CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM: INTAKE OPEN. LEARN MORE!
GO CIRCULAR
The Circular Economy Accelerator Program provides hands-on support to businesses on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast who seek to adopt circular economy principles, reduce waste and emissions, increase revenue, and develop innovative practices. This program – the first of its kind in Canada – will position your business as a leader in the circular economy, attracting talent and investment, increasing revenue, and paving the way to a prosperous, sustainable, and resilient future for your community.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Identify savings opportunities and new revenue streams
Receive environmental metrics to communicate your impact
Reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage, and emissions
Attract investment and quality employees
Position your business as a local leader in sustainability
Build brand awareness and a reputation for sustainable leadership
AS AN ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANT, YOU WILL:
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Complete an on-site assessment with a circular advisor to identify circular solutions for your operations;
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Receive a report outlining key opportunities to reduce waste, energy use, and emissions;
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Incorporate leading sustainability practices; and
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Identify cost savings and value-add opportunities.
OUR CIRCULARITY ASSESSMENT NOW GIVES US BASELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO START SOMEWHERE. WE NOW KNOW WHERE WE ARE AND WANT TO BE PART OF THE CHANGE IN INDUSTRY THAT IS GAINING MOMENTUM.
- Mark Brackett, Project Team Lead, West Coast Pre Fab
2023 Accelerator Program Participant
HOW IT WORKS
COST TO PARTICIPATE
Program participation costs $500. Participation is free for Indigenous-owned businesses.
ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES
Businesses must be located on Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast.
Target Industries:
Construction, manufacturing, hospitality, forestry, retail, food & beverage, agriculture, aquaculture, and mining.*
*Businesses outside of these industries are eligible to participate.
MEET THE ACCELERATOR BUSINESSES
THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN HIGHLIGHTING A PATH TOWARDS CIRCULARITY FOR OUR BUSINESS. GEORGIA AND MADDY DID ALL THE HEAVY LIFTING AND PROVIDED US WITH VALUABLE INSIGHT AND DATA TO USE AS OUR COMPANY CONTINUES TO GROW. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM!
- NOAH TOPP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, NEXUS MODULAR
2023 ACCELERATOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
PAST PARTICIPANTS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
A BUSINESS' GUIDE TO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
This publication provides guidance for businesses who seek to implement circular economy concepts in their operations. It presents background information and actionable recommendations that empower organizations across sectors to take action and begin the transition towards circularity.
2022/2023 FINAL REPORT
Learn more about the 2022/2023 pilot program, completed in partnership with Vancouver Island Coast Economic Developers Association.
2023 WEBINAR SERIES
The Circular Economy Webinar Series was designed to provide guidance to businesses who want to implement circular economy principles in their operations but don’t know where to start. The series is comprised of four webinars aimed at the tourism and hospitality, construction, and food and beverage processing industries and local government.
2024 PARTNERS
