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Europe’s circular economy startups attract 55 percent of global VC
According to the new 2026 startup landscape from Circular Republic, more than 55 percent of globally invested venture capital flowed to circular economy startups in Europe in 2024. The data-driven analysis identifies around 2,800 startups in Europe and shows strong growth potential, particularly in automated disassembly, AI-powered recycling, and the recovery of critical raw materials.

Circular Technology Award sucht Greentech-Innovationen
Circular Republic and Knorr-Bremse are calling startups to apply for the Circular Technology Award. Prize money, proof-of-concept projects, and strong industry partners await.

UnternehmerTUM joins BNW
UnternehmerTUM joins the Federal Association for Sustainable Business (BNW). Together they are committed to advancing a sustainable circular economy.

Circular Republic: UnternehmerTUM launches circular economy platform
The founder center UnternehmerTUM is launching an initiative with Circular Republic to reduce resource consumption and advance the idea of circular economy.