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bp Innovation
Commercial Opportunity with the bp Offshore Wind team
Bp have launched three separate campaigns searching for innovators in the offshore wind sector, seeking collaborators from individuals to large-scale organizations who have new and exciting ideas – at any level of maturity – about how to implement on three campaign areas – circularity, system integration and ecology.
Application Deadline: 21 April 2023
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Global Cement and Concrete Association
Open Innovation Challenge Call
Start-ups are invited by Innovandi Open Challenge, an exciting international partnership programme, run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to work on the development of new materials and ingredients for low carbon concrete – a major step towards the ultimate goal of net zero concrete.
Applications open: 14 March 2023
Deadline: 30 May 2023
Find Out MoreInnovate UK
Better Food for All: Innovation For Improved Nutrition
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £20m across three strands, for the development of innovative solutions to address significant nutrition challenges. Your project must have the potential to impact the nutritional quality of food and drink products consumed by the UK population:
- Enhancing food quality
- Stratified nutrition
- Fortified and biofortified foods
- Plant-based and alternative proteins
- Preservation, packaging and storage technologies
Deadline: 23 March 2023
Find Out MoreThe Liveability Challenge (TLC)
Climate Change & Food & Nutrition Challenges
Climate Change
The Liveability Challenge is looking for disruptive innovations that can capture and utilise carbon to create scalable products for global markets, as well as solutions that can capture and store carbon at scale. TLC seek solutions that create value from the conservation or restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems in Southeast Asia.
Food & Nutrition
Aims to establish a circular urban agriculture or aquaculture system, or alternative protein system. TLC are seeking innovative and breakthrough technological solutions to maximise production efficiency and minimise resource requirements.
Deadline: 31 March 2023
Find Out MoreUrban Future Lab
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator program
Startups addressing key challenges to US offshore wind development.
Deadline: March 27 2023
Find Out MoreCarbon to Value
Accelerator Program
C2V is now open for Cohort 3 , and they are seeking groundbreaking carbontech start-ups between TRL 4 and TRL 7 that are developing differentiated and scalable solutions that capture carbon and/or incorporate captured carbon as a major input for valorization.
Deadline: 31 March 2023
Apply NowChevron Technology Ventures, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Chevron Studio: Carbon Utilization, Hydrogen and Renewable Energy, Energy Storage Systems
Chevron Studio is a one-of-a-kind program in partnership with Chevron Technology Ventures and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) designed to help entrepreneurs build companies by linking them with world-class, early-stage technologies developed at national labs and universities. The program provides assistance to the entrepreneurs to help them scale up and commercialize these technologies.
Applications due: March 14, 2023
Informational Webinar: February 14, 2023
Innovate UK
Faraday Battery Challenge
The Faraday Battery Challenge will support UK registered Small, Micro and Medium-sized, businesses only to apply for a share of up to £1.5 million to increase and facilitate their engagement with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre.
Competition opens 21st February 2023.
Competition closes 4th of April 2023.
Online Briefing event: 16th of February 2023.
LCBA Canada
Fuel Cells for Emergency Power Generation | Bell Canada
Bell is looking for strategies for deploying and integrating new technologies and combining reliability and efficiency in the area of Fuel cells.
Find Out MoreLCBA Canada
DC+ Energy Storage Solutions | Bell Canada
Bell is seeking for technological solutions for renewable energy power generation, in order to reduce Bell’s carbon footprint.
Find Out MoreLCBA Canada
Syngas solutions from wet bark and wood waste feedstock | Paper Excellence
Paper Excellence is seeking for a syngas with an energy density that is similar to natural gas derived from available hog fuel.
LCBA Canada
Manufacturing of lignin-based packaging materials | Paper Excellence
Paper Excellence is looking for alternative packaging materials derived from lignin.
Find Out MoreLCBA Canada
Dewatering biomass for combustion | Paper Excellence
Paper Excellence is seeking an economical way to dewater/dry the biomass prior to its combustion.
LCBA Canada
Renewable Power Generation | Bell Canada
Bell is seeking for technological solutions for renewable energy power generation, in order to reduce Bell’s carbon footprint.
LCBA Canada
Fuel Cells for Emergency Power Generation | Bell Canada
Bell is looking for strategies for deploying and integrating new technologies and combining reliability and efficiency in the area of Fuel cells.
LCBA Canada
Alternative Energy Storage | Bell Canada
Bell seeks innovation solutions and technologies in alternative energy storage with aim to reduce utility consumption during peak hours.
Find Out MoreLCBA Canada
Waste Heat Recovery | Bell Canada
Bell seeks adapted technological solutions in waste heat recovery. Challenge: where electricity is produced from waste heat, how to use the electricity produced to power telecom / IT equipment or other building loads.
Find Out MoreLCBA Canada
Cosia Challenge on Solvent and Non-Solvent Additives Measurement
COSIA’s members are seeking a ‘plug and play’ inline multiphase measurement technology suitable for detecting solvent and other additives in produced bitumen-water emulsion. Industry is seeking a solution to well measurement that is cost effective and reliable, with reasonable accuracy and fit for solvent recovery processes surveillance.
