The first major joint program of Impact Hub Switzerland is Circular Economy Transition.

Circular Economy Transition is a pioneer initiative that aims to accelerate the transition of Switzerland to a Circular Economy. It currently takes place in 6 Swiss cities – Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, and Zurich. In close collaboration with Impact Hub Switzerland, sanu durabilitas and with the support of MAVA foundation, and others, this initiative contributes to drive the circular thinking for the future of business, policy making and society.

Apart from the Incubator program, Circular Economy Transition organizes monthly community events on the topic of Circular Economy and operates the Business Lab, a platform for corporates and SMEs that supports them in identifying circular business potential, optimizing their value chains and prototyping new solutions and products.


The ExperienCE – The Circular Economy Transition National Event

Impact Hub Swizerland invite you all to join us on a collective journey to shift Switzerland to a become a leader in circular innovation on Friday, the 30th of September, 13:30 – 22:00, in the new flagship space – Beaulieu Circulaire  in Lausanne.

Join us and learn about the over 100 circular initiatives of the Circular Economy Transition, taking place across the country and globally, and how you can get involved! The day will be filled with workshops open to the public, inspiring round tables, circular startups, artists, music and celebration. We will also welcoming the participation the participation of André Hoffmann, Isabelle Moret, artist George Nuku and many others! More information and registrations here.

CE Incubator 2022 / 2023

For the call for projects of three-month hybrid incubation program from January 2023, Circular Economy Transition is again looking for early-stage projects from all over Switzerland with circular business models –  i.e. solutions based on circular activities such as resale, reuse, repair and refurbishment.

During the 12-weeks incubation program, the selected entrepreneurs will work on validating their business model and developing their minimum viable product (MVP). The program supports them through individual mentoring sessions with experienced coaches, a virtual “Lunch & Learn” and peer exchange format, and access to the Swiss circular startup ecosystem and a pool of experts in the circular economy.

In addition to the weekly online sessions, the offline elements of the program, such as pitching events or networking in coworking spaces, take place on-site at the Impact Hubs in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Ticino and Zurich.

Find more general info about the program here!