Overview:

Circularity Day NYC 2023 celebrates the potential of New York City to become a leader in circular urban strategies and a proponent of the circular economy. 

Circular Solutions Lab is hosting the #MakeItCircular Hackathon, an event that leverages the knowledge of university-level sustainability students and world-class advisors to develop and implement circular strategies for local businesses and city agencies. These strategies are focused on mitigating waste, finding operational efficiencies, and boosting growth.  

A maximum of ten student teams will be selected from the applicant pool to participate. Each team will be paired with an advisor chosen by the Circular Solutions Lab. Advisors will provide feedback to their teams during the Hackathon working weeks. 

Each team will record a two-minute pitch of their circular solution. Pitches must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on March 3rd to the Circular Solutions Lab. Additional guidelines for the final deliverables and details on the submission process will be shared with participants upon their selection.

How to apply?

1. Create a team of five to seven participants.

2. Find and connect with a local business that is willing to participate. 

3. Fill out the application form below. One participant should submit the form on behalf of their team.

Key Dates:

• January 30th - February 15th: Application Period.
• February 10th: Workshop at 2:00pm ET for a one hour overview on the topic of "What is Circularity?" hosted by Sandra Goldmark and Danielle Azoulay.
• February 17th: Application Period closes at 11:59pm ET.
  
• February 20th: Groups will be notified if they've been selected to participate.
• February 20th - March 3rd: Hackathon working weeks. Groups will meet with their chosen advisor.
• March 3rd: Pitch video due by 11:59pm ET.
• March 10th: Pitch videos played at Circularity Day NYC at Barnard College.