For its final event, CircularInvest is bringing together investors, circular entrepreneurs, city and regional representatives, policymakers, and incubators on 15 October 2026 in Brussels.
Scaling Circular Investment: From Barriers to Opportunity
Throughout the day, participants will address one central question: What is still preventing circular businesses from scaling in Europe — and what practical changes are needed to close the gap?
The main goal behind this question: helping turn circular economyThe circular economy is a restorative and regenerative economy. By maintaining the value of the products, materials and resources in the economy through smart product design, repurposing and/or shared use of products, it reduces the extraction of natural resources by using resources already present in the economy. ambitions into scalable action.
The programme will combine:
keynote speeches
startup case studies
interactive workshops
cross-sector dialogue
Sessions will explore:
how circular businesses navigate investment and regulatory challenges
how investors assess circular business models
how policy frameworks can better support long-term circular growth
A dedicated panel will also examine the role of cities and regions in fostering circular innovation through public procurement, local policy, infrastructure, and ecosystem support.
The event will conclude with a shared reflection session and networking reception.
Practical information
Date and time: Thursday 15 October 2026
Location: Brussels (exact venue TBC)
Registration: Free of charge but mandatory
Find out more about the programme on the webpage of CircularInvest.