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Our economy and industry primarily work according to a linear model: we take raw materials from nature, turn them into products and sell them. After being used, they end up as waste. This approach has worked for a long time, but it is now reaching its limits.
Time for a radically different model: the circular economy.
The conditions for implementing such a big change? Innovation and entrepreneurship. That's why, through the strategic lever of innovation and entrepreneurship, we are getting behind the transition to a circular economy.
VLAIO leads the way
VLAIO leads the way
The initiator for this strategic lever is VLAIO, the Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With a wide network and a large 'toolbox', VLAIO provides support on several fronts:
Resources
Subsidies, grants and financing for entrepreneurs and companies getting started with sustainable and circular business.
Advice
Advisors, experts and partners to help you make your circular business story a reality.
Tools
Practical tools that will guide you through circular business.
Inspiration
Projects and experiences of entrepreneurs who started before you.
Knowledge sharing
Information, awareness, training and guidance for businesses with circular ambitions. Discover lessons from projects supported by VLAIO, or browse the Circular Flanders learning hub.
Green Deal Renting and Sharing
Green Deal Renting and Sharing
The Flemish government is getting behind initiatives to make businesses and sectors green. One approach is with Green Deals: voluntary, ambitious agreements between companies, organisations and the government to achieve sustainable actions in the short term.
The Green Deal Renting and Sharing is the 14th green deal supported by the Flemish government. The foundation? Four powerful pillars: open networks, pathways and workshops, research and collaboration with policy makers. This includes sharing knowledge and actively working on innovation and policy making that promote circular business models.
Let's move forward together
Innovation and entrepreneurship do not stand alone. By aligning with the other strategic levers and strategic agendas, our lever has more heft. That way, we can more easily address bottlenecks and arrive at solutions more quickly.
The fact that many companies are eager to get into the circular economy is evidenced by the numerous applications VLAIO receives.
Will you be the next to secure a grant for an innovative and sustainable project?