What Circular Slovakia does

Circular Slovakia is a public-private platform and interest association (záujmové združenie právnických osôb) headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 2019 and formally established through a 2021 memorandum of cooperation signed by seven founding members including the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, the Slovak Ministry of Environment, PwC Slovakia, INCIEN, and the Slovak Business Agency. The organization aggregates a cross-sector membership of approximately 70 entities spanning large enterprises (Heineken, IKEA, Lidl, Tesco, Kaufland, Danucem, SPP, Slovenská sporiteľňa, ING Bank), SMEs, government bodies (Ministry of Economy, Košice Region, City of Bratislava), and NGOs, with the stated mission of accelerating Slovakia's transition to a circular economy.

The platform's service portfolio includes six productized offerings: the Circo transformation support tool, Peer2Peer consultations for premium members, the Cirkulárna akadémia education program developed with INCIEN, the annual Circular Summit international conference, Cirkulárne raňajky networking breakfasts hosted at member facilities, and Cirkulárne návšteva site visits, supplemented by expert webinars, working groups (notably Green Public Procurement), and publications including a 2022 brochure cataloguing 17 circular economy case studies. Underlying technology is minimal: the platform runs on a WordPress-based multilingual website, a MailChimp monthly newsletter, an active LinkedIn presence, and PR partnership with the Seesame agency delivering over 4 million in cumulative communication reach.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership fees (Standard and Premium), with Premium tier offering enhanced benefits such as individual advisory and Peer2Peer consultations; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Additional non-dilutive funding is sourced through EU and regional grants, including prior Visegrád Fund support for a V4-to-Western Balkans knowledge exchange project and ongoing participation as a Slovak-Czech partner in the EVEN CLOSER consortium (I3 Instrument, Nov 2025–Oct 2028, 44 partners) focused on circular value chains in semiconductors and microelectronics. The organization operates with a lean 5-person team.

Name

Circular Slovakia

Legal name

Circular Slovakia, záujmové združenie právnických osôb

Website

https://circular-slovakia.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Circular Slovakia is a Bratislava-based public-private interest association founded in 2019 that aggregates roughly 70 cross-sector members (corporates, SMEs, government, NGOs) to accelerate Slovakia's transition to a circular economy through tiered annual membership, events, working groups, publications, and EU project participation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Circular Economy Membership Platform

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Circular economy platform
• Sustainability consulting
• Business networking cluster
• ESG advisory services
• Membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Circular Slovakia generates revenue through membership fees. The platform offers membership tiers including Premium membership that provides additional benefits such as Peer2Peer consultations and individual advisory services. Companies and organizations join to gain competitive advantage through circular economy transformation, networking, and early access to market opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Circular Slovakia is a public-private membership platform and cluster that connects businesses, government institutions, NGOs, and knowledge organizations to advance circular economy transition in Slovakia. Its core offerings are a tiered membership program with Peer2Peer advisory, the annual Circular Summit conference, Circular Breakfasts and Circular Visits networking events, expert webinars, topical working groups (such as Green Public Procurement), and the Circular Academy educational program developed with INCIEN. The organization also produces publications such as the Cirkulárne Slovensko 2022 brochure and capacity-mapping reports, and distributes a monthly newsletter to members and the broader public.

Product overview

Circular Slovakia is a public-private platform and cluster promoting the circular economy in Slovakia. The organization operates through a network-based model combining networking services, educational programs, knowledge products, and advocacy activities. Its core offerings include: the Circo platform for circular transformation support; Peer2Peer consultations providing individualized advisory services; the Cirkulárna akadémia educational program; the annual Circular Summit conference; regular Cirkulárne raňajky networking events; expert webinars; and specialized working groups (such as the Green Public Procurement working group). The organization also produces publications including the Cirkulárne Slovensko 2022 brochure and expert capacity mappings, and maintains a searchable member database. Services are delivered through membership tiers with varying benefit levels, supported by strategic partnerships with organizations including INCIEN, Business Leaders Forum, Lifbee Academy, and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Circo: Unique product for supporting economic transformation to circular economy
• Peer2Peer konzultácie
• Cirkulárna akadémia
• Circular summit
• Cirkulárne raňajky
• Cirkulárna návšteva

