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Innovate Together: Unleashing the Power of Partnerships for Change

In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead isn't just about innovating on our own—it's about teaming up with others. Through AD Stretch, our startup accelerator, we're bridging gaps across the value chain, co-creating sustainable solutions by combining expertise to make a real impact for the future.

Oct, 1, 2024 - For full blog Click Here

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Avery Dennison Announces Cohort 3 Startups for AD Stretch Accelerator Program

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and sustainability imperatives, Avery Dennison Corporation is thrilled to announce the selection of four pioneering startups for Cohort 3 of the AD Stretch accelerator program. Chosen from over 300 applications worldwide, these startups will collaborate with Avery Dennison to tackle three core challenges: next-generation energy storage materials, elevating sustainability and maximizing consumer experiences.

Jun, 07, 2024 — For full news Click Here

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Pairing the new with the established for sustainable innovation

The AD Stretch program includes Cohort Demo Days, a coming together of some of the world's most imaginative innovators. The most recent event, which took place in March 2024 at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, brought together over 150 attendees for a day of open innovation and an inspirational display of purpose-led collaboration.

March 14, 2024 — For full news Click Here

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Partnering with startups to reimagine packaging

To break new ground in sustainability we cannot work alone. We therefore join forces with partners from across our ecosystem to develop solutions that contribute to a better future. One area we give particular focus is collaborating with startups through the AD Stretch Program.

Nov, 30, 2023 - For full blog Click Here

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The reinvention economy: from old to new to connected

Our startup accelerator is all about #Reduce - #Reuse - #Recycle, transforming not just products but the entire packaging landscape. Exciting collaborations with bold innovators like Modern Milkman and Moree are reshaping the reusable packaging game!

Nov, 17, 2023 - For full blog Click Here

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Innovation and Disruption: How a Global Corporation Stays Ahead of the Curve

Innovation and disruption have become the lifeblood of successful businesses in today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape. To maintain a competitive edge, corporations must not only adapt but also foster a culture of innovation that embraces disruption. Isabela Galli, Vice President and General Manager of Avery Dennison in Latin America, sheds light on how this global corporation has harnessed innovation and disruption to maintain its leadership.

Sep, 20, 2023 — For Full Blog Click Here

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From Starting Up to Standing Out: 4 Proven Ways that Partnering with Start-ups Accelerates Innovation

Jeroen Diderich, Avery Dennison Senior Vice President and General Manager, Materials Group North America, discusses the symbiotic nature of large companies and start-ups, highlighting the need for collaboration to solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges.

Sep, 20, 2023 - For full blog Click Here

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Avery Dennison launches Cohort 03 of its global AD Stretch accelerator program

Avery Dennison Corporation today announced the launch of Cohort 03, a program expansion that incorporates new challenges and a global reach to the rapidly maturing AD Stretch accelerator. Cohort 03 will focus on three challenge areas: the development of next-generation energy storage materials, maximizing consumer experiences and improving sustainability.

Sep, 05, 2023 — For full news Click Here

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Cellr's AD Stretch Success Story

Unlocking the full potential of consumer engagement is every brand's dream, and AD Stretch is making it a reality! With Cellr's cutting-edge platform and digital ID technologies from Avery Dennison, brands owners are now empowered with a user-friendly solution to elevate their strategies and connect with consumers like never before. Imagine having access to connected and updatable packaging, enabling personalized interactions and data-driven insights for making smarter strategic decisions.

Aug, 09, 2023 — For full case study Click Here

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Unlocking potential: The evolving role of corporate accelerators.

In this article, Upma Arora (Global Innovation Programme Lead) discusses the evolving role of corporate accelerators and highlights the importance of addressing core business problems through startup collaborations and emphasizes the value that startups bring by challenging corporations to step out of their comfort zones. Read the article and understand the significance of learning and culture change as key aspects of corporate accelerators, enabling faster innovation and sustainable solutions.

