Circular Impact Accelerator 2026: applications open 28 January 2026
A free, 6-week accelerator for South Australians with circular economy enterprise ideas ready to test and refine. Join our info session on 28 January, 5:30pm (online) to learn more.
Delivered by Collab4Good, in partnership with Green Industries SA, and supported by the Business for Good Network, StartSomeGood and Rawtec.
About the program
The Circular Impact Accelerator is an intensive 6-week program which brings together an array of local and national expertise and content to create a powerful circular economy social enterprise design course for people who have an idea to pursue and need support to explore their concept further.
Participating teams will learn the fundamentals of circular economy and social enterprise business model design and development, whilst also gaining access to new networks, potential customers/collaborators and investment to bring circular ventures to life.
The program includes
4x in-person workshops (hybrid online for regional access) with subject-matter expert guest speakers.
Weekly coaching calls with experienced social entrepreneurs.
Group co-working and problem solving sessions.
Access to the Business for Good Network platform for peer learning and support.
Connections to mentors and industry experts.
Opportunity to pitch for customers and investment at our popular live pitch night.
Participation in the Circular Impact Accelerator is FREE thanks to the generous support of Green Industries SA.
Who should apply?
South Australia based (regional and rural applicants strongly encouraged)
Have a circular economy idea you’ve already started exploring
Able to commit the time and energy required
Preferably apply as a team (minimum two people; solo founders can include a support person)
We value diverse ideas and perspectives
We know that some of the most powerful circular solutions come from diverse lived experience, perspectives and ways of knowing.
We welcome applications from people and communities who are often excluded from traditional accelerator programs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovators, people with diverse abilities, and founders from across regional and rural South Australia.
We’re committed to making participation accessible and comfortable for you.
Key program dates
Info session: Wednesday 28 January 2026 (online, 5:30–6:15pm)
Applications open: Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 5:30pm
Applications close: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 8:00pm
Have a question? Want to find out more?
Hear directly from our Circular Impact Accelerator graduates about their circular enterprises and how the program has helped them.
Learn more about previous program participants through the video links below or on the Green Industries SA website.
Hear from 2024 program graduates: Recycled Plastic Panels | Reusably | Cobber | The Circular Village | Fleurieu Made
Hear from 2023 program graduates: Little Droppings | TERRESA | Upcycle Australia | Spinning Tops
Hear from 2022 program graduates: ShowMeXchange | Cinch Textiles | UP by GOGO
Want to know more about circular economy? Head to Green Industries SA website for definitions and resources!
Source: Green Industries SA
