You want to introduce the principles of the 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. into your company, but you don't know how to go about it, or you can't devote enough time or the necessary financial or human resources to it?
Rely on the R&D team to identify or challenge your circular economy ideas and ambitions. As well as saving you time, this guidance will enable your project to have greater impact!
What’s on offer?
- Identifying circular opportunities based on your company's situation and ambitions;
- Exploring and validating these opportunities through:
- the input of a business expert (market research, business model adaptation, cost estimates, benchmarking, search for commercial partners, etc.);
- the input of a technical expert (technical advice and testing, feasibility studies, legislative reviews, sourcing, etc.);
- the input of a design expert
(anticipating needs and usage, functional and formal research, concept visualisation, rapid prototyping, sourcing, storytelling, etc.);
- An R&D team at your service for 240 hours spread over 10 months;
- The promotion of your project by the communication department of Wallonie Design.
The guidance and assignments of the R&D team are customised and will be determined according to your ambitions and needs.
The total value of the guidance is 24,000 euros, but the amount charged to you is reduced to 6,000 euros. 75% of the amount will be paid by the Walloon Region.
How can you apply?
To benefit from this guidance, you need to submit your candidacy before 31 May 2024.
More information
Read more about the guidance by Wallonie Design.