Jun, 05, 2023 — For Full Blog Click Here

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Avery Dennison Announces Second Cohort of Startups in Its AD Stretch Accelerator Program

Avery Dennison has selected five startups for Cohort 02 of the AD Stretch Accelerator Program. AD Stretch tackles crucial challenges in the labels and packaging industry, including connected packaging, materials innovation and sustainability. The program, run in partnership with accelerator builder-operator Highline Beta, received over 300 applications from startups worldwide.

May, 25, 2023 — For Full Publication Click Here

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Avery Dennison unveils pilot project results for AD Stretch at Demo Day in Brazil

Avery Dennison hosted Demo Day in Brazil, an unprecedented event in the label and packaging industry, to share the positive results of its global startup acceleration program, AD Stretch. The program is already beginning to show disruptive progress in addressing the major challenges inherent in this industry, through the pilot projects developed by the selected startups.

Mar, 29, 2023 — For Full Publication Click Here

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Large, meet small: why established industry needs to support up and coming innovators

Jeroen Diderich, Avery Dennison Senior Vice President and General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials North America, discusses the symbiotic nature of the establishment and its start-up counterparts, highlighting the need for collaboration to solve some of industry’s biggest challenges.

Feb, 15, 2023 — For Full Blog Click Here

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Avery Dennison partners with Enterprise Singapore for AD Stretch startup accelerator program

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a global materials science and branding and information solutions company, will be funding Singapore-based startups for the AD Stretch accelerator program with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the government agency championing enterprise development.

Feb, 6, 2023 — For Full Publication Click Here

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Open Innovation to unlock the avenues for value creation

Hassan Rmaile, Avery Dennison's Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe, Middle East and North Africa & Global Innovation, Label and Graphic Materials, shares his perspective on why open innovation is essential to challenge the status quo in a developed region.

Jan, 30, 2023 — For Full Article Click Here

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Meet The LATAM Startups For AD Stretch Cohort One

Following on from last month’s interview with our Cohort 01 partners in Asia Pacific we’ve spoken to three of our Latin American start-ups to see why they signed up to the AD Stretch accelerator program and how they have experienced our collaboration so far. We’re joined by Chris Braine, founder and CEO of Cellr, Perry Everett, Director Product & Partnerships for Arylla and Anauyla Batista, co-founder of GreenPlat.

Nov, 17, 2022 — For Full Blog Click Here

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We need to accelerate progress at the frontier of innovation

Pascale Wautelet, Avery Dennison’s VP for Global Research & Development and Sustainability, discusses the need to nurture startup companies and communities to expedite progress and see frontier innovations thrive.

Nov, 3, 2022 — For Full Article Click Here

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Meet The APAC Startups For AD Stretch Cohort One

With the AD Stretch program well underway and Cohort 01 in APAC and LATAM deep in the innovation process, we spoke to two of the start-ups to discuss why they signed up to the accelerator program and what the experience of collaboration with Avery Dennison has been like so far.

Oct, 15, 2022 — For Full Blog Click Here

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How an 87-year-old enterprise aims to change the packaging game

Avery Dennison is joining forces with the next generation of innovators to address today’s biggest industry challenges.

Oct, 3, 2022 — For Full Article Click Here

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Why Latin America needs a more regionalised innovation approach

Ronaldo Mello, Avery Dennison's vice president and general manager, Label and Graphic Materials, Latin America, shares his perspective on innovating in complex regional conditions and why localised solutions are needed to address sustainability in the packaging industry while simultaneously improving the customer experience.

Jun, 6, 2022 — For Full Blog Click Here

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A conversation with Shruti George, senior director, Strategic Innovation Platform

Following the launch of AD Stretch, we spoke to Shruti George, senior director Strategic Innovation Platform, about the intentions and ambitions for the global accelerator program.

Feb, 22, 2022 — For Full Blog Click Here

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Avery Dennison partners with start-up innovators in industry-first accelerator program

Avery Dennison is launching a “label industry-first” program called AD Stretch, partnering with start-up innovators to solve critical challenges and create new opportunities for environmental sustainability, customer experience and value chains.

Feb, 9, 2022 — For Full Publication Click Here