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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.
Don’t delay - start your Awards Platform registration now!
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.
Days
Hours
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Applications deadline
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
Evaluation panel to be announced soon.
AGENDA
Pitch Sessions & Awards Ceremony: 27th November, 2025
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome & Introduction
14:15 - 14:30
Message from the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment (DCEE)
14:30 - 15:30
Venture Pitches - Session 1
15:30 - 16:00
Networking Break & Light Refreshments
16:00 - 17:00
Venture Pitches - Session 2
17:00 - 17:15
Panel Feedback & Closing Remarks
17:15 - 17:45
Judges' Deliberation & Attendee Networking
17:45 - 18:00
Awards Ceremony
18:00 - 19:00
Celebratory Reception
STRATEGIC PARTNERS & SUPPORTER
Partners
Supporter
What
All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2025
When
27th Nov 2025, 2:00 PM
Where
ESB Head Office (F27), Event Space, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin, D02 KT92