Amsterdam Circular (circulator)
Amsterdam Circular
Cost-free, equity-free chain-financing programme; funding comes via chain partners and public/private co-financiers. Provided by City of Amsterdam and AMS Institute.
Key facts
- Amount
- Cost-free, equity-free chain-financing programme; funding comes via chain partners and public/private co-financiers
- Duration
- 3 months
- Type
- Accelerator
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue
- Solo founders
- Unclear
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Unclear
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Amsterdam Metropolitan Area focus
Who can apply
- Early-stage circular startups that need funding
- Batch theme (batch #5: circular consumer products)
- Willing to experiment and share learnings
What usually blocks applicants
- Theme mismatch
- Applications only between batches
Deadline and timing
Applications closed; batch #5 (circular consumer products) starting; next call not announced
Frequently asked
How much does Amsterdam Circular (circulator) pay?
Cost-free, equity-free chain-financing programme; funding comes via chain partners and public/private co-financiers
Who can apply for Amsterdam Circular (circulator)?
Early-stage circular startups that need funding Batch theme (batch #5: circular consumer products) Willing to experiment and share learnings
When is the Amsterdam Circular (circulator) deadline?
Applications closed; batch #5 (circular consumer products) starting; next call not announced
Where do I apply for Amsterdam Circular (circulator)?
On the official page: https://ams-institute.org/entrepreneurship/amsterdam-circular/. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back Amsterdam Circular (circulator) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Amsterdam Circular (circulator)?
The official sources do not state this clearly; confirm with the provider.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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