The Circulars

The Circulars Acceleration Network represents the next phase in the evolution of the highly regarded Circulars Accelerator initiative, focusing on the development, evaluation, and expansion of cutting-edge circular economy solutions. This collaborative platform bridges the gap between innovative entrepreneurs and established industry leaders, creating a powerful ecosystem where circular economy experts can share knowledge and resources. By facilitating direct collaboration between emerging circular businesses and cross-sector industry champions, the network catalyzes the scaling of sustainable solutions that address global environmental challenges.

Founded as a joint initiative between Accenture, UpLink, and the World Economic Forum, the network leverages the combined expertise and global reach of these influential organizations. Accenture contributes its extensive consulting experience and technological capabilities, while UpLink provides its digital platform for sourcing innovations, and the World Economic Forum adds its unparalleled convening power and international policy influence. This strategic partnership ensures participants gain access to world-class resources, mentorship, and visibility on a global stage.

The program's strength lies in its distinguished panel of global experts who provide guidance, mentorship, and industry insights to participating entrepreneurs. These advisors represent diverse sectors including manufacturing, consumer goods, technology, finance, and policy development, offering multifaceted perspectives on circular economy implementation. Additionally, the network maintains connections with an extensive array of public and private sector organizations, from government agencies and regulatory bodies to multinational corporations and impact investors, creating pathways for potential partnerships, pilot projects, and funding opportunities.

Focusing primarily on growth-stage ventures with proven circular business models, the network prioritizes innovations that demonstrate significant potential for environmental impact and commercial viability. Participants typically engage in structured programming that includes technical assistance, business model refinement, impact measurement frameworks, and scaling strategies tailored to circular economy principles. The network's ultimate objective extends beyond supporting individual companies to accelerating the broader transition toward regenerative economic systems that decouple growth from resource consumption while creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.