Deadline Date: July 10, 2026
Applicants are now invited for applications to transform ambitious ideas into practical solutions for sustainability challenges.
Launched in 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was established to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while accelerating the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions. The program brings together some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies to collaborate with innovative startups and drive meaningful environmental and social impact.
Challenges: The program focuses on Water Stewardship, including solutions for monitoring and analysis, water savings and treatment in manufacturing and supply chains, and watershed conservation and stewardship. Climate Solutions covers renewable and alternative energy, energy consumption monitoring, carbon reduction, capture and removal, and the digitalization and automation of energy use. Better Packaging seeks innovations in recycling, reuse and returnability, packaging material alternatives, new packaging formats, and sourcing traceability and reporting. Sustainable Agriculture supports carbon-smart agriculture, farmer productivity and market access, resilient production systems, regenerative agriculture, and soil and water intelligence. Nature and Biodiversity focuses on biodiversity traceability, impact assessment, and biodiversity enhancement through agriculture and nature-based projects. Supply Chain Excellence addresses inclusive value chains, operational safety, workforce development, transformative manufacturing technologies, and green logistics. Impact-Driven Growth encourages solutions related to upcycling, next-generation ingredients and categories, personal care and hygiene, and consumer insights and foresight tools.
Through the accelerator, participating companies open their supply chains and work closely with startups to test, pilot, and scale solutions that address sustainability challenges across industries. The program aims to maximize collective impact by connecting entrepreneurs with corporate expertise, resources, and opportunities for real-world implementation.
The initiative welcomes startups from around the world. Applicants are encouraged to submit solutions that best align with the needs of corporate partners and the identified challenge areas. The location of a company’s headquarters does not restrict where a pilot project can be conducted, allowing startups to participate based on the relevance of their technology and solutions.
Pilot projects may receive funding of up to USD 100,000. However, startups are encouraged to propose cost-effective pilots with lower budgets where appropriate to enhance scalability and long-term viability.
Applicants with multiple solutions should submit a single application and clearly explain how their solutions align with different challenge areas. The program seeks innovative technologies and best practices that can be implemented across businesses and shared globally to create lasting sustainability impact.
For more information, visit 100+ Accelerator.
