Living Lab Regio Foodvalley Circulair

Name

Living Lab Regio Foodvalley Circulair

Legal name

Living Lab Regio Foodvalley Circulair

Website

https://regiofoodvalleycirculair.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Circular Economy Collaboration and Advisory Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) for Nutrition (BPADAJAK)

Keywords

• Circular economy collaboration
• Regional sustainability network
• Communities of practice
• Circular business advisory
• Triple helix innovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnership fees: Annual membership fees from partner organizations including companies, educational institutions, and municipalities. Fees scale based on organization size (from €500 to €5,000 per year).
2. Government subsidies: The eight municipalities of Regio Foodvalley contribute collectively via multi-year budget. Additional income from government subsidies from various authorities including Regio Deal Foodvalley.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Living Lab Regio Foodvalley Circulair is a non-profit collaboration program that accelerates the transition to a circular economy in the Regio Foodvalley region of the Netherlands. It connects entrepreneurs, educational and knowledge institutions, and governments through six thematic Communities of Practice (Construction, Procurement & Policy, Circular Food Chains, Hydrogen, Industry, Circular Business Parks). It offers partner memberships with annual fees, organizes events and knowledge-sharing sessions, runs the Circulaire Bedrijfsscan diagnostic, delivers the Mastercourse Circulaire Economie, and coordinates projects such as Samen Biobased Bouwen Foodvalley and Circulaire Fabrieken.

Product overview

Living Lab Regio Foodvalley Circulair is a collaboration program (not a traditional technology product) that facilitates the transition to a circular economy in the Regio Foodvalley area of the Netherlands. The organization brings together entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and governments through Communities of Practice (CoP) focused on themes including circular construction, food chains, hydrogen, industry, and business parks. Key offerings include the Circulaire Bedrijfsscan for company assessments, educational programs like the Mastercourse Circulaire Economie, and collaborative projects such as Samen Biobased Bouwen Foodvalley and Circulaire Fabrieken. The network organizes events, facilitates knowledge sharing, and connects partners with resources including CE-challenges, subsidies, and financing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Communities of Practice (CoP) Thematic networks connecting businesses, educational institutions, and governments to collaborate on circular economy challenges. Six CoPs exist covering Construction, Procurement and Policy, Circular Food Chains, Hydrogen, Industry, and Circular Business Parks.
• Circulaire Bedrijfsscan (Circular Business Scan)

