Circular Valley is calling for startups driving the transition from a linear to a circular economy and willing to further develop their solutions within the tenth edition of its mentoring programme. Applications are open until 16 November 2025 via this link. Below are the key dates for this edition:
- Programme duration: January – March 2026
- Mandatory on-site phase (Wuppertal, Germany): 23 February – 13 March 2026
- Partner week (optional): 16 – 20 March 2026
Batch 10 will focus on nine areas:
- Construction materials
- Capital goods (including renewable energy assets)
- Consumer goods: design for circularity
- Agricultural products: biomass conversion into new materials and ingredients
- Water: reducing consumption and promoting circular use in industry
- Plastics: use of plastics within multiple loops
- Alternative raw materials: focus on renewable resources
- Value chain orchestration (including packaging, transport, collection)
- “Wild Card” (any other innovative approach not covered above)
This edition (Batch 10) seeks committed startups genuinely interested in collaborating with Circular Valley partners, developing their business model, actively participating in all phases of the programme, and engaging in exchange with other startups.
A good command of English is essential, and at least one representative must be available to attend the mandatory on-site phase in Germany.
Selected startups will benefit from an international on-site programme, direct access to a network of more than 160 partners from the public, private, and scientific sectors, and visibility at the Circular Valley Convention 2026 with their own stand and pitch. In addition, they will receive financial support covering most participation costs while retaining 100% ownership of their company, as Circular Valley does not take equity.
Source: Circular Valley Batch 10