AB InBev 100+ Accelerator Programme Cohort 6 (Up To $100,000 USD)

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AB InBev is officially now accepting applications for Cohort 6 of the 100+ Accelerator, a global incubator program powered by AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever.

The 100+ Accelerator delivers 6 months of remote programming and training to accelerate the collaboration and growth of cohort companies in addition to a pilot/alliance with our partner companies. You will receive support from a global team champion, access to mentor networks and up to $100K toward pilot execution.

Their goal is to have your company complete the program and graduate to a larger commercial contract and strong relationship with one or more of the partner companies.

The 100+ Accelerator was launched by AB InBev in 2018 to help the company reach its ambitious sustainability goals faster by finding startups that could deliver breakthrough advancements across five key sustainability pillars—water stewardship, smart agriculture, circular packaging, climate action and upcycling. In its first two cohorts, more than half of the startups secured long term contracts with AB InBev. In 2020, industry giants Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever embarked on a transformative journey with 100+ Accelerator. This May, they are thrilled to announce the addition of Danone as their fifth partner, expanding their collective impact on the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Together, they are forging powerful partnerships, driving innovation, and paving the way for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. In its first five cohorts, the 100+ Accelerator has worked with 148 startups in almost 40 countries.

100+ Accelerator Challenge Areas:

This year, we have concentrated and expanded to seven challenge statements across a wide range of areas that all help us to contribute towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 100+ Accelerator Partner Companies’ Sustainability Goals. The seven challenges are: sustainable agriculture, water stewardship, circular economy, climate action, biodiversity, inclusive growth, and health & wellness

Circular Economy – Help close the loop and create a circular global economy where waste is eliminated, resources continually circulated and nature regenerated through new packaging systems, recycling infrastructure, and alternative food supply options. Click Here for more details
Water Stewardship – Help optimize the full water process across business operations and help improve water quality and availability in the surrounding communities to build a more water-secure world. Click Here for more details
Sustainable Agriculture – Help farmers produce sustainable and regenerative high yielding, high quality crops by leveraging science, technology and financing. Click Here for more details
Climate Action – Help supply chains reach net zero carbon emissions by finding affordable technologies to decarbonize our value chains. Click Here for more details
Inclusive Growth – Help us create economic prosperity, workplace safety, inclusion and long-term environmental health. Click Here for more details
Nature and Biodiversity – Help us protect, renew, and grow the biodiversity of all ecosystems to sustain life on Earth, and maintain the foundation of our supply chains and businesses. Click Here for more details
Health and Wellness – Help us increase the well-being of our people, consumers, and communities so they can fully participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities. Click Here for more details

Benefits

Up To $100K for pilot implementation
Pilot customer opportunities with the four corporate partners: AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate Palmolive, Danone and Unilever (including the potential to scale company-wide)
Active mentorship, training and programming in product development, go-to-market, operations, sales and more
Top mentor network of scientists, academics, domain experts, venture capitalists, corporate sustainability leaders, etc.
Potential funding from Partner Companies and their networks

100+ Accelerator Eligibility Criteria

The 100+ Accelerator is looking for innovative solutions that have the ability to scale quickly and make a significant impact on one or more challenge areas.
The Accelerator focuses on startups that have a product in market or are prepared to go to market.
Also, the Accelerator is particularly interested in supporting great teams: companies led by passionate entrepreneurs who have surrounded themselves with diverse talent that are in the best position to succeed.
Startups that have demonstrated traction in the form of IP, revenue, clients, pilots or contracts etc. will have the best chance of getting accepted.