We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 CIRCULÉIRE Circular Ventures Accelerator, a transformative six-month programme designed to propel late-stage circular economy ventures toward scalable, systemic impact. As Ireland’s first industry-led circular innovation network, CIRCULÉIRE offers unparalleled access to mentorship, funding, and cross-sectoral collaboration for businesses ready to transition from linear to circular models.
Key Details
· Applications Open: 28th March 2025
· Info Session: 28th April 2025, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Register Here)
· Deadline to Apply: 5:00 pm (GMT) 14th May 2025
· Programme Kick-off: 11th June 2025
· Programme Duration: June – December 2025
What to Offer?
1. €5,000 Equity-Free Funding
Selected ventures receive non-dilutive financial support to offset operational costs while retaining full ownership of their intellectual property.
2. Circular Systems Thinking Training
Participants engage in workshops on circular value chain design, reverse logistics optimisation, and regulatory compliance frameworks, delivered by experts from EIT Climate-KIC and CIRCULÉIRE’s industry network.
3. Sector-Specific Mentorship
Access 1:1 mentoring from leaders in priority sectors like agri-food, medtech, and built environment, including representatives from CIRCULÉIRE’s 50+ member organisations.
4. Investor Readiness Programme
Structured sessions with venture capitalists and impact investors cover pitch refinement, term sheet negotiation, and leveraging EU funding streams such as Horizon Europe.
5. Complimentary Network Membership
Gain 2025 access to Ireland’s largest circular economy community, including invitations to closed-door policy briefings and prototyping facilities at Irish Manufacturing Research.
Who Can Apply?
This accelerator seeks to incorporate Irish businesses that meet the following requirements:
Minimum 2 years of operational history.
Circular solutions at TRL 6-8 (technology validated in the relevant environment).
Demonstrated revenue growth or pre-commercial traction.
Commitment to allocate 1 day/week to programme activities.
Preferred sectors include advanced manufacturing, regenerative agriculture, circular construction materials, and textile recycling technologies.
Application Process
Step 1: Download the Application Form;
Step 2: Submit completed forms to circuleire@imr.ie with copy to agnese.metitieri@imr.ie;
Step 3: Use email subject line: “Application for CIRCULÉIRE 2025 Circular Ventures Accelerator”.
Amplify Ireland’s Circular Transition
Help build a regenerative economy by sharing this opportunity with innovators in your network. Together, we can eliminate 45,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents through circular solutions by 2030.
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CIRCULÉIRE is funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and delivered through Irish Manufacturing Research in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency.