{"id":20215,"date":"2025-11-19T12:54:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=20215"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:54:23","slug":"amcor-lift-off-to-accelerate-more-sustainable-packaging-innovation-with-winter-2025-26-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/amcor-lift-off-to-accelerate-more-sustainable-packaging-innovation-with-winter-2025-26-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Amcor Lift-Off to accelerate more sustainable packaging innovation with Winter 2025\/26 Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions,\u00a0announced today\u00a0the launch of the\u00a0Amcor Lift-Off Winter 2025\/26 Challenge. The initiative invites start-ups worldwide to collaborate on breakthrough solutions for more sustainable packaging, reflecting Amcor&#8217;s commitment to open innovation and advancing circularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on the success of previous Amcor Lift-Off editions that have fostered partnerships and investments with pioneering companies in areas such as artificial intelligence-powered waste analytics, reusable packaging and bio-based materials, the Amcor Lift-Off Winter 2025\/26 Challenge will focus on critical research and development priorities for flexible and paper-based packaging. Start-ups are encouraged to submit solutions that address one of three key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home-compostable adhesives: Certified home-compostable adhesives for flexible packaging providing robust bond strength, regulatory compliance and compatibility with paper and compostable substrates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-performance compostable oxygen transmission rate (OTR) barriers: Solutions delivering outstanding OTR protection for paper packaging that are suitable for application via dispersion coating and meet stringent sustainability and regulatory standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature-based barrier additives for film formulation: Compostable additives that significantly enhance oxygen, moisture and grease resistance in packaging films, preferably derived from natural products and scalable for commercial use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Amcor Lift-Off Winter 2025\/26 challenge will proceed in three phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications: Open online until Dec. 12, 2025 (23:59 CET)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening and feedback: Through Dec. 19, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitching day: Jan. 13, 2026 (virtual)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporated companies with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) above five are encouraged to apply, regardless of prior funding history. Selected start-ups will be invited to present their technologies to Amcor&#8217;s R&amp;D team, for the chance to secure opportunities for joint development and potential investment of up to $500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As a global leader in packaging, we are proud to champion circularity through innovative and more sustainable solutions,&#8221; said&nbsp;<strong>Frank Lehmann<\/strong>, Vice President Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor. &#8220;The Lift-Off initiative has delivered outstanding results, and we are eager to carry this success forward. With the launch of our new initiative, we reaffirm Amcor&#8217;s dedication to advancing circularity and environmental responsibility through collaboration with the brightest minds in the start-up ecosystem.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions,\u00a0announced today\u00a0the launch of the\u00a0Amcor Lift-Off Winter 2025\/26 Challenge. The initiative invites start-ups worldwide to collaborate on breakthrough solutions for more sustainable packaging, reflecting Amcor&#8217;s commitment to open innovation and advancing circularity. 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