Circular carbon cycle solutions offer a great potential for climate impact. However, many promising innovations remain stuck in the lab or early pilot stages. Scaling them requires close collaboration between research institutions, agile startups and established industry players. In this panel, we discuss how new technologies can mature into viable business models, what industry partnerships are essential for deployment, and which framework conditions can accelerate the path from idea to market. Together, we explore the opportunities, challenges and success factors for building a circular carbon economy.