In just three weeks, you and your company can:

• Receive a circular readiness assessment that provides insight into how prepared your organization is for circular economy practices.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses. Based on the assessment, each company receives a detailed, scientifically grounded overview of their own strengths and weaknesses, along with the opportunity to benchmark against competitors.
• Get a range of improvement opportunities and support for prioritization. Each participant receives a strategic framework to identify new improvement initiatives.
• Develop an action plan with detailed activities to realize the improvement opportunities and ensure successful implementation of a new circular business strategy.
• Engage stakeholders across the organization in circular economy initiatives. This is crucial for gaining the right insights into the current status and ensuring future initiatives.

Participation is free this year

• (From next year, participation will cost DKK 12,500)

Key Details

• Who can participate: Manufacturing companies (products, components, or packaging).
• Collaboration dates: January 5–23, 2026.
• Resources required: Expect to spend approx. 10 hours collaborating with the students:
  • Three interactions in January 2026, either online via Teams or in person at DTU Lyngby campus.
• Deliverables: You will receive a case summary, a 10-page report, and a presentation from the student group.
• Student groups: As a case company, you will be assigned a group of 4–5 master’s students consisting of both Danish- and English-speaking master’s students.

The DTU course Design for Circular Economy is uniquely structured and taught by leading experts in circular economy—both consultants and researchers—with extensive experience working closely with industry and bringing the latest knowledge and tools directly to companies. The course is closely linked to our research project: ready2LOOP supported by the Danish Industry Foundation.