The circular economy support offer
The circulareconomy.brussels website lists private and public stakeholders (consultants, federations, public services, etc.) offering circular economy support services to companies located in the Brussels-Capital Region.
There are currently no fewer than 41 free or paid support offers designed to cover the various themes and needs of companies: eco-design, resource and waste management, circular economic models, etc.
Focus on a few public initiatives in Brussels
GREENLAB.BRUSSELS
Greenlab.brussels is an entrepreneurship acceleration programme supported by hub.brussels. It focuses on the circular economy and the environment and lasts six months. Financed by the Brussels-Capital Region, it aims to stimulate the growth of green entrepreneurship and job creation at the regional level.
Since 2011, greenlab.brussels has been offering a support pathway and access to experienced coaches and experts in various fields.
More information on greenlab.brussels.
ECOBUILD.BRUSSELS
ecobuild.brussels is the network for sustainable construction and renovation in Brussels. It supports the development and promotion of the sustainable construction sector and its competitiveness. It comprises a group of companies located in the Brussels-Capital Region and working in sustainable construction: architects, design offices, contractors, suppliers, property managers, project owners, as well as public and private partners.
ecobuild.brussels contributes to developing and structuring the sustainable construction offer in the Brussels-Capital Region to help companies become more competitive and win new contracts. As an agent of change, ecobuild.brussels is a pioneer and opinion leader in the field of building renovation and circular construction.
The ecobuild cluster celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017. It has nearly 200 members and partners.
More information on ecobuild.brussels.brussels.
CIRCLEMADE.BRUSSELS
Circlemade.brussels is the network for companies in the circular economy. Circlemade comprises pioneering and transitional companies, public institutions, experts, monitors and more. It stimulates innovation by providing information, support and mobilisation, to accelerate the development of a regional circular economy and maximise the impact of its members' initiatives.
A young cluster launched in May 2018, it already includes over 90 members and partners. It stands out due to the fact that it is made up of companies from all sectors of activity.
More information on circlemade.brussels.
BEARTH (hub.brussels)
BEARTH is a support programme for anyone aiming to launch an innovative project related to circular industrial production and associated services in Brussels – whether it’s about producing, supporting or transforming.
More information on Bearth
FACILITATORS
Brussels Environment provides professionals with various facilitators: Urban Agriculture, Sustainable Building, Energy Pack, Zero Waste, Biowaste, Mobility & Fleet, etc. These facilitators generally offer tailor-made support, a help desk, training, and events, among other services. All these support schemes are listed on the Brussels Environment website.
Village Partenaire
The Local Economy Office (LEO) Village Partenaire is a coaching service designed to support the creation of sustainable businesses. Its mission is to support anyone wishing to create or develop a sustainable business in Brussels.