Launching soon: Circular Impact Accelerator 2026

Launching soon: Circular Impact Accelerator 2026

  • Circular economy
  • January 21, 2026

Applications for the Circular Impact Accelerator 2026 will open on Wednesday 28 January.

Now in its 5th year, the free 6-week accelerator program gives South Australians the opportunity to test and develop their circular economy business ideas through practical learning, coaching and connection.

Over the course of the program, participants will:

  • learn the fundamentals of circular economy and social enterprise business model design
  • test assumptions and refine their idea with customer and stakeholder feedback
  • work alongside peers facing similar challenges
  • receive weekly coaching from experienced social entrepreneurs
  • access mentors and industry expertise
  • pitch their idea to a judging panel and live audience.

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.

Information session – 28 January

If you’re interested in learning more about the program, sign up now for the online information session.

When: Wednesday, 28 January
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm ACDT
Where: Online, via Zoom
Register: Via Humanitix

Learn more about the program.

The Circular Impact Accelerator is delivered by Collab4Good, in partnership with Green Industries SA, and supported by the Business for Good Network, StartSomeGood and Rawtec – bringing together local and national expertise across circular economy and social enterprise.

Acknowled­gement of Country

Green Industries SA acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians whose ancestral lands we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. 

We acknowledge and respect their deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people have to Country.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their nations in South Australia and across Australia.