This accelerator session is a direct deep dive of the WCEF2025 main program session “Financing the Transition”. It is offering actionable guidance to help circular businesses access funding. Participants will explore systemic barriers, discover examples and innovative financing solutions, and gain practical tools to improve matchmaking between financiers and circular economy initiatives. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and connections to bridge the circular funding gap.  This event is an accelerator session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (WCEF 2025).

 

 

When: 15 May, 9:00-10:30 am (GMT-3 – São Paulo Time)

Where in Sao Paulo: Theatro Municipal de São Paulo

Virtual: via MS Teams (Link will be send after registration)

 

 

Objectives of the session:

• Provides diverse examples from organizations seeking funding and insights from the funders’ perspective.
• Strategies for overcoming barriers to finance for circular economy organisations.
• Practical guidance on financing processes to connect financiers and practitioners.
• Key insights from recent reports on Circular Economy Finance

 

Target group:

• Circular economy and finance practitioners
• Development agencies, investors and donors
• Researchers, academics, and think tanks
• Private sector representatives
• Organization interested in circular economy finance

 

If you would like to join, please register using the form below. Please check your spam folder in case you do not receive the registration email. Feel free to contact events@prevent-waste.net, if you cannot find the email even in the spam folder.

Register here!