PepsiCo launches Greenhouse accelerator in MENA

  • Date: 21-Nov-2021
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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PepsiCo launches Greenhouse accelerator in MENA

Circular economy startups or entrepreneurs with breakthrough packaging technology can now apply online for a spot on the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition Dubai, United Arab Emirates:– PepsiCo has announced the launch of its first MENA edition of the Greenhouse Accelerator program, active globally since 2017. The program was launched in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) at a ceremony that drew the participation of high-ranking government officials, including HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment. As part of the partnership, MOCCAE will offer technical and strategic mentors to applicants participating in the program and amplified outreach into trusted local and regional networks, further increasing the number of innovators applying to the program. “We are delighted to support the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition that leverages innovation to optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, and promote environment-friendly and sustainable production. This way, it helps to address the key priorities in our fight against climate change, one of the most pressing challenges facing the world. The initiative aligns with our Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, which aims to diversify the national economy, and foster