On Monday, September 1, the first accelerator program dedicated to the development of innovations in the field of green chemistry and sustainable production, was officially opened at the ICT Hub.
The opening brought together representatives of startup teams, mentors and partners of the program. By signing contracts with selected startups, a three-month intensive program has officially begun, within which participants will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and test their innovative ideas.
- improve business models,
- Receive mentoring and expert support.
- Connect with potential partners and investors.
The goal of the GreenUp Accelerator is to encourage the development of sustainable solutions in the chemical industry and to support start-ups that contribute to environmental protection, more efficient use of resources and reduction of pollution.
👉 Over the next three months, selected teams will go through a series of workshops, one-on-one sessions with mentors, and hands-on activities to help them improve their technologies and prepare them for market entry.
The launch of the GreenUp Accelerator once again confirms the importance of cooperation between the public sector, international organizations and innovation communities in building a sustainable future.
GreenUp Accelerator jointly implemented:
🔹 Cleaner Production Centre of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, within the UNIDO/GEF project “Global Program for Green Chemistry and Innovation” led by Yale University (USA), and
🔹 GreenUp Hub, a project implemented by GIZ in partnership with ICT Hub within the framework of German-Serbian development cooperation.