ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & APPLICATION

CIRCULÉIRE and Irish Manufacturing Research welcome applications from ventures that meet the following eligibility criteria:  

Who Should Apply 
 

The Accelerator is designed for late-stage circular ventures that are already on the market (or about to launch) and preparing to scale their technology, operations, or commercial activity. Ideal applicants are companies that: 
 

• Operate in manufacturing, materials, reuse systems, repair/refurbishment, resource recovery, industrial symbiosis, circular textiles, construction, energy‑resource loops, or related circular sectors. 

• Have moved beyond early‑stage validation (TRL 6+) and can demonstrate early revenue, pilot deployments, or enterprise traction. 

• The enterprise should be incorporated in Ireland for a minimum of 2 years. 

• Are seeking support to scale production, expand commercial revenue, or raise investment. 

• Need guidance on impact metrics, product or technology development, regulatory alignment, or funding pathways. 

• Want deeper industry connections, collaboration opportunities, and expert‑driven strategic support. 

• Have ambition to scale into Irish, EU, or global markets.

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How It Works
 

In this six-month programme, ventures will experience a targeted, industry‑embedded scale‑up journey designed to accelerate commercial growth, strengthen strategic clarity, and build investor readiness. It includes:

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• Thematic core modules on vision and commercial proposition, regulatory and policy landscape, enterprise growth and commercial scaling, circular business models and revenue innovation, circular metrics and impact measurement, funding opportunities for RD&I, public speaking and storytelling, investor readiness and pitching. 

• Two immersive, residential bootcamps focused on strategy, execution, and investor preparation. 

• One-to-one mentoring sessions and peer-to-peer calls, events and forums.