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Nordic Circular Summit, the biggest conference on circular economy in the Nordics, encourages Nordic countries to collaborate in scaling #CircularEconomy solutions. This year, Finland had the honor of hosting the event on November 18, 2024. Representing Finland in the opening ceremony was Outi Suomi, Mission Lead, Business Finland. She stated that cross-sectoral cooperation - bringing together businesses, research, and the public sector - provides the strength needed to move toward a thriving and regenerative future. Business Finland supports innovation ecosystems that aim international collaboration and promotes the creation of business ecosystems . Vilma Sofia Rissanen, Senior Advisor, Business Finland Sweden, hosted the session Circular Business for the New Global Market – How to scale and finance Circular Innovations? "Entrepreneurship and innovation are critical for closing the circularity gap in the Nordics, but it’s not enough alone – to make a difference we need right financing and know-how to scale up the circular startups to global success stories", says Rissanen. #SLUSH #NordicCirularHotstop https://bit.ly/4frc9IO

🌟 You have an innovative idea on sustainability and circular economy solutions in place and could use a little boost forward?   Then we got some good news. The Innovation Booster Applied Circular Sustainability just launched its final Circular Campaign. Between 2021 and 2024, this program is supporting Swiss startups and established companies in their journey to circular concepts and solutions.   What’s in it for you?   💰 Funding: Get financial support for your innovative ideas through circular campaigns and open innovation challenges.   💡 Knowledge Transfer: Learn from experts in life cycle assessment, material science, business modeling, and product/process development.   🌐 Connectivity: Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, fostering an open innovation culture.   Matthias Stucki is part of the expert team and could potentially support your project! So do not hesitate, apply today and let’s transform our systems and society from a linear to a circular economy 🔄   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJRdVtmT   #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #InnovationBooster #BoostItCircular

Happy Birthday to us! WAVES® was founded on this day five years ago and we have reasons enough to celebrate! RESILIENCE - We have remained resilient, even during tough market conditions, and never lost our values and goals out of sight. SUSTAINABILITY - We are relentlessly pursuing our mission of delivering a best-in-class software solution from Luxembourg to the world to help decarbonizing the industry by enabling companies to become more sustainable and fulfill their #ESGreporting requirements. TEAM - As a team, we stick together - especially when times get rough - support each other and grow stronger day by day. The fact that we have already been able to bring the WAVES® - Sustainability Management Platform (SMP) to so many companies and that it has proven to be a high-performing tool that delivers tangible added value, is all the more reason for us to look positively to the future and set the course for accelerated growth. A heartfelt thank you also to our shareholders and big shoutout to our clients and the teams and collaborators at Luxembourg-City Incubator, House of Startups Luxembourg, Luxinnovation GIE, Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, House of Sustainability, FEDIL - The Voice of Luxembourg's Industry, Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg - C4L, Business Club Luxemburg-Deutschland as well as the many many people we´ve met along the way, whose contribution left a valuable and positive impact on our development as a company so far! Here´s to the next 5!

📢 ASEAN Circular Economy Forum 🔄 Key highlights from today’s session: ✨ Supporting circular startups in ASEAN requires a multifaceted approach, emphasizing the creation of demand through effective policies, stakeholder cooperation, and public-private partnerships. Startups must work closely with policymakers to shape regulations that promote growth while advancing environmental targets through circular economy approaches. 🤝 The SWITCH-Asia Official supported Asean Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) plays a key role by sharing inspiring business stories, facilitating connections and raising visibility to enter and grow markets of circular products and services. Tailored mentoring, based on needs assessments, along with consistent, harmonized stakeholder support, is essential to fostering the success of circular startups across the region. #WeSwitch #circulareconomy #policy #businessaction #communications #sustainability #acef2024 #SXExpo2024

🚀 Look out for this newly launched 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞, organised by Enterprise Singapore! This challenge brings together #startups and #SMEs with companies in Australia across key sectors - Built Environment, Food and Agriculture, and Transport and Logistics - to address pressing sustainability challenges. Successful innovators will stand to win paid pilot opportunities collaborating with companies in Australia, an excellent testbed for green technologies! 💡 To find out more about the focus areas and challenge statements, join the upcoming virtual Info Session: 📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 May 🕓 Time: 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAKwup2r Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4B4qSiY #growthbeyondboundaries #GreenEconomy #InnovationChallenge #Sustainability #AGEIC #OpenInnovationSG

