THE BUSINESS LAB – OUR OFFER FOR SME’S
Are you wondering what the emerging trend of the circular economy means for your company?
Get in touch with us and...
– Join a Swiss-wide, multi-industrial and thriving community of entrepreneurs, practitioners and decision-makers
– Minimize market, operational, business, and legal risks associated with unsustainable and linear economic practices
– Align activities with the SDGs and the low-carbon agenda, and tackle environmental and social issues within one framework
– Gain recognition, increase your customer base, attract and retain talents
– Influence the sustainable economy agenda and regulations in Switzerland
Do you want to get the first mover advantage and explore opportunities in the field of circular economy but don’t know where to start?
What we offer:
Our scientifically based hands-on implementation methodology is comprehensive and applicable. We carefully selected outstanding business examples to inspire and educate you and your employees at the inspiring locations of Impact Hub Switzerland.
Deep dive into circular economy:
Get started with a half-day workshop on the basics of circular economy, tailored to your industry and region, followed by an interactive exchange with our experts. Location: In your own facilities or at the inspiring locations of Impact Hub Switzerland.
Date:
At your earliest convenience
The Business Lab core group programme – an extended learning opportunity tailored for Swiss SMEs
A 5-months transformational journey
– 5 individualized one-on-one and on-site coaching sessions (14 hours)
– 5 workshops with the cohort and selected external experts (5 days)
– A broad variety of platforms and opportunities to exchange, collaborate, showcase and promote your company
Circular building blocks
Develop a common understanding of the circular economy in practice, supported by successful examples of business strategies by international leaders and Swiss pioneers.
Materials, sourcing and the value chain perspective
Explore innovative materials and potential suppliers, assess collaboration opportunities with like minded businesses. Design for circularity – Invent high quality, long lasting products that create value over time and regenerate the environment after their end of life.
Design for circularity
Invent high quality, long lasting products that create value over time and regenerate the environment after their end of life.
Circular Business Models
Evaluate business model innovation and the potential benefits of strategies suchas leasing, pay-per-use, digitalisation, etc.
Transition journey roadmap
Identify circular financing options and partners, plan the transformation process towards future fit business.
The programme is suited for decision makers, sustainability and innovation managers, product owners and everyone who is involved in your production and distribution
process.
Special conditions apply for the first cohort of the business lab core group programme, taking place in 2020.
Our circular economy experts
Our team of experts from the industry and academia will guide you through the circular economy building blocks methodology. Profit from our sector practical knowledge and get inspired how to develop innovative products and services. Click here to learn more.