Indorama Ventures Future of
Sustainable Materials Award

In partnership with a global innovator driving sustainable material solutions and circular value creation, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) proudly presents the Indorama Ventures Future of Sustainable Materials Award—a S$125,000 prize designed to propel visionary startups redefining material innovation.

Future of Sustainable
Materials Award

S$125,000 Cash Prize

(2 Winners)
Beta – SGD 50,000, Infinity – SGD 75,000

Who Is It For?

We are looking for Asia-focused ventures leveraging breakthrough technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or higher, backed by a compelling minimum viable product (MVP) or proof-of-concept, with the potential to disrupt and transform entire industries.

 Areas of Interest

  • Sustainable Fibers & Polymers
  • Bio-Based Feedstocks & Building Blocks
  • Advanced Recycling & Circular Solutions
  • Green Surfactants & Specialty Chemicals
  • Low-Emission Processes & Infrastructure

Why It Matters

If your cutting-edge solution harnesses sustainable chemistry to forge innovative bonds that give materials new life—integrating eco-efficient, circular, and resource-responsible approaches to tackle critical challenges in material sciences—we want to hear from you.

VISIONARY PARTNER

Indorama Ventures is a global leader in sustainable chemicals, operating across 117 locations in 31 countries with strong market positions in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The company's diversified segments—Combined PET and Packaging, Indovinya, and Fibers—serve industries such as food & beverage, automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, personal care, and agrochemicals, generating $15.6 billion in revenue in 2023.

Guided by the purpose of "reimagining chemistry for a better world," Indorama Ventures is committed to driving change toward a circular economy. The company is investing in global recycling, decarbonizing operations, and transitioning to circular, bio-based feedstocks.