This edition will start March 13, 2023 and will take place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The BlueCity Circular Challenge offers you the opportunity to join the circular economy. We challenge you to develop a circular business case and a tangible proof of concept within six weeks. During these six weeks you will be guided by circular front-runners, designers and financial experts. You will work in a small, multidisciplinary team of high potentials and get the opportunity to transform a waste stream into a circular product for one of our participating companies. The most promising teams are guided towards a setting up a real startup.
The BlueCity Circular Challenge offers you a great experience and a serious network in the circular economy. Furthermore, you’ll be given the opportunity to develop your circular business case in a real life startup. In addition, you’ll be able to make a name for yourself. In the past, the products designed during the BlueCity Circular Challenge have been presented at the Dutch Design Week, the International Water Week and the salon del Mobile in Milan. Lastly, a way to socialize with like-minded people.
Everyone is welcome to participate, your educational background or age does not matter!
This edition will run from the 13th of March to April 2023
The challenge will take approximately 16 hours of your time on a weekly basis.
The Circular Challenge takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. You'll be expected to attend the sessions in person once a week.
You enroll individually and when you’re selected we will discuss which of the teams suits you best.