PepsiCo, a global player in convenient foods and beverages, announces the return of its Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) programme in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region for the third consecutive year.
The GHAC is a pilot-oriented, mentorship-based program in the region dedicated to fostering sustainable innovation in agriculture, circular economy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting startups by providing expert business advisory and collaboration opportunities with PepsiCo.
As a dedicated sustainability incubator in APAC, GHAC reinforces PepsiCo’s commitment to finding solutions that contribute to progress in circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and climate action.
With 15 pilots initiated in seven markets including ANZ through the 2023 and 2024 cohorts, the programme focuses on supporting early-stage startups developing innovations aimed at reducing environmental impact, advancing renewable energy, and promoting sustainable farming practices. GHAC continues to explore new ideas and test solutions that can drive meaningful change over time.
“PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator programme is dedicated to empowering startups with the tools, resources and mentorship required to drive meaningful change and scale innovations across our food systems. Over the past two years, the program has successfully launched 15 startup pilots across APAC with PepsiCo and partners, and engaged with 95 venture capital firms and institutions, reinforcing our focus on fostering a robust sustainability ecosystem,” says Ashley Brown, VP supply chain A/NZ and chief sustainability officer, PepsiCo APAC.
GHAC will award US$20,000 grants to each of the 10 finalists, with an additional $100,000 granted to the winning startup. Finalists will also receive wrap-around mentorship from PepsiCo executives and business accelerator experts to help overcome challenges and catalyse growth. This year, GHAC has teamed up with GC Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) and long-term collaborator Circulate Capital to provide tailored feedback and guidance to participants throughout the program.
Since its launch, the programme has established a track record of successful first-of-a-kind pilots leading to further collaboration with PepsiCo and partners, with 2024’s Australian and New Zealand finalists Captivate Technologies, ELIoT Energy, Wildfire and X-Centric being among the standouts.
New Zealand’s Captivate Technologies, for examp-le, is pioneering a patented adsorbent that reduces CAPEX and OPEX costs for carbon dioxide capture from gas streams.
“As sustainability rightly grows in importance for investors, consumers, and employees, accelerator programmes like GHAC play a crucial role in helping entrepreneurs meet these expectations and remain competitive. Applicants benefit not only from mentorship with seasoned professionals but also from direct collaboration with PepsiCo, a global industry leader that drives the program and acts as the end user of their innovations. This provides access to decades of industry expertise, a strong partner network, and valuable insights to refine solutions and shape pilot opportunities,” Brown says.
To apply for the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator 2025 APAC Sustainability Edition, visit www.greenhouseaccelerator.com/apac.
