AWARDS GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA

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

Geographic Scope 

• Incorporated and operating on the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland).  

• Demonstrable operational presence or strategic engagement in the region.  

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Stage of Development 

• Late-stage start-ups (2+ years in operation desirable) that have moved beyond the ideation and prototype phases.  

• Business model or product/service in market or ready to launch, with evidence of traction (e.g. revenue, partnerships, pilots, customer base). 

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Circular Economy Focus 

• Clear circular value proposition reshaping how materials, components, and products are designed, used, reused, remanufactured, or regenerated.  (Think - Design for Circularity, Product-as-a-Service, Remanufacturing, Repair, Circular Supply Chains, Reverse Logistics, Industrial Symbiosis, etc.). 

Impact Potential 

• Potential to scale across sectors or regions.  

• Measurable environmental or economic impact (e.g. innovation in materials, processes, technology, products, business models and systems).  

• Alignment with Ireland’s circular economy transition goals.  

Team & Capacity

• Dedicated team with relevant expertise.

• Availability of at least one team member to pitch on 27th November 2025 in person.

• Optional availability for photocall and promotional video recording w/c 10 November in Dublin.

Legal & Ethical Standing 

• Compliant with relevant regulations.   

• Free from ongoing legal disputes or ethical violations.  

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