Growth Accelerator

The Circular kickstart  

Growth Accelerator

Launch your start-up into tomorrow's economy!

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About this accelerator


Our
Growth Accelerator Programme offers you and 24 other promising entrepreneurs the chance to immerse yourself in a
growth trajectory on circular entrepreneurship. During this 6-month journey you will master all the necessary tools and knowledge you need to secure your start-up's success and accelerate your growth. 

Get ready for positive growth!

Scale the impact of your circular solution with a tailor-made business model 

Join our circular start-up community and expand your network

Receive invaluable advice and 1-on-1 coaching from circular experts and mentors 

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Who can apply?

Flemish start-ups / scale-ups (up to 5 years) 


You have a circular solution or a really good idea for one 

Places are limited

Only 25 start-ups will be selected by by an expert jury during the pitching days. Do not miss this opportunity!

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How to apply

 
Apply before 20/01/2025

Tell us about your circular solution by filling in the application form. This will take around 10 minutes.

A nice bonus: if you apply, you can participate in our Starterclass for free, regardless if you get selected for the programme or not.

 

Pitch Days

If your application passes our screening, you will be invited to pitch to a jury of partners, experts and mentors at the end of January.


At the start of February, we'll announce the final selection of participants for our cohort of 25 start-ups.

Programme details

Acceleration: February 2025 - June 2025

Expert guidance and mentorship by ​circular economy experts & ​industry leaders

​​​Circular entrepreneur starterclass​​ 

​​​Circular business sprints, ​with focus on implementing winning circular business and revenue models in your business​​ 

Circular design sprints with top experts in eco-design​​ 

​Access to a growing circular business community of start-ups, SME’s and industry leaders​​ 

Exposure as a circular ambassador in Belgium and Europe

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Practical information

Duration: 6 months


Location: Different locations in Flanders, with headquarters in Ghent and Antwerp


Price: 6 x €167

Meet our mentors