Our transformative 8-month development programme is designed to create winning, future-fit product and service systems. You can think about the programme as your tailored R&D support!

The programme offers:


Comprehensive Insights and Solutions

Gain system and product-level insights and learn about new business models & circular design requirements.

Holistic Circular Design Approach

Embed circular design into your company’s strategy, processes and operations.

Tangible Outcomes

Develop concrete circular product/service concepts as well as strategic goals and roadmaps.


  • Our programme targets Nordic industrial manufacturing companies with their own end-products (excluding component manufacturers). It is ideal for medium and large enterprises with R&D/design functions. Any company designing and manufacturing end products and aiming to evolve their operations and designs towards a circular economy will benefit from the programme. Also, a curious and motivated mindset will help you get the most out of the programme!

    Target Groups

    Executive Track: For management teams, board members, owners and investors

    R&D Track: For professionals involved in product & service development

  • The most important selection criterion is your willingness to learn and commit to implementation! In addition:

    • Minimum 1 person taking part on each track

    • Medium to large industrial manufacturing companies with their own end-product

    We will also seek balanced participation from all five Nordic countries. In case the amount of applications exceeds 50, we will apply 'first come first serve' principle

  • At least one person per track should participate, but the best outcomes are achieved with a larger, cross-disciplinary team. We welcome teams of up to 6 people to join the workshops and guarantee it is effective use of time! (Note that the number of participants in physical events may be limited.)

    There’s no participation fee, participants only invest their time and engagement. Participating companies will commit to concrete actions by developing a concept idea during the programme, and investing a minimum of 200 hours of combined participant time (work time, meetings and workshops included).

  • The programme has a flexible format so that you easily can fit it into your schedule. Each track offers online and physical training modules consisting of workshops and podcasts coupled with an opportunity for 1-2-1 coaching. A tailored online learning environment provides additional learning materials and a platform for exchanging ideas with other companies. You can access the learning environment when it suits you best.

  • Upon completing our Circular Design Programme, your company will gain:

    In-Depth Insights: Master the transition to a circular market and stay ahead of future legal requirements.

    Strategic Roadmap: Develop clear, actionable goals supporting your business's sustainable growth.

    Innovative Solutions: Design cutting-edge circular products and services that set your company apart.

    Powerful Tools: Equip your team with the latest tools to measure, evaluate, and enhance your circularity efforts.

    Opportunity to Network with other Nordic circular frontrunners.


Programme Structure

Our programme includes five learning modules on each track supported with an online kick-off and a live final event. One module consists of a podcast and 3-hour workshop.

Modules are a mix of online and live events: live events will be organised in Denmark, Finland and Sweden, the final event showcases companies' achievements to other companies, customers and the public.

Online learning environment will support you throughout the programme.

Executive Track Themes

  • Market Transition Towards a Circular Economy

  • How to Create Circular Customer Value

  • How to Develop a Circular Value Chain

  • Leading Circular Change

R&D and Key Personnel Track Themes

  • Circular Products: Design Strategies

  • What are Circular Materials & Chemicals?

  • Life Cycle Analysis for Circular Design

  • Testing and Prototyping Circular Concepts

Joint Content on Both Tracks

  • Self-assessment and Introductory 1-2-1 Meeting

  • Podcast Series

  • Virtual Programme Kick-Off

  • Final Workshop: Circular Strategies & Concepts

  • Showcasing Event