About the Circular kickstart

We successfully launch circular start-ups into tomorrow's economy

Our mission

We believe the future of the economy is circular. Our mission is to prepare and support start-ups and scale-ups to thrive in this new economic landscape. To succeed, businesses need to understand the emerging trends, position their value propositions effectively, and disrupt markets to drive positive growth.

We welcome all entrepreneurs who are ready to challenge business as usual and explore innovative models.

We promise growth - not the linear, destructive kind, but growth that creates a positive impact on both people and the planet.

It's time to shift towards a circular economy. Let’s decouple growth from finite resources and build resilient and thriving businesses. Together, we shape tomorrow's economy and build a more sustainable future!

Will you join us?

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Meet our team

Mieke
Pieters

CEO of the Circular Hub and founder of the Circular kickstart

Piet Verhoeve

Innovation Expert & CEO of Origanius

Anne de Cock

Management assistant

Melissa Everaerts

Office manager

Marie
Caerts

Project manager

What our alumni say about us

"The Circular Kickstart is a top programme for shaping your ideas as a sustainable startup. The workshops are highly educational, and you get the chance to connect with various entrepreneurs, allowing you to build a network."

- Joris Jansen, founder of Yokuu

"The Circular Kickstart was the perfect platform to further develop our circular approach, with input and feedback from experts. We were challenged to clarify our story and learned how to pitch. That added immense value."

- Laurent Verbraken & Cedric Genbrugge, founders of Project Nekton

"As a sustainable entrepreneur, I finally found in the Circular Kickstart's programme a path for start-ups who want to turn their sustainable words into actions"

- Pieter Vandewiele, founder of Pierre Sports

"Amidst the global recognition of circularity's value, we find ourselves at a pivotal point in history. As a circular starter, it's a humble opportunity to lead and shape a future that's sustainable for all."

- Chris van de Voorde, founder of Juunoo

"For Heau, the Circular kickstart formed the bridge between powerful business models and the circular mindset. The community of other start-ups was a strong added value!"

- Philippe Bijnens & Alexander Gowie, founders of Heau

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About the Circular kickstart

Our mission

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