2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day

​Get ready to celebrate the future of sustainable innovation at the 2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day! Join us at the iconic Barbican Centre for a morning packed with fresh ideas, inspiring pitches, and plenty of good vibes. Sip on refreshments as you mingle with founders, investors, and sustainability champions, then settle in to hear from eight trailblazing start-ups shaking up everything from skincare and chocolate to pet food and cleaning products. Special guest speakers The Tempest Two will keep the energy high, and there’s plenty of time to network (and snack!) in the conservatory afterwards.

​Doors open at 9am with coffee and treats to kick things off—just be sure to arrive by 9:30am so you don’t miss a thing. Whether you’re a green tech enthusiast, an investor, or just curious about what’s next for the planet, this is your chance to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. Let’s toast to a greener future together!

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​​​Date & Time: Thursday 3rd July 2025, arrival from 09-09:30am.

​​​Event Agenda:

​​​09:00-10:00am - Arrivals- refreshments provided

​​​10:00-11:30am - Pitches and Guest Speaker- The Tempest Two

​​​11:30-13:00pm - Networking and food in the conservatory

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​​The Start-ups:

​AuraSkin [Greece]: AuraSkin upcycles spent coffee grounds into skincare products such as lip balms, face creams and sunscreens, designed for everyday use. AuraSkin provides coffee shops with a practical solution to convert their waste into valuable ingredients, creating additional revenue opportunities for these businesses while addressing industry waste challenges.

​Bantu Chocolate [UK]: Bantu Chocolate aims to address environmental and ethical challenges within the cacao industry through its vertically integrated production model. Their payment structure provides wages above Fairtrade industry standards. Bantu offers cacao products made with wholesome natural ingredients obtained through means like regenerative agriculture, with verified ethical production credentials that provide transparency from farm to shelf.

​Composty [UK]: Composty aims to tackle microplastic pollution and climate change caused by conventional cleaning tools by producing durable, plastic-free alternatives. Their sponges and cloths maintain cleaning effectiveness while naturally breaking down after their useful life. Designed for extended use, Composty's products offer practical household solutions that perform effectively while reducing persistent environmental impact.

​Grace & Green [UK]: Grace & Green is a B Corp (a business certified for meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental responsibility) offering a range of period products – from certified organic tampons and pads to reusable period underwear. With the goal of promoting sustainability and safety, all of their products are made with organic materials free from harmful chemicals, toxins, and artificial dyes. By prioritising reusable designs and innovative materials, Grace and Green works to help reduce the environmental impact of traditional menstrual products while delivering reliable, effective protection.

​Horée [France]: Horée is pioneering fresh cosmetics based on organic fruit and vegetable ingredients dependent on the seasons. The French company produces 100% vegan and plastic-free beauty products, made with ingredients found in nature and free from artificial content. Their cold manufacturing process preserves the bioactive properties of plants, offering skincare that aligns with their zero-waste production philosophy.

​Hygge [Italy]: Hygge considers pets part of the family and offers high-quality pet food and snacks. The Italian company sources human grade ingredients from local supply chains to guarantee health, taste and safety. Their philosophy is based on using quality raw materials and reducing its environmental impact.

​KWERKY [UK]: KWERKY has developed an additive-free powdered milk alternative made from oats and peas. According to its lifecycle analysis, the British start-up’s production process results in lower carbon emissions than traditional dairy and oat milk. With 82% of ingredients sourced from Europe, their concentrated powder format also avoids water weight during transportation.

​Omuu Pet [Ireland]: Founded by a veterinary surgeon, Omuu Pet develops innovative pet products based on nutritional science and clinical trials. The Irish company incorporates novel protein sources, including insect-based ingredients that require significantly fewer resources to produce than conventional animal proteins. Their evidence-based approach aims to produce products that optimize pet health while addressing resource efficiency, with the goal of helping pets and the planet at the same time.

​​Please note we will be filming at the event. If your registration is approved and you have an issue with this, please do let us know via email or on the day of the event.