What is a circular market compass?
A fast, affordable, expert-backed market entry scan for circular companies entering the Netherlands or the EU.
What will you get?
A 4-page strategic scan that gives foreign companies the essentials they need to evaluate and enter a new EU circular market without wasting 12–36 months on trial-and-error.
The Compass includes:
- Regulatory snapshot (EU + Dutch regulations relevant to their product/service)
- Concise market overview (market size, trends, circular maturity, demand drivers)
- 5 tailored potential partners/leads (each with brief profile and justification)
- Key opportunities & risks for their business model in the EU context
It is not consultancy; it is a smart, fast, reliable market compass that reduces uncertainty and speeds up internationalisation.
Why is Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH) uniquely positioned?
- Deep Circular Expertise
Years of insights built up in the Netherlands as Circular Lighthouse, showcased in HCH’s sector and country reports, fact sheets, and mission briefs.
- Unrivalled Network
Direct access to:
- Dutch + EU companies across all circular sectors
- Leading knowledge institutes
- Governmental and regional authorities
- Circular innovation hubs in the Netherlands and worldwide
- “Street Wisdom”
Our experience across continents gives you a feel for:
- Political realities
- Cultural barriers
- What actually works in circular business adoption
- How to tweak a business model so it lands in a Dutch or European market
This makes the Compass practical, not theoretical.
Circular market compass process
Step 1 – Intake (1 hour)
We discuss:
- Your product/service and circular value
- Current positioning
- Competitors in your markets
- Ideal partner profiles (clients, distributors, etc.)
Step 2 – Research Phase (6–8 weeks)
HCH gathers:
- Regulatory insights
- Market overview and trends
- 5 high-potential partners/clients, validated and screened
- Key opportunity/risk factors
Step 3 – Delivery
- Draft: A 4-page report
- Final version: Within 2 weeks after feedback
Add-On Options (Separate Offer)
- We can introduce you to relevant partners
- Facilitated meetings
- Support follow-up conversations
Pricing and packages
Every circular market and business model is different – so we work with custom pricing based on your needs and the depth of analysis required.
We currently offer two options:
Circular Market Compass – Core
Perfect if you need a sharp first scan to decide if and how to enter the Dutch or EU market.
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4-page strategic scan
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Regulatory and market overview
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5 high-potential partners/clients
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Key opportunities and risks for your business model
Circular Market Compass – Premium
For companies that want a deeper strategic scan plus hands-on connection support.
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Everything in the Core package
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Competitor mapping
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10 high-potential partners/clients
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Up to 3 facilitated stakeholder meetings
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Interested in a tailored offer?
Get in touch with our CEO, Freek van Eijk, at
freek.vaneijk@hollandcircularhotspot.nl