The world's largest cosmetics company, L'Oréal Group (Paris), has launched the second call for applications for 'L’AcceleratOR', a program that accelerates sustainability transformation in the beauty industry. This program will invest a total of 100 million euros between 2025 and 2030, aiming to discover and nurture breakthrough solutions that strongly support the achievement of L'Oréal's sustainability goals.
Through a partnership with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), L'Oréal is seeking advanced solutions from growth-stage startups and innovative venture companies that are ready for immediate pilot testing.
### [Focus Areas for Recruitment] This program focuses on solutions that redefine the beauty industry, particularly in the following areas: - Low Carbon & Climate Action: Smart solutions towards a decarbonized society - Water Stewardship: Improving resilience in water scarcity and water quality management - Nature-based: Innovative approaches utilizing the power of nature - Next-generation Ingredients & Materials: Sustainable alternatives to conventional materials - Solving the Plastic Issue: Eliminating fossil-based plastics and reducing plastic waste - Circularity: Efficient resource management and building circular models - Inclusive Business Models: Business forms that realize a sustainable and equitable society
### [Program Benefits] Selected companies will be offered the following opportunities to help scale their businesses: - 12-week intensive accelerator program: Specialized curriculum provided by CISL - Tailored mentorship: Accompaniment support by experts in sustainability, innovation, and business - Collaboration with L'Oréal: Implementation testing (pilot) within the L'Oréal Group's business operations
### [How to Apply and Details] We sincerely look forward to receiving applications from partner companies who will build a more sustainable future together through innovative technologies and business models. Application Deadline: May 6, 2026 Details and Application Site: https://cambridge.smapply.org/prog/laccelerator_cohort_2/
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