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Are you an early-stage startup innovating sustainable packaging solutions, using materials commonly used in packaging for other sectors, or leveraging AI to optimize manufacturing processes? The global packaging leader Amcor is inviting you to apply for the Amcor Lift-Off 2024 Startup Challenge and win a chance to gain exciting seed funding, expert guidance, R&D agreements, and more. Apply today!

The DIFC Innovation Licence is subsidised for a period of 2 to 5 years at a rate of USD 1,500 per annum and gives you access to co-working space and discounted visas. DIFC invites innovative companies from any sector to apply for the Innovation Licence and scale up from Dubai! Apply today.

LISC Hampton Roads and RISE invite applications from creative small businesses and nonprofit organizations with solutions that make a measurable and positive impact on community resilience. On offer is a total of US$ 1 million of catalytic funding and support for winners to test and grow their solutions. Apply today!

Renewable energy leader Iberdrola invites applications from startups working on autonomous underwater inspections to monitor offshore assets. Winners will test their PoC in collaboration with experts from Iberdrola Renewables & Offshore business areas. Apply by May 21st, 2024!

RISE Resilience is seeking innovative solutions that support comprehensive pre- and post-disaster protection against flood threats across the Southwest region of Virginia, USA. Win from a pool of USD 1 million for disaster protection innovators. Submit your application by 6th May 2024.

This transformative six-month acceleration program is designed to fuel innovation in the construction sector, with valuable technical and market insights from Holcim and top-tier corporate partners. Holcim seeks applications from aspiring startups worldwide driving circularity within the construction industry. Learn more & apply.

Are you a startup working on carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) for low-carbon concrete? The GCCA seeks your innovative solutions to help decarbonise the cement & concrete industry. Apply for the Innovandi Open Challenge 2024 to partner with the world’s leading cement and concrete producers and gain access to labs, research facilities, expert guidance, visibility, and more to help accelerate your technology. Hurry, applications close on 15th April!

Recognize the collaborative dynamics between AD Stretch startups and Avery Dennison & connect with the broader community of customers, partners, employees and Startup Ecosystem players. Register your spot for the AD Stretch Demo Day now!

EIT Digital Champions aims to identify the best European deep tech entrepreneurs and help them scale up internationally. Discover how your company can leverage the support of the highly experienced EIT Digital Growth Services team to raise your next funding!

Does your startup enable substation control room automation? Iberdrola, through its PERSEO Startups Program, seeks innovative solutions that improve control of the ergonomic & safety elements of electrical substations. Apply by 21st January 2024 & stand a chance to leverage expert technical support, solution testing, commercial agreements, as well as investment opportunities!

EIT Digital Champions is looking for fast-growing European deep tech companies with a differentiated product offering that leverages sophisticated, hard-to-reproduce digital technologies. Learn more about this unique growth opportunity & apply today!

Accelerate your beverage business & co-create the next big DrinkTech solution with DICA! The industry’s leading accelerator seeks solutions for novel beverage experiences, beverage distribution & logistics, as well as sustainable packaging. Collaborate with leading corporate partners – apply by December 5!

The AD Stretch accelerator is looking to collaborate with innovators and founders to address real business problems and create impactful solutions. Read more about the program in our interview with Melissa Tse & Lemuel Lim from the Corporate Venture Capital team at Avery Dennison. Hurry, apply by November 17!

AD Stretch offers non-dilutive pilot-based accelerator programs to startups with proven sales and go-to-market experience. Cohort 3 is now open for applications from innovators and founders developing solutions across five different challenge areas. Learn more & apply today!

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