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

The NextCycle Michigan Accelerator is designed to connect entrepreneurs, companies, organizations, and communities to technical support, financial resources, and capacity building for recycling, recovery, and reuse initiatives. The program aims to help teams develop investment-ready initiatives that provide equitable solutions in communities and build a resilient circular economy.

This cohort seeks projects in two specific categories: Recycling Supply Chain Solutions (RSCS) and Public-Led Recycling Solutions (PLRS). The RSCS track focuses on businesses and private-led partnership projects that increase the diversion and recovery of recyclable or potentially recyclable, non-organic materials by addressing gaps in collection, hauling, processing, or end markets. The PLRS track focuses on public-led programs and infrastructure solutions to accelerate recycling and composting access and services in communities, including drop-off center development and education.

Applications must be submitted through the online application portal by the deadline. The process involves a written application followed by team selection. Selected teams participate in a free six-month program that includes an in-person two-day academy, virtual coaching and project development, and culminates in a showcase where teams pitch their projects and compete for awards.