The inaugural cohort of Amplifier mentees has been announced! Five ventures with varied geographical and business backgrounds, all presenting impactful solutions addressing Asia's pressing climate and nature issues, will join the programme's 2024 cohort. Click here to read more
Circ is a certified B Corp on a mission to power clean closets with patented technology, recycling global fashion waste back into textiles. Circ´s innovative processes separate polycotton blended textile waste, recovering cellulosic and synthetic fibers back into the textile supply chain.
GRST manufactures sustainable lithium-ion batteries, free from toxic PFAS "Forever Chemicals” with low carbon footprint and high recyclability. Utilising a water-based electrode coating process, GRST promotes eco-friendly recycling to reduce the need for future mining and create a circular battery economy.
MAYANI reshapes rural agricultural value chains in the Philippines by providing sustainable pathways to markets, boosting yield and climate resilience via quality agri-inputs, and driving financial inclusion through alternative rural financing.
MYCL, a B Corp certified biotech, makes affordable, durable, and sustainable material no longer impossible. MYCL is developing high-performance, low-carbon emission composite and leather-like material from mycelium called Mylea™. Made from agricultural crop waste bound together with mushroom mycelium, it is versatile with a wide range of applications, from footwear to automotive interiors and building materials.
Sampangan provides carbon negative products through its proprietary carbonization technology that converts all types of unsorted waste into sustainable materials. By transforming waste materials into versatile raw materials, Sampangan aims to become a global force for a circular economy, offering sustainable products from holistic waste management, especially in water treatment, agriculture, and poultry industries.
The Amplifier employs a ‘whole-of-ecosystem’ approach to support impact innovators to scale. We are grateful to our partners who are working closely with us to bring this programme to life.
2024 Cohort Theme
Climate & Nature
We support communities to adopt sustainable practices that protect the environment.
Energy & Power
To tackle the largest source of emissions and the lack of scalable solutions in Asia
Food & Land Conservation
To tackle high deforestation in Asia, and achieving outcomes at intersection of climate, nature and agriculture
Oceans Conservation
To tackle overfishing in the region, which leads to food security concerns amidst growing demand
Circularity & Waste
One of the biggest unmet need in Asia, which has large landfills and is the largest contributor to plastic leakages globally
Cities & Settlement
Asia faces significant threats from environmental risks, yet lack adaptation and mitigation capabilities
Enabling the Transition
To address threats and protect livelihoods by enabling a just transition towards a sustainable and inclusive future for all
Mentees for the 2024 Amplifier cohort will need to fall under any of the following sub-themes.
Call for Submissions
Qualifiying Criteria
Submissions to be a mentee will be screened based on these four main criteria:
Alignment to theme
Solution addresses the year’s agreed impact theme and sub-themes
Commitment to creating positive impact
Geography
Solution must serve or have an intention to serve Asian markets
Maturity
Early evidence of product market fit
Early deployment of minimum viable product (MVP) delivered to an existing paying customer base
Strategy to scale within next two years
Commerciality
Long-term ambition to be financially viable and sustainable
