Packaging giant Amcor has launched an international invitation for startups to join its next Amcor Lift-Off — Rigids challenge.
The challenge sits within Amcor Lift-Off, a scheme run by the company’s corporate venturing and open innovation team to link Amcor with startups working on future packaging technologies.
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Chosen participants will relate to Amcor’s research, commercial and venturing teams to assess possible collaboration and investment.
The new round follows earlier Amcor Lift-Off activities that led to partnerships in fields such as advanced materials, AI and recycling technology.
This edition is centred on solutions for rigid packaging and related systems.
Amcor is asking startups to apply with technologies in areas such as shelf-life indicators, injection moulding processes and platforms, and recyclable barrier technologies.
It is also seeking submissions covering fibre-based packaging, dispenser and applicator systems, retort and pasteurisation solutions, and smart packaging.
Other focus areas include hybrid rigid and flexible systems, including refill and reuse models, recycling, sorting and decontamination technologies, and AI and machine learning applications.
The is looking at solutions that may raise performance, support circularity, improve consumer use or create new business models across the packaging chain.
It is seeking startups whose technologies have moved beyond the earliest pilot stage and show commercial potential.
The Amcor Lift-Off process will take place in three stages during June 2026.
Applications will remain open until 8 June, and screening and feedback will run until 20 June. A virtual pitch day is scheduled for 30 June.
Startups selected for the process will present their technologies to Amcor’s research, business and corporate venturing teams.
Teams that progress will be able to discuss commercial partnerships, pilot projects and possible investment, with results assessed through adoption and scalability.
Amcor Lift-Off is part of the company’s global innovation approach for working with startups developing distinct technologies and business models.