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting goal of 50% less food waste by 2030 (SDG)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regio FoodvalleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegio Foodvalley is the parent economic collaboration between regional governments, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions. Living Lab is a project under the Strategic Agenda 2020-2025 of Regio Foodvalley. Co-located office shared at Bunschoterplein 1a, Ede.
• Het VersnellingshuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner where entrepreneurs can get help with circular entrepreneurship, strengthen their network, and find knowledge and tools to start working on their business sustainably.
• CIRCLEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital and physical meeting place for everyone in East Netherlands contributing to the circular economy transition. CIRCLES network includes diverse organizations sharing knowledge and experience.
• CirkelstadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for public and private leaders in circular and inclusive construction sector who want to do, learn, and meet together. Connects 10 years of experience through Cirkelstad Academy.
• Groene Hart Werkt!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional platform for circular economic initiatives in the Groene Hart connecting enterprises, educational institutions, and government.
• Cirkelregio UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for smart and sustainable handling of materials from production and procurement to use and reuse in the Utrecht region.
• Gemeente BarneveldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner providing support and collaboration on circular economy initiatives in the Barneveld area.
• Gemeente EdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner and co-founder of the Regio Foodvalley collaboration, hosting key events and projects.
• Gemeente VeenendaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner actively involved in circular economy projects including hydrogen infrastructure development.
• Gemeente WageningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner home to WUR and key food innovation initiatives.
• Wageningen University & Research (WUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading knowledge institution in agriculture and food sciences, represented in the Circulaire Raad with Director Corporate Value Creation Sebastiaan Berendse.
• Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian University of Applied Sciences providing research support and hosting Mastercourse Circularity with discount for partners.
• Aeres HogeschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural university of applied sciences participating in circular economy education and research.
• Hogeschool van Hall LarensteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences with focus on green sciences and sustainability, partner in circular initiatives.
• ACV GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador organization - From waste to raw materials. Circular economy-focused company operating Waardepunt (material recovery point) and Lang Leve de Bank project.
• Koninklijke Ginkel GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador organization - Horticulture and green space company active in circular initiatives and represented in Circulaire Raad.
• VNO-NCWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer organization representing businesses, with Christian Lorist representing VNO-NCW Midden and CIRCLES in the Versnellingskamer.
• Provincie GelderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing financial support and policy alignment for circular economy initiatives.
• Provincie UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government supporting circular economy development in the Utrecht portion of the region.
• Gemeente NijkerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner in the Regio Foodvalley collaboration.
• Gemeente RenswoudecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall municipality partner in the Regio Foodvalley collaboration.
• Gemeente RhenencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner with active repair café initiatives during circular economy week.
• Gemeente ScherpenzeelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner in the Regio Foodvalley collaboration.
• Next VenuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador organization - Event venue contributing to regional circular economy transition through sustainable event management.
• Bouwbedrijf Kreeft BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador organization - Construction company pioneering circular building from design phase, represented in Circulaire Raad.
• Building BalancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for biobased building initiatives including Samen Biobased Bouwen Foodvalley project.
• WoonstedecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation participating in biobased building projects and circular renovation initiatives.
• Alfa Accountants en Adviseurs EdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccounting firm with CEO Kees Cuperus on Circulaire Raad, hosting community meetings.
• RestoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondhand/repair organization participating in Lang Leve de Bank project for circular furniture reuse.
• Paperfoam BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable packaging manufacturer producing circular packaging solutions.
• KUDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Living Lab network.
• Dutch Boosting GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting hydrogen initiatives mapping in Regio Foodvalley since February 2022, providing Community of Practice Waterstof facilitators.
• EnergeioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hydrogen initiatives, operating the H2 Experience Center in Kootwijkerbroek for green hydrogen production and education.
• XINTCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for green hydrogen production from solar panels, collaborating on hydrogen infrastructure development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Circle Economy: Dutch-founded global circular economy consultancy and platform operator (e.g., Circularity Gap Reporting). Operates at national and international scale with overlapping advisory and program management services.
• Metabolic: Amsterdam-based circular economy and sustainability consultancy advising governments and corporates. Comparable in offering circularity program management and LCA/EPR support but at a larger, international scale.
• MVO Nederland: National Dutch network of sustainable entrepreneurs and organizations providing knowledge, lobbying, and convening services. Comparable in mission and member-driven model but operating at national scale.
• Holland Circular Hotspot: Foundation promoting Dutch circular economy expertise internationally. Comparable in convening Dutch circular economy stakeholders and policymakers, with a national and export-oriented focus.

Regional players

• Circulair Friesland: Regional circular economy program in Friesland province with similar triple-helix approach. Comparable regional network structure but operating in a different Dutch province.
• Groene Hart Werkt!: Regional platform for circular initiatives in the Groene Hart area connecting enterprises, education, and government. Adjacent regional network with the same triple-helix model and listed as a Living Lab partnership.

Direct peers

• Het Versnellingshuis: Acceleration house for circular entrepreneurship in the region, providing network and knowledge tools. Direct peer and active distribution partner for Living Lab's entrepreneur onboarding.
• Cirkelstad: Platform connecting public and private leaders in circular construction, with a 10-year academy. Direct peer in the Bouw Community of Practice, sharing facilitators and member overlap with Living Lab.
• CIRCLES: Digital and physical meeting place for organizations in East Netherlands working on circular economy transitions. Direct peer operating an overlapping regional network with similar triple-helix convening model.
• Cirkelregio Utrecht: Regional collaboration for circular materials handling in Utrecht. Direct peer with overlapping circular economy mandate, also connected via Living Lab's Utrecht province partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-lab-regio-foodvalley-circulair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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