Circular Valley aims to establish a future-oriented circular economy. 

It was founded in 2021, and already over 100 startups from all around the world have participated in its Circular Economy Accelerator.

It is funded by the North-Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of the Economy with a view to leveraging and developing the region's strengths through innovative circular economy concepts, products and business models.

Members can connect up with 140+ partners from industry, R&D and government from the Circular Valley network. The platform also organises expert workshops, tailor-made training sessions and an intensive coaching and mentoring programme.