Activation
Programs
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The future of business is circular.
Explore the programs and initiatives Victorian Circular Activator use to drive innovation in the circular economy.
In addition to the powerful social and environmental impact that circular business models have on our world, organisations that embed circular practices into their business models will gain increased competitive advantage in the market.
How can you access what's on offer?
Each of the activation programs below have been designed to support organisations to explore the benefits of the circular economy. VCA's activation programs will provide organisations with a hands-on learning experience focused on practical testing of potential circular tools, processes, and innovations.
Read through the programs and activations designed to support capabilities and skills training, forging partnerships and venture creation, then learn more about what's currently on offer by reading the detailed descriptions.
If you would like to learn more about a particular opportunity, please fill out the form on the contact us page.
Program Categories
Build Circular Skills
Forging Partnership for Large Scale Impact
Venture Creation
Masterclasses
Activated
Research
Collaborate
to Thrive
Waste to
Wellbeing
Activated
Research
CEED
Program
CE
LaunchHUB
Connection
and Showcase
Program Details
Program | Who is it for? | What is it? | What will you get from it? |
|---|---|---|---|
Collaborate to Thrive | Councils wishing to engage with their communities and local businesses in the circular transition | Community led activation program focused on problem and opportunity identification to achieve future state | Clear identification of the circular transition challenges for stakeholders |
Waste to Wellbeing | Councils or civic groups looking to understand opportunities to valorise waste streams | Activation program identifying opportunities to extract/retain more value from existing waste streams | Identify commercially viable opportunities for waste diversion and value retention |
CEED | Policy makers and businesses who need plan to initiate a circular transition | Action based program co-designing solutions for identified CE problems & opportunities | Business case and action plan for achieving circular transitions |
Masterclasses | Policy makers, designers and business owners | Targeted CE learning experiences for specific cohorts, embedding cutting-edge knowledge | Understanding of relevant CE concepts, tools & methodologies as applied to their roles |
Activated Research | SME/Industry bodies/Local council with ‘wicked problems’ | Commissioned research to solve 'wicked' problems where no available solution exists | Research outputs and validated research findings to support action |
Circular Launch | SME/Industry bodies/Local council with ‘wicked problems’ | Incubation program to support entrepreneurs with an innovative circular idea | New ventures with traction & validated proposals |
Showcase & networking | Participants in the transition | Space, events and activations to catalyse collaboration, idea generation and resource sharing | Strategic activity in the community to amplify impact |