re_source

About the Program

The program’s main goal is to co-develop impactful pilot projects! Startups and program partners may then continue their collaboration.

Sociedade Ponto Verde is partnering with Beta-i, the innovation consultancy company, to bring new insights, technologies and scalable innovations to the packaging waste sector.

Sociedade Ponto Verde is a Portuguese waste packaging management body, whose mission is to manage the “take-back and recovery” of packaging.

re_source 2022 – Wrap-up video

benefits

What’s in it for you

Financial support from SPV for pilot developing

Opportunity to scale your business by partnering with the pilot partners

Opportunity to co-develop pilot projects and test your solution
Validation of your product and access to business and sustainability learnings
Access to a network of innovators in the circular economy space

Apply now

IF YOU ARE AN INNOVATOR OR STARTUP

solutions

What we’re looking for

Behavioral Change

  • Shifting consumer, HORECA and business behaviors towards sustainable packaging consumption and recycling habits.

Transparency & Traceability

  • Achieving a transparent and traceable packaging supply chain through digital technology to foster accountability and sustainability

Circular & Digital Packaging

  • Transitioning to more circular and digital packaging solutions by testing new materials, minimizing waste and supporting packaging reuse.

Efficient & Low-Carbon Collecting Systems

  • Developing efficient and low-carbon collection systems to streamline waste management and increase productivity.

Advanced Sorting & Recycling Technologies

  • Integrating advanced sorting and recycling technologies aiming to enhance efficiency, improve material recovery and facilitate a circular economy

Learn more about re_source challenges:

timeline

How it works

open call

May 25th – July 27th

The program accepts applications from worldwide innovators that answer the program’s challenges. All finalized applications will be carefully evaluated, and the selected startups or innovators will participate in the Pitch Session!
Selection

July 28rd – August 10th

In this period, Beta-i and Sociedade Ponto Verde will make a careful selection of the most fitting startups for Re_source.
Pitch session

September 27th & 28th

Program partners and innovators will meet in this 2-day online event, which will also include a selection moment.
Bootcamp

October 25th & 26th

Selected innovators and program partners will conduct work meetings to discuss pilot projects.
Showcase Day

February 20th  2024

On the Showcase Day, the innovators together with the program partners will show the results (and next steps) of their collaboration.This event will be open to the ecosystem.

Apply now

IF YOU ARE AN INNOVATOR OR STARTUP