WINTERCIRCUS

A place for Wonderers.
Where Technology & Curiosity meet.

Wintercircus is a dazzling technology hub with a thriving innovation ecosystem. In the heart of Ghent, its 15,000m² of revamped, forgotten spaces are waiting to be explored.

What’s more, we welcome everyone to our public city square, with a variety of food and drink venues and a bustling events calendar. Rediscover the wonders of Wintercircus!

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Proactive communication and a direct contact line keep the Wintercircus a respectful neighbour.

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A real-time app aligns Wintercircus' energy use with actual occupancy at every event moment.

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Awareness campaigns and a response team make the venue safe and inclusive for every visitor.

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34-borehole BEO field heats and cools Wintercircus fossil-free, sharing energy with De Krook.

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Recovered veneer, demountable booths and reused steel and furniture make Wintercircus circular.

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Wintercircus aligns club timings with train, tram and bus schedules to enable sustainable travel.

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The Wintercircus scores 9.5 on Mobiscore: an excellent location for sustainable, inclusive travel.

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Working exclusively with Belgian software providers strengthens the local tech economy and skills.

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Edible food surpluses are shared with staff at Wintercircus, cutting waste and valuing every meal.

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A reused 1894 building with a publicly accessible Arena at its heart, blending heritage and city life.

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The Wintercircus Fund and Impact Partner Program give socially engaged organisations free venue access.

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Waste is weighed per stream so the campus and its start-ups see and reduce their own footprint.

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Wintercircus aligns club timings with train, tram and bus schedules to enable sustainable travel.

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A green roof buffers rainwater while harvested rain is reused on site, cutting mains water demand.

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Working exclusively with Belgian software providers strengthens the local tech economy and skills.

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A campus of 36 impact-driven startups in tech, health and cleantech sharing one creative environment.toekomst van technologie te hervormen.

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A free one-year Collective membership gives emerging entrepreneurs and academics access to the network.

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Public subsidies are reinvested in Meet & Recharge packages: meeting rooms and sports for members.

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A fully smoke-free venue with no ashtrays at the entrance: smokers handle their own cigarette butts.

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The Wintercircus Fund and Impact Partner Program give socially engaged organisations free venue access.

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A reused 1894 building with a publicly accessible Arena at its heart, blending heritage and city life.

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Proactive communication and a direct contact line keep the Wintercircus a respectful neighbour.

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A real-time app aligns Wintercircus' energy use with actual occupancy at every event moment.

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The Wintercircus scores 9.5 on Mobiscore: an excellent location for sustainable, inclusive travel.

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Shared suppliers and in-house materials cut deliveries to Wintercircus, easing city centre impact.

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Awareness campaigns and a response team make the venue safe and inclusive for every visitor.

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Good health and wellbeing

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Edible food surpluses are shared with staff at Wintercircus, cutting waste and valuing every meal.

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Polystyrene is collected by Nivomix for recycling, with broader waste sorted at source via Renewi. (96 tekens)

Polystyrene is collected by Nivomix for recycling, with broader waste sorted at source via Renewi.

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A Robinetto partnership puts tap water everywhere at Wintercircus, with no bottled water on site.

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Wintercircus partners with Sir Catering for local, seasonal, organic menus and minimal food waste.

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Clearly marked and designed bins at Wintercircus make sorting at source easy and intuitive for everyone.

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Recovered veneer, demountable booths and reused steel and furniture make Wintercircus circular.

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Bakker Klaas bakes sourdough on site at Wintercircus, supplying its catering and other outlets.

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Waste is weighed per stream so the campus and its start-ups see and reduce their own footprint.

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Energy-efficient LED lighting across the building cuts electricity use, maintenance and waste.

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Hybrid streaming lets remote audiences and speakers join live events, widening access and cutting CO₂.

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Sensor-operated taps and automatic urinals across the sanitary facilities sharply cut water use.

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Flexible support rooms that double as breastfeeding, prayer or low-stimulation spaces for all visitors.

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Step-free routes, lifts, lowered buffets and adapted sanitary facilities make the venue maximally wheelchair accessible.

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Gender-neutral toilets, baby changing tables and adapted facilities make sanitary spaces inclusive.

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Programming, communication and community-building actively pursue gender balance and inclusivity.

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A charter steers procurement toward low-carbon, ethical and local suppliers across all operations.

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Volunteers are only used for non-commercial activities; all commercial work is paid employment.

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Free earplugs are made available when needed, protecting visitors and staff from hearing damage.

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Free drinking water is offered throughout the venue, supporting hydration and responsible use.

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An attractive, high-quality non-alcoholic offer is fully integrated alongside alcoholic drinks.ondersteunen zij gezondere en duurzamere consumptiepatronen binnen hun hospitality-omgeving.

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Free 24/7 covered bicycle parking for 542 bikes right next to the Wintercircus encourages cycling.

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Beyond green energy supply, Eneco also co-hosts events on the energy transition at the Wintercircus.

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A clear policy favours local, seasonal or reusable flowers over imported, single-use decoration.

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Clear info on public transport, walking and cycling routes encourages low-impact travel to the venue.

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Shared bikes nearby cut car trips and boost city liveability with cleaner air and quieter streets.

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Vegetarian and vegan dishes are a standard part of every menu, with seasonal local ingredients.
(Fotos screenshots van website Wintercircus)

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34-borehole BEO field heats and cools Wintercircus fossil-free, sharing energy with De Krook.

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Reusable cups with a deposit system at large events cut single-use waste and keep cups circulating.

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Digital signage replaces single-use printed signs, cutting paper and cardboard waste at every event.

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The cleaning company uses eco-labelled products and limits single-use materials wherever possible.

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Rental and catering partners take their own waste back, keeping responsibility with the source.

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Inclusive signage throughout the venue guides every visitor, whatever their language or background.

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