The Packaging Startup of the Year 2026 Awards were recently celebrated at the Packaging Innovations & Empack show.
From an original shortlist of 154 startups, a judging panel composed of leading brand owners and industry experts selected 12 outstanding finalists.
We were especially proud to see several goCircular Radar startups among them: Glenntex, BeFC, Vytal Global and Blue Ocean Closures.
A special congratulations to the podium:
Glenntex – Packaging Startup of the Year
BeFC (Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells)
Flint
The winner, Swedish startup Glenntex, has developed a graphene-based nanotechnology that bonds with degraded recycled plastics, significantly enhancing their mechanical performance. This innovation enables up to a 30% reduction in virgin material use without compromising durability — a meaningful step forward for more circular and resource-efficient packaging solutions.
Congratulations to all the finalists contributing to innovation in sustainable packaging.