Agnese Metitieri joined IMR Sustainable Manufacturing team as Circular Economy Innovation Lead and operated now as of 2024 as the Circular Economy Ventures Lead. In the context of CIRCULÉIRE, the first cross-sectoral industry-led innovation network dedicated to accelerating the net-zero carbon circular economy in Ireland, she is scoping, designing, delivering for CIRCULEIRE’s CE accelerator – from recruitment of ventures to preparation and delivery of webinars, workshops and clinics and post-activity reporting and everything in between
Her role encompasses the provision of advisory support and mentorship to ventures/start-ups and SMEs seeking to scale circular business models or pilot circular innovation – ranging but not limited to input into investor pitch packs, investor readiness, strategy and market placement and communication of circular value proposition
With an academic background in Energy Engineering, she has gained knowledge and expertise in sustainability, circular economy and climate impact, alongside becoming highly skilled in coaching, mentoring and storytelling. Agnese worked for many years as an international freelance consultant moved by a deep commitment to the shift to a more sustainable, just and prosperous future for all.