Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day
Please arrive at 9am to be seated by 09:30am - late arrivals will not be admitted.
Date & Time: Weds 19th July, arrival from 09-09:30am.
Event Agenda:
0900-0930 - Arrivals
0930-1115am: Pitches & Fireside Chat
1115-1300: Optional Networking.
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Please join us for the second-ever Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day at the Barbican Auditorium, or dial in and watch virtually here!
We will open with commentary from Amazon's UK Country Manager John Boumphrey, and hear pitches from 16 incredible start-ups pioneering sustainable innovation in recycling technologies and consumer-facing products (from 09:30-11:15am). This will be followed by networking and refreshments amongst venture and angel investors, sustainability thought leaders and founders (11:15am-1pm).
The Demo Day and the start-up's pitches are the culmination of a bespoke 12-week equity-free programme, supported by EIT Climate-KIC and WRAP, in which founders have navigated the challenges of starting and scaling a sustainable business and benefited from expert-led workshops, specialised mentorship, a tailored curriculum and much more.
The Recycling Technology Start-ups:
Refact (FR) – a textile recycling technology company turning used textiles into brand new apparel
Polyperception (BE) – a platform providing real-time, end-to-end waste flow monitoring to plastics and material recovery facilities
Terrawaste (NL) – a chemical recycling technology turning non-recyclable dry, wet and mixed plastic waste into valuable, carbon-negative materials
Matoha (UK) – material identification devices that help with efficient waste sorting
Sorted (UK) – AI-powered solutions to help waste management companies sort their recyclable materials
Descycle (UK) – a metal processing technology company developing novel and low-impact solutions using revolutionary chemistry
The Consumer Products Start-ups:
Open Funk (DE) – a sustainable, high-performance, compact kitchen mixer for glass jars
Papair (DE) – recycled paper bubble wrap providing a sustainable packaging alternative to conventional bubble wrap
We Do Solar (DE) – a smart solar set that can be installed in balconies
FUNQ (ES) – a syrup-based soft drink which allows anyone to turn tap water into a delicious beverage, reducing the need to ship water
Infinite Athletica (ES) – a circular sportswear company turning sport waste into garments for the same sport
Nimbi (UK) – a compostable razor using revolutionary biomaterials
Milky Plant (UK) – a device that allows people to create their own plant-based milk from home. reducing the need to ship cartons
Seep (UK) – plastic-free sponges, cloths and other household essentials
Tangle (UK) – sustainable dog products such as collars, leashes and toys made from upcycled ghost fishing nets
Bo (UK) – an urban e-scooter company with world-first riding technology, building efficient commuter vehicles
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.