After receiving 245 applications from startups across different countries, we have selected the 16 finalists that will take part in the final stage of the Circular Packaging Challenge 2026.
The selected startups have presented solutions addressing four major circularity challenges in the packaging sector:
Challenge 1: Food
AEGIS PACKAGING PTE. LTD.
Natural Negative
ReVentas
Xampla
Challenge 2: Beverages and dairy
BORRO
LE FOURGON
MYNERAL LABS
SYKELL
Challenge 3: Non-food
Challenge 4: Traceability
CONFORMATE
LYNX
PULPATRONICS
ROTION
The finalist proposals address some of the key challenges in packaging circularity, including new materials, reduction and reuse, material sorting and recovery, reintegration of recycled content, refill models, traceability and the digitalisation of the value chain.
The next step will be the Final Event, taking place on 19 November in Madrid.
During the event, the 16 startups will present their solutions to a jury made up of industry companies, circular economy experts and investment funds. There will also be networking sessions and opportunities to connect directly with companies interested in developing new solutions and potential pilot projects.
Each of the four challenges will have one winning startup, receiving a prize of €4,000, while the programme also aims to create opportunities for co-development, business collaboration and validation of solutions in real-world environments.
Congratulations to all the finalists. We look forward to seeing you on 19 November and discovering the solutions that can help shape the circular future of packaging.
More information:
https://packagingchallenge.thecircularlab.com/en/home/