PepsiCo launches Greenhouse APAC Accelerator Program
Farzaneh Eslamloo
// // 10 startups will be selected, with US$10K grants and one company gaining US$100K...
The PepsiCo Greenhouse Collaborative Accelerator has launched its Greenhouse Accelerator Program in the Asia-Pacific region to support startups and small businesses in the climate action and packaging sustainability sectors.
This program has supported over 50 companies and engaged more than 90 mentors across different continents and focus areas since 2017. They cover various regions, including the United States, Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa and APAC.
Applications are open now and will close on May 1, 2023.
PepsiCo launches Greenhouse Accelerator Program in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Image – PepsiCo
The program will run from June to October and will support 10 selected startups and small businesses across participating APAC markets to launch and scale innovative concepts. Participants will receive initial grants of US$20,000, along with mentoring from PepsiCo subject matter experts and help identifying market opportunities for their concept. At the program’s close, one participating company will be awarded a US$100,000 grant to further scale its innovation.
The intellectual capital and the support that PepsiCo has offered us, has helped us overcome many obstacles and fast-track our growth and recognition
Shaifali Mishra, UAE
We are excited to see what we can achieve with PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program, as we work to bridge gaps in waste management processes
Christopher Arida & Aya Hariri, Lebanon
The program is open to emerging brands in the food and beverage sector that are committed to sustainability and innovation. Interested startups can apply through the program’s website, and applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. By nurturing sustainable brands and fostering collaboration and innovation, PepsiCo is helping to build a more resilient and sustainable food system for the future.
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