our planet. Apply now and be part of the circular economy transformation! #circularvalley #circulareconomy #sustainability #homeofcirculareconomy #kreislaufwirtschaft #heimatderkreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit #rheinruhr