IPPIN Demo Day – Viet Nam Chapter Event details
Program participants, CSIRO staff, government partners and industry gathered at the annual Viet Nam Showcase in Ho Chi Minh in 2022.
Event details
When: 1 November, 2024
What: Demo Day is IPPIN’s flagship annual event where the region’s brightest entrepreneurs from the Indo-Pacific showcase their game-changing solutions to combat plastic waste. As the final challenge of the Accelerator+ program, these innovative start-ups will pitch their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors, and potential partners, to scale their ideas on how we produce, use, and recycle plastics.
Time: Registration opens at 8:30am & program runs from 9:00am – 3.30pm
Location: Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Guest speakers and Industry panellists
Agenda
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | Registration opens |
| 9:00am | Opening Remarks |
| 9:30am | Pitching presentations by the IPPIN Accelerator+ Teams |
| 12:00pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Industry Panel and Working Session: “From Waste to Value: Innovations to unlock Environmental and Socioeconomic Opportunity” |
| 3:00pm | Closing Remarks |
| 3:30pm | Networking |
Explore the IPPIN Expo!
Throughout the Demo Day entrepreneurs will be showcasing their products, technology and innovations to audiences. Join the expo to engage with our innovators and meet IPPIN’s key partners in Viet Nam and the wider Mekong region.
Viet Nam Accelerator+ cohort of 2024
Meet the innovators and entrepreneurs looking to redefine the plastic waste lifecycle across Viet Nam or download the 2024 Viet Nam Cohort Booklet.
| Team | Description |
|---|---|
 | CLEAR RIVERS is a not-for-profit organization tackling the plastic pollution crisis by catching river plastics before they reach the open waters, organizing cleanups, and educational workshops, and recycling the retrieved litter into new durable products. Our mission is to prevent plastic from entering the oceans. At CLEAR RIVERS, we use our Litter Traps as one of various ways to approach that mission. Litter Trap is a passive system to retrieve litter from waterways based on the water and wind flow. Furthermore, the Litter Trap itself is made from plastic waste collected from rivers. Connet with ClearRivers |
 | S4N (Seedling for Nature) is a brand of biodegradable product, completely environmentally friendly and able to fully decompose in the natural environment, without generating microplastics. S4N products are produced in cooperation between: HUSCO, KLAMAG Key Laboratory and Green Technology Joint Stock Company – BABIO. With S4N, HUSCO believes in a future without plastic waste and clean green, where the choices of each person will contribute to the sustainability of the green planet. Connect with HUSCO |
 | The Nopa team introduces Nopa Move, the first stylish, customizable bottle made in Vietnam that rewards you for ‘reusing’ in Vietnam. Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks at over 35+ locations in Saigon. Their modular design ensures longevity, and swapping service helps keep waste out of landfills. Nopa Move is a real lifestyle change. Connect with Nopa Design |
 | ReForm Plastic’s innovative Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology complements our existing low-value plastic waste treatment portfolio by effectively separating organic waste from plastics. This solution addresses the high contamination rates of low-value plastics in Southeast Asia, where waste is often mixed with wet organic material. By integrating BSF technology into waste operations, ReForm Plastic aims to develop a scalable technology that not only improves plastic recycling efficiency but also produces valuable by-products such as chicken feed and organic fertilizer. ReForm Plastic has been at the forefront of upcycling low-value plastics for the past 7 years, developing and implementing innovative solutions to address the challenges of plastic waste in Southeast Asia. Their extensive experience has identified one of the biggest hurdles in low-value plastic recycling: the high contamination rate of plastics with organic waste. Connect with ReForm Plastic |
 | Green Choice is an innovative app that transforms corporate procurement and employee engagement by centralizing point redemption, gift exchange, and recognition systems. It reduces costs and waste from internal events while fostering a culture of sustainability within organizations. With Green Choice, businesses can streamline operations, enhance employee morale, and build a strong, sustainable brand image, all through a user-friendly and impactful platform. The end users of the Green Choice app include businesses, NGOs/NPOs, local governments, and tourism entities such as restaurants, cafes, and hotels/resorts. Connect with The GenG |
 | For environmentally conscious businesses who seek sustainable and innovative material solutions, UPGREEN Vietnam service is an ESG consulting and product development provider that transforms recycled plastics into high-impact, eco-friendly products, helping companies achieve their sustainability goals while enhancing their brand image. Through a combination of cutting-edge design and traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship, UPGREEN make sustainable products both accessible and appealing. Their efforts extend beyond just products; by empowering communities through educational initiatives and projects like Reborn Decor, which showcase the potential of recycled materials. UPGREEN is creating a sustainable ecosystem that unites individuals and businesses across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Connect with UPGREEN |
 | VECA is a provider of optimal solutions that contribute to promoting the sorting, collection, and recycling of waste at the source, within businesses, and in the community. It supports businesses in effectively recovering used packaging and managing transaction information conveniently and transparently. By applying technology to digitize the scrap supply chain, VECA also provides services to help informal sectors connect and collaborate with formal recycling factories, ensuring complete documentation compliance with legal regulations. This helps businesses increase their recycling rates, minimize environmental impact, and build a green brand. Additionally, VECA aids in the effective implementation of CSR and EPR policies and builds a sustainable supply chain towards a circular economy. Connect with VECA |
The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by CSIRO
