The program is presented by four leading circular economy organizations: Ethica (Finland), Cradlenet (Sweden), Danish Design Center (Denmark), and Norwegian Center for Circular Economy (Norway).
The program builds on the successful Circular Design Programme executed in Finland in 2023 by Ethica Ltd and Design Forum Finland. 50 Finnish companies, such as, Stora Enso, UPM, ABB, Kiilto, Genelec, Luhta, Stockmann and Marimekko took part in the program.
"The Nordic Circular Design Program provides companies with a unique opportunity to prepare for the future! After successfully running the Finnish program, I am thrilled to expand our work to the Nordic level in collaboration with distinguished Nordic partners."
- Anne Raudaskoski, Co-Founder & Head of Consulting, Ethica Ltd
The Nordic Circular Design Programme is designed for industrial manufacturing companies and targets medium and large enterprises with dedicated R&D and design teams. The program offers two development tracks for both company leaders and product & service development professionals, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and circular design solutions.
Over eight months from October 2024 to June 2025, the participating companies will get expert coaching on their circular business model development and their own circular product concepts. The extensive content of the program covers everything there is to know about building successful circular business and product offerings that are aligned with the future requirements, like Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Deadline for application is 13 September. You can read more about the program and how to apply here.
Background
The Nordic Circular Design Programme is funded under the Circular Business Models program which is one of the eight initiatives launched by the five Nordic ministers of trade and industry. The aim of the program is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the Nordics and to develop the Nordics further as agile frontrunners within circular economy and circular business models.
Read more about the Circular Business Models program here.
