Event titled "Circular Conversations: Where Innovation and Impact Collide."

Event brought together diverse participants, start-ups, industry mentors

Over 45 key ecosystem stakeholders from renowned organizations took part

NSRCEL, the Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, recently hosted an event titled “Circular Conversations: Where Innovation and Impact Collide.”

The gathering, held on November 17, 2023, brought together a diverse group of participants, including start-ups, industry mentors, esteemed academicians affiliated with IIM Bangalore, and representatives from various sectors dedicated to shaping the future of the circular economy.

The event, organized by NSRCEL’s Impact Orbit, served as a notable platform for fostering collaboration and dialogue among start-ups, thought leaders, incubators, impact funds, academia, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) donors.

It attracted over 45 key ecosystem stakeholders, with notable organizations such as the World Research Institute, ALSTOM, Rainmatter Foundation, Villgro, Caspian Impact Investments, Avaana Capital, Saahas, Hasiru Dala Innovations, and more in attendance.

Discussions at the event delved into strategies for identifying the right customer base, establishing platforms to promote sustainable products, and influencing people’s preferences towards sustainable choices.

The occasion marked the initiation of a series of conversations facilitated by NSRCEL in the circular economy space, with the organization expressing its intention to bring together an even broader range of stakeholders in future events.