Fairm uses fermentation with a fungus to make building materials from local lignocellulosic biomass. This 'Fairm Foam' is a natural alternative for (foam) insulation in construction. Joost Vette, cofounder of Fairm, about participating Circular Factory in 2022: “The involved experts, organization and participants were a great mix of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. The site visits are a great part of the program, as it helps you envision the circular company you want to achieve yourself. Our plans for a pilot plant are ready! We are now in the process of raising the necessary funds."
13.01.2025
Right before the holidays, the Circular Factory Program participants gathered at Invest-NL’s head office in Amsterdam for the fourth deep dive day—this time focused on Finance. A fitting location, as Invest-NL is not only a program partner but also a key player in impact investing and a financier for startups scaling circular businesses, making their insights especially relevant.
Read more12.12.2024
Process design and technology decisions can make or break your scale-up journey. Last week, Circular Factory Program participants dived deep into the technicalities of optimizing processes while planning for scalability.