CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM: INTAKE OPEN. LEARN MORE!
WE SUPPORT INNOVATORS WHOSE SOLUTIONS LEAD THE WAY TOWARD A REGENERATIVE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN CANADA.
Project Zero’s free business incubator program offers a foundation of entrepreneurial skills, circular economy expertise, ongoing mentorship, and access to a network of like-minded organizations and leaders.
Credit: Sustain Grooming, 2024 Cohort
HOW IT WORKS
JANUARY
Applications open.
MARCH
Cohort is selected from the applicant pool.
APRIL
Each venture is matched with a business coach, meeting monthly to provide mentorship, facilitate connections and jump hurdles.
Ventures participate in monthly sessions hosted by industry experts, covering entrepreneurship and sustainability fundamentals.
In tandem with sessions, ventures complete assignments that build towards a comprehensive business plan.
DECEMBER
Ventures compete in the final pitch event, presenting to an audience of investors, industry experts, and media.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1
BC-based business, non-profit, product, service, or concept.
2
Venture is to be operated in BC.
3
Venture is in the concept stage or has under $500,000 in annual revenue.
The Incubator is catered to entrepreneurs operating within the circular economy.