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The Food Chain Accelerator is back! Join us for the 5th edition this October. Are you running a startup or scale-up that is working on a more sustainable food system? You can now sign your business up for a 12-day training and strategy program in October. Most importantly, you will leave with a validated strategy for your next growth phase. Read more about the programme, see what past editions have looked like, and sign up here! → https://lnkd.in/dqZdaQmJ

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JOIN OUR TEAM | Wij zijn op zoek naar een programmamanager! Ben jij een gedreven professional met een hart voor duurzaamheid en innovatie? Word je enthousiast van het ondersteunen en begeleiden van ondernemers die de wereld willen veranderen? Heb je ervaring met en kennis van impactondernemen? Bezit je een proactieve houding, sterke organisatorische vaardigheden en een strategische mindset? Kun je verschillende projecten tegelijk managen en houd je van afwisseling in je werk? Dien dan je sollicitatie in! Lees meer en solliciteer hier: https://lnkd.in/d7wrDSdu Ervaring in de voedselketen is een grote pré, maar geen vereiste.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that circular business models could make up to 23% of the global fashion market by 2030. Investors, this is your moment to support and capitalize on a transformative shift in the market. Our newest Circular Innovation Collective (CIC) thought piece leverages the experiences and challenges of the startups in the Amsterdam cohort of the CIC, presenting a strong argument for investment in early stage companies in the #CircularEconomy. The publication explores: -  the investment landscape for impact-focused investors in the circular economy,  - the importance of R-strategies in that context,   - and the issues surrounding impact measurement. It looks at alternative business structures, such as steward-ownership or benefit corporation, that could support an impact-focused enterprise; while assessing policy actions that support business formation in the circular economy. Stephen Smith, BwB Managing Director, commented: “As investors adopt a more rigorous approach to the circular economy, opportunities will multiply, and those investments can contribute tangibly to environmental and social goals.” As awareness improves, capital flow will accelerate and business formation will improve, all with the bigger aim of a stronger, more sustainable circular economy, not only in textiles, but across industries. Curious? The new publication is available here: https://lnkd.in/dDCKX27r #circulareconomy #greenfinance #circularinnovationcollective  #impactinvesting #SustainableCities The Circular Innovation Collective is a consortium of impact-driven organizations initiated by Metabolic, Impact Hub Amsterdam, and Bankers without Boundaries (BwB), with the support of the City of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Impact), The DOEN Foundation, and Goldschmeding Foundation.

📢 Nieuwe CIRCO track | Stoort het jou ook dat waardevolle onderdelen binnen de meubel- en interieurbouwbranche nog geen tweede- of nieuw leven krijgen? Zie jij mogelijkheden om grondstoffen of onderdelen uit deze producten veilig te stellen voor hergebruik? Of zie jij andere circulaire kansen die bijdragen aan een positieve milieu-impact? En wil jij met jouw organisatie en/of ketenpartners aan de slag met het circulair (her)ontwerpen van jouw product, dienst of businessmodel? Schrijf je hier in voor deze nieuwste CIRCO track over circulaire meubels & interieur → https://lnkd.in/dPQ7qNbq

Stijl en duurzaamheid in balans – kan dat? De modesector staat voor een grote uitdaging. Een circulaire textiel- en modesector creëren is niet makkelijk, maar het is essentieel als we de impact van mode – als een van de meest vervuilende en verspillende industrieën ter wereld – willen veranderen. We hebben de vier belangrijkste innovatie-uitdagingen op een rijtje gezet, die aangepakt moeten worden om naar een circulaire modesector te kunnen bewegen. In dit artikel bespreken we deze uitdagingen en delen we de innovaties van de pioniers uit ons netwerk wiens oplossingen nu al klaar staan om geïmplementeerd te worden. Er is al meer mogelijk dan je nu misschien denkt. 🧵🪡→ https://lnkd.in/dspWUpbR --- Balancing style with sustainability – can we do it? The fashion sector is at a critical crossroads, striving to find creative ways to integrate sustainability in its procurement processes and business models. Creating a textile and fashion sector that is circular is not easy. But it is essential if we are to change fashion’s role as one of the most polluting and wasteful industries in the world. In our latest article, we outline four major fashion and textile innovation challenges that need addressing to move towards a circular economy. Learn what these key challenges are, and discover some innovators who are already tackling these issues below. 🧵🪡→ https://lnkd.in/dspWUpbR Pictured: Resortecs

When Innovation meets tradition | Brouwerij Stijl brews beer differently. Since 2015, they have been brewing specialty beers, while locally sourcing ingredients and embracing circular production methods. They grow their own hops on Utopia Island, use old bread from nearby bakeries, and pay great attention to recycling. What started as a passion project for the couple Anneke Geraads-Broeren and Raymond Geraads to share their beers, has quickly gained momentum. Click the link below to read all about how they are leading the way in this profile ↓ Are you signed up to our mailing list? Sign up today for the quarterly Food Innovators newsletter that gathers the information about all things food in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region, Noord-Holland and Flevoland. We share opportunities for funding, networking and knowledge sharing.

A new project about the important role of mentors for entrepreneurs and the development of our intercultural toolkit ⬇ in the NatAlli project.

De CIRCO Track voor de maakindustrie is vandaag van start gegaan. Onder leiding van Bas Roelofs is een groep bedrijven aan de slag gegaan om hun product of business case circulair te vernieuwen. We zien uit naar de resultaten die op 9 juli gepresenteerd gaan worden, in samenwerking met Provincie Noord-Holland. English: Today is kick-off day! The latest CIRCO track ‘Circular business opportunities for the manufacturing industry’ has officially started.  In three sessions, companies will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts and peers to redesign their product, service, or business model with a circular approach. They will gain valuable insights, tools, and develop a concrete plan to shift their business to be more circular.  Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eE7Cmhqj  #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #Innovation #Manufacturing

Circular startups are generating the jobs of the future. But how can cities and regions support the creation of such job opportunities? Circular regional programs can offer guidance, support, and funding for startups and cities in their circular journey. We explore the key role circular regional programs play in stimulating job creation in the latest research by the Circular Innovation Collective (CIC)! With learnings from our first Amsterdam pilot, we provide insights and actionable advice for policy makers in cities and regions looking to catalyze their own circular transitions. One of the featured startups from the Amsterdam Textiles Pilot is Atelier MADE HERE who expanded their workforce during the program from 10 to 16 skilled employees. Interested? Check out the research publication here: - In English: https://lnkd.in/eBHyihAz - In Dutch: https://lnkd.in/ewdXhRBd #CircularInnovationCollective #CircularEconomy #SustainableCities #CircularJobs The Circular Innovation Collective is a consortium of impact-driven organizations initiated by Metabolic, Impact Hub Amsterdam, and BwB (Bankers without Boundaries), with the support of the City of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Impact), The DOEN Foundation, and Goldschmeding Foundation.