IPPIN Accelerator+

This three-month immersive journey supports validated start-ups and entrepreneurs with early-stage business propositions to tackle marine plastic waste in Southeast Asia. 

Teams enrolled in this program will be guided by dedicated coaches providing measurable growth support, along with the flexibility to access bi-weekly workshops, personalised coaching and networking opportunities based on their preferences and needs. 

Apply before 31 May 2025 via this form

About the Accelerator+ Program

 Global plastic production currently sits at 460 million tonnes and is estimated to double by 2040!

This program is designed to help innovators make an impact in preventing statistics such as this become a future reality for us all.

The Accelerator+ is an individualised program with a strong emphasis on revenue growth, partnership sourcing, and investment readiness. Teams enrolled in this program will be guided by dedicated coaches providing measurable growth support, along with the flexibility to access bi-weekly workshops, personalised coaching and networking opportunities based on their preferences and needs. 

Demo Day graduation event
The program will conclude with an in-person Demo Day where participants pitch their solutions to a panel of esteemed judges and diverse audiences.  

This invaluable opportunity offers constructive feedback and guidance to advance your solution, provides avenues to promote your initiative within relevant networks, and helps attract potential investors, partners, and key stakeholders. 

Applications close 31 May 2025

Why join us?  

  • Refine a robust business model: Receive valuable support to strengthen your business model and ensure its viability, scalability, and alignment with market needs. 
  • Gain financial and investment readiness: Acquire essential knowledge and insights on financial management and investment strategies, gain skills to attract potential investors, secure funding, and navigate the financial landscape for your venture. 
  • Expand your international networks: By joining the Accelerator+ program, you join IPPIN’s global community who share passion and networks in plastic circularity. 
  • Foster new partnerships: Previous, selected teams have gone on to collaborate with CSIRO networks, meet international partners, and tap into potential investment opportunities. 

You may also wish to join the LIVE info session

Who should apply?    

We’re seeking mission-driven teams from: 

  • Early-stage startups with validated business models and clear potential for growth 
  • SMEs looking to innovate, scale, or pivot with an existing business, 
  • Research institutes and organisations with proven concepts looking to commercialise and scale their impact 

Participants can come from anywhere in the world (encouraging teams from Laos and Cambodia and/or marginalised communities) so long as they have an existing solution that can help reimagine plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific. Applicants need to choose the most suitable market/context (Indonesia, Thailand, or Vietnam) for where their idea best fits.   

The program challenge statements are:  

  • Sustainable alternatives which outperform existing plastics  
  • Improving plastics innovation and capturing value beyond first use, to develop lasting circular solutions  
  • Empower decision-making through reliable and accessible information 
  • Innovative Solutions for Low-Value Plastic Waste in Vietnam

What you can expect 

The Accelerator is a free and competitive program. Places are limited and are awarded to teams based on the strength of their applications.  

Week 1: Accelerator+ Kick Off (8 July) – to introduce the program’s structure, expected outcomes, and available resources. Teams will engage in networking activities to connect and share their visions and challenges and gain an understanding of the program’s focus areas. 

Week 2-3: Pathways to Scale (15 July) – to equip participants with essential scalability pathways to transition from pilot testing to commercialization. Participants will be able to map out a basic scale-up roadmap with clear next steps to advance their impact-driven growth 

Week 4-5: Fundraising Strategy (29 July) – to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate the fundraising process effectively. Participants will have a clearer roadmap for their fundraising journey, including key preparation steps and financial planning considerations 

Week 6-7: GEDSI and Impact Measurement (12 August) – to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to integrate Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into their impact strategy while developing clear and measurable impact indicators. Participants will have a practical framework to define, measure, and leverage impact for both business growth and meaningful social change 

Week 8-9: Impact Branding and Marketing Playbook (26 August) -to equip participants with practical marketing strategies to expand their reach, engage their audience, and drive sustainable growth. Participants will have a clear marketing roadmap tailored to their venture’s needs 

Week 10-11: Mastering Your Pitch for Demo Day (9 September) – to help participants refine their pitches to effectively communicate their business model, impact, and growth potential to funders, investors, partners, and key stakeholders. Participants will have a refined pitch deck and a clear engagement strategy to connect with funders, investors, and partners 

Week 12-13: Peer Exchange: Perfecting Your Pitch (23 September) – This final online session is designed as a peer-to-peer pitching rehearsal to help Accelerator+ participants refine their pitches, gain valuable feedback, and build confidence before Demo Day. Participants will present their pitches in a supportive environment, receive constructive feedback from peers and advisors, and fine-tune their delivery. 

Accelerator+ outcomes: 

  • Design and stress test a path to impact and ensure alignment with your business’s growth trajectory
  • Better understand the different types of funding opportunities from different sources, including how and when to access them 
  • Unlock valuable feedback and opportunities through industry exposure with experts and potential investors

The program will require invited participants to commit four hours per week for three months, to attend workshops, mentoring sessions, and a final in-person Demo Day. 

Language considerations

The program is run in English however, full interpretation services are offered to participants in Bahasa Indonesia, Khmer, Lao, Thai and Vietnamese.   

The program is conducted in English. However, if your team requires assistance, interpretation service can be organised in Bahasa Indonesia, Thai and Vietnamese.

Please indicate this requirement in the application form when applying to the program.  

More about the program 

The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by CSIRO in partnership with Indonesian, and Vietnamese government

Frequently asked questions  

Watch the video below to hear our IPPIN Chapter Managers address questions you may have about the application and program. 

If you still have questions or need additional support, you can register for the Live Info Session to get more information. The session will be conducted in English. 

Date and Time:  15 May 2025, 11am – 12pm (GMT+7) 

Register for the Live Info Session here

Download the Accelerator+ FAQs.

Apply now via this form

We hope you can join us! Let’s shape a future free from plastic waste — together!