🚀 Applications are now open for the 3rd Edition Circular Packaging Challenge 2026. Run by Ecoembes and TheCircularLab, the programme connects startups with nearly 30 major brands to pilot and validate new packaging solutions in real-world environments. Participating companies include: • Nestlé • McDonald's • L'Oréal • Unilever • Mattel, Inc. • Damm • SPB | THE SPB GLOBAL CORPORATION …and many more. Successful startups can access: ✅ Pilot projects with leading companies ✅ Co-development and commercial opportunities ✅ The chance to pitch in Madrid on 19 November 2026 ✅ €16,000 in prizes across the challenge categories ✅ International exposure with investors and industry leaders They're looking for startups working on: ♻️ Circular packaging materials and ecodesign 🔄 Reuse, refill and new packaging management models ⚙️ Better sorting, recovery and recycling technologies 📊 Digital solutions for packaging traceability and lifecycle management If your startup is less than 10 years old, you're eligible to apply. 📅 Applications close 18 September 2026 (23:59 CET).