--- title: "SUP Challenge" url: https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/the-sup-challenge/ --- PROGRAM # The SUP Challenge Take the opportunity to run a pilot with our F&B partners to help them reduce Single Use Plastic Waste, and will receive 1:1 tailored support from our experienced Entrepreneurs-in-Residence throughout your pilot journey. 1. [HOME](/) 2. [WHO WE WORK WITH](/community/) 3. [ENTREPRENEURS](/community/entrepreneurs/) 4. [SEEDSTARS PROGRAMS](/community/entrepreneurs/programs/) 5. SUP CHALLENGE ![TIN](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/TIN2-01.max-594x300.png) ![BMZ](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_11.max-594x300.png) ![ECCA](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ECCA-01.max-594x300.png) ![Trash](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/the-blowup-t06aN6vewaQ-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) About the program The SUP Challenge is an Acceleration program launching in **Thailand and the Philippines** with the initiative to support local entrepreneurs, SMEs, and startups working on solutions that focus on the reduction of Single Use Plastics (SUP) that are applicable to the Food & Beverage industry (F&B). Up to 10 participants from each country will be selected to join the program with the opportunity to **run a pilot solution with our local F &B partners** to help them reduce single-use plastic wastes. **.** Selected participants will receive close and tailored support to discuss, design, and implement their pilot solutions with our F&B partners. Participants will also have full access to the program’s main activities including: **F &B partner pilot matching and support, Seedstars online investment readiness contents, Live capacity building workshops, 1:1 mentorships, and opportunity to secure a pilot grant.** Application criteria Apply if: * You're an early-stage entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs in **Thailand or the Philippines** * You're working on a product/ service that can help reduce Single Use Plastics in the F&B ( Food & Beverage) industry * You are ready to run a short pilot with our F&B partner in Aug 2022 ** The program is free of charges ** ![Plastic bottles](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/julia-joppien-krCTg4cKtVQ-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) ## Program timeline ### Program timeline: details Application dates 18 April- 16 May 2022 Selected Participants Announcement 30 May 2022 Program Dates 6 June- 30 September ## Selected Startups - Thailand ### Selected Startups - Thailand: details ![Glassic](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_60.max-594x300.png) ![KIDKID](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_61.max-594x300.png) ![Microvendingtech](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_62.max-594x300.png) ![NanoOnions](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_63.max-594x300.png) ## Selected Startups Philippines ### Selected Startups Philippines: details ![Bambuhay](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_64.max-594x300.png) ![Cloudwash](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_65.max-594x300.png) ![Evegrocer](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_66.max-594x300.png) ![UnPack](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_67.max-594x300.png) ![Waste](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ariungoo-batzorig-dH-a5p1U6qM-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) Benefits * You'll have the opportunity to be matched with our local F&B partner to run a 2-month pilot to help reduce their use of Single Use Plastic * You’ll receive a 1:1 support & advice on your pilot testing, and **up to 800 USD grant** (the amount of grant will depend on your company stage) * Capacity Building workshops on entrepreneurship and venture building * 1:1 Mentorship sessions from Seedstars’ global mentors and local experts in respective fields * International peer-to-peer learning & knowledge exchange between cohort participants in Thailand and the Philippines ## Meet the Project Team ### Meet the Project Team: details ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_18.max-376x376.png) PROGRAM MANAGER ASIA, SEEDSTARS Nat Lertplakorn [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-lertplakorn-7b9b321b1/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Daria_Markova.max-376x376.jpg) EIR & ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS LEAD AT SEEDSTARS Daria Markova [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dashtoomuch/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/anurag.max-376x376.jpg) REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ASIA Anurag Maloo [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragmaloo/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_19.max-376x376.png) EIR (THAILAND), DIRECTOR, EATIGO Pumin Yuvacharuskul [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pumin-yuvacharuskul-94b1b966/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Joseph-de-Leon.max-376x376.jpg) EIR (PHILIPPINES), LEAD INVESTOR, MANILA ANGEL INVESTORS NETWORK Joseph De Leon [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephdeleon/) ## About Partners ### About Partners: details [ ![Prevent Waste Alliance](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/logo_prevent_wa_02_1_3.max-320x550.png) ABOUT #### PREVENT Waste Alliance Initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the PREVENT Waste Alliance was launched in May 2019. It serves as a platform for exchange and international cooperation. Organisations from the private sector, academia, civil society and public institutions jointly engage for a circular economy. MORE INFO ](https://prevent-waste.net/en/about-us/) [ ![The Incubation Network](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/11Logo_The_Incubation_Network-01.max-320x550.png) ABOUT #### 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. MORE INFO ](https://www.incubationnetwork.com/about/) ## Read more [ ASIA • Seedstars joins The SUP Challenge to support startups in Thailand and the Philippines to reduce plastic waste Seedstars will be participating in The SUP Challenge with projects in Thailand and the Philippines. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-joins-sup-challenge-support-startups-thailand-and-philippines-reduce-plastic-waste/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start