Partner Network
Accelerating Washington’s Circular Economy Through Collaboration & Investment
Why the
Partner Network?
5 CORE OBJECTIVES
Support NextCycle teams and alumni in their journey moving toward real-world implementation
Strengthen circular economy markets, infrastructure, and end-use pathways
Improve coordination across innovators, manufacturers, funders, and public agencies
Expand equitable participation and geographic representation across Washington
Increase access to funding, investment, and commercialization support
Three Ways to Partner
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PROJECT PARTNER
Technical Support & Implementation
Support current NCWA teams and alumniProvide technical assistance, facilities, and data accessImplement NextCycle solutions in the fieldLocal governments, industry leaders, universities, community organizations, corporations
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NETWORK PARTNERS
Outreach & Connectivity
Expand awareness of NCWA opportunities statewideConnect teams and alumni to manufacturers, supply chain & end usersIncrease participation from underserved communitiesNetwork organizations, trade groups, other accelerators
03
FINANCE PARTNER
Investment & Funding
Advise on funding strategies and identify capital sourcesProvide financial support for prizes and new tracksInvest directly in NextCycle teams and alumniEconomic development organizations, private investors, grantmakers, public funders
What You Gain as a Partner
Grow the circular economy in Washington through market-ready solutions
Participation in groundbreaking
pilot projects
Partner briefings with program updates and engagement opportunities
Service as a judge, advisor,
or application reviewer
Early exposure to emerging technologies and innovative business models
Increased visibility and relationship building with other partners in the NextCycle ecosystem
Invitations to regional events, showcases, and speaking engagements
Recognition on the NextCycle Washington website, partner badges, and more
Opportunities to Invest
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Sponsor travel to the Academy or Showcase — connecting innovators who couldn't otherwise participate.
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Fund one of the NextCycle prizes — directly rewarding breakthrough circular economy innovations.
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Launch a new program track focused on a specific material stream (plastics, reuse, organics, etc.) — scope-dependent.
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Provide catalytic capital to move projects toward implementation.
These are examples — we welcome conversations about custom engagement levels.
Sponsors
Thank you sponsors!
NextCycle Washington is built on a foundation of collaboration and partnership. Your organization can be a part of accelerating reuse, repair, recycling, and composting in Washington - demonstrating a commitment to advancing solutions and building an equitable circular economy. View the 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus.
Contact us to discuss how you can be a part of NextCycle Washington.
Sponsorship inquiries: bsargeant@recycle.com.