Factsheet for measure
BE-2016-1/3904
– measures in Belgium
Be Circular
Be Circular
Background information
Be Circular 2024 is a regional project call launched by the Brussels-Capital Region to promote the transition towards a circular economy among local enterprises. As part of the Region’s Shifting Economy strategy, the initiative supports SMEs, start-ups and non-profits in developing innovative business models that reduce resource consumption and environmental impact.
Priority themes include sustainable food systems, circular logistics, and 3R strategies (reduce, reuse, recycle). The programme aims to foster economic resilience, job creation and ecological innovation through targeted support for circular entrepreneurship
Content of measure
The project provides targeted financial and operational support to enterprises engaged in the circular economy. Eligible applicants include micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups (up to three years old), non-profit organisations, and business partnerships operating within the Brussels region.
The initiative supports projects that contribute to sustainable production and consumption, with a focus on circular business models, sustainable food systems, 3R strategies (reduce, reuse, recycle), and circular logistics. Selected projects may receive up to €200 000 in funding, with the total budget for the 2024 edition exceeding €1.2 million. In addition to financial assistance, beneficiaries gain access to business coaching, promotional support, and integration into the Region’s circular economy network. The measure aims to stimulate ecological innovation, job creation and economic resilience through practical, scalable interventions
Use of measure
In 2024, 140 projects were submitted of which 14 were selected. Those projects combined received a total sum of €1 242 098
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Applies to all businesses
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Does not apply to citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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Local / regional government
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Regional funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No information available
Views and reactions
No information available
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