The National cohort for the CET Incubator 2026 meets at Impact Hub Lausanne for a kickoff of workshops, discovery, and exchange.

This is a closed event just for program participants.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.