Time to Act – Student Competition "The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented"

In today’s world, it’s worth being a creator of change toward a circular economy. On behalf of the organizers – the Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development (INNOWO) and Kozminski University – we warmly invite students from all over Poland to take part in the prestigious competition “The Circular Shift: Business Reinvented”, organized as part of Circular Week 2025!

📌 About the Competition

Your task is to develop an innovative proposal for a transformation in the product, service, value chain, or business model of a selected international corporation.
The goal is to significantly contribute to closing resource loops and building a truly circular economy.

This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, win attractive cash prizes, and attend a prestigious international conference organized by the European Commission in Brussels! 🌍

🎓 Honorary Patronage

The competition is held under the honorary patronage of:
🏛️ Warsaw University of Technology
🏛️ Silesian University of Technology
🏛️ Lodz University of Technology
🏛️ SGH Warsaw School of Economics
🏛️ AGH University of Krakow
🏛️ University of Warsaw
🏛️ Embassy of the Netherlands in Poland
🏛️ ING

🌟 Why should you participate?

✅ Make a real impact – your idea can reshape how global corporations operate and foster a more sustainable economy.
✅ Hands-on experience – strengthen your analytical, presentation, and teamwork skills.
✅ Expert knowledge – take part in free online workshops led by circular economy professionals.
✅ Attractive cash prizes – win PLN 5,000, PLN 3,000, or PLN 2,000.
✅ International travel opportunity – meet European Commission representatives during the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2026 in Brussels.
✅ Speak on the main stage of the European Sustainability Congress.

📝 How to participate?

➡️ Register individually or as a team by July 31, 2025
➡️ Build a team and develop an innovative circular transformation strategy for a chosen corporation
➡️ Submit your presentation by October 10, 2025

Don’t wait! Use your creativity and knowledge to gain experience, new connections, and a chance for international success!

👉 More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/dHyfyEqd

👩‍⚖️ Organizers & Jury: