Here you can find an overview of all the tools to get started with the circular economy. From the CE Compass with a checklist to close loops, to tools for circular designers. From information for local authorities, builders and buyers to a tool to prepare for financing your project. As well as helpful links to organisations that can guide you, jobs in the circular economy and training. 

The first steps

The circular economy is everyone's business. It creates opportunities for companies, provides new jobs and reduces our impact on the environment and climate. Want to get behind the movement and get started with circular business? Then you'll find everything you need for a flying start here. 

CE Compass

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CE Compass

This is the only checklist you need for projects in the circular economy. Simply check off which steps your project has taken, and you get a no-obligation analysis.

Does my idea already exist?

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Does my idea already exist?

The circular economy is a hot topic in Flanders. We compile all the doers and projects in a database - a wealth of information.

Resources

Practical guides

These publications give you practical tools to get started with circular processes. 

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Methodological Guide to PAAS 

Find out if your company offers possibilities to offer products-as-a-service.

To the guide
Strategiegids lokaal circulair

Strategy guide local circular

Take steps toward the circular economy in your city or municipality with this practical guide chock full of tools. 

Practical tools

Can't see the wood for the trees? We have compiled a range of tools to help you apply circular principles in practice. Filter them by strategic agenda and strategic lever to find what you're looking for faster. Are there any tools missing, in your opinion? 

Let us know.

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    Circular economy for financial advisers

    Uitgegeven door: Febelfin

    Discover how, as a financial professional, you can identify, assess, and finance circular economy projects using practical tools and up-to-date regulations. Accelerate the transition by advising your...
  • CEvaluator

    Uitgegeven door: VITO, Econocom & Circular Flanders

    How can you as a company best prepare for the issue of financing? And what criteria should be taken into account by lenders in order to come to the most objective credit decision for a circular...

Funding

Various governments and funds provide finance for circular economy projects. You can discover them in this overview. 

Calls

Circular Flanders Calls

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Targeted Call Shared Use 2025

OVAM and Circular Flanders are launching a new grant call to support shared-use initiatives. Jo Brouns, Flemish Minister of Environment and Agriculture is making a total of €2 million available in...
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Circular Flanders Calls

All calls for projects to support innovative and valuable circular economy projects. Since 2017, more than 200 projects have received support, totalling more than €20 million. Since 2020, the funds...
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Other funding

Do you need funds to get your circular project off the ground or give it a boost? You can apply to various funds and governments.

CEvaluator

Uitgegeven door: VITO, Econocom & Circular Flanders

How can you as a company best prepare for the issue of financing? And what criteria should be taken into account by lenders in order to come to the most objective credit decision for a circular...

Support

Experimenting and entrepreneurship play an important role within the circular economy. The learning networks of Circular Flanders ensure the best knowledge sharing, from practice. Join up to progress together faster.  

VLAIO also offers support pathways. And you can also seek help from the Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG) to help shape your circular plans. Finally, you will find expert advisers in our expert database.

Team Business Pathways VLAIO

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Team Business Pathways VLAIO

Circular Flanders works closely with the Team Business Pathways at VLAIO: a broad network of specialists from different knowledge institutions who can help you make your circular business a success.

For local authorities

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For local authorities

Local policies are a crucial link for a circular society. Get inspiration from pioneers and devise a policy with our support.

Expert database

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Expert database

Looking for experts in circular economy? In the expert database, you can quickly find someone who matches your needs as an entrepreneur.

Community

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Community

Circular Flanders revolves around collaboration. With governments, businesses, civil society and the academic world, as well as with citizens and entrepreneurs. As such, we connect everyone who wants to set up an initiative in the circular economy.