Key Takeaways
- Mondelēz International becomes the sixth corporate partner in the 100+ Accelerator program, joining companies like AB InBev and Unilever.
- The initiative supports global startups focused on sustainability in areas like regenerative agriculture, packaging, and logistics.
- Since its inception, the program has supported around 190 startups in over 40 countries.
- The partnership aligns with Mondelēz International’s long-term sustainability strategy and efforts to scale positive environmental impact.
- Applications are now open for the seventh cohort of the program via www.100accelerator.com.
Mondelēz International Joins Global Sustainability Platform
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) has announced its entry into the 100+ Accelerator, an initiative focused on accelerating sustainable innovation worldwide. Originally launched in 2018 by AB InBev, the platform now includes six corporate partners: Mondelēz International, AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever.
The 100+ Accelerator connects startups to multinational corporations to scale solutions across regenerative agriculture, circular packaging, water stewardship, and climate mitigation. With the addition of Mondelēz International, the platform expands its cross-industry collaboration model to new sectors, notably the global snacking industry.
Supporting Startups Through Corporate Collaboration
Startups accepted into the 100+ Accelerator receive access to pilot opportunities, corporate mentorship, and funding. The program’s aim is to test and scale technologies that address critical sustainability challenges. Many of the nearly 190 startups supported so far have transitioned into supply chain partners with one or more corporate sponsors.
“Joining the 100+ Accelerator is a natural extension of our sustainability strategy,” said Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact and Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International. “We believe this collaboration will help sustainability innovators move further, faster.”
The program also includes expertise from AB InBev’s sustainability leadership. “Having Mondelēz International join strengthens our reach and impact,” said Ingrid De Ryck, Chief Sustainability Officer at AB InBev. “Working across industries helps us unlock bold solutions to transform supply chains.”
Focus Areas and Notable Innovations
The 100+ Accelerator targets innovation in key areas such as:
- Agriculture: Enhancing smallholder farmer resilience and sustainability.
- Logistics: Scaling low-emission transportation and smart fleet management.
- Packaging: Developing compostable and bio-based alternatives using microbial or cellulose-based technologies.
- Water Efficiency: Implementing advanced filtration and detection systems using nanotechnology and spectroscopy.
Applications for the seventh cohort are now open, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply via the program’s website.
A Broader Commitment to Collective Action
With Mondelēz International now on board, the 100+ Accelerator brings together some of the world’s most influential consumer goods companies under a shared goal: advancing sustainability through innovation. The expanded partnership is intended to increase the reach, diversity, and impact of startup-led environmental solutions.
