The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new fund for circular economy businesses to help them grow through “fully-funded brand communications, marketing and design support”.
The Circular Economy Innovators Fund is the first of its kind, CIWM said and will help up to six businesses awarded tailored support to the value of £10,000 each to build on their marketing and communications strategy.
The fund is aimed at small and micro businesses based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. CIWM said this can include businesses promoting initiatives that involve sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible.
CIWM said it is looking for emerging “circular economy innovators” who have established their businesses and are looking to expand and broaden their offering.
The winners of the fund will receive support from an “award-winning” communications agency, Barley Communications, who will work alongside them to understand their needs and develop a tailored brand communications plan and corresponding content for them, CIWM said.
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