IPPIN Incubator Program
The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (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. Selected participants will attend a series of capacity building sessions, complemented by weekly coaching.
Application Deadlines: 30 April 2024
- Program Starts 15 May 2024
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 (see below).
- 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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