Kraft Heinz
Unleash the Power of Tomatoes from Seed to Shelf
Kraft Heinz are searching for innovative solutions from start-ups to unleash the power of tomatoes, delivering on taste, sustainability, nutrition, convenience and/or affordability.
Deadline: 20 January 2023
Apply NowSustainable Ventures
Innovation Challenge: Lambeth
Sustainable Ventures is launching a competition to help SMES & Established Businesses solve their net zero challenges and Innovators scale their solutions particularly in low carbon buildings, waste management, behavior change, and low carbon mobility.
Applications open January 2023.
Find Out MorePUB
PUB Global Innovation Challenge
Singapore’s National Water Agency is scaling digital and smart solutions by providing funding, resources, and pilot opportunities with the utility.
Applications to reopen 2023.
Apply NowImagine H2O
Pilot Funding & Scale Up Support
Asia-Pacific water challenges that are addressed by entrepreneurs receive pilot funding and scale up support with partners.
Applications for Cohort 4 open.
Apply NowPlug-and-Play
Mobility Accelerator
Autonomous vehicles, connectivity, electrification, smart cities.
Rolling applications year round. Stage-agnostic.
Apply NowEcoLabs
EcoLabs-Continental Urban Mobility Accelerator
Spanning urban mobility, electrification, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport.
Open to applicants in all regions/continents.
Apply NowEVA
Electric Vehicle Accelerator
Charging infrastructure, EV fleets, services supporting electric mobility.
Announced in April 2022. Open to companies located beyond Singapore.
Apply NowImagine H2O Asia
Accelerator Program
Accelerator program for water technologies in Asia tackling climate change, increasing efficiency, health and equity.
Supported by Enterprise Singapore, SUEZ, Xylem and others.
Applications open in June 2023
Fashion for Good
Fashion Accelerator Program
Accelerator program for innovators within the fashion supply chain.
No equity 9-month accelerator programme. Application deadline 31st Oct 2022.
Apply NowDiageo Sustainable Solutions
Pilot Program
Pilot program for start-ups in water, waste, agriculture and food which can green Diageo’s business and wider.
Current open program in agriculture to build resilience in Diageo’s smallholder farmer communities.
Apply NowSpace-F
Global Foodtech Program
Thailand-based program covering multiple foodtech segments including alt-protein, packaging, etc.
Batch 3 ongoing.
Batch 4 application period expected to start Sep 2023.
IndieBio
Biotech Startup Accelerator
Accelerates biotech startups focused on “human and planetary health”. US-based.
New York Cohort 4 and San Francisco Cohort 13 closed; applications reviewed on rolling basis.
Apply NowGROW
The Grow Impact Accelerator
Selects startups from across the agrifood value chain that can have measurable impact. Singapore-based.
Cohort 4 open to applications Q3 2023.
Apply NowBrinc Accelerator
Brinc Accelerator
Runs programs in several relevant verticals, including Agritech, Foodtech, and Climatetech. Hong Kong-based.
DayDayCook Good Food Accelerator next cohort 2023.
Climatetech inaugural cohort Q1 2023.
Big Idea Ventures Accelerator
Big Idea Ventures Accelerator
Focused on alternative protein startups. Programs run out of Singapore, New York, and Paris.
Currently accepting applications.
Apply NowCemex Ventures
Construction Startup Competition
Green Construction, Enhanced Productivity, Construction Supply Chain, Construction’s Future.
Cohort 6 apps closed Sept.
Expect Cohort 7 in 2023.
Holcim Accelerator
Startup Accelerator Program
Recycling construction & demolition waste to green building solutions.
Cohort 3 apps closed.
Expect Cohort 4 in 2023.
LCBA Canada
Carbonaxion Bioenergies on Modular Hydrogen Electrolyzers
We are looking for high-efficiency, modular, water electrolyzers, for the local production of hydrogen in power-to-gas applications.
Deadline: 18 November 2022
Applications ClosedSociete Generale
Calling on startups dedicated to deliver a positive impact on the financial industry and society
One-of-a-kind chance to expose products and solutions to real life business environments and get exposure to Societe Generale Group and the industry. Deadline: 30 November
Apply NowSwire Coca-Cola Group
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Track, reimburse, and promote the return, collection and recycling of used plastic beverage bottles.
Deadline: 9 September 2022
Applications ClosedSwire Properties
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Optimize freshwater consumption in AC cooling tower operations without compromising performance. Find out more
Deadline: 15 July 2022
Applications ClosedSwire Properties
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Reduce air-conditioning electricity consumption by enabling personal tenant control of thermal comfort (in an office with AHU-VAV air-side system), and including an occupant engagement program. Find out more
Deadline: 15 July 2022
Applications ClosedSwire Properties
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Reduce GHG emissions from building energy use through hydrogen technology (on-site hydrogen generation and fuel cells) or other low/zero carbon on-site energy sources. Find out more
Deadline: 15 July 2022
Applications ClosedSwire Properties
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Reduce the air-conditioning electricity consumption in buildings through efficient dehumidification solutions. Find out more
Deadline: 15 July 2022
Applications ClosedSwire Coca-Cola Group
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Reduce overall water consumption within an industrial facility (beverage bottling plant) through real time monitoring that enables response to water efficiency improvement opportunities. Find out more
Deadline: 15 July 2022
Applications ClosedHAECO
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation across OPCOS
Treat wastewater from an industrial facility to the point of being reusable for higher value use cases cost effectively. Find out more
Deadline: 15 July 2022
Applications ClosedIMI Hydronic Engineering
Solution Acceleration and Co-creation
We want to help global communities achieve their carbon-neutral goals through innovation; developing smarter solutions to manage energy in efficient and sustainable ways. Our focus is on solutions in smart home energy management, digital solutions to increase energy efficiency, and grid flexibility, but we’re also open to other ideas in this space! And we’re looking for creative, future-thinking companies to accelerate, co-create and collaborate with on this journey.
