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BC3 - Financial Strategies for Circular Economy Ventures 

Where finance enables circular innovation, resilience, and long-term impact.

Credits

6 ECTS

Semester

2 Semester

Delivery

Online

Duration

13 weeks

Language

English

About This Course

This is a second-semester course in the MBA in Digital Deep Tech Driven Circular Economy
This course explores how financial strategy can support the growth and scaling of circular economy ventures. It introduces students to sustainable and circular finance, covering valuation of circular business models, green and blended finance instruments, EU funding opportunities, governance, digital compliance, and AI-supported financial decision-making. With a strong practical focus, the course equips students to assess investment readiness, manage financial and regulatory risk, and design responsible financing strategies that align long-term value creation with circular economy principles.

What You Will Learn


Financing Circular Economy Ventures

  • Financial foundations of circular economy business models
  • Sustainable finance instruments supporting circular innovation
  • Investment challenges and opportunities in circular ventures


Sustainable Finance & Funding Ecosystems

  • EU funding programmes supporting circular innovation
  • Impact investing and blended finance mechanisms
  • Role of investors and financial institutions in circular transitions


Governance, Compliance & Financial Risk

  • Financial risks and governance challenges in circular ventures

  • Impact of ESG reporting, DPP, and sustainability regulation on investment

  • Data governance and compliance implications for financing decisions

Your 13-Week Journey

Here’s how your learning unfolds

Week 1 – Principles of Sustainable & Circular Finance

How finance supports long-term environmental and social value.

Week 2 – Economic Feasibility for Circular Ventures

Assessing financial viability alongside sustainability performance.

Week 3 – Valuation of Circular Business Models

Valuing long-term value under uncertainty and transition.

Week 4 – Transition vs Transformation Capital

Understanding investor roles in circular change.

Week 5 – Green Debt & Sustainable Finance Standards

Using standards, bonds, and loans to finance circular activities.

Week 6 – EU Funding & Policy Support

Navigating EU programmes and instruments for circular ventures.

Week 7 – Digital Compliance & Data Governance

Understanding regulatory data requirements and financial implications.

Week 8 – Governance Models for Circular Transitions

Designing governance and funding mechanisms for long-term resilience.

Week 9 – Investor Relations & Ethical Governance

Building investor confidence through transparency and leadership.

Week 10 – Global Capital Flows & Circular Markets

How global finance shapes circular economy investment patterns.

Week 11 – Financing Deep-Tech & Digital Innovation

Aligning capital structures with technological and innovation risk.

Week 12 – AI-Enhanced Financial Decision-Making

Using AI responsibly for data-driven sustainability decisions.

Week 13 – Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning

Anticipating future risks and designing robust financial strategies.


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Skills You Will Gain

Circular Venture Financing

  • Designing funding strategies for circular economy ventures
  • Identifying appropriate financing instruments and investors
  • Preparing ventures for investment readiness and due diligence

Sustainable Finance Analysis

  • Evaluating financial risks and opportunities in circular business models
  • Assessing ESG, taxonomy, and sustainability reporting implications
  • Applying standards for green finance and sustainable investment

Strategic Capital Mobilisation

  • Structuring governance models that attract investors
  • Aligning funding strategies with EU policy frameworks and incentives
  • Communicating financial value and sustainability impact to stakeholders

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