A circular economy is one in which a corporate, city or region keeps resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their life. All materials are kept in a ‘close loop’ right along the value chain all the way to consumption.
The Circularity Challenge
$35,000 has been committed through BVIH’s sponsors: the University of Wollongong, Bega Valley Shire Council and Bega Cheese towards a prize-pool for this program. Successful applicants will join the 9 week iAccelerate Activate Program, a combination of online modules + live/zoom mentored session weekly from mid September 2022.
This program includes mentorship from experts across Australia, overseas and right here in the Bega Valley. The Circularity Challenge will culminate in a Pitch-Final event in Bega on 24 November 2022.
PRIZESWinning Circular business/idea: $10,000 Best Water Innovation (TBC): $5,000 Best Circular Social Enterprise: $5,000 All successful businesses completing 9 week program: $1,000+
We are now putting a call out to current businesses, entreprenuers & social enterprises to apply to join this program!
Applications close Sunday 4 September at 10pm
Full terms & conditions agreement will be provided to successful applicants by University of Wollongong by 7 September 2022, with program commencing 15 September 2022. For all enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us at bvih.
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