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Incubator Program
Plastics Innovation Hub Vietnam - Incubator
Program
The IPPIN Incubator is an intensive six-week online program focused on refining the product-market fit of plastic waste
solutions through a user-problem approach. Selected participants will attend a series of capacity building sessions,
complemented by weekly coaching.

The program offers the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region, fostering cross-cultural
networking and collaborations.

IPPIN Incubator concludes with an online Showcase, with participants pitching their solutions to a panel of judges for feedback
and guidance. Participants will have a chance to progress into the IPPIN Accelerator program to unlock grants and fast track
their solutions.

Key Dates:

Applications close on 18 June 2023, 11.59pm (GMT+7) 

Program will commence on 11 July 2023
Showcase will be held in 15 to 17 August 2023 (To be confirmed)

More information here

Any questions, feel free to email us at asean@csiro.au

Team Name

Please provide the details of your Team and Team members (if any)

Team name

Please provide information of yourself and all team members who will participate in the Incubation program if your team is
selected

First name

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Team type

SME or startup

Researcher from a research organization

Others (please specify)

Last name

Registration status

We have applied for registration

We have not yet applied for registration

Registered for-profit

Others (please specify)

Gender

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Position/Job title

Organisation/University (optional)

Website (optional)

LinkedIn (optional)

Contact number (please include country code, e.g. +61 for Australia)

Facebook (optional)

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Email

Instagram (optional)

City

How many people are in your team? Please include yourself.

This refers to the number of people that would be participating in the Incubation Program.

The recommended (but not exclusive) number of members in a team is a minimum of two (2) people with a maximum of five (5).

Country

Is this person the Team Representative?

Yes

No

Responsibilities and relevant experience/skills 100 words

LinkedIn/Social Media (optional)

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Is this person a student?

Yes

No

This has no effect on evaluation.

Select which challenge statement fits your innovation (product/service)

1 - Sustainable alternatives which outperform existing plastics

2 - Improving plastics innovation and capturing value beyond first use, to develop more circular solutions

3 - Empower decision-making through reliable and accessible information

The Idea 80 words

In 80 words or less, please give us your best pitch.

The Problem 250 words

Tell us what is the problem you are addressing.

End users 250 words

Tell us who the solution is designed for, and why they will want to use it.

The Unique Value Proposition 250 words

Tell us the benefits of your product/service, how it can solve the problem you’ve identified, and why it is different from any existing
products/services.

High level Value Proposition Statement 100 words

If your application is successful, this summary will be used publicly (e.g. on the CSIRO and Hub's partners website). Make sure to
mention the problem and your solution, but avoid technical details.

Underserved and Marginalized Communities 250 words

Vulnerable communities are disproportionately impacted by the dangers of plastic pollution. Tell us how your innovation will support
the underserved and marginalized. If unsure, how might you be able to determine how your innovation affects marginalized groups?

Environmental Impacts 250 words

Please identify and describe any negative environmental impacts, risks, or harms that are the result of the production or distribution of
your innovation, such as carbon emissions, water pollution, etc.

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Stage of development

Proof of Concept: You already have a completed business plan and are starting to develop your first functional prototype.

Young Startup: The founding team is established, the company has been registered, and you have begun piloting your
product/service with first customers.

Validated Startup: You are a company with a well-developed, tested and refined product/service, are experiencing sales
beyond initial/pilot market, and have an established identity/brand.

Growing Enterprise: You are running an established, profitable enterprise and are focusing on growth into new markets.

Please estimate what Technology Readiness Level (TRL) your idea is at right now.

TRL0 - Idea: unproven concept, no testing has been performed

TRL1 - Basic principles observed and recorded – Have an idea and have conducted research to prove it is possible.

TRL2 - Concept and/or application formulated - Invention has started, and you know how you are going to create your
solution.

TRL3 - Analytical & experimental proof of concept – The desired effects are tested for and analytical results are compared to
the tested outcomes.

TRL4 - Valid simulation – A solution has been created that can work in the lab.

TRL5 - Valid in relevant environment – The solution can work in the relevant environment.

TRL6 - Representative model tested in relevant environment – The solution has been tested in an environment very similar
to that expected to exist in the market.

TRL7 - Prototype near or at planned operational – The solution has been field tested in its target market and can
demonstrate the desired outcomes.

