CirculaRise Accelerator (Yunus Environment Hub)

Expired Impact Investor · Found: 2026-03-11 11:22

Fully funded accelerator for established social businesses with inclusive circular solutions ready to scale. Registered in Germany, committed to social and environmental impact. Covers waste management, resource recovery, and recycling. No equity taken. Deadline April 15, 2026.

Source: https://yunusenvironmenthub.com/circularise-accelerator

Funding Details

Funder

Yunus Environment Hub

Funding Goal

Support growth-stage social businesses in Germany to develop and scale inclusive circular economy solutions through a fully funded accelerator program combining coaching, training, and network access.

Funding Amount

Fully funded accelerator program (no equity taken, no cash grant specified)

Deadline

2026-04-15 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Apply via Microsoft Forms by April 15, 2026. Results announced May 2026. Program kick-off June 17, 2026. Full application link available on the program page.

Target Region

Germany

Contact

circularise@yunuseh.com

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:24

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must be legally registered in Germany
• Must operate as a social business committed to both social and environmental impact (not purely commercial or purely non-profit)
• Business model must be circular or actively transitioning toward circularity
• Must be at growth stage with a validated, scalable circular solution ready to scale

Project Scope

• Program covers waste management, resource recovery, and recycling as key circular strategy areas

Required Documents

• Submit application via Microsoft Forms by April 15, 2026

Constraints

• Two team members must be available to participate for approximately 8–10 hours per month combined
• Participants must attend two in-person events in Germany: kick-off (June 17, 2026) and Demo Day (Fall 2026)

Summary

The CirculaRise Accelerator is a fully funded 6-month program run by the Yunus Environment Hub — a global social business network — designed to help established social businesses in Germany scale inclusive circular solutions. The program addresses barriers that circular social businesses face: limited resources, difficulty reaching customers, and balancing social impact with financial sustainability. It covers areas including waste management, resource recovery, recycling, and broader circular economy transitions. Selected participants receive structured coaching, expert-led masterclasses, peer-to-peer learning, and access to a partner and alumni network. The program is primarily online but includes two mandatory in-person events — a kick-off in June 2026 and a Demo Day in Fall 2026. Following the core six months, participants can access an additional six months of on-demand tailored support. Eligibility is strictly limited to social businesses registered in Germany that are circular or actively transitioning to circularity, committed to both social and environmental impact, and able to dedicate two team members for approximately 8-10 hours per month. No equity is taken — this is a fully funded, non-dilutive program. The application deadline for the June 2026 cohort is April 15, 2026. Alumni from previous cohorts include businesses in waste management (ContainerGrid, Shit2Power, Repair Circle), sustainable agriculture (Bean United), interior design (Qubitkidz), and fashion (SONRIZA, LOTTA LUDWIGSON) — all Germany-based social enterprises.

Historical Context

Alumni from previous cohorts (Germany) include: Bean United (sustainable agriculture/coffee), ContainerGrid (waste management/reverse logistics software), Qubitkidz (interior design with recycled materials), SONRIZA (sustainable fashion), Shit2Power (wastewater-to-energy), LOTTA LUDWIGSON (circular fashion), and Repair Circle (e-waste repair platform). All are Germany-based social businesses.

Why it was added

CE/waste accelerator or incubator

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