Implementing Local Accelerator Hubs to foster business innovation in the circular economy

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This report presents key recommendations from the Circular Economy experiment stream as part of the SHARED GREEN DEAL project. SHARED GREEN DEAL uses diverse, cutting-edge Social Sciences and Humanities research to understand and support sustainability transitions. Within this, the Circular Economy stream aimed to support business innovation by developing Local  Accelerator Hubs (LAHs).

An LAH is an interactive space (physical and virtual) that fosters knowledge-sharing and collaboration between diverse actors, helping to build a robust business ecosystem for circular economy transitions. This report draws on insights from interviews conducted with participants of LAHs in Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, and France.

Implementing Local Accelerator Hubs to foster business innovation in the circular economy

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Authors: École des Ponts Business School EPBS-CERC, Circular Economy Alliance (CEA)

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