Are you working on an industrial production project in Brussels and looking to integrate circular principles into your approach?
Good news: the Greenlab acceleration programme is here to support you! It’s aimed at project leaders who already have a clear view of their market and a working prototype — or are close to having one.
Industry offers countless business models, but your project should align with one of these four pillars of the circular economy:
- circular sourcing,
- valorisation of residual streams,
- ecodesign,
- or lifetime extension and more efficient resource use.
And there’s more: Greenlab also supports innovative services that contribute to urban production, such as local logistics platforms or shared manufacturing tools.
What can you expect?
Greenlab offers an intensive and tailored support track: one-on-one coaching, expert guidance and hands-on workshops on entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, financing, intellectual property, internationalisation and — of course — how to pitch with confidence.
You’ll also be immersed in the core principles of the circular economy, ensuring your project is truly rooted in sustainable impact.
We kick things off with a nature-powered bootcamp, to:
- challenge the weak points or risky assumptions of your project,
- sharpen unclear aspects,
- and define a concrete action plan to guide your next steps.
Everything is in place to help your start-up grow in a vibrant ecosystem where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.
Let your industrial and circular project take root and grow
In just 4 months, you’ll test the feasibility of your idea, learn how to convince others of its value, and get ready to become part of Brussels’ circular economy movement.
By the end of the programme, you’ll be able to:
- Develop a solid business plan and a clear roadmap
- Pitch your project with confidence to pre-seed investors
- Activate Brussels-based support schemes and launch your business
- Gradually join the Circlemade cluster, if your project aligns with the four circular pillars
Our acceleration programme is for you if:
- You’re working on a product or service within industrial production and want to actively apply circular economy principles
- You want to roll out your project in Brussels, with the goal of creating value, opportunities, or employment
- You’re in the testing phase of your solution (CRL2–CRL4 – idea validated, early experimental testing; or TRL4–TRL7 – proof of concept delivered and nearly production-ready), according to the MatMax matrix
- You’re willing to invest around 7 days per month in the programme (participation in group training sessions, individual coaching, events, and active work on your project)
- You’re motivated, curious, and open to feedback
- You want to become part of a dynamic network of circular changemakers
See who took the leap before you
JEAN-BAPTISTE
BilmoFor us, Greenlab was a unique opportunity to take a step back from our project, challenge it with fresh perspectives from fellow young entrepreneurs, and learn from a wide range of experts. Those six months helped us structure our vision and define a clear direction for our business.
FAQ
Greenlab is aimed at anyone in Brussels who wants to build a circular and local economic model within industrial production — on a small or medium scale.
Greenlab is for project leaders who:
- are developing a product or service linked to industrial production;
- have a functional prototype or are nearly ready to start testing it;
- need support to identify and test their target market;
- want to actively integrate circular economy principles into their model — such as reuse, closed loops, shared use of materials, local production, ecodesign, and more.
When applications are open, simply click the button at the top of this page and fill in the online application form.
Don’t want to miss the next call for applications? Send us an email at greenlab@hub.brussels and we’ll keep you posted.
After four months of dedicated support, you’ll be ready to launch your own start-up in circular industrial production. hub.brussels is here to help your project grow and thrive.
Joining Greenlab means becoming part of a community of committed project leaders who are building a circular and responsible economy together. You’ll be surrounded by inspiring people to share ideas with, test solutions, learn from… and enjoy a coffee with between workshops.
