Course Description

Circular Economy Entrepreneurship empowers innovators to create regenerative solutions that minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, and redefine how we generate value. This course is designed for changemakers in the MENA region ready to disrupt linear systems and launch ventures that align profit with planetary health.

Participants will learn how to develop circular startups, transition existing business models, and apply ecosystem-based strategies that support reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and resource efficiency.

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Course Benefits

- Understand the principles and business case for circular entrepreneurship.
- Identify circular opportunities in sectors like packaging, textiles, food, and mobility.
- Learn tools like the Circular Business Model Canvas, Value Hill, and lifecycle innovation.
- Build financially viable, regenerative business models ready for scale.
- Develop a clear go-to-market strategy and investor pitch for circular solutions.

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Who Will Benefit

- Entrepreneurs, students, and green startup founders
- Sustainability professionals and product innovators
- Corporate intrapreneurs leading transition projects
- Accelerators, incubators, and circular economy consultants
- NGOs and public sector leaders supporting green business ecosystems

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Learning Objectives

- Explore global and regional circular business trends and innovation models.
- Design and validate circular business ideas using structured frameworks.
- Assess the lifecycle impact and material flows of your product or service.
- Learn to fund, scale, and communicate the value of circular ventures.
- Develop confidence in engaging partners, customers, and investors.

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Course Agenda

Module 1: Circular Thinking for Entrepreneurs
- Why circularity matters: systems, strategy, and sustainability

Module 2: Designing Circular Business Models
- Circular canvases, loops, and reverse logistics

Module 3: Scaling Impact and Building Partnerships
- Business model validation, finance, and ecosystems

Module 4: Pitching and Positioning Your Circular Startup
- Investor readiness, impact storytelling, and communication

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Certification & Recognition

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive the:
Certified CES Learning Certificate in Circular Economy Entrepreneurship
- CPD UK Certified – Supporting circular innovation and economic transition
- Institute of Leadership Certified – Validated for entrepreneurship and sustainable design professionals

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Training Methodology

Format: Blended learning (Live sessions + business design labs + pitch simulation)
Duration:
- 8 hours live instruction
- 2-day ideation & pitch bootcamp
Includes hands-on mapping exercises, market scans, impact diagnostics, and venture pitching labs.

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Registration & Contact

Group or Multi-Course Registration?
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