Circular Economy in the Food Sector Incubator Programme 2026

Addressing food loss, food waste, and the reduction of single-use plastics

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Welcome to the Application Portal – Circular Economy in the Food Sector Incubator Programme 2026

CIRCULAR Programme Overview

Through the European Union’s Global Gateway Strategy with partial co-financing from the BMZ, the CIRCULAR Economy in the Food Sector Programme (2024–2027) supports Sri Lanka’s transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive economy. The programme focuses on reducing food loss, food waste, and reducing single-use of plastics in the food sector through innovative, circular approaches.

Central to this project is the Circular Innovation Incubator, which brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and early-stage businesses to develop innovative solutions for some of the most pressing challenges causing food insecurity.

For more information about the program, please see the Circular Economy in the Food Sector Incubator Programme Factsheet.

You can apply for the program below, choosing the application option that best describes you among individual applicants, applications on behalf of a group, or applications on behalf of a company.

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Overview

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Closes June 8
Organizer GIZ SAIS – Sri Lanka
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Targets Sri Lanka
Sectors Agritech, Circular Economy, Environmental services, Packaging, Waste management and recycling
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About the Incubator Programme

The Circular Economy in the Food Sector Incubator Programme 2026 is a six-month, tailor-made business development initiative designed to support Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to address food loss, food waste, and the reduction of single-use plastics in the food sector.

The programme aims to:

  • Support prototype development to validate high potential ideas through access to prototyping labs and expertise
  • Accelerate the growth of sustainable business models through tailored mentorship, targeted business development support for prototype building and product development which will be facilitated towards access to financing and investment opportunities.
  • Strengthening Sri Lanka’s circular economy ecosystem by cultivating a pipeline of high-potential innovative enterprises and encouraging cross-sector collaboration among innovators, industry experts, and policy stakeholders.

Workshop Medium: English

Eligibility Criteria

Before you start your application, please carefully review the eligibility criteria to ensure you meet the programme requirements:

  • Interested in creating solutions to reduce food waste, food loss, and single-use of plastics in Sri Lanka’s food system.
  • Have a digital or tech-enabled solution relevant to food waste and food loss, single use of plastic, circularity throughout the supply value chains.
  • Can apply as an individual/group entity or a company.
  • Solution must be at least at the prototype stage.

Timeline

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