Update 13 March: The winners of the Golden Tickets for the national finals are:
- In the Circular Start-up category: Human Material Loop
- In the Circular Changemaker category: Ekowood Houses
- In the Circular Community category: The Glass Monkey
These companies have stood out for their innovative approach and commitment to promoting the circular economy. Their recognition highlights the importance of continued commitment to sustainability and progress in the sector.
Country final on 15 March 2024
The holders of the 'Golden Ticket for the national final' will be invited to the Malietoren in The Hague on 15 March where, led by Joris Putman, they will discuss each category and the winner will be announced (via livestream).
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During the National Circular Economy Week, the winners of the "Golden Tickets to the finals" and the "Limburg winner" will be announced.
On 13 March next, the top eight most progressive circular initiatives will present their innovation with a pitch. From circular communities to individual changemakers and start-ups, the Limburg Circular Innovation finalists the vanguard of Limburg's circular progress. From revolutionary technologies to smart business models and communities. They are the pioneers and parties we can all draw inspiration from, especially given their vision and perseverance. The nominations are based on criteria such as collaboration in the chain, scalability, impact and innovative character.
The Venlo nominees are:
Circular Change Maker
SAM Panels, member of Ondernemend Venlo, Noorderpoort branch (LJ Costerstraat)
Circular Start-Up
NoA BIOSCIENCES BV, based at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo
Circular Community
Circular Design Group Foundation, based at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo
Foundation Exploitation house of the district De Glazenap, Tegelen.
The jury will judge the entries on degree of circularity, degree of collaboration in the chain, scalability and innovative character.
The top eight nominees will pitch their innovation during the finals on 13 March, after which the jury will announce the winner(s).
The Limburg Circular Innovation Top 20 is an initiative of the Limburg Employers Association (LWV) and is co-sponsored by Province of Limburg, Keyport, ESZL, BLM Wegenbouw, Municipality of Sittard-Geleen and Rabobank. With the event on 13 March, we will put circular innovations from Limburg in the spotlight and show what Limburg has to offer.
