Circular Economy Academy

About:

The Circular Economy Academy is a free mentoring and support programme for social enterprises and community organisations. It assists social enterprises and community organisations in any part of Ireland to move their activities towards sustainability and embrace the circular economy.  

Background:

The circular economy model is a perfect fit for Irish social enterprises and community organisations looking to establish a new project or expand operations whilst supporting climate action and environmental protection. It enables products to stay in circulation for longer through reuse, repair and innovation and prevents the creation of waste.

The aim of the Circular Economy Academy is to facilitate Ireland’s transition to the Circular Economy through Demonstration, Education & Collaboration. The support provided is based on the Rediscovery Centre’s vast knowledge of social enterprise development and design thinking concepts, from advice for start ups to business planning, funding, diversification, training and more. Each service is tailor-made to suit the needs of the participating organisation.

Objectives:

The purpose and mission of the Academy is to enable growth of circular economy activities through the social enterprise model, by sharing knowledge, experience and access to the networks that the Rediscovery Centre has accumulated since its establishment.

As part of the programme, the Rediscovery Centre delivers one to one mentoring sessions, site visits, and group sessions to support Academy member projects.