Circular Eonocmy Hub

Final demo & exhibition day for the second cohort of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” to be held

On Mar 5, 2025

We will host the Final Demo & Exhibition Day on March 7, the grand finale of the second cohort of CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, a startup incubation program dedicated to the circular economy. What is CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO? CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a startup incubation program focused on the circular economy, operated under ‘TOKYO SUTEAM,’ a […]

Imagining Circular Futures: transitioning to a circular society through design, technology, and lifestyle —Special open academic session of CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO—

On Jan 17, 2025

As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource constraints, and increasing security risks and conflicts gain prominence, the transition to a circular economy is becoming an urgent priority worldwide. In response to this trend, there is a growing expectation in Japan for the emergence of startups and innovations to drive this transition. To […]

Participating teams selected for the second cohort of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy-focused startup support program

On Dec 5, 2024

Participants for the second cohort of CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, a startup support program focused on the circular economy and operated by Harch, Inc. in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, has been selected. Following the success of the first cohort, which saw 16 groups and 24 participants complete the program, the second round received a […]

Harch publishes “Circular City Transition Guide” to support local governments’ circular economy policies

On Oct 31, 2024

Harch Inc., in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (President: Kazuya Oyama, hereinafter referred to as “Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank”), has published the “Circular City Transition Guide,” which explains the process for regions to transition to circular cities. Background As environmental and resource-related constraints and risks, such as climate change and resource depletion, become […]

Circular Economy Hub to host online event on “Regenerative Tourism: Circular Design in Travel”

On Oct 29, 2024

Since 2021, Circular Economy Hub has held monthly sessions of “Circular X,” an online learning series that envisions the future spread of the circular economy across various industries and domains. The theme for October 2024 is “Regenerative Tourism: Circular Design in Travel.” With travel demand resurgent post-pandemic, projections indicate that Japan will welcome a record […]

Event report: Circular economy-focused startup incubation program “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” information session held

On Oct 22, 2024

On September 19, we held an information session for applicants interested in our startup incubation program, “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” which focuses on the circular economy and is conducted in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Approximately 80 participants attended the event, both in person and online. Three guest speakers involved in circular startups and two […]

Gamagori City, Harch, and Circle Economy launch circular employment analysis dashboard

On Oct 15, 2024

On September 30, Gamagori City in Aichi Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as Gamagori City) and Harch, in collaboration with the global impact organization Circle Economy based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, launched the “Gamagori Data Explorer,” a dashboard that analyzes the city’s transition to a circular economy from an employment perspective. What is the Gamagori Data Explorer? […]

Circular Economy Hub held Circular X “Where We Are in Circular Fashion: Trends in Regulations, Business, and Technology”

On Aug 31, 2024

Since 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. The theme for August 2024 was “Where We Are in Circular Fashion: Trends in Regulations, Business, and Technology in the […]

CEO Kato appointed as advisor for the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee

On Jul 10, 2024

Our CEO, Kato has been appointed as an advisor to the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee, which consists of businesses, municipalities, consumer groups, and others involved in the Circular Economy. The Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee is a meeting aimed at promoting the circular economy through industry-government-private sector collaboration to ensure sustainable production […]

Circular Economy Hub featured as case study in “Rethink Designers Report 2024” compiled by METI Kansai

On Jun 25, 2024

Our Circular Economy Hub was featured as one of the case studies in the “Rethink Designers Report 2024” compiled by the METI Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. The “Rethink Designers Report 2024” is a report that compiles findings and case studies from research and analysis conducted by METI Kansai on leading projects in […]

Participating teams selected for CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, a circular economy startup incubation program!

On Apr 17, 2024

We are pleased to announce the participants of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program, operated by our company specializing in the circular economy. CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a 5-month incubation program for those who aim to start a new business, create a new business, or raise funds in the circular economy field, […]

Circular Economy Hub to hold event “Circular economy updates on children’s product market in apparel industry”

On Mar 23, 2024

Since 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. The theme for March 2024 is “Circular economy updates on children’s product market in apparel industry.” While efforts have been […]

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