Thailand Waste Management and Recycling Academy

Providing the necessary tools and entrepreneurial skills to startups working on plastic waste leakage prevention solutions

Together with The Incubation Network, Seedstars is running the Thailand Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) Academy program as an initiative to educate, support, and empower local entrepreneurs working on plastic leakage prevention solutions in Thailand.

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The Program

A selected cohort of 10 early-stage entrepreneurs working on plastic waste leakage prevention solutions in Thailand will undergo a training program to gain a deeper understanding of the market and customer segments, prototype their products and solutions, and receive mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs and experts.

The program is led by mentors and experts from around the region through workshops, continuous mentoring and proprietary tools.

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Providing the Necessary Tools and Entrepreneurial Skills to Startups Working on Plastic Waste Leakage Prevention Solutions

Benefits

Weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions by mentors and local experts in their respective fields
Entrepreneurial bootcamps taught by experienced entrepreneurs, so participants can gain a deeper understanding of the market, prototyping the product, finance, marketing and more
Knowledge sessions on topics such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Plastic Waste Design Thinking, Circular Economy and more

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Program Timeline

APPLICATIONS OPEN | SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 22ND

Applications are to be submitted by 23:59 Bangkok time (GMT+7) on 22 October 2021

REVIEW & SELECTION | OCTOBER 2021

Applications will be reviewed based on a custom criteria, and shortlisted parties will go through an interview to assess their entrepreneurial mindset

ACADEMY BEGINS | NOVEMBER 2021

Over the course of 8 – 10 weeks, the selected 10 participants will go through a program of mentorship, capacity building workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and more.

PROGRAM DEMO DAY | FEBRUARY 2022

Participants will be featured on Seedstars and The Incubation Network’s program Demo Day.

Be part of the Seedstars community!

Being introduced into the Seedstars networks, allowing them to access relevant resources
Joining the Seedstars Alumni Network, which informs them about ongoing opportunities and programs
Joining a social media group that ensures informal knowledge sharing and networking opportunities
Supporting periodic check-ins with the mentors to ensure support throughout their journey to build a sustainable impact-driven business

About partners

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Seedstars

Seedstars is a Swiss-based private company with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The group’s activities cover over 90 emerging ecosystems through a variety of initiatives such as the FTxSDG Challenge, previously known as the Seedstars World Competition, which is the largest entrepreneurship competition in emerging markets; Seedstars Programs that are designed to support entrepreneurs in varying stages of growth via training, education, mentoring, and access to resources; Seedstars 01, a talent incubator providing digital skills and startup-based immersive education for the next generation of changemakers; Seedspace, physical coworking spaces and hubs located in 15 countries; and Seedstars International, a global venture capital fund for seed stage startups.

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The Incubation Network

The Incubation Network is an impact-driven initiative that sources, supports and scales holistic innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution through strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems with a diverse network of key partners. Part of a highly collaborative community of startups and entrepreneurs, investors, partners and programs, The Incubation Network works together with industry players to tackle key barriers to address plastic leakage and advance a circular economy.

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The Incubation Network’s fresh efforts in Thailand will tackle Southeast Asia’s plastic pollution bo

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Support for local startups comes as The Incubation Network joins the Thai Government’s Public Private Partnership for Plastic and Waste Management, which aims to reduce over 50% of marine plastic debris by 2027.

Thailand Waste Management and Recycling Academy

Together with The Incubation Network, Seedstars is running the Thailand Waste Management & Recycling (WMR) Academy program as an initiative to educate, support, and empower local entrepreneurs working on plastic leakage prevention solutions in Thailand.

Providing the Necessary Tools and Entrepreneurial Skills to Startups Working on Plastic Waste Leakage Prevention Solutions

Program Timeline

APPLICATIONS OPEN | SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 22ND

REVIEW & SELECTION | OCTOBER 2021

ACADEMY BEGINS | NOVEMBER 2021

PROGRAM DEMO DAY | FEBRUARY 2022

About partners

Seedstars

The Incubation Network

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