It’s time once again for the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) — our annual competition for startups poised to make scalable, sustainable impacts. Each year, we receive submissions from hundreds of purpose-driven ventures innovating to shape the future of business, and we’ve selected 11 finalists for this year’s SBIO, presented by Target and co-sponsored by SicaSoft and Sprint — winners to be announced June 3 at SB ’15 San Diego.
Our semi-finalists — which produce everything from cricket flour baked goods and disappearing ink to sustainable air filtration solutions — will be narrowed down to four finalists on June 3. The top three will then take home a Grand Prize (5,000, consulting time with Fenton Communications, and a three-year golden ticket to SB); The Target Prize (a $1,000 Target Card and consultation time with Target’s Sustainability, Merchandising and Marketing teams); and the People’s Choice Award.
The 2015 SBIO Semi-Finalists:
- AquaProFeed — introduces high-grade protein feed for the global animal feed industry using black soldier flies that provide a truly sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soymeal.
Revitalizing Our Food System to Nourish Communities
Join us as Flashfood, ReFED, the Supplant Company, Upcycled Foods and more dive into how innovators, NGOs and brand partners are addressing a common goal: to eliminate food deserts and redesign food systems. Explore innovative strategies and practical solutions aimed at addressing the wellbeing of local communities by fostering sustainability, equity and improved health — at SB'23 San Diego.
Published Apr 28, 2015 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT / 12am BST / 1am CEST
