End Plastic Waste Innovation Platform (Plug and Play Accelerator)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Early-stage startups working on plastic waste solutions
- Focus on innovation in waste management, recycling, collection, and circular economy
- Core Pillar: Innovation is one of the Alliance's four core pillars
- Partner: Plug and Play - Global innovation platform with expertise in industry-specific acceleration
Overview
A partnership between Alliance to End Plastic Waste and Plug and Play, a global innovation platform specializing in industry-specific accelerator programs.
Program Details:
- Duration: 12-week highly-structured curriculum
- Structure: 90-day accelerator program
- Participants per Hub: 10 startups selected per location
- Startup Focus: Highest-potential startups tackling the global plastic waste challenge
Hub Locations:
1. Silicon Valley (USA)
2. Paris (France) - Second hub, applications opened January 2020
3. Singapore (Asia)
Program Components:
- Scouting and acceleration of high-potential startups
- 90-day structured accelerator program
- Final expo where startups present to AEPW member companies for potential investment
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
Eligibility:
- Early-stage startups working on plastic waste solutions
- Focus on innovation in waste management, recycling, collection, and circular economy
Core Pillar: Innovation is one of the Alliance's four core pillars
Partner: Plug and Play - Global innovation platform with expertise in industry-specific acceleration
How to Apply
Application Process
For Paris Hub (as example):
How to Apply:
Selection Process:
Note: Specific application materials, forms, and detailed requirements not provided in source content. Interested startups should visit endplasticwaste.org or Plug and Play website for current application details and deadlines.
What Alliance to End Plastic Waste Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 8
- Total given
- $1.93M
- Median grant
- $209K
- Range
- $15K–$500K
- By dollars: Minnesota 28%, District of Columbia 25%, Ohio 18%. Top recipient cities: Rogers, MN; Washington DC, DC; Cleveland, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Myplas Recycling (MN) Inc · Rogers, MN
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Delterra Inc · Washington DC, DC
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CGLR Foundation · Cleveland, OH
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Opt USA Inc · Hixson, TN
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$258K
Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ
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$160K
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- Startups
- Environment
- Technology
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