Investor Forum 2024 The sixth edition of the Investor Forum 2024 was held as part of the Impact Festival 2024 at Forum Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on October 31st.
Facts & Figures:
- Panel discussion on “Financing Innovation in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles"
- 10 live pitches from our innovative co-exhibiting start-ups
- ISC3 and start-ups commnunity booth online
- Award Ceremony for the winners of the Innovation Challenge, themed “Textiles” (5 finalists)
- Masterclass with the title "What dimensions of sustainability does your start-up impact?", hosted by various experts
Read more about Investor Forum 2024 here.
Investor Forum 2023 The fifth edition of the Investor Forum 2023 was held as part of the 5th World Chemicals Conference ICCM5 in Bonn on September 28th, 2023.
Facts & Figures:
- Panel discussion on “private and public funding mechanisms for securing the innovation pipeline and the unique dynamics of the Sustainable Chemistry innovation ecosystem”
- 18 live pitches from innovative start-ups
- 30 more start-up showcases online
- Award Ceremony for the winners of the Innovation Challenge, themed “Agriculture” (10 finalists)
Read more about Investor Forum 2023 here.
Investor Forum 2022 Due to the on-going pandemic, this edition of the Investor Forum was held virtually on November 9th to November 10th, 2022.
Facts & Figures:
- Attendants: 121 registered guests
- 2 panel discussions, featuring international experts from diverse sectors:
- Day 1: Sustainability criteria of start-ups and the significance of investment impact from both investors’ and founders’ perspectives
- Day 2: Financial and regulatory framework for Sustainable Chemistry innovations in West Africa
- 19 virtual pitches from innovative start-ups
- 40 more start-up showcases online
- Award Ceremony for the winners of the Innovation Challenge, themed “Waste: Prevention, Valorisation & Management” (10 finalists)
Read more about Investor Forum 2022 here.
Investor Forum 2021 The virtual Investor Forum took place as part of the first-ever “Global Sustainable Chemistry Week (GSCW)”, hosted by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) on November 9th to November 11th, 2021.
Facts & Figures:
- Attendants: 170 international guests
- 3 panel discussions, featuring international experts from diverse sectors:
- Day 1: Alternative and sustainable business models
- Day 2: Finance and Sustainability, with an introduction to Taxonomy Discussion
- Day 3: The role of Sustainable Chemistry in the Energy Transition
- 20 virtual pitches from innovative start-ups
- 20 more start-up showcases on a separate meeting platform
- Award Ceremony for the winners of the Innovation Challenge, themed “Renewable Energy” (5 finalists)
Read more about Investor Forum 2021 here.
Investor Forum 2019/2020 The 2nd edition of the Investor Forum was held virtually for the first time, due to the global pandemic on October 21st to October 23rd, 2020. The event was co-hosted by the Think Beyond Plastic™ Innovation Accelerator and the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3).
Facts & Figures:
- Attendants: 150 international guests
- 2 panel discussions, featuring international experts from diverse sectors:
- Day 1: The role of sustainable chemistry in achieving the SDGs, frontier capital, and blended financing mechanisms
- Day 2: Insights from an investor on cleantech sector profitability and the impact of investments on the circular economy
- 15 virtual pitches from innovative start-ups
- 40 start-up showcases on a separate digital investor booklet
- Award Ceremony for the winners of the Innovation Challenge, themed “Sustainable Building and Living” (5 finalists)
Investor Forum 2018 The first New Plastics Economy Investor Forum was hosted by the circular economy platform Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the innovation accelerator Think Beyond Plastic and the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) on December 7th, 2018. This event was the first of its kind organised by the ISC3 Innovation Hub in the frames of its ISC3 Global Start-up Service and addressed the critical topic of plastic pollution.
Facts & Figures:
- Attendants: 150 international guests
- 2 panel discussions, featuring international experts from diverse sectors:
- 1st panel: Needs and investment opportunities
- 2nd panel: Concept of a tipping point from various perspectives, and the path to get there
- 3rd panel: Innovator journey, unique needs and pains; pivoting
- 10 live pitches from innovative start-ups
- 1-on-1 ‘Speed Dating’ session
