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Support for Startups in the Circular Economy

Interested startups can apply now until August 11 for a promotion program of the Circular Valley® organization, which supports them in implementing their innovative business ideas and technologies. KIRCHHOFF Automotive is part of an extensive network that supports the startups.

“What Silicon Valley is for digitalization, Circular Valley® is for the circular economy. The goal is to develop concepts for emission control and waste avoidance and recycling,” explains Christoph Wagener, Vice President, Research and Product Development, at KIRCHHOFF Automotive.

Following the mission, “Grow the Economy – Protect the Environment”, Circular Valley is looking for startups engaged in the transformation from a linear to a circular economy. In the promotion program, start-ups that successfully apply have the opportunity to come into contact with more than 100 partners, including KIRCHHOFF Automotive, from the Circular Valley® network (industry, research and politics). In addition, the network offers customized expert workshops and training modules through to individual support from numerous coaches.

Here, interested startups can apply or the program.

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