Funded by Green Industries SA and delivered by Collab4Good (SA), with support from the Business for Good Network, StartSomeGood and Rawtec, the Circular Impact Accelerator supports people with a circular economy idea who are ready to take further action to test, validate and clarify their concept, while also and gaining access to new networks, customers and investment to bring their idea to life.
Increasingly, many members of the community have ideas that may not be a fit for traditional business incubators, but are seeking to explore ways to develop a business which helps address both environmental and social challenges and create positive outcomes for both, through purpose-driven enterprise.
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.
Participating teams will learn the fundamentals of circular economy and social enterprise business model design and development, while also gaining access to new networks, potential customers/collaborators and investment to bring circular ventures to life.
2026 program
Applications for the 2026 Circular Impact Accelerator program will open on Wednesday 28 January.
The free, 6-week program will include:
- 4 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
- the opportunity to pitch for customers and investment at a live pitch night.
Information session
To learn more about the program, register to attend the online information session.
When: Wednesday, 28 January
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm ACDT
Where: Online, via Zoom
Register: Via Humanitix
Who should apply?
The Circular Impact Accelerator program is for people who:
- are based in South Australia – regional and rural applicants encouraged
- have a business idea that addresses a circular economy challenge, and have already taken some steps to explore this idea
- can commit the time and energy to actively participate.
Diverse ideas and perspectives welcome
Some of the most powerful circular solutions come from diverse lived experience, perspectives and ways of knowing.
Applications from people and communities who are often excluded from traditional accelerator programs are welcome, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovators, people with diverse abilities, and founders from across regional and rural South Australia.
The Collab4Good team is committed to making participation accessible and comfortable for you.
Key program dates
- Information session: 28 January, 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
- Applications open: 28 January, 5:30 pm
- Applications close: 22 February, 8 pm
- Program commences: 16 March
- Pitch Night Showcase: 14 May, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
To learn more about the 2026 Circular Impact Accelerator, visit the Collab4Good website.
