Ventures Amcor Lift-Off

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Empowering tomorrow's innovators

Amcor Lift‑Off is Amcor's dedicated pitching competition for startups. If you’re seeking a partner or looking for investment, this is the opportunity for you. Explore our open challenges to find out more and see how we can collaborate to bring your innovative ideas to the next stage.
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Check below for our latest challenge!


Our latest challenge: Amcor Lift-Off Rigids

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Focus areas for this challenge:

  • Shelf-life indicators
  • Injection molding processes and platforms
  • Recyclable barrier technologies
  • Fiber-based packaging
  • Dispenser and applicator systems
  • Retort and pasteurization solutions
  • Smart packaging
  • Rigid and flexible hybrid systems (including refill and reuse models)
  • Recycling, sorting and decontamination technologies
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications

Who should apply

Amcor is seeking startups with technologies that are validated beyond early pilot stage and demonstrate clear commercial potential.

Key investment parameters include:

  • Geography: global
  • Stage: Seed+ to Series D with commercial traction
  • Maturity: Proven beyond first pilots

Selected startups will have the opportunity to engage with Amcor teams to explore commercial partnerships, pilot projects and investment opportunities, with success measured through strategic adoption and scalability. They will also be invited to present their solutions to Amcor’s R&D, business and corporate venturing teams.

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How to apply

Application process
Interested startups are invited to submit their application here.

Applications should include:

  • A pitch deck outlining the company’s technology, business model and traction
  • A clear indication of the relevant focus area(s) from the list above
  • A brief description outlining the strategic fit with Amcor, including how the solution can create value within Amcor’s packaging portfolio or value chain (max. 3 sentences)

Selected applicants will be invited to present their solutions to Amcor’s R&D, business and corporate venturing teams.

The Amcor Lift-Off program follows distinct steps

Apply

Review and selection

Virtual pitching day

Feedback and next steps

Any questions?

Feel free to reach out to us at Ventures@amcor.com, or directly to one of our team members.