Round 1: The circular economy opportunity
At the heart of a circular economy is a design philosophy that eliminates waste, optimally uses materials, conserves natural resources, and regenerates natural systems. It is an economic system where products and services are engineered for durability, materials are perpetually recycled, and waste and emissions are reduced or eliminated.
Seizing the circular economy opportunity will not only help us to conserve valuable and limited natural resources, it promises a triple dividend of economic growth, employment, and waste reduction.
In Round 1, we invited Indian and Australian startups and SMEs with technologies and solutions that address key challenges in advancing India and Australia’s transition to a circular economy. These included:
- developing innovative circular business models
- promoting B2B and B2C circularity across supply chains
- enhancing waste reduction and recycling efforts
- designing products and processes that minimise waste and pollution
- exploring circular material replacements
- fostering a circular economy mindset across various sectors.
Meet our India cohort
Meet our Australia cohort
With thanks to our Round 1 cohort partner
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), our inaugural corporate partner, shared expert industry insights and best practices focussing on agile internationalisation and sustainable innovation. Their guidance provided our circular economy cohort participants with valuable knowledge to accelerate their solutions and expand across borders efficiently.
“TCS was thrilled to be involved with this flagship initiative in environmental progress and growth-for-good.” – Vikram Singh, Country Head Australia and New Zealand, Tata Consulting Services