All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2026 - Online Info Session

We are pleased to share an invitation to the All-Island Circular Venture Awards Info Session on Wednesday 16th September at 10.30 AM (on Zoom).

Hosted by IMR’s Circular Venture Lead, Agnese Metitieri, the session will include the participation of:

• Niall McLoughlin, at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, who will speak about the WOGCES circular economy ambitions, business opportunities arising from this transition and the importance of venture-led innovation.

• Seamus Nolan, from the Department for the Economy NI, will share about circular economy priorities in Northern Ireland, opportunities for circular start-ups and SMEs, and the key role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

• Adam Hankin, from the 2025 finalist Gemell, will talk about their experience, lessons learned and benefits of participating in the inaugural edition of the Awards.

  
  

The session will conclude with an overview of the Awards —who should apply and what a successful application looks like— and a Q&A. Register here today.

Please share with those in your network you think may be interested in applying.The 2026 call for applications is open until the 13th of October only.

You can visit the All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2026 website for more information. We look forward to your participation.