L’Oréal Unveils €100 Million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator
L’Oréal has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Sustainable Innovation Accelerator, backed by a €100 million investment over the next five years.
L’Oréal has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Sustainable Innovation Accelerator, backed by a €100 million investment over the next five years. This initiative is designed to identify, develop, and scale breakthrough technologies that tackle urgent sustainability challenges in the beauty industry.
In partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the accelerator seeks to collaborate with global innovators—startups, SMEs, and established companies—that offer near-market solutions to help make the beauty sector more sustainable and resilient.
What Is the Sustainable Innovation Accelerator?
The program is set to focus on seven critical areas for environmental innovation:
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Low carbon and climate-smart technologies
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Water-resilient solutions
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Nature-based approaches
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Alternative ingredients and materials
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Eliminating fossil plastic use and waste
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Circularity and resource management
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Sustainable and inclusive business models
Selected participants will embark on a 12-month, cohort-based program offering:
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Access to industry-leading experts from CISL and L’Oréal
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Tailored support to refine business and technical models
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Strategic mentoring and possibly new pilot and investment opportunities
Who Should Apply?
L’Oréal and CISL encourage applications from innovators around the world who have deployment-ready solutions (ideally Technology Readiness Level 7+; TRL 5–6 considered based on potential). This includes:
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Proven startups and scale-ups
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Innovative SMEs
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Purpose-driven companies with sustainability solutions
Application Details
Application Timeline:
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Applications Open: June 23, 2025
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Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Now via CISL
The application process should take 1.5 to 2 hours. Upon submission, applicants receive a unique anonymized code for transparent and unbiased evaluation.
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Why This Matters
This accelerator reflects L’Oréal’s broader commitment to sustainability and climate leadership—a continuation of their L’Oréal for the Future roadmap. Companies selected for the program will not only gain powerful support to accelerate their innovation but could also play a major role in transforming the global beauty industry.
Are you driving the next big breakthrough in sustainable beauty?
Don't miss your chance to collaborate with one of the world's leading beauty brands. Apply now to the L’Oréal Sustainable Innovation Accelerator before September 30, 2025.
