AB InBev 100+ Accelerator — Circular Economy Challenge

Enriched Corporate · Found: 2026-03-14 20:58

Global sustainability accelerator co-sponsored by AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever. Offers up to USD 100K per startup for pilot implementation in circular economy, water stewardship, climate, agriculture, and other sustainability themes.

Source: https://www.100accelerator.com/

Funding Details

Funder

AB InBev / 100+ Accelerator (co-sponsored by Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Unilever)

Funding Goal

Accelerate startup solutions to global sustainability challenges in circular economy, water, climate, agriculture, biodiversity, and inclusive growth

Funding Amount

Up to USD 100,000 per startup for pilot implementation (up to 100.000 €)

Deadline

Cohort 7 closed — Cohort 8 timeline unknown (periodic)

How to Apply

Apply via 100accelerator.com when applications open. Annual cycle approximately June each year for next cohort. Demo Day with investors at end of programme.

Target Region

Global

Contact

100accelerator.com

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:58

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Startup or innovative solution provider orientation — not traditional NGO grants

Project Scope

• Circular economy challenge is most relevant for plastic recycling work
• Scalable solution with commercialization potential expected

Required Documents

• Must have testable pilot ready for 4-6 month implementation

Constraints

• Cohort 7 closed — monitor for Cohort 8 opening (likely mid-2026)

Summary

The 100+ Accelerator is a global sustainability accelerator launched by AB InBev in 2018, jointly sponsored by major FMCG companies including The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz International, and Unilever. The programme was created to support the achievement of the UN SDGs by accelerating the growth of startups developing sustainability solutions across the value chains of its corporate sponsors. The programme offers up to USD 100,000 per participating startup for pilot design and implementation, along with mentorship from subject matter experts and culminates in a Demo Day with investors. Seven challenge areas are addressed: water stewardship, climate, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, nature and biodiversity, inclusive growth, and health and wellness. The circular economy challenge is most relevant for organizations working on plastic waste and recycling, as it aligns with the sponsors aggregate commitment to reduce plastic waste and increase use of recycled materials. In recent cohorts, 46 startups were selected from over 1,700 submissions. Cohort 7 applications are now closed as of early 2026. Cohort 8 is expected to open approximately mid-2026. The programme primarily targets technology startups, not traditional NGOs, which limits direct applicability.

Historical Context

Running since 2018, now in Cohort 7. Annual cycle with applications typically opening around June. Record submission numbers indicate high competition.

Why it was added

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