The programme is aimed at Nordic SMEs and large companies who:

• Design and manufacture end products or belong in the supply chains of the manufacturing companies.

• Have a forerunner mindset and want to ensure their competitiveness in the circular transition

• Want to align with the EU circular economy requirements, including ESPR compliance.

• Look for opportunities to network with other companies and build circular ecosystem solutions

• Are ready to dedicate a team for the six-month development journey

Executive Track: For CEOs, CTOs, Business Unit Leaders, Strategy-, Innovation-, Supply Chain- and Sales leaders.

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

Company Size: Nordic SMEs and large companies.

Geographic Scope: Open to companies from Nordic countries: Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland.

Sector Focus: Specifically for industrial manufacturing companies and companies in their supply chains. Others may also be suitable/eligible.

Participants: A minimum of 2 participants per company is required, one for executive track and one for R&D track. We recommend more to join (up to a maximum of 6). Ad hoc participation can be okay.

Circular Maturity: None: you don't need to have any prior circular economy knowledge or actions in place! What matters is that you are curious and that your company is willing to develop your product & service offering.

The programme fees (including a team of 2-6 participants): 

Small & Micro enterprises (turnover ≤ €10 million and employees < 50): €3000 (+VAT)

Medium enterprises (turnover ≤ €50 million and employees < 250): €5000 (+VAT)

Large enterprises (turnover > €50 million and employees > 250): €7000 (+VAT)

Invoice of the programme fee will be sent upon the selection of participating companies.

Please find the Terms and Conditions of the programme here.