Samenvatting

The problem researched within this report goes into the challenges that players within the region in the scope of Midpoint Brabant Circular faces when effectively participating in the transition to a circular economy. Players within the Triple Helix Model, such as educational institutions and textile businesses, are willing and enthusiastic to support the transition, but cannot do it on their own. This research aims to identify the definition and scope of MPBC as a regional accelerator, in order to piece together their position within the system. Furthermore, it aims to identify the key players and how MPBC decides who to collaborate with. Finally, it aims to intertwine all of the results to create an effective plan to move forward and allow MPBC to effectively accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

In the end, they need more guidance and support from MPBC as a regional accelerator, which can be provided in a variety of ways. Although these solutions can be mapped out in the shape of creating ecosystems and living labs, many of the solutions also entail MPBC to create structural and organizational changes internally. By creating a foundation that is strong and shows more problem ownership within, they will position themselves to create a more proactive approach for facilitating the collaboration between the educational institutions and textile companies within their scope.