CIRCO Hub Nigeria Track 4 Opens Applications for Circular Business Training

Applications are now open for the CIRCO Hub Nigeria Track 4 programme, a two-week intensive training initiative designed to help Nigerian businesses adopt circular economy principles. Delivered by the Enterprise Development Centre in partnership with CIRCO Hub and the Circular Business Platform, the programme supports businesses in rethinking products and processes to turn waste into value, reduce costs, and unlock modern revenue streams.

The Track 4 programme is particularly suited for registered business owners in Nigeria, including SMEs operating in manufacturing, fashion, packaging, and agribusiness, as well as multinational companies seeking to recover value from waste streams. Production and marketing professionals within the manufacturing sector are also encouraged to apply.

Participants will receive hands-on support to develop market-ready circular business models, gain international certification validating their expertise in circular economy practices, and strengthen their ESG positioning and funding readiness. The programme includes two weeks of expert consultancy focused on optimizing operations, reducing waste, and cutting costs, along with access to strategic connections that can support partnerships, supply chain development, and business expansion.

Applications are currently ongoing and will close on 22 May 2026. Interested applicants can register through the official application portal.

About CIRCO Hub Nigeria

CIRCO Hub Nigeria is the first CIRCO hub in Africa, dedicated to promoting circular economy business models and product design through the globally recognised CIRCO methodology. The hub offers training, workshops, and tailored support to help companies rethink product design, extend product life cycles, and build sustainable business models. Its approach is grounded in the Dutch CIRCO methodology, which has supported over 1,000 companies and trained hundreds of designers across 15+ countries.

By joining the CIRCO Hub Nigeria programme, businesses gain access to practical, actionable knowledge and design tools that can be shared internally and applied to other circular projects. Participants also become part of a growing community of individuals and organisations committed to advancing the circular economy in Nigeria and beyond.

Key Benefits of the Programme

• Circular concept ready for market launch
• International certification in circular economy practices
• Stronger ESG positioning and funding readiness
• Two weeks of hands-on expert consultancy
• Strategic partnerships and industry connections

Core Objectives

• Identify opportunities for circular innovation within business value chains
• Redesign products and processes for sustainability
• Develop practical and scalable circular business strategies

Who Can Apply

• Registered business owners in Nigeria
• SMEs in manufacturing, fashion, agribusiness, and packaging
• Multinational manufacturing companies exploring waste-to-value opportunities
• Production and marketing professionals in the manufacturing sector

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to complete the online application form available on the CIRCO Hub Nigeria website. Applications will close on 22 May 2026.

Sources:

• Call for Applications: CIRCO Hub Nigeria Track 4 Programme
• Apply for CIRCO Hub Nigeria – Track 4
• CIRCO-Hub
• Nigeria joins CIRCO’s global network with the launch of Africa’s very first hub