The Open Call for Innovators is Open

This is the open innovation program by Sociedade Ponto Verde, aiming for the digital disruption of packaging waste.
Startups and innovations from around the world join forces with industry partners to pilot impactful solutions.

Seize the opportunity to access up to 500.000€ to support pilot development!

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About the Program

The main goal of Re_Source is to co-develop impactful pilot projects that drive real change in the packaging waste sector.

Through a mission-oriented approach, innovators and partners collaborate to tackle systemic challenges and build scalable solutions. The program is led by Sociedade Ponto Verde, in collaboration with Beta-i, a leading innovation consultancy.

Sociedade Ponto Verde and Beta-i

Key Highlights from the 3 previous editions

Invested in Pilots (co-financed by Sociedade Ponto Verde)

Pilot Partners

Pilots

Partnering with

Applus
Casa Mendes Gonçalves
Colep Packaging
Colibri
Dig-in
DS Smith
EGF
Micronipol
Resíduos do Nordeste
Resinorte
Seda
Sonae Sierra
Via Verde
Turismo de Portugal
Centimfe
GS1
Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente
Ersar
dgae
meet our partners

Missions

The 4th edition of the program focuses on 3 guiding missions

Recycle 75% of Glass in Portugal by 2030

  • With a focus on the HORECA channel (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés)

Reduce Packaging Waste per Capita by 5% until 2030

  • Mobilizing consumers, brands and distribution

Digitalize and integrate SIGRE’s information flows by 2034

  • To strengthen traceability, efficiency and operational intelligence

Can your solution make a difference to our missions?

benefits

What’s in it for you

By applying to the Re_Source 4.0 program, you will:

Access financial support from the program’s SPV to co-fund your pilot development
Co-develop and test your solution directly with leading corporate partners on real-world challenges
Collaborate with key players across the packaging value chain, opening doors to new business opportunities
Gain visibility and exposure as an active driver of the circular transition within a global innovation ecosystem

timeline

How it works

Scouting Partners

May – July

Needs Assessment

July – September

Scouting Innovators

September – October

Open Call (24/09 – 24/10):
Submit your application and showcase your potential!

Early Bird Applications (until 03/10):
Get exclusive benefits as early access to program content, feedback on your application, and priority in being presented to partners.

Evaluation & Selection

October – November

Announcement of Selected Startups (30/10):
The chosen startups will be invited to the Online Pitch.

Online Pitch (04 – 06/11):
Present your solution digitally to program partners and unlock collaboration opportunities.

Bootcamp Selection (17/11):
Finalist startups will move forward to the Bootcamp.

Bootcamp (24 – 27/11):
A week of online 1:1 meetings between innovators and partners to explore collaboration and define pilot development opportunities.

Pilot Setup

December – February

Re_Source Day

March 2026

Check the wrap-up video of our last edition!

Ready to take on this challenge?