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Circular Entrepreneurship
Empower your organization with circular innovation. Gain entrepreneurial skills to design scalable, sustainable business models that reduce waste, unlock funding, and drive competitive advantage.
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Course description
This course equips professionals and forward-thinking teams with the tools to turn circular economy principles into business strategy. Through guided exploration of entrepreneurship, material flow analysis, life cycle assessment, and the business model canvas, learners gain actionable skills that can be applied within startups, enterprise teams, or corporate innovation initiatives.
Designed with organizational goals in mind, this course helps teams and individuals build regenerative business models, increase resource efficiency, and create long-term value. Participants will walk through customer development, market validation, and go-to-market planning using proven methods adapted to circular ventures.
Throughout the eight-week experience, learners will build a complete business plan and funding roadmap aligned to sustainability goals. Ideal for professionals launching new initiatives or helping their companies adapt to growing environmental expectations, this course delivers practical knowledge with immediate business impact.
Course outcomes
- Understand Entrepreneurial Value
Examine how opportunity recognition and entrepreneurial thinking drive sustainable innovation and market growth. - Apply Circular Economy Models
Integrate circular economy principles into business models to enhance resilience and reduce environmental impact. - Use Sustainability Analytics
Evaluate systems and design decisions with material flow analysis and life cycle assessment. - Create Strategic Business Models
Use the business model canvas to develop scalable and sustainable business structures. - Design Value Propositions
Craft messaging that connects sustainability with market demand and stakeholder priorities. - Plan for Launch and Growth
Develop marketing, outreach, and growth strategies tailored for circular ventures and enterprise innovation. - Activate Funding Opportunities
Build investor-ready business plans and explore pathways for crowdfunding, grants, and corporate sponsorship. - Deliver Business Readiness
Complete the course with a launch-ready business plan or initiative roadmap for organizational rollout.
The learning experience
This course is built for professionals in sustainability, corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, or business transformation roles. It is also ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs and consultants supporting circular economy projects. No prior business training is required. Learners will spend 8 to 10 hours per week in self-paced learning, supported by live sessions with instructors and teaching assistants.
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