Founders vs. Future: Startups Pitching Solutions to Today’s Toughest Sustainability Challenges
The Crypts at the Guildhall London EC2V 5AE. GUILDHALL, GRESHAM STREET, EC2V 7HH
About this Event
Get ready for a high-energy pitch event spotlighting the next wave of sustainability innovation!
Co-hosted by the 100+ Accelerator and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), this event happening on the sidelines of London Climate Action Week brings together game-changing startups, sharp-eyed judges and sustainability leaders for a live showdown at London’s historic Guildhall.
The 100+ Accelerator is a global program co-sponsored by AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz International and Unilever that partners with startups to rapidly pilot and scale breakthrough sustainability solutions and maximize collective impact.
Four Europe-based startups from the program will pitch solutions across regenerative agriculture, circular economy, water stewardship, and climate resilience—all in front of a live audience and expert panel.
Following the pitches will be a rapid-fire dialogue on key innovation trends, followed by a networking reception where founders, funders, and changemakers connect.
Expect:
– Startup pitches with real-world impact
– Insights from CISL and industry experts
– A vibrant crowd of innovators and investors
– No livestreams. No media. Just real connection
This isn’t just another panel—it’s where the future of sustainability takes the stage.
100+ Accelerator & CISL
100+ Accelerator:
In 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and exponentially fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions. The program is co-sponsored by Anheuser-Busch InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz International, and Unilever. Through this partnership, six 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. These collaborative partnerships allow industries to work together using their scale, resources, and purchasing power to fuel sustainable innovation. The 100+ Accelerator has accelerated 190 companies in 40 countries.
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL):
We are an impact-led institute within the University of Cambridge that activates leadership globally to transform economies for people, nature and climate. Through our global network and hubs in Cambridge, Cape Town and Brussels, we work with leaders and innovators across business, finance and government to accelerate action for a sustainable future.
Trusted since 1988 for our rigour and pioneering commitment to learning and collaboration, we create safe spaces to challenge and support those with the power to act.
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