Mondelēz International, Inc., has announced that it has joined the 100+ Accelerator, the award-winning global platform dedicated to scaling sustainable innovation. Mondelēz International joins AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever as the program’s sixth corporate partner as it begins to accept applications for the platform’s seventh cohort of startups.
Launched in 2018 by AB InBev, the 100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions in areas such as regenerative agriculture, circular packaging, and energy efficiency. To date, the program has supported approximately 190 startups across more than 40 countries, many of which have gone on to become integrated partners in global supply chains.
The addition of Mondelēz International strengthens the program’s cross-industry reach and signals a growing movement among the world’s largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale.
“Joining the 100+ Accelerator is a natural extension of our sustainability strategy—a strategy that is resilient and built with an aim for long-term, sustainable business growth. We strive to continue building a snacking company that helps drive positive impact at scale. We believe this collaboration would allow us to further help startup sustainability innovators move further, faster by harnessing collective industry expertise and delivering more meaningful solutions for people and the planet.”
– Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact and Sustainability Officer, Mondelēz International.
“Having Mondelēz International join the 100+ Accelerator brings a fresh perspective to the program that strengthens our reach and impact, By working across industries, we’re unlocking bold solutions that can help transform global supply chains.”
– Ingrid De Ryck, Chief Sustainability Officer at AB InBev.
The 100+ Accelerator provides startups with funding, mentorship, and the opportunity to pilot their innovations in real-world corporate environments. Through close collaboration with corporate teams, entrepreneurs can refine and scale their technologies while accelerating time to impact.
Recent innovations from the program include
- Smallholder support platforms that enhance agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods.
- Low-emission logistics, including EV retrofitting, biofuels, and smart fleet analytics.
- Creating circular systems, including compostable and bio-based packaging from bacterial cellulose, and more.
- Water efficiency solutions using advanced nanotechnology, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry.
Applications for the seventh cohort of the 100+ Accelerator are now open. Entrepreneurs around the world are invited to apply at www.100accelerator.com.
With the combined capabilities of Mondelēz International, AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever, we believe the 100+ Accelerator is accelerating the future of more sustainable business—together.