About the webinar
Are you a startup, scaleup or SME with a sustainability solution ready to scale? Wondering if your innovation is the right fit for the L’Oréal Sustainable Innovation Accelerator, or looking for clarity on the application process?
Join us for this live webinar with programme leads from L’Oréal and CISL as we introduce the accelerator, explain what we're looking for, and answer your questions in real-time.
This is your chance to:
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Understand the 7 innovation focus areas in depth
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Get expert insights into what makes a compelling application
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Hear directly from the team shaping this unique collaboration between a global beauty giant and a leading sustainability institution
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Ask questions about timelines, pilot opportunities, and eligibility
Whether you’re actively applying or just exploring your options, this session will help you make the most of the opportunity.
Date and time (two sessions) - Wednesday, 3 September 2025
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Wednesday 3 September 9:00 AM BST – for Eastern regions
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Wednesday 3 September 3:00 PM BST – for Western regions
Register for the session that works best for your time zone. We are looking for solutions from across the globe!
Speakers
Viola Jardon
Director of Innovation Programmes, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Viola leads strategic partnerships that accelerate corporate sustainability transformation through innovation. She has supported over 400 startups to date and brings deep experience at the intersection of sustainable business and corporate-startup collaboration.
Cannelle Lacoste
Sustainable Innovation Accelerator Program Director, L’Oréal
As Programme Director, Cannelle leads L’Oréal’s engagement in the Sustainable Innovation Accelerator, bringing her deep expertise in innovation management and corporate sustainability. She will share insights into L’Oréal’s sustainability strategy, pilot expectations, and how selected ventures might collaborate with the business.
Key topics we’ll cover
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What is the L’Oréal Sustainable Innovation Accelerator?
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What challenges and solution gaps is L’Oréal prioritising?
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What does participation look like in practice?
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What makes a strong application?
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How are pilot opportunities selected?
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What