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NEW START-UP PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS BUILDING CIRCULAR ECONOMY

6/24/2020

 

Program provides mentorship, advising, and $300,000 in equity-free grants to companies


SAN FRANCISCO — Today, the U.S.-based nonprofit Food System 6 (FS6) announces the launch of a comprehensive startup program in partnership with global sustainable food packaging leader Huhtamaki. The Huhtamaki Circular Economy Startup Program by Food System 6 is designed to accelerate the development of young and promising companies working for a more sustainable future. It will focus on identifying and developing early-stage companies with innovative and promising sustainable solutions in areas such as waste diversion, sustainable packaging alternatives, new materials innovations, and regenerative production models.


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Huhtamaki Celebrates Its 100 Year Anniversary by Donating EUR 3 Million to Circular Economy Initiatives to Address Global Sustainability Challenges

6/17/2020

 
HUHTAMÄKI OYJ PRESS RELEASE 18.5.2020 AT 14:00

To mark its 100-year anniversary Huhtamaki is donating EUR 3 million to global sustainability initiatives with a local impact. We are acting today, educating for tomorrow and funding innovation for the future, making a difference where it matters most to help address global sustainability challenges and build circular economy initiatives.

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A Visit to Hawaii Fish Company: Family-Owned Aquaculture Pioneer with Impressive Growth Plans and Huge Potential

6/15/2020

 
FS6 Portfolio member Hawaii Fish Company was featured in Fish Farming News! Learn more about how they are leveraging aquaponics and aquaculture to strengthen Hawaii's local food production. 

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    FS6 is a nonprofit based in the San Francisco Bay Area whose mission is to support impact-driven entrepreneurs as they transform how we grow, produce, and distribute food. The organization runs a comprehensive accelerator program that mentors entrepreneurs by coaching them through a wide range of business and organizational needs. FS6 also works to educate stakeholders on the unique capital needs as it relates to redefining the food system.

    Learn more about our program offerings and how to apply here.


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