Circular Economy Academy – Apply for Participation

“ARNO” is announcing a Call for Participation in the “Circular Economy Academy” – an initiative implemented within the framework of the project “Civil Society and Youth for Inclusive and Sustainable Development through Circular Economy in North Macedonia,” funded by the European Union.

The Academy is a seven-months program designed for civil society organisations that aim to develop innovative ideas and circular business models or increase their knowledge and capacity in the field of the circular economy.

What does the Academy offer?

• Educational Modules: 10 group sessions (online and offline) to familiarise participants with the concept of the circular economy.
• Mentoring Sessions: Individual mentorship.
• Thematic Expert Sessions: Work with experts to assess the feasibility and sustainability of your ideas.
• Networking and Experience Sharing: Opportunities to promote your ideas.
• Grant Scheme: 8 out of 12 organisations will receive grants of up to 8,000 EUR to implement their ideas.

The call is open to civil society organisations registered at least 12 months prior opening of the Call for applications. Applicants should have a prototype or innovative idea for a circular business model and the ability to participate regularly in the Academy.

To apply, you need to fill out the following APPLICATION FORM and submit it along with the required documentation to arno.mkd@gmail.com no later than October 27 2024. Before applying, please carefully read the entire Call, available at this LINK.

ARNO will organise a hybrid Info Session in Skopje and on the Zoom platform. The date and location of the info session will be additionally announced.

Why this approach, and are you the ideal applicant? 

As far as we know, this initiative is pioneering circular economy efforts in our country, and we are looking for visionary minds ready to learn/unlearn, and innovate within the conditions, laws, and opportunities that we have in the country. ARNO believes that only through knowledge can we achieve innovations and business models that are feasible and successful, which is why the program is several months long and focuses on knowledge, followed by financial support.

The Academy also aims to create a community of green entrepreneurs, experts, and mentors who will continue to support each other in the future. Thus, the ideal applicants are serious and committed to participating in a multi-month program, and open to learning and collaboration.

Only together and only in this way do we believe we can take a step forward towards a greener, more sustainable future for North Macedonia.

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The project “Civil Society and Youth for Inclusive and Sustainable Development through Circular Economy in North Macedonia” is funded by the European Union. The project leader is People in Need (PIN), in partnership with ARNO, Leaders for Education, Activism, and Development (LEAD), and Ekovita.