KUALA LUMPUR: PepsiCo has announced the 10 startup finalists for the third edition of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific — a bold initiative to fast-track innovation across sustainable agriculture, the circular economy, and climate action. These early-stage startups will benefit from expert mentorship, access to PepsiCo’s networks, and the opportunity to pilot their solutions in real-world market conditions, helping scale commercially viable innovations that can strengthen resilience and sustainability across the food and beverage value chain.
GHAC has grown into a key platform for advancing sustainable innovation across Asia Pacific. Each edition sharpens its focus on regional priorities — from promoting regenerative farming practices and increasing soil efficiency to scaling low-carbon solutions in packaging and logistics. What sets the program apart is its partnership-driven model, enabling entrepreneurs to refine their solutions alongside PepsiCo experts, pilot in real-world settings, and explore practical pathways to scale within the food and beverage value chain.
“Now in its third edition, the Greenhouse Accelerator is becoming a powerful platform for surfacing promising ideas that respond to some of the most urgent sustainability challenges in Asia Pacific,” said Anne Tse, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Asia Pacific (APAC). “From climate resilience to circular packaging and smarter agriculture, we’re seeing bold thinking that is both locally grounded and globally relevant. We’re excited to back these early-stage innovators and learn from them as we explore ways to scale practical solutions across our value chain. Each edition strengthens our ecosystem of changemakers, and we look forward to what this year’s finalists will unlock—not just during the program but well beyond it.”
Meet the 2025 Greenhouse Accelerator APAC Finalists (Details in Appendix 1.0 below):
- Calyx.eco (Australia)
- Endua (Australia)
- Beijing AIForce Technology Co. Ltd. (China)
- Beijing Phabuilder Biotechnology Co. Ltd. (China)
- Guangdong Databeyond Technology Co. Ltd. (China)
- Service Enviro SCAD Inc. (China)
- Shanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd. Central Academe (China)
- Bali Waste Cycle (CV Bakti Bumi Berseri) (Indonesia)
- Circular Unite (Singapore)
- DEEGOLABs Inc (South Korea)
Despite their varied focus areas — from waste management and agriculture to renewable packaging and clean energy — this year’s startups are united by a shared commitment to innovation and system-level change. The 2025 cohort demonstrates how emerging technologies — including AI-powered lifecycle assessments, precision agriculture, mobile recycling, and molten salt energy storage — are being applied to reduce environmental footprint and improve sustainability outcomes across traditional systems. These startups are building practical, scalable tools that reduce environmental pressure and help accelerate resource-efficient progress across sectors like food, energy, and waste.
Many of this year’s finalists also hope to tackle social and economic challenges through inclusive job creation and community empowerment. Hailing from Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea, the finalists will each receive a USD20,000 grant and gain access to PepsiCo’s global ecosystem of experts and go-to-market resources. Finalists will also benefit from tailored mentorship and learning modules from PepsiCo executives and leading business acceleration specialists to help overcome growth challenges, refine business strategies, and scale up their market-ready solutions. At the end of the program, the winning startup will be awarded an additional USD100,000 to scale its innovation further.
Since its launch, GHAC has awarded over USD1 million in grants, launched 16 pilots across APAC, and contributed to pilots and innovation partnerships that have taken place across more than 11 manufacturing sites and farms. Globally, the Greenhouse Accelerator has supported 112 companies and engaged more than 200 mentors. Approximately 80% of participating startups have successfully secured additional incremental funding following the program, underscoring its impact in accelerating sustainable innovation. Standouts include 2024 and 2023 program winners Alternō and Powered Carbon, along with finalists X-Centric and Enwise, who are partnering with PepsiCo beyond the accelerator program.
PepsiCo recognises that the long-term success of its business is closely tied to the health of the planet, resilient food systems, and thriving communities. Over the past two years, GHAC has expanded its innovation ecosystem — welcoming new strategic partners and deepening its reach across the region. As a collaborative platform, the program brings together entrepreneurs, corporations, and communities to scale solutions that drive meaningful environmental and commercial impact. This edition is made possible with the support of partners, including Suntory PepsiCo Beverages Thailand, Suntory PepsiCo Beverages Vietnam, GC Ventures, Circulate Capital, CM Venture Capital, GRC Sino GreenFund, and Plug and Play — extending the program’s role in shaping a growing regional network of innovators.
