Incubation Program from CSIRO – Indo-Pacific Plastic Innovation Network (IPPIN)
Incubation Program from CSIRO – Indo-Pacific Plastic Innovation Network (IPPIN)
Do you have an idea about plastics innovation for the Indo-Pacific?
The IPPIN Incubator Program could be for you!
The IPPIN Incubator program is delivered by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and in-country government partners in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The IPPIN Incubator is an intensive six-week online program focused on refining the product-market fit of plastic waste solutions through a user-problem approach. The program offers the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region, fostering cross-cultural networking and collaborations.
Selected participants will attend a series of capacity building sessions, complemented by weekly coaching and have a chance to progress into the IPPIN Accelerator program to unlock grants and fast track their solutions.
Deadline: 18 June 2023
Benefits:
The program offers:
- the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region, fostering cross-cultural networking and collaborations.
- an online Showcase, with participants pitching their solutions to a panel of judges for feedback and guidance.
- a chance to progress into the IPPIN Accelerator program to unlock grants and fast track their solutions.
The program challenge statements are:
- sustainable alternatives which outperform existing plastics.
- improving plastics innovation and capturing value beyond first use, to develop lasting circular solutions.
- empower decision-making through reliable and accessible information.
Who should apply?
- The Incubator is designed to support idea-stage start-ups, research teams, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and other stakeholders looking to refine their ideas, projects, or solutions to address one or more of the program challenge statements.
- Participants can come from anywhere in the world so long as they have an idea that can help reimagine plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific.
- Multi-lateral teams are encouraged.
- Applicants need to choose the most suitable market/context (Indonesia, Thailand, or Vietnam) for where their idea best fits.
How to Apply?
Applicant should complete and submit an online application via https://ippin.awardsplatform.com/.
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