Deadline: 6 May 2022
Applications ClosedEnergy Entrepreneurs Fund
Support for UK innovators
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is announcing a new phase of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund to help support UK innovators, to help drive clean energy independence with £10 million in new funding.
Deadline: 11 May 2022
Applications ClosedPositive Home Adeo Challenge
Path to deployment in 900+ Adeo stores
Sustainable solutions across the entire home value chain, including construction, managemetn and end of life.
Applications Closed.
Applications ClosedDiageo Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable Container/Bottle Designs for eCommerce: Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation
Optimise our glass bottle designs and other container formats with the associated packaging for shipping.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedDiageo Sustainable Solutions
Glass Bottle/Container Decoration: Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation
Improve container decoration techniques and enable increased recyclability of glass bottles.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedDiageo Sustainable Solutions
Circular Business Models – Refill and Reuse: Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation
Make circular business models a reality across our brand portfolio through all solutions enabling return or refill from home or on the go.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedDiageo Sustainable Solutions
Funded pilot with intention to internally scale innovation: Sustainable Container Design – alternative formats
Improve the overall sustainability of our containers, through alternative formats that have lower carbon and water intensity.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedWalker
Biosolids upcycling: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Solutions to convert biosolids (sewage wastewater residuals) to agricultural fertilizer and/or other beneficial end-product.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedARLANXEO
Biobased feedstock production: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Solutions to convert biological sludge into alternative fuels.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedBreathing space (Alberta Lung Association)
Indoor air quality solutions: Funded pilot + tec:nical assistance
Solutions to improve indoor air quality.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC Translink
Regional transport decarbonisation: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Energy optimization and scheduling solutions to reduce GHG emissions in regional transportation fleet management and charging infrastructure.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC Fortis BC
Residential EV charging optimisation: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Home charging management and optimisation solutions suitable for remote and rural communities.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSPA Aqua Prima
Energy reduction for wellness facilities: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Waste heat and steam recovery, biomass heating or solar thermal solutions for wellness facilities.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSPA Aqua Prima
Bioremediation: Funded pilot + technical assistance
SPA Aqua Prima is seeking innovative nutrient recycling and bioremediation solutions; specifically, biofiltration technologies for outdoor open surface waters and for (chlorine-free) indoor pools.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedCity of Toronto
Residential in-building renewable energy generation: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Renewable energy generation technologies that can be installed within a single mid-high-rise building.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedCity of Toronto
Community scale residential energy storage: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Community-scale energy storage solutions that will accelerate the deployment of in-building renewable energy.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC Translink
Operational energy reduction for transport buildings: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Building efficiency and energy management solutions for Translink assets, including bus depots, sea bus terminals and rapid transit stations.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC City of Vancouver
Municipal waste reduction and reuse: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Eliminate the disposal of waste (solid and organic) to landfill and incinerator using innovative, functional and scalable solutions.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC City of Vancouver
Urban rainwater run-off reuse: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Green rainwater infrastructure to retain and treat urban run-off. Can include, but not limited to rainwater harvesting – blue-green roofs, swales, rainwater tree trenches and rain gardens, etc.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC City of Vancouver
Low carbon fuel supply and infrastructure for city fleets: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Alternative fuels and infrastructure to replace diesel and CNG in medium to heavy-duty city fleets.
Funded pilot + technical assistance.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC City of Vancouver
EV Charging Infrastructure: Funded pilot + technical assistance
EV charging solutions for medium to heavy-duty city fleets that can assist the city’s transition to net zero and resolve EV infrastructure challenges.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedBC Ferries
Vessel on-board energy reduction: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Solutions to minimise non-propulsion (onboard) energy usage of passenger ferries.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedVEC City of Vancouver
Low carbon construction materials and equipment: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Solutions to reduce embodied carbon from construction including low carbon construction materials for buildings, recycling technologies. low carbon construction equipment, or other solutions.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedPremier Meat
Sustainable retail packaging for fresh meat: Funded pilot + technical assistance
Sustainable alternatives for single use plastic and Styrofoam trays used for retail product packaging, including recyclable, compostable, or other solutions.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedCelebrate Niagara
Sustainable materials for events: Funded pilot + technical assistance:
Event manager Celebrate Niagara is seeking event supplies – including lanyards, name tags, etc. – sourced from sustainable materials.
Deadline: 21 January
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