100+ Accelerator Cohort 8
Offered By - 100+ Accelerator
About the Program
The 100+ Accelerator Cohort 8 is a global sustainability accelerator for Seed to Series B startups that have pilot-ready solutions addressing environmental and supply chain challenges. Rather than providing only mentorship or investment, the program is designed to help startups validate their technology through real-world pilots with some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies while accelerating commercial adoption.
Founded in 2018, the 100+ Accelerator brings together six multinational corporations, AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelฤz International, and Unileverโto collaborate with startups developing scalable sustainability innovations. Selected companies can receive up to USD $100,000 in pilot funding, participate in a six-month remote accelerator, and work directly with dedicated corporate champions to test and refine their solutions in real operating environments.
For Cohort 8, the accelerator is seeking startups working across seven strategic sustainability themes: Climate Solutions, Water Stewardship, Better Packaging, Sustainable Agriculture, Nature & Biodiversity, Supply Chain Excellence, and Impact-Driven Growth. The program welcomes innovations ranging from practical commercial technologies to breakthrough solutions capable of delivering measurable environmental or social outcomes at scale.
Unlike many startup accelerators that primarily focus on fundraising, the 100+ Accelerator emphasizes commercial validation through enterprise partnerships. Startups gain access to experienced mentors, corporate decision-makers, global business networks, and an international community spanning more than 240 startups across over 40 countries.
Founder Insight
This accelerator is particularly valuable for startups that have already moved beyond the idea stage and are looking for enterprise customers rather than just investment. If your product is pilot-ready and aligns with corporate sustainability priorities, the opportunity to validate it with global industry leaders can be significantly more valuable than standalone grant funding.
Offerings / Benefits
- Up to USD $100,000 in pilot funding.
- Opportunity to pilot with:
- AB InBev
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Danone
- Mondelฤz International
- Unilever
- Six-month remote accelerator program.
- Dedicated corporate champions.
- Expert mentorship.
- Commercial pilot opportunities.
- Global startup community spanning 240+ startups across 40+ countries.
- Support to validate, scale, and commercialize sustainability solutions.
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Open to global startups.
- Startup stage: Seed to Series B.
- Applicants must have a registered legal entity.
- Startup should have a pilot-ready solution.
- Solution must align with one or more of the program’s sustainability challenge areas.
- Deep technology is not mandatory; practical, implementation-ready solutions are also encouraged.
Best suited for startups that already have a validated product and are ready to collaborate with enterprise customers.
Selection Process
The official evaluation process includes:
- Online application submission.
- Initial screening by the 100+ Accelerator team.
- Subject matter expert review.
- Final evaluation involving corporate partners.
- Selected startups are invited into Cohort 8 and matched for pilot collaboration.
Successful applicants are notified after the multi-stage evaluation process concludes.
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal.
- Complete the online application.
- Describe your startup, technology, and sustainability solution.
- Demonstrate how your solution addresses one or more challenge areas.
- Submit your application before 10 July 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Open to global startups.
- Startup stage: Seed to Series B.
- Applicants must have a registered legal entity.
- Startup should have a pilot-ready solution.
- Solution must align with one or more of the program’s sustainability challenge areas.
- Deep technology is not mandatory; practical, implementation-ready solutions are also encouraged.
Best suited for startups that already have a validated product and are ready to collaborate with enterprise customers.