Scaling Circular Investment: From Barriers to Opportunity

For its final event, CircularInvest is bringing together investors, circular entrepreneurs, city and regional representatives, policymakers, and incubators on 15 October 2026 in Brussels.

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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.