CoLab Tech
COLAB 2024 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW
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.
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)
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