Products and services

• Membership Program Tiered membership program for businesses, government, NGOs, and knowledge institutions in Slovakia, providing access to circular-economy expertise, peer networks, working groups, events, and regulatory updates. Premium tier includes Peer2Peer consultations and individual advisory.
• Circular Summit Flagship annual international conference on circular economy in Slovakia, organized in collaboration with Zmena k lepšiemu and Seesame, featuring notable speakers from Slovakia and abroad and targeting micro and small businesses and professional public.
• Cirkulárna akadémia (Circular Academy) Educational program developed in cooperation with INCIEN (Institute for Circular Economy), tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and SMEs, providing training on circular economy principles and implementation.
• Peer2Peer konzultácie (Peer2Peer consultations) Individual consultation service available to (especially Premium) members, enabling knowledge sharing within the member base on circular economy topics.
• Circo Unique platform/product designed to support the transformation of the economy towards circularity, providing resources and guidance for circular economy implementation.
• Cirkulárne raňajky (Circular Breakfasts) Regular networking breakfast events hosted by member companies, combining presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on activities focused on circular economy topics.
• Odborné webináre (Expert webinars) Expert webinars conducted with members and partners to raise awareness, build capacity, and provide insights into legislation and current trends in the circular economy.
• Pracovné skupiny (Working Groups) Specialized working groups (e.g., Green Public Procurement) bringing together members to address specific circular economy challenges and develop recommendations.
• Členská databáza (Member directory) Searchable database of circular economy experts and member companies, providing detailed company profiles and accessible online.
• Brožúra Cirkulárne Slovensko 2022 Bilingual brochure presenting 17 successful examples of circular economy practices in Slovakia across various sectors, including companies, NGOs, and local governments.
• Publikácia Vedecko-výskumné a expertné kapacity v obehovom hospodárstve Bilingual publication mapping scientific, research and expert capacities working on circular economy in Slovakia to facilitate collaboration in the green transition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 member organizations across Slovakia's circular economy ecosystem
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parkan Crudes initiative partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Voluntary commitments initiative for circular food systems from unsold food to eggs. Partners include TaylorWessing, City Care, ENVI-PAK, CYRKL, INCIEN, Lucia Korbélyiová consulting, Flexible Circularity, Seesame, and Platform for Food Aid Slovakia.
• EVEN CLOSER consortium partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 202544-partner European project under I3 Instrument for circular value chains in chips and microelectronics production. Slovak-Czech consortium includes Cyrkl, Asekol, AfB Slovakia, and Circular Slovakia. Project runs November 2025 - October 2028, number 101228240.
• SARIO (Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARIO co-organizes webinar series on Sustainable Business with Circular Slovakia and SUSTO, covering topics such as sustainability management and reporting. SARIO also provides investment project support including Regional Investment Aid.
• INCIEN (Institut cirkulární ekonomiky)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINCIEN (Institute for Circular Economy) is a founding member and key strategic partner. They co-organize the Circular Academy for entrepreneurs and collaborate on circular economy research and methodology.
• Změna k lepšímucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech circular economy association collaborating on international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and co-organizing the CZ-SK Circular Summit 2026.
• Lifbee AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation platform connecting talent from universities and young professionals across disciplines. Collaborated on a summer hackathon focused on green procurement, bringing together Circular Slovakia challenges with multidisciplinary teams.
• Business Leaders Forum (BLF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLF is an informal association of companies committed to responsible business practices in Slovakia. Circular Slovakia co-organizes webinars with BLF on topics like ESG reporting and green communication.
• SeesamecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication and PR agency partner providing professional media outputs from events and activities. Reached over 4 million in communication reach. Provides sustainability communication consulting and behavioral research.
• Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in SlovakiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership supporting Circular Slovakia's founding and ongoing operations. Initiated and co-founded the platform. Provides knowledge exchange between Slovak and Dutch circular economy experts, and supports the voluntary commitments initiative inspired by Dutch Green Deals.
• Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Netherlands Chamber of Commerce)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding member and founding partner representing Dutch companies in Slovakia, many of which are circular economy leaders. One-quarter of participants at the Slovak-Dutch Business Forum were Circular Slovakia members.
• Český cirkulární hotspot (Czech Circular Hotspot)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on textile industry circular economy, jointly organized roundtables and discussions at Textile House facility with participants from Hungary, Czech Republic, France, and Slovakia.
• AmCham SlovakiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the Future Forum event including screening of the Beyond Zero documentary about Interface's circular economy journey, with Circular Slovakia as implementation partner for content.
• Investment Support AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized Circular Breakfasts on ESG reporting with Circular Slovakia, providing insights on decarbonization project financing and public funding sources.
• Nadácia Pontis (Pontis Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner that developed the Innovators Map including Circular Slovakia's chair. Organizes Via Bona Slovakia awards where Circular Slovakia participates in evaluation committees.
• SUSTO - Sustainability toolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability consulting firm co-organizing webinar series on sustainable business with SARIO and Circular Slovakia, covering sustainability management and reporting topics.
• Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic (MŽP SR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and government partner. Co-organizes events and provides policy alignment for circular economy initiatives in Slovakia.
• Slovak Business Agency (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member supporting small and medium enterprise development in Slovakia. Aligns circular economy support with SME growth initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Circle Economy: Amsterdam-based circular economy platform and a global benchmark for national-level circular economy convening. Comparable in mission (accelerating circular transition via measurement, reports, and partnerships) but operates at much larger scale with the Dutch government as a key partner model Circular Slovakia emulates.
• Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Global thought leader on circular economy with a corporate network (CE100) and major convening events. Operates at vastly larger scale and provides benchmark frameworks that national platforms like Circular Slovakia align with and promote locally.
• WBCSD: World Business Council for Sustainable Development — global CEO-led organization convening multinational corporates on sustainability, including circular economy. Comparable in pulling together large corporate members around ESG/circular agendas, but at global rather than national scope.
• Sitra: Finnish Innovation Fund / Sitra has run the World Circular Economy Forum and acted as a national circular economy coordinator for Finland. A broader incumbent that combines think-tank, convening, and project execution functions similar to Circular Slovakia's role for Slovakia.

