The Circular Industry Accelerator
The Circular Industry Accelerator focuses on creating new value from industrial waste, known as residual streams. It connects major industries with innovative companies and start-ups that can turn residual streams into circular business opportunities.
Industries often have very large residual streams that they are not able to use themselves. As a result, these residual streams often become waste for energy recovery or have to be disposed of in other ways. At the same time, there are actors who could benefit from residual streams in their production or to create new products and services - if only they knew they existed and had access to them. This is where the Circular Industry Accelerator comes in.
Do you have a solution to industry's waste challenges?
We are looking for startups and companies with innovative ideas to utilize residual streams from some of Dalarna's largest industrial companies. Right now we are looking for solutions to utilize:
- Red iron oxide and waste wood from SSAB's steel production in Borlänge
- Textile, plastic and ash from recycling processes at Borlänge Energi and Falu Energi & Vatten
- Limestone residues from SMA Minerals' limestone plant in Rättvik
Do you have the technology, the know-how or a new business idea that can make a difference? We'll help you take the next step, from pilot project to business.
Facts
Program duration: 9 months.
For whom: SMEs and startups that have ideas and the ability to transform residual streams into circular business opportunities.
Participation fee: SEK 10 000 excluding VAT. Travel, accommodation and similar are not included.
Content: The support and design of the program is adapted to the needs of each participant.
Privacy: We protect your intellectual property rights and work under strict confidentiality.
Bonus: Office space in Workflow Open (Dalarna Science Park, Borlänge) at a discounted price.
How it works
The duration of the program is 6-9 months and before each round of the program, a number of industries are invited to join. Once participating industries are selected, the recruitment of innovative companies that want to create new circular business opportunities from the residual streams starts. In the Circular Industry Accelerator, we tailor the program and support to your needs.
Here are some examples of what the support can cover:
- Tailored business development support, such as market fit, financing, resource allocation, sustainability, networking and sales.
- Contact with, for example, industry leaders, financiers, entrepreneurs and other valuable networks.
- Market exposure through Dalarna Science Park channels.
- Access to external resources, such as testing facilities, academic institutions and research projects.
The team you meet
In the Circular Industry Accelerator, you will be challenged and supported by skilled coaches with extensive experience in the world of industry, innovation management, business development and sustainability. Sometimes you will also meet external experts and researchers - through the program you will gain access to many new contacts and networks, nationally and internationally.
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Previous round of the program
The first round of the accelerator started in the fall of 2024. The industries Arctic Paper, Gevalia and SSAB participated with seven different residual streams.
- Arctic Paper (Grycksbo paper mill): sludge and residual heat.
- Gevalia (coffee roastery in Gävle): coffee bean shells and coffee waste mixed with plastic packaging.
- for SSAB (steel production in Borlänge): mill scale, ferric hydroxide sludge and grinding wool.
Apply today!
Do you have ideas on how to turn waste streams into business opportunities? Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and places may be filled before the deadline - recruitment is both national and international.
