Amcor plc announced on August 4, 2025, the shortlist for its latest Amcor Lift-Off challenge, which focuses on finding solutions for Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR) barriers for compostable substrates, including paper. Four innovative start-ups from the U.K. and U.S. have been selected to move to the next phase of assessment.
These shortlisted companies presented cutting-edge solutions to address the challenge of providing superior moisture protection in fiber and other compostable packaging materials. Each company was recognized for its unique approach to tackling this significant hurdle in sustainable packaging development.
The four selected teams will now undergo a more rigorous evaluation process with Amcor's R&D and Corporate Venturing teams, which may include technical trials, joint development agreements, and potential investment. This challenge was launched under the Amcor Lift-Off Sprints program, part of Amcor's broader initiative to identify and support early-stage start-ups in breakthrough packaging technologies.
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