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CIRT
Founded 2018 · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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CIRT is a data and software platform for managing sustainable packaging compliance, labeling, recovery data, and impact tracking, helping brands meet regulatory requirements such as EPR reporting across multiple jurisdictions. It serves brands, manufacturers, retailers, waste/recovery operators, and institutions working on circular economy and packaging sustainability challenges.
Founders & leadership
CIRT was founded in 2018 by Kat Shayne.
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2023 | $98.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does CIRT do?
- CIRT is a data and software platform for managing sustainable packaging compliance, labeling, recovery data, and impact tracking, helping brands meet regulatory requirements such as EPR reporting across multiple jurisdictions. It serves brands, manufacturers, retailers, waste/recovery operators, and institutions working on circular economy and packaging sustainability challenges.
- Who founded CIRT?
- CIRT was founded by Kat Shayne in 2018.
- Who are CIRT's investors?
- CIRT's investors include Tech Square Ventures.