Global exposure
Finalists will pitch on the main stage of Circularity in Denver, amplifying you and your solution to an audience of professionals building the circular economy.
Startups to Watch at Circularity
Startups to Watch at Circularity is a fast-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services advancing a circular economy. Selected finalists will pitch from the Circularity main stage to an audience of business, government and thought leaders.rnrnu003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eCongratulations to the 5 Startups to Watch Finalists!u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003e
Finalists
Meet the Five Finalists
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The Perks
Corporate Connections
Pitch directly to our u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://trellis.net/trellis-network/u0022u003eTrellis Network Circularity Communityu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e during a virtual convening after Circularity.
Expert feedback
Finalists will receive live feedback from industry experts, giving you exposure to investors, corporates and decision-makers with deep experience working with entrepreneurs.
Networking
Finalists received a complimentary ticket to Circularity and will have the opportunity to connect with attendees during the in-person event.
Ongoing exposure
Beyond the live event, finalists will benefit from broad amplification via Trellis editorial coverage and published videos of the pitches.
Eligibility Criteria
Successful nominations must be:
- A startup developing a circular economy solution that increases resilience, mitigates climate risk, responds to shifting customer demand or unlocks new business opportunities across the value chain.
- At the Seed to Series A stage of funding.
- At least one full-time employee.
- Available to pitch in person on Circularity’s main stage taking place April 29 – May 1.
Timeline:
January 29 – February 21: Entrepreneurs submit an application, including a 1-minute pitch video.
February 21: Applications closed.
End of March: Finalists announced!
April 29 – May 1: The pitch session will take place in Denver, CO at Circularity.
