2nd February 2023 –The Circular Economy Catalyst is now accepting applications for the Circular Economy Awards in Kenya and India. Supported by the IKEA Foundation, the Awards showcase the achievements of circular economy enterprises that deliver environmental, social and economic impacts in their
Circular Economy Catalyst's team members, local partners in Kenya and India, and supported entrepreneurs help readers better understand how to unlock the transformative potential of circular economy entrepreneurship.
Since its official launch in June 2022, the Circular Economy Catalyst has been working to unlock the transformative potential of circular economy entrepreneurship in India and Kenya by supporting over 180 circular entrepreneurs and over 50 local business development experts.
Over the course of July and September 2022, the Circular Economy Catalyst (CEC) kicked off its first round of enterprise support activities in Kenya and India by implementing two early ideation-stage workshops, the CEC Replicators.
AWARE is a social enterprise founded to equip women entrepreneurs with critical business skills, customised support through mentorship, access to market opportunities and linkages to financial institutions.
In June 2022, CEC engaged 48 BDS Providers (60% of which, female) in a training of trainers for early-stage enterprise support in the circular economy. This article identifies key shifts in supporting circular businesses and tools for the future of business development support.
The Circular Economy Catalyst project was launched at the India Circular Economy Forum #ICEF2022 on 2nd June 2022 at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi. ICEF2022 was organised for 2-days (2-3 June 2022) by the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE).
adelphi and the IKEA Foundation, in collaboration with SEED, are working together to unlock the potential of circular economy entrepreneurship to design sustainable businesses and partnerships that foster inclusive and regenerative economies in India and Kenya.
