Accelerator Cohort: Public-Led Recycling Solutions & Recycling Supply Chain Solutions

Goal/purpose: NextCycle Michigan is designed to connect entrepreneurs, companies, organizations, and communities to technical support, financial resources, and capacity building for recycling, recovery, and reuse initiatives. The I2P3 track focuses on intergovernmental initiatives and public-private partnerships to accelerate recycling and composting in communities. The RSC track focuses on developing innovative projects that improve or expand the collection, processing, or end markets for recyclable materials in Michigan, especially plastics, textiles, glass, fibers, and C&D debris.

Additional applicant eligibility criteria: The accelerator values and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in team and project selection.

Project eligibility: Projects must focus on recycling, recovery, and reuse initiatives in Michigan. RSC projects should focus on the development of physical recycling supply chain infrastructure through hub and spoke systems, logistics, processing, or material end market innovations. I2P3 projects should bring forward initiatives that accelerate recycling and composting to support regional circular economies.

Application process: Teams must prepare to apply by utilizing resources like the Self Assessment, Learning Center, and the 2020 Michigan Gap Analysis. Applications are focused on specific tracks (I2P3, RSC, FLOWS, RIT).