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BeCircular - Brussels-Capital Region

Overview

BeCircular is an annual challenge call for circular economy projects in Brussels, offering funding and support for businesses implementing circular solutions.

Managing Body

Bruxelles Economie et Emploi & Brussels Environment

Funding Type

Grants through annual challenge call for circular economy projects

Funding Amount

  • Up to €200,000 per project
  • Non-refundable grants
  • Tiered categories: Starter, Diversification, and Scale-up

Deadlines

  • Yearly call
  • BeCircular 2024 closed mid-2024
  • BeCircular 2025 expected spring with results by year-end

Eligibility

  • Businesses, non-profits or self-employed in Brussels region
  • Concrete circular business projects
  • Startups <3 years old welcomed in "Starter" category

Thematic Focus

Broad circular economy impact:

  • Reducing waste via product design
  • Industrial symbiosis (cross-industry reuse)
  • Sustainable food, 3Rs (reduce-reuse-recycle)
  • Circular logistics
  • Measurable resource savings required
  • Implementation in Brussels region

Relevance to City Resource Graph

  • Urban industrial symbiosis
  • Cross-company resource sharing in Brussels
  • Circular business model development
  • Local implementation focus

Application Tips

  • Demonstrate measurable resource savings
  • Focus on Brussels regional implementation
  • Include coaching and networking benefits
  • Align with circular economy categories