Please select the level that you feel is most applicable to your idea, even if it does not fit exactly.

Is the Intellectual Property (IP) of your idea protected?

Yes

No

Others (Please specify)

The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network does not set any requirements about IP.

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What motivated you to apply to this Program? (select up to 3)
I want to see my solution make a difference in the real world

I want to increase my industry engagement or establish new partnerships

I want to improve my confidence communicating my solution

I want to improve my chances in grant applications

I want to create a new startup / spin out company

I want to create or develop a product

I’m keen to upskill to improve my career prospects

Others

What are your short-term priorities and needs? 250 words

What is hindering you from meeting your short-term priorities and needs? 250 words

How can this program help you achieve your identified priorities and needs? 250 words

If selected, your team will become part of the cohort and the wider network of IPPIN. How do you see your team contribute to
this cohort and network?

We'd love to know who you are. Feel free to share a 2-minute video of the team presenting your idea and sharing more about
you and the team and why you want to join this program. This is optional but it will be viewed favourably.

Other materials may be supplied as follows:

1. Upload JPEG or PDF files. Maximum file size is 5MB per piece. A maximum of five pieces can be uploaded with your entry.
2. Video attachments may be hosted on a video site such as YouTube or Vimeo.
3. Provide website URLs to the publicly accessible campaign or active URL of a landing page. Please ensure any applicable
usernames and passwords are provided and active.
4. Please do not upload any further written material as the judges will not consider these. The written component of your
entry should be fully explained within the provided form fields.

Your website link (optional)

Type of attachment

Photo

Biography

Logo

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The following questions are for statistical purposes and will have no effect on your application.

How did you hear about this Program? (Select all that apply to you) (optional)
Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network Launch/ Moonshot/Networking

Email from Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network

A colleague in my field

Someone else at my university/institution

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

WhatsApp group

Flyer / poster

Heard about it in the media

...

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM

As the "Team Representative",

I am aware that the program requires participants to commit 6 hours per week for 6 weeks, to attend weekly workshops,
coaching sessions and the Showcase.

I am aware that any additional time spent to develop my team’s idea beyond the organized sessions is encouraged, as it can
demonstrate the maturity and readiness of our team to advance to the Acceleration program.

I agree to commit 100% participation in the entire program if selected.

Privacy Notice

CSIRO will handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You can find our privacy policy at
https://www.csiro.au/en/about/Policies/Privacy and the Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network's Privacy Statement at
https://ippin.org/privacy-statement/.
In completing and submitting this application, I acknowledge, understand and consent to CSIRO collecting, using and
disclosing my personal information (including my sensitive information) in accordance with the Privacy Notice.

I have also provided a copy of the Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network's Privacy Notice to all Team Members who have
been listed in this Application, and have obtained their consent to including their name, location, team name, email address,
organisation/university (if applicable) and details of their intended contribution to the Team in this Application

I consent to the Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network and supporting partners to use photographs and/or videos of me
taken during the course of the program in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications.

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Participant Agreement
When you are accepted into the program, you are required to sign a participate agreement to confirm that you accept all the
terms and conditions of this program.
There are the key Terms and Conditions that you may wish to know beforehand
Confidentiality: We keep your information confidential. We expect you to do the same for any information provided by us or
other teams you meet during the program.

Intellectual Property: Your IP stays with you or your institution.

Code of conduct: You are required to comply with the Code of conduct of CSIRO while participating in the program.
Photography: We may take photos and/or videos of you to use for promotion during the program.
If you have any questions about these, please feel free to contact us asean@csiro.au.

Deadline
The Incubator Program applications open from 2 June 2023 to 18 June 2023
Please make sure you click submit by 18 June 2023, 11.59pm (GMT+7) so that we can consider your application.

Next Steps
Please ensure the email provided in this application is valid. As ‘Team Representative’, you will be our main contact point for
your team and will receive subsequent emails on application matters, including application submission status, queries, and
outcome.
Once you have submitted this application, it will trigger an email to all team members listed in the application to confirm their
personal details.
If your application is selected, you and your team will receive a Participant Agreement to be signed before official
announcement of your selection. Further information on program details will be shared with you after.
Any questions, please feel free to email us at asean@csiro.au

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