ImpAct Accelerator Program to address Sustainable Packaging (Germany)

The second cohort of the acceleration programme is now open for applications! The focus is on startups that are addressing packaging (sustainable packaging alternatives, especially bio plastics). The programme is an in person & online model, lasting for 6 weeks, starting in November. They will select 5 to 7 teams per cohort, offering them an intensive and immersive experience to accelerate their growth.

They are working with a womxn quota and drive diversity at all levels within the acceleration programme.

The ImpAct Accelerator by Impact Hub Berlin is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection as part of the ConnACT with Impact programme.

Impact Areas

Areas of impact might include:

• Sustainable retail packaging
• Advanced packaging materials (new materials)
• Recyclable packaging
• Reusable packaging
• Food packaging
• Sustainable design
• Circular packaging

Programme Benefits

• Exceptional mentors:
  • At ImpAct Accelerator, they provide exceptional mentors who have deep industry knowledge and expertise. Their mentors will guide you through the challenges of scaling your startup and help you navigate the complex food waste landscape.
• Partner companies:
  • You will have the opportunity to introduce your solutions with our partner companies such as Miele.
• Global Impact Hub network:
  • Opportunity to connect with the 24,000+ members of Impact Hub in global.
• Hybrid participation:
  • During the programme, you will spend the first and the last week in person at Impact Hub Berlin (where you can tap into the extensive network of Impact Hub Berlin and participate in the IH Forum. They will provide a membership at the Impact Hub premises throughout the timeline of the programme.
• Compensation:
  • They cover your travel & accommodation expenses up to 800€
• No equity:
  • They do not require any equity in return for your participation.
• Visibility:
  • Opportunities for media attention and exposure to established impact communities.
• Diversity:
  • They are working with womxn quota and drive diversity at all levels within the acceleration program.

Duration

Six weeks, starting November 6, 2023.

Who can apply?

Check out the eligibility criteria for the application with a low entry barrier below:

• Focus: Startups tackling sustainable packaging including both B2B and B2C solutions.
• Stage: Startups with tested products. They are looking for startups that have already developed a product and tested it in the market. Ideally, your startup should have achieved a first inflection point, such as acquiring clients, securing investment, or having intellectual property.
• Location: Startups registered in Germany or running operations in Germany.

For more information, visit Impact Hub Berlin.