Circular Cities ClimAccelerator has a dual purpose: it aims to build capacity for both start-ups and cities. Much of the capacity building will happen in parallel, but there are key touchpoints in the programme where both groups interact and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The evaluation process comprises two phases:
We will inform you if you have been shortlisted for the second phase of the evaluation process by the 13th April. The video pitch deadline is the 15th April. Applications are reviewed by Circular Cities ClimAccelerator programme managers and external jury members with confidentiality agreements in place.
25 companies selected to participate in Stage 1
We will help businesses translate circular inventions and innovations into viable business models and business plans.
The evaluation process comprises two phases:
Businesses will learn how to translate business plans into concrete value propositions. Validated business models will accelerate market-readiness of products/ services/solutions.
As with the conclusion of previous stages, another interim commercial evaluation, based upon a video pitch with clear outputs, will take place.
A maximum of 10 companies will be invited to participate on the programme’s final phase, Stage 3
This stage will enable businesses to translate validated business models into first transactions with new customers/ beneficiaries and/ or investors. Start-ups will pursue market entry with core product/service in beachhead markets and achieve a meaningful number of commercial transactions that validate the core value proposition and/ or attract capital to position them to scale in the near future.
Start-up programme includes two morning sessions per week. Start-ups expected to be represented at all sessions.