APPLICATIONS FOR COLAB TECH ARE NOW CLOSED
A critical part of Mondelēz International's Vision 2030 growth strategy is accelerating innovation in our core categories – chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks. Our global R&D team is responsible for maintaining the excellence of our iconic snack portfolio while delivering on evolving consumer priorities – but we can't do it alone.
That's why we created CoLab Tech, a program that brings entrepreneurs together with our R&D team to advance their technologies and accelerate growth.
Applications are now closed but you are welcome to submit your solution to the Mondelēz Open Innovation Portal.
What We Are Looking For
01 Packaging
- Recyclable, high performance flexible materials
- Materials & processes with low environmental impact
- Premium packaging to support premium products
02 Ingredients
With applications to our core categories – chocolate & baked goods
- Clean label (free-from)
- Cost effective sugar and calorie reduction
- Positive nutrition plant based ingredients that boost health credentials
- New or novel plant derived functional actives
- Elevated sensorial experiences (flavor/aroma/texture/satisfaction)
- Cocoa alternatives
03 Sustainability
- Water and energy optimized ingredient mixing and product forming solutions
- More efficient and sustainable heating processes, including vacuum baking
- Efficient selective concentration and recovery of compounds
- Novel bio-gas generation and supply solutions for industry
THE PROGRAM
Applicants must have a minimum viable product and at least 5 employees to participate in the 8 week program which consists of:
- Virtual curriculum (note: the cohort will be required to participate on GMT time)
- Access to our internal experts and network of partners
- 1:1 Mentorship
- Potential for proof-of-concept testing
