Circular Valley is a Germany-based innovation ecosystem and startup accelerator dedicated to accelerating the global transition to a circular economy. Often described as the "Silicon Valley of the Circular Economy," the organization brings together startups, corporations, research institutions, governments, and investors to commercialize circular innovations across manufacturing, materials, construction, energy, mobility, textiles, packaging, food systems, and industrial technologies.
Through its Circular Economy Accelerator, Circular Valley provides mentorship, corporate partnerships, pilot opportunities, investor access, and a global network to help early-stage companies scale technologies that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and enable circular value chains. Since launching its accelerator, the organization has supported 178 startups from 45 countries that have collectively raised more than €350 million in follow-on funding.
Circular Valley believes the circular economy is fundamental to aligning economic growth with environmental protection. The organization supports entrepreneurs developing technologies and business models that eliminate waste, extend product lifecycles, improve resource productivity, recover valuable materials, and create resilient industrial supply chains.
Its accelerator focuses on connecting startups with industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and investors to rapidly commercialize circular innovations across Europe's largest industrial sectors.
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Global Circular Economy Network
Connect with leading corporations, research institutions, investors, policymakers, and circular economy experts.
Corporate Pilot Opportunities
Validate technologies through real-world pilot projects with industrial partners across Europe.
World-Class Mentorship
Receive individualized coaching from experienced founders, executives, investors, and circular economy specialists.
Investor & Funding Access
Gain introductions to venture capital firms, strategic investors, grant programs, and corporate innovation partners.
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