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Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge application form 2023 | How to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below, are the details on Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge application form 2023, requirements, eligibility,\u00a0 qualifications needed, application guidelines, application deadline, how to apply, closing date, and other opportunities links for South Africans is published here on Southafricaportal.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0as well as on the official website\/application portal.<\/p>\n

Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge Application Instructions 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge 2023 for Innovators in South Africa (R175,000 prize)\u00a0application details<\/strong>\u00a0have been published here. All Eligible and Interested appl<\/a>icants may apply online for this opportunity before the application deadline-closing date.<\/p>\n
NOTE:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t forget that the Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge<\/b>\u00a0application is totally free of charge<\/li>\n
Don\u2019t send anyone money for this opportunity.<\/li>\n
Beware of Fraudsters!!!!<\/li>\n
Subscribe to our notification list with your email to receive the Latest Opportunities Update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge Application Details 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Applications are open for the Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge 2023. With the support of the UK South Africa -Tech Hub, an initiative of the UK Government, SOLVE@Waterfront, and OceanHub Africa is calling for innovative solutions to address plastic issues in South Africa.<\/p>\n
This challenge is for you if you are based in South Africa, and have developed an innovative business\/technological solution to problem plastics, such as:<\/p>\n
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Technologies\/systems to increase the rate of plastic collection.<\/li>\n
Technologies\/behavior change to facilitate the separation of waste after use or at the source.<\/li>\n
A solution to better manage low-value plastics (single-use plastics, multi-layered packaging) through reuse and recycling.<\/li>\n
Digital technology to address plastic pollution (e.g. behaviour change, reduction of the use of plastics, collection\/sorting, recycling, tracking system).<\/li>\n
And any other innovation that could stop the leakage of plastic into the ocean.<\/li>\n
A prototype of any of the above, which you are ready to test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n
Finalists will<\/p>\n
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Be awarded\u00a0R175,000\u00a0to further develop your innovation and business<\/li>\n
Be featured on the partners\u2019 websites and their social media channels<\/li>\n
Have a chance to pitch in front of investors and other stakeholders during the leading African event on ocean-impact innovation,\u00a0Ocean Innovation Africa<\/em>\u00a0Summit<\/li>\n
Automatically secure admission in OceanHub Africa\u2019s 2023-2024 cohort, 1st Pan-African accelerator programme designed to support blue entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Runners-up will<\/p>\n
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Be awarded\u00a0R25,000\u00a0to further develop your innovation and business<\/li>\n
Be featured on the partners\u2019 websites and their social media channels<\/li>\n
Have a chance to pitch in front of investors and other stakeholders during the leading African event on ocean-impact innovation,\u00a0Ocean Innovation Africa<\/em>\u00a0Summit<\/li>\n
Automatically secure admission in OceanHub Africa\u2019s 2023-2024 cohort, 1st Pan-African accelerator programme designed to support blue entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n
You are eligible if<\/p>\n
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Your startup is contributing to plastic circularity;<\/li>\n
You are an incorporated for-profit and operate in South Africa;<\/li>\n
You are a scalable service or product currently or soon to be available on the market;<\/li>\n
Your product or service is clearly innovative and\/or your business model is disruptive;<\/li>\n
You are looking to grow your economic, social, and environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Impact & vision\n
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How much impact will your innovation have on the plastic value chain and its circularity?<\/li>\n
How much is environmental and\/or social impact embedded into South African context and\/or part of your long-term goals?<\/li>\n
Potential for employment, job creation and improving working conditions in plastic wastes management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Business model\n
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Product-market fit and market potential<\/li>\n
Innovation approach<\/li>\n
Current traction and\/or growth strategy<\/li>\n
Scalability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Technology\n
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IP owned<\/li>\n
Business built on reliable technology(ies) including both software and hardware<\/li>\n
Innovation<\/li>\n
Adaptability and scalability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Team\n
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Team size<\/li>\n
Team background<\/li>\n
Relevance of distribution of responsibilities, priorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Application<\/strong><\/p>\n
Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
For more information, visit\u00a0Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
However, if you have queries regarding the Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge Application 2023<\/b><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Please kindly DROP A COMMENT below and we will respond to it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
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