Direct peers

• Czech Circular Hotspot: Czech circular economy platform and Circular Slovakia partner, co-organizing textile/roundtable activities. Comparable national-cluster model promoting circular business with international industry linkages.
• Business Leaders Forum (BLF): Slovak association of companies committed to responsible business practices and a core partner of Circular Slovakia. Comparable as a domestic platform/association model with overlapping membership and joint programming on ESG reporting and green claims.
• INCIEN (Institut cirkulární ekonomiky): Czech Institute of Circular Economy and a founding member of Circular Slovakia. INCIEN is the closest direct peer — a CEE-based nonprofit focused on circular economy research, methodology, and convening, co-running Cirkulárna akadémia with Circular Slovakia.
• Zmena k lepšímu: Czech circular economy association and core strategic partner of Circular Slovakia, co-organizing the CZ-SK Circular Summit 2026. Operates a near-identical national convener model focused on circular economy transition in the Czech Republic.

Emerging players

• Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE): Public-private collaboration platform hosted by the World Resources Institute focused on catalytic circular economy projects. Comparable in convening multi-stakeholder action on circular initiatives, though with a project-finance rather than national-cluster orientation.

Others

• RREUSE: European umbrella network representing social enterprises active in reuse, repair, and recycling — adjacent to Circular Slovakia's reuse-focused member base (Textile House, OLO's KOLO, AfB Slovakia). Comparable mission in promoting circular value chains, but EU-level policy advocacy rather than national convening.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/circular-slovakia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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