Welcome Back! As We Transition to the Post-Summer Season, Let’s Refocus on Sustainability and Innovation As we return from the summer break, it's an opportune moment to reengage with our commitment to sustainability and explore innovative solutions that drive positive environmental impact. At The Switchers Products, we are eager to spotlight startups that are leading the charge in eco-friendly solutions. Here’s How You Can Get Involved: 🔷 Showcase Your Innovations: Join our platform to present your startup’s sustainable practices and technologies. 🔷Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with fellow innovators dedicated to advancing sustainability. 🔷Unlock Strategic Opportunities: Gain visibility, access new resources, and enhance your impact in the environmental sector. Let’s leverage this period of renewed focus to drive meaningful change. Explore The Switchers Products and take the next step in making a substantial difference. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYr4rjVi #Sustainability #Innovation #EcoFriendly #TheSwitchersProducts #GreenFuture #EnvironmentalImpact

🌱 Building a Green Business: Lessons from Sustainability Start-Ups 🌍 I recently read an insightful article that shed light on how green tech and climate technology companies are reshaping the competitive landscape. With sustainability becoming a business imperative, the message is clear: businesses must adapt quickly or risk being left behind. 💡 Key takeaways that stood out to me: 1️⃣ Innovation drives impact: Sustainability start-ups are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to tackle climate challenges, proving that innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. 2️⃣ Sustainability is non-negotiable: Green practices are no longer just "good to have." They are essential for long-term survival in today's market. 3️⃣ Collaboration is key: Many successful start-ups thrive by building ecosystems of partnerships that amplify their impact. 4️⃣ Speed matters: Incumbent businesses must act swiftly to integrate sustainable practices or risk losing their competitive edge to agile start-ups. As someone passionate about innovation and transformation, I believe this article serves as a wake-up call for businesses to prioritise sustainability—not just as a goal, but as a core part of their strategy. #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #ClimateTech #Innovation #Leadership

Today, we're thrilled to launch the Australia Green Economy Innovation Challenge, organised in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore! 🚀 This challenge brings together global startups and SMEs with companies in Australia - ANC Delivers, BlueScope, ComfortDelGro Australia (CDC), and SunRice Group - across key sectors - #BuiltEnvironment, #FoodandAgriculture, and #TransportandLogistics - to address pressing sustainability challenges. This is a platform for startups and SMEs to collaborate directly with companies committed to decarbonisation targets, fast-tracking their market entry into Australia's vibrant landscape. Australia is an excellent testbed for green technologies, with its urban centres leading in sustainable and low-carbon design. As transportation electrification approaches, Australia is making strides towards renewable energy sources and sustainable resource consumption. Successful solution providers stand to win paid pilot and trial opportunities, potential grant support, and more! To learn more, join us at our Info Session: https://lnkd.in/gAKwup2r. You can also find out more at our website: https://lnkd.in/g4B4qSiY Adam Lyle | Derrick Chiang | Divakar Subramaniam | Aik Kanhalykham | Vernice Ng | Nerissa Ng | Lin Peijie #GreenEconomy #InnovationChallenge #Sustainability #AGEIC #OpenInnovationSG

At The Switchers Products, they are eager to spotlight startups that are leading the charge in eco-friendly solutions. Here’s How You Can Get Involved: 🔷 Showcase Your Innovations: Join our platform to present your startup’s sustainable practices and technologies. 🔷Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with fellow innovators dedicated to advancing sustainability. 🔷Unlock Strategic Opportunities: Gain visibility, access new resources, and enhance your impact in the environmental sector. Let’s leverage this period of renewed focus to drive meaningful change. Explore The Switchers Products and take the next step in making a substantial difference.

👉 Secure your spot now to APLANET Summit 2024 and be part of the sustainability revolution! Whether you're navigating the complexities of compliance or seeking actionable insights into CSRD, this summit is your gateway to leading in sustainability. 🧷 https://lnkd.in/dK7CfcKG