100+ Accelerator – Cohort 8

• Seed to Series B startups.
• Pilot-ready startups.
• Sustainability-focused companies.
• ClimateTech innovators.
• Circular economy startups.
• Supply chain innovators.
• Water and agriculture technology companies.

About this scheme

The 100+ Accelerator – Cohort 8 is a global sustainability accelerator designed to help startups validate, pilot, and commercialize innovative solutions addressing some of the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. Since its launch in 2018, the accelerator has connected startups with leading multinational companies to accelerate innovation across global supply chains.

The programme is jointly supported by AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz International, and Unilever, giving selected startups the opportunity to collaborate directly with industry leaders through funded pilot projects. Participants may receive up to USD 100,000 in pilot funding, expert mentorship, corporate guidance, and access to a global network of innovators and investors.

Cohort 8 is open to startups from Seed through Series B that have pilot-ready solutions aligned with one or more of the programme's sustainability challenge areas. The six-month accelerator focuses on helping founders validate technologies, execute commercial pilots, and build long-term partnerships with global corporations

Who can apply

• Must have a registered legal business entity.
• Startup should be at the Seed, Series A, or Series B stage.
• Solution should be pilot-ready.
• Innovation should address at least one of the programme's sustainability challenge areas.
• Must be able to collaborate with one of the corporate partners.
• Company website is mandatory during application.

Benefits & funding

• Up to USD 100,000 in pilot funding.
• Six-month global accelerator programme.
• Pilot opportunities with leading multinational companies.
• Dedicated corporate mentors and subject matter experts.
• Access to global business networks.
• Demo Day with investors.
• Potential long-term commercial partnerships.
• Membership in the global 100+ Accelerator alumni network.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with 100+ Accelerator, in your own name.

1. 1

   Review the programme's sustainability challenge areas and confirm that your solution aligns with one or more focus themes.

2. 2

   Ensure your company is legally registered and has a pilot-ready product or technology that can be implemented with an enterprise customer.

3. 3

   Prepare your company profile, website, pitch deck, customer traction, pilot proposal, technology readiness details, and information about your team.

4. 4

   Complete the online application form by providing details about your startup, solution, commercial traction, funding history, technology readiness level, and preferred corporate partner.

5. 5

   Explain how your solution addresses the selected challenge area and describe the measurable impact you expect to deliver through a pilot project.

6. 6

   Submit your application before the published deadline.

7. 7

   Applications undergo a multi-stage evaluation involving the 100+ Accelerator team, subject matter experts, and corporate partners. Shortlisted startups may be invited for additional discussions and due diligence before final selection.

8. 8

   Selected startups join the six-month accelerator, receive pilot funding, execute pilots with corporate partners, participate in mentorship sessions, and present their progress during Demo Day.

Documents checklist 9

• Company Profile
• Pitch Deck
• Company Website
• Company Logo
• Product Overview
• Technology Readiness Details
• Customer Traction Information
• Pilot Proposal
• Team Information

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