Circular Economy Incubator - Circular Innovation Day
Jun
2
1:00 PM13:00

Circular Economy Incubator - Circular Innovation Day

How can innovative solutions accelerate the circular economy transition?

Join us for a dynamic day of innovation and collaboration for a more circular Switzerland. This event brings together pioneers, entrepreneurs, companies, NGOs, academia, and the public sector to explore innovative circular solutions across Switzerland and learn how to drive circular innovations yourself.

Event Highlights

🔥 Keynotes – Insights from leading innovators in circular economy
💡 Panel Discussion – Experts debate different perspectives on ‘how to drive the circular transition’
 🚀 Startup Pitches – 22 national circular projects showcase their solutions in food, mobility, construction, sharing platforms & more
🤝 Networking & Collaboration – Connect with changemakers, potential partners, and thought leaders

🎟️ Why Attend?

  • Discover projects that are shaping our circular future

  • Meet and exchange ideas with change makers and innovators

  • Be inspired to take action and contribute to the circular economy transition

🔗 Secure your spot now!

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Feb
4
4:00 PM16:00

Circular Economy Incubator Jury Night | Bern, Basel, Ticino & Zurich Startups

  • Impact Hub Zurich Viadukt Bogen D (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an exciting evening at the Circular Economy Incubator Jury Night of Zurich/Ticino on February 04, from 16:00 to 29:30 in Zurich Viadukt (Bogen D, Viaduktstrasse 93).

Witness 15 carefully selected Circular Startups from the German & Italian-speaking regions pitch their ideas to our experienced Jury.

The jury will then identify circular projects to receive support in the CE Incubator 2024/2025. These startups span various sectors, addressing climate issues and contributing to the shift towards a circular economy, including Food & Farming, Textile & Consumer goods, Built Environment, Energy & Mobility, and Sharing and Platform solutions.

Register for interest via this link to join the Jury Night as a guest (spots are limited).

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Info event: All about the Circular Economy Incubator 2024/25
Jan
15
12:00 PM12:00

Info event: All about the Circular Economy Incubator 2024/25

Are you currently working on the development of the circular product or service, or a technology that supports the circularity of materials and products? Do you feel the need for expert support and exchange around business modelling, CE & sustainability, partnerships & networking, financials & investments negotiation to further grow and develop your idea?

Join us for this online lunch & exchange event, where you can get more details on the 6th edition of the Circular Economy Incubator - its structure & scope, benefits, target audience and application tricks.  —> Register here.

Date: 15.01.2025, 12:00-13:00

Place: Online

Agenda

12:00 | Welcome & Intro CE Incubator Program

12:25 | Q&A

12:40 | Journey from CE Alumni

13:00 | Q&A and Closing

 About the organiser

Circular Economy Transition is a pioneer initiative that aims at accelerating the transition of Switzerland to a Circular Economy. It currently takes place in 6 Swiss cities - Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich, Lugano. The program is initiated and being implemented in close collaboration with all Swiss Impact Hubs.

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Climate Apéro / Summer Drinks
Jun
25
5:30 PM17:30

Climate Apéro / Summer Drinks

Changemaker communities come together! GreenBuzz Zurich, One Planet Lab, and Impact Hub Zürich warmly welcome you to join this extra-special Climate Apéro. Whether reconnecting with old contacts or expanding your network, come meet us at Cafe Auer with its wonderful yard for a summer evening of sharing, exchanging, and discussing the climate issues closest to your heart.

Everyone is welcome. Get your tickets here

Members of Green Buzz/ One Planet Lab/ Impact Hub Zurich get free entry, drinks & snacks. Cheers!

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Demo Day Circular Economy Incubator
Apr
29
1:00 PM13:00

Demo Day Circular Economy Incubator

Meet 26 circular entrepreneurs and be inspired by their mission to accelerate the transition towards a Circular Economy in Switzerland. On April 29th, 2024, the Circular Economy Ecosystem in Switzerland comes together for the Demo Day of Impact Hub's nationwide Circular Economy Incubator Program. This Demo Day is hosted by Impact Hub Zürich in their iconic Kraftwerk location.

This day is a unique opportunity for circular startups to present their solutions to a public audience. For you as visitors, it is a great opportunity connect with impact-driven entrepreneurs, companies, NGOs, public sector institutions and individuals. Join us and tell your friends, network, investors, colleagues. Everyone is welcome! Save your seat now.

Agenda:

13.00 h | Arrival, welcoming words & panel

14.00 h | Pitching Sessions "Sharing, Repairing & Waste Management" & "Food & Agriculture"

14.45 h I Networking Break

15.30 h I Pitching Sessions "Built environment, Energy & Mobility" & "Textile & Consumer Goods"

16.30 h | Award Ceremony & Closing Words

17:00 h | Aperitif & Networking

 

We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you there.

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CEI Jury Night - Impact Hub Lausanne
Nov
28
4:30 AM04:30

CEI Jury Night - Impact Hub Lausanne

Join us at Impact Hub Lausanne on November 28, 2023, from 5pm to 7:30pm, to attend the Jury Night Romandie of our Circular Economy Incubator program, an evening dedicated to innovation in the circular economy.

During the event, passionate entrepreneurs will present their circular projects to a panel of expert judges. The jury will select the projects that will have the chance to take part in our 3-month incubation program.

The evening promises to be a source of inspiration and an opportunity to discover innovative projects that are helping to shape a more sustainable future in French-speaking Switzerland. Join us in celebrating circular excellence and supporting these visionary entrepreneurs.

About the Circular Economy Incubator: the Circular Economy Incubator program encourages Swiss startups to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Selected entrepreneurs receive support to develop their minimum viable product (MVP) and validate their business model. The 5th edition will be held in January 2024.

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Voices of Impact
Mar
20
6:30 PM18:30

Voices of Impact

The Voices of Impact Workshop is a safe space where impact-driven entrepreneurs can share the personal stories they’ve written and refined in previous workshops. This event is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect, build community, and improve their communication skills.

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Climate Community Winter Apéro
Dec
14
5:30 PM17:30

Climate Community Winter Apéro

Changemaker communities come together! Come chill, chat and connect at our winter apero ahead of the holiday break. Meet like-minded peers over a relaxed get together at the Colab Impact Hub Terrace. The One Planet Lab, as well as the Impact Hub Zürich Community and our Partners are warmly welcome you to join the festivities.

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5th Community Meeting Circular Economy Switzerland - Feedback Edition
Mar
24
6:30 AM06:30

5th Community Meeting Circular Economy Switzerland - Feedback Edition

  • Impact Hub Lausanne – Beaulieu Circulaire (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For the first time, our Community Meeting is taking place physically. On this occasion, Circular Economy Switzerland, Impact Hub Lausanne and Circular Economy Transition invite the community to the new "Beaulieu Circulaire" venues in Halle 18 in Beaulieu, Lausanne.

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Forum ö 2021: What does the future want from us? Together ahead for the economy of tomorrow
Oct
26
8:00 AM08:00

Forum ö 2021: What does the future want from us? Together ahead for the economy of tomorrow

  • kultur- und kongresshaus aarau (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The climate crisis, scarcity of resources, digitalization or risks in the supply chain – the challenges for business are numerous and pressing. At this year’s Forum ö, we want to rethink, to find solutions, to act– and we’re breaking completely new ground. We are moving away from the status quo.

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