Deadline Date: April 06, 2026
Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs) in Bengaluru, India, now have the opportunity to participate in a unique programme aimed at integrating circular economy and social impact into their work.
The focus areas of this initiative include circular economy, social impact, climate innovation, gender balance, and strategic integration of sustainability practices within entrepreneurial support programmes.
The Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) is a multi-year programme led by Climate KIC in partnership with SecondMuse (Bengaluru, India) and GrowthAfrica (Nairobi, Kenya), funded by the IKEA Foundation. The programme invites ESOs to join the Circular Economy & Social Impact Masterclasses, running from late April to July 2026, which are designed to provide the knowledge, tools, and networks necessary to embed circular economy principles into entrepreneurial support activities. These masterclasses build on Climate KIC’s technical expertise and lessons learned from three years of supporting circular ventures between 2023 and 2025.
Upon successful completion of the masterclasses, participating ESOs can apply for a grant of up to 50,000 EUR to design and implement their own dedicated entrepreneurship programme focused on circular economy and social impact. Preference will be given to proposals submitted by consortia of two or more ESOs, with the masterclasses helping organisations to form these partnerships.
Eligible organisations include both for-profit and non-profit entities that actively support entrepreneurs through incubators, accelerators, or other entrepreneurship programmes. While prior experience in circular economy programmes is not required, applicants must demonstrate strong motivation to advance climate innovation, social impact, and circular economy principles within their operations. Gender-balanced teams and leadership structures will be prioritised, as will organisations with a clear strategic vision for integrating these principles.
For more information, visit Climate KIC.
