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ABOUT THE AWARDS
The AlI-Island Circular Venture Awards will spotlight start-ups and ventures across the island of Ireland who are pioneering the emergence of the circular economy sector by enabling or demonstrating a circular value proposition.
The awards are a great opportunity for late-stage start-ups driving innovation in the circular economy, and a platform to shine a light on high-potential ventures reshaping how materials, components and products are used, reused, remanufactured and regenerated.
CIRCULÉIRE is delighted to announce its inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards, a prestigious new initiative designed and led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and funded by the Department of Climate, Energy & the Environment (DCEE).
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible ventures should apply via the link below. Shortlisted companies will pitch at the All-Island Circular Venture Awards on the afternoon of Thursday, 27th November 2025.
Complete your submission by 30th October 2025.
Shortlisted ventures will be notified in early November 2025 and will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with the eligibility criteria by 10th November 2025.
For any questions, contact us at circuleire@imr.ie.
Applications Open
8th Oct 2025
Applications Close
30th Oct 2025
Finalists Announcement
11th Nov 2025
Pitches & Awards
27th Nov 2025
WHY APPLY
Shortlisted companies will pitch to a distinguished audience of investors, industry leaders, policy makers, and media at the All-Island Circular Venture Awards to be held at the ESB Head Office (F27), 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KT92.
Finalists will compete for a total prize pool of €10,000, plus 1-to-1 coaching sessions with international experts in entrepreneurship and circular economy.
All shortlisted ventures will have the opportunity to:
Pitch to investors and potential partners aligned with their venture’s mission.
Access promotional support from IMR’s Circular Economy Innovation Unit.
Feature as a case study on CIRCULÉIRE’s website and social media channels.
Network with like-minded businesses, government representatives, and investors.
Engage with CIRCULÉIRE’s network members.
PRIZES
€5.000
+ Coaching Session
+ CIRCULÉIRE Case Study
€3.000
+ Coaching Session
+ CIRCULÉIRE Case Study
€2.000
+ Coaching Session
+ CIRCULÉIRE Case Study
JUDGES
Geraldine is a strategic circular economy expert, systems thinker and senior sustainability leader with +15 years multi-sectoral experience working horizontally and laterally in industry applied research, consulting, advertising, and communications. She has a track record of building collaborative public-private partnerships to deliver the circular economy’s transformation potential. Geraldine holds a PhD in Strategic Management & Sustainable Development and MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and is a nationally and internationally recognized thought leader on scaling industry-oriented circular innovation.
Geraldine Brennan
Director of Circular Economy Innovation - IMR/ CIRCULÉIRE
Jamie is a Partner at Regeneration.VC, leading early-stage circular and regenerative technology investments globally. He has completed 50+ climate investments across the UK and US, co-founded two tech startups including Tropic Biosciences, and previously worked with Founders Forum, Sky, and B Capital. UCLA Anderson graduate; former global PE lawyer.
Partner - Regeneration.VC
Jamie Rowles
Mark is a prominent industrialist with a career in international business development for leading manufacturers in Northern Ireland. Today he is Joint Chief Executive of Makers Alliance, an industry-led body guiding the strategic vision for advanced manufacturing in Northern Ireland. Mark is a former President of the NI Chamber of Commerce, served 8 years on the board of Invest NI, and was recognised in 2015 with the award of an OBE for services to the economy.
Joint Chief Executive Officer - Makers Alliance
Mark Nodder
Founder & General Partner of WakeUp Capital, Faye backs visionary European founders tackling climate and social challenges. A former social entrepreneur and angel investor, she champions inclusive innovation, impact investing, and diversity. She serves on multiple boards and leads philanthropic initiatives. Based in Dublin, she holds a BA and MBA.
Founder & Managing Partner - WakeUp Capital
Faye Walsh Drouillard
AGENDA
Pitch Sessions & Awards Ceremony: 27th November, 2025
Days
Hours
Minutes
LEFT FOR THE AWARDS DAY
14:00 - 14:30
Registration & Networking
14:30 - 15:00
Welcome from IMR & Ministerial Keynote
15:00 - 15:50
Circular Venture Pitches
15:50 - 16:20
Networking & Refreshments
16:20 - 17:10
Circular Venture Pitches Continued
17:15 - 18:30
Networking & Award Ceremony
REGISTRATION
Attend this innovative showcase for high-potential ventures contributing to a low carbon future.
Witness circular innovation first-hand, connect with investors, thought leaders, government and institutional representatives, innovators, media and ecosystem partners. Celebrate with us the acceleration of Ireland’s transition to a circular economy.
Save your spot today and be part of a ground-breaking event spotlighting the future of the circular economy across the island of Ireland.
MEDIA & NEWS
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IRISH TECH NEWS, 27 OCT 2025
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New start-up award aims to boost Ireland’s circular innovation READ MORE
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SILICON REPUBLIC, 20 OCT 2025
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS & SUPPORTER
Partners
Supporter
What
All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2025
When
27th Nov 2025,
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where
ESB Head Office (F27), Event Space, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin, D02 KT92