PepsiCo Worldwide open call for applicants to its Greenhouse Accelerator Program

MANILA, Philippines – A sweet potato puff snack called Spudsy made out of “ugly sweet potatoes” that would have ended up in the reject pile because of their shapes. A plant-based protein snack called Siren made from one of the most overlooked yet nutritious greens. These innovative food and beverage products from California were two of the 10 brands that underwent the Greenhouse Accelerator program, a six-month mentorship and grant program for start-up innovators. This year, project proponent PepsiCo has expanded beyond North America and Europe, and is now accepting applications globally, including the Philippines.

Ten start-ups that focus on health management and wellness will be chosen from a number of competitive applicants to receive 20,000 USD each in funding. The selected innovators will also undergo a six-month program on business planning, supply chain management and distribution conducted by mentors from PepsiCo. The Greenhouse Accelerator is a project to help innovative upcoming entrepreneurs and companies that have the potential to lead consumers to healthier living.

PepsiCo sees the pandemic has pushed more consumers to buy products beneficial for one’s health, so it is committed to help grow promising innovations and technologies. “Wellness and health management are universal, and functional innovations and technologies could come from anywhere globally,” said Anne Marie Corominas, PepsiCo Head of Public Policy, Corporate Affairs and Communications for the Philippines and Asia. She added, “We are especially excited this year, because this is the 1st time the program has been expanded worldwide. Since Asia and the Philippines have many talented founders, entrepreneurs and start-ups, PepsiCo wants to get the word out by the December 7, 2020 deadline for applicants.”

Successful applicants will be announced in January 2021. Throughout the mentorship program, they would be tasked to exhibit improvements of their innovations. At the end of the program, the most outstanding innovator will receive an additional 100,000 USD grant to help the entrepreneur further his/her business. Applicants can apply for free through https://greenhouseaccelerator.com. Deadline is on Dec. 7, 2020.

A sweet potato puff snack called Spudsy made out of “ugly sweet potatoes” that would have ended up in the reject pile because of their shapes. A plant-based protein snack called Siren made from one of the most overlooked yet nutritious greens. These innovative food and beverage products from California were two of the 10 brands that underwent the Greenhouse Accelerator program, a six-month mentorship and grant program for start-up innovators. This year, project proponent PepsiCo has expanded beyond North America and Europe, and is now accepting applications globally, including the Philippines.

Ten start-ups that focus on health management and wellness will be chosen from a number of competitive applicants to receive 20,000 USD each in funding. The selected innovators will also undergo a six-month program on business planning, supply chain management and distribution conducted by mentors from PepsiCo. The Greenhouse Accelerator is a project to help innovative upcoming entrepreneurs and companies that have the potential to lead consumers to healthier living.

PepsiCo sees the pandemic has pushed more consumers to buy products beneficial for one’s health, so it is committed to help grow promising innovations and technologies. “Wellness and health management are universal, and functional innovations and technologies could come from anywhere globally,” said Anne Marie Corominas, PepsiCo Head of Public Policy, Corporate Affairs and Communications for the Philippines and Asia. She added, “We are especially excited this year, because this is the 1st time the program has been expanded worldwide. Since Asia and the Philippines have many talented founders, entrepreneurs and start-ups, PepsiCo wants to get the word out by the December 7, 2020 deadline for applicants.”

Successful applicants will be announced in January 2021. Throughout the mentorship program, they would be tasked to exhibit improvements of their innovations. At the end of the program, the most outstanding innovator will receive an additional 100,000 USD grant to help the entrepreneur further his/her business. Applicants can apply for free through https://greenhouseaccelerator.com. Deadline is on Dec. 7, 2020.

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