Applied Research for Circular Solutions (ARCS)

Project Applicant: Swansea University

Project title: Applied Research for Circular Solutions (ARCS)

Investment Priority: Supporting Local Business

Location: Carmarthenshire

ARCS is a Circular Innovation support programme delivered by Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering.  Open to organisations across South-West Wales, it is fully funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund and runs until December 2024.

Working on a project specific basis, the support provided is tailored to the size, sector, Circular Economy knowledge and ambitions of your organisation. A diverse range of support is available, including:

• Circular Economy Roadmaps / Action Plans
• Literature Reviews and Market Analysis
• Customer Research Methods
• Bid Writing Support
• Circular Design Assessments
• Supported Feasibility Studies
• Behavioural Change Interventions
• Circular Business Model Prototyping
• Systems / Ecosystems Mapping
• Circular Procurement / Supply Chain Criteria
• Material Flow Analysis
• Product Lifecycle Assessment 

So, whether you’re just getting started or looking for support on an existing Circular Economy project, get in touch to see how ARCS can support you to capitalise on the economic, environmental, and societal opportunities.