Nigeria Circular Economy Week 2026
Call for SMEs
Nigeria Circular Economy Week Marketplace Experience
About the Marketplace Experience
The Circular Economy Marketplace Experience is a capstone event of the Nigeria Circular Economy Week and is scheduled to take place on the evening of February 19, 2026.
The marketplace experience is hosted by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In addition to making their own purchases, guests at the event receive tokens representing a cash value that they must spend at the marketplace. The tokens are redeemed by vendors at the end of the marketplace experience with the recipient of the most tokens declared the marketplace winner.
The marketplace experience is a fun event that showcases the work of SMEs in Nigeria who are deploying circular business models to deliver value to customers. Prior to the marketplace, all participants in the marketplace must commit to take part in a two day face-face workshop and will also receive additional online support.
Benefits of Participating in the Marketplace Experience
- Receive support to identify and pursue customer leads
- Work with the organizing team to shape the marketplace experience to maximize leads and engagement.
- Build relationships with potential customers in a relaxed environment
- Build knowledge and networks in a bespoke customer acquisition workshop
- Enjoy recognition through cash rewards from potential customers and partners
Eligibility
To participate in the Marketplace you must:
- Have a company registered in Nigeria
- Qualify as an SME
- Operate a circular business model
- Actively sell a product or service
- Commit to full participation in the face to face workshop on Feb 17th and 18th 2026
- Complete the online expression of interest
Be part of the Circular Marketplace at NCEW
Applications are open: January 10 – January 27, 2026
Partners
The marketplace experience is supported by:
