Workshops
We offer practice-oriented workshops for companies and young professionals, covering a wide range of Circular Economy topics – from introductory concepts to in-depth, specialized subjects.
Our workshop portfolio is structured around four thematic areas:
Introductory formats on methods and theories of the Circular Economy, inspirational sessions featuring practical examples and keynotes, implementation-oriented trainings at business and product levels, and tailored workshops addressing company-specific challenges.
Topics include circular business models, sustainable production, design thinking, partner matchmaking, as well as resilient supply chains and dismantling strategies.
Our workshops target different audiences – from newcomers to strategic decision-makers – and combine academic grounding with practical relevance.
IWB – Circular Economy Module in Smart Production
Experience digital Circular Economy in smart production – from disassembly to material flow optimization using digital tools.
Target group: Industrial customers (production planning and sustainability departments), production managers
Duration: 1 day
Location: Smart Production Lab, TUM Garching
Language: German/English
Your contact:
INSTITUT FÜR WERKZEUGMASCHINEN UND BETRIEBSWISSENSCHAFTEN
Finn-Augustin Brunnenkant
E-mail: finn.brunnenkant@iwb.tum.de
Design Workshop – Vom Abfall zur Ressource
Hands-on workshop for manufacturing companies to explore Circular Economy principles, transform industrial waste into raw materials, and develop sustainable practices through practical projects and collaboration.
Target group: Manufacturing companies in the medium sized sector
Duration: 3 days (3-5 hours per day + break)
Location: Flexible
Language: German/English
#Participants: Recommended 5-6 (Max. 8-19)
Your contact:
Prof. Niklas Fanelsa
TUM School of Engineering and Design
E-mail: niklas.fanelsa@tum.de
Life Long Learning – Sustainable Management and Technology
Certificate program that empowers professionals to drive sustainable transformation by integrating sustainable management and biotechnology, identifying market trends, and applying Circular Economy strategies.
Target group: Professionals who aim to drive org. change
Duration: 8 days in 11 weeks
Location: Blended Learning: TUM Campus Straubing + online
Language: English
Your contact:
Franziska Sennebogen, Program Manager
Phone: +49 89 289 26761
Potential-Erkennung „Kreislaufwirtschaft“
This workshop supports SMEs in identifying potential for implementing Circular Economy. It analyzes environmental impacts, economic performance, and societal factors to develop sustainable solutions.
Target group: SMEs
Duration: 1-2 days
Location: On-site at the company
Language: German
#Participants: Maximum 8
Your contact:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter F. Tropschuh
Ingenieurbüro Tropschuh
E-mail: peter.felix.tropschuh(at)tum.de
MDZA Augsburg: Online Workshop - Sustainability and Circular Economy
This workshop provides practical knowledge on sustainability and the circular economy, enabling participants to understand sustainable strategies and apply them directly in their own work contexts.
Target group: Employees from SMEs
Duration: 3h
Location: Online
Language: German
#Participants: Minimum 5
Your contact:
E-mail: info@digitalzentrum-augsburg.de
Website: www.digitalzentrum-Augsburg.de
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Circular Economy Readiness Scan
An interactive self-assessment tool that helps organizations evaluate their circular economy strategy, identify potential, and develop targeted actions for a circular transformation.
Target group: Organizations new to the Circular Economy
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Online
Language: German/english
#Participants: Unlimited (minimum 10)
Your contact:
E-mail: circularrepublic@unternehmertum.de
Website: www.circular-republic.org
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Circular Economy 101: The Basics
Workshop for companies to learn key concepts of the circular economy and establish a common foundation for implementation.
Target group: Companies looking to introduce CE concepts to their teams
Duration: 1 day
Location: Online
Language: German/english
#Participants: Unlimited (minimum 10)
Your contact:
E-mail: circularrepublic@unternehmertum.de
Website: www.circular-republic.org
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Circular Ecosystems: Pilot Project Ideation
Organizations gain practical approaches to identify circular pilot projects, find suitable partners, and develop viable business models for a sustainable value chain.
Target group: Org. seeking to implement Circular Economy projects
Duration: 2 days
Location: Onsite
Language: German/english
#Participants: Maximum of 20
Your contact:
E-mail: circularrepublic@unternehmertum.de
Website: www.circular-republic.org
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Circular Products: Re-Design Workshop
Practical workshop that equips product managers, designers, and innovation leaders with tools and methods to integrate circular design principles into product development.
Target group: Innovation leaders, product managers, designers
Duration: 1 day/4 hours
Location: Online/onsite
Language: German/english
#Participants: Maximum of 30
Your contact:
E-mail: circularrepublic@unternehmertum.de
Website: www.circular-republic.org
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Circular Business Models: Strategy Game
Interactive workshop that uses gamification to introduce new business models based on circular principles and showcase innovative revenue strategies.
Target group: C-level executives to production specialists
Duration: 1 day
Location: Onsite (Workshop)
Language: German/english
#Participants: Maximum of 30
Your contact:
E-mail: circularrepublic@unternehmertum.de
Website: www.circular-republic.org
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC – Circular Innovation: Start-up Matchmaking
In this workshop, Companies receive targeted support to identify suitable Circular Economy startups, build partnerships, and drive sustainable innovation projects.
Target group: Companies looking to collaborate with start-ups
Duration: 1 day/4 hours
Location: Online/onsite
Language: German/english
#Participants: Maximum of 20
Your contact:
E-mail: circularrepublic@unternehmertum.de
Website: www.circular-republic.org