As the concept of circular economy increasingly attracts attention, more resources are being poured into research and development; to that end, the Ecole des Ponts business school launched a Circular Economy Research Centre in 2017. Students and alumni alike now have the opportunity to learn about the changes and challenges the circular economy presents, as well as how principles of circularity fit into each student’s professional sector. The sharing economy, sustainability, energy efficiency and waste management are all included in the centre’s curriculum. Training and research activities are also carried out as part of the initiative. Research topics have included innovation, business models, big data, IoT, smart and circular cities, artificial intelligence and data economy, among others.