ORGANISER Easyfairs has announced that the finalists of the inaugural Packaging Startup Awards 2023 will be revealed at London Packaging Week 2023.
The winners across six categories – alternative materials, connected packaging, increased functionality, online, refill & re-use, and waste reduction – will be announced during a headline session at London Packaging Week, taking place at ExCeL on Friday 22nd September 2023, with each having the opportunity to present their innovations.
Entries are open until midnight on Friday, August 11, and can be submitted here.
“Our distinguished judging panel are all members of ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone platform, ensuring they are current with the latest packaging trends and expertly skilled in identifying the best innovative solutions within the packaging industry,” said Paul Jenkins from ThePackHub.
“This long overdue initiative is designed to recognise and celebrate the most innovative solutions created by packaging startups across the globe. At the same time, the awards offer a platform for emerging startup talents to showcase their ideas at what promises to be another fantastic event for our industry.”
Parisa Maleki, community & content manager at Easyfairs, added, “The packaging sector has been a hotbed for innovation in recent years, transforming how packaging is sourced, produced, thought about and disposed of. So, linking up with the inaugural Packaging Startup Awards and playing a small part in spurring future innovation made this a great fit.
“The packaging industry continues to meet all its headwinds with a stream of new product development. At Easyfairs, we believe that sharing knowledge, building communities, and forming partnerships is essential in ensuring brands can continue to deliver on the continuously evolving demands of tomorrow.”
