Collaborating for a better world
In 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and exponentially to fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions. The program is co-sponsored by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone and Unilever. Through this partnership, five of the largest consumer goods companies in the world open up their supply chains and leverage their teams to work with startups to maximize collective impact.
By funding up to 100K USD per startup pilot, the partners test and validate each solution to then scale and transform their global supply chains. Such collaborative partnerships allow industries to work together using their scale, resources, and purchasing power to fuel sustainable innovation. The 100+ Accelerator has accelerated 148 companies in 38 countries.
148 Startups
from 38 countries have participated
Programming
and remote training from key experts and mentors
Up To $100K
for pilot implementation
Demo Day
with world-class investors
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May 2024 Applications Open - Cohort 6
May 2024
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July 2024 Applications Close - Cohort 6
July 2024
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Q4 2024 Demo Day - Cohort 5
Q4 2024
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Q1 2025 Cohort 6 Companies Announced
Q1 2025
Cohort 6 Companies AnnouncedThank you to all applicants!
For those selected, congratulations, and welcome to the team!
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2025 Kick-off - Cohort 6
2025
Kick-off - Cohort 6Join us for the program kick-off
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2025 Program and Pilot implementation - Cohort 6
2025
Program and Pilot implementation - Cohort 6
6-months of remote program structured to accelerate your company in addition to a pilot of up to $100k upon selection. -
2025 Demo Day - Cohort 6
2025
Demo Day - Cohort 6Selected startups present their solutions to investors, corporate leaders, and key stakeholders.
Current Challenges
The 100+ Accelerator has worked with its corporate partners to identify the thorniest sustainability challenges in their supply chains. Do you have a potential solution? Check out the list below to see if you qualify. If you prove the viability of your solution through the pilot phase of the 100+ program, you may end up with one (or more!) new corporate clients.
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.
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.
Sustainable Agriculture
Help farmers produce sustainable and regenerative high yielding, high quality crops by leveraging science, technology and financing.
Climate Action
Help supply chains reach net zero carbon emissions by finding affordable technologies to decarbonize our value chains.
Inclusive Growth
Help us create economic prosperity, workplace safety, inclusion and long-term environmental health.
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.
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.
The 100+ Partnership
AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone and Unilever joined in a unique partnership to fund and pilot sustainable innovation in supply chains. The 100+ Accelerator offers size and scale to passionate entrepreneurs to help them solve pressing global challenges and bring their solutions to market faster. The 100+ Accelerator provides an opportunity to come together to accelerate the world's progress toward sustainable solutions and to do business the right way, not the easy way.
This partnership is an opportunity to come together to accelerate progress for a more sustainable world, even as each company continues to strive for their independent sustainability goals.
- Our purpose drives everything we do. We are building on our more than 600 years of heritage, we are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, and we dream big to move our industry forward.
- Our Purpose Is To Refresh The World And Make A Difference.
- We are Colgate, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.
- At Danone, we offer products that put people at the heart of everything we do. We pioneer innovative food, drinks & specialized nutrition that can positively impact health.
- We are known for our great brands and our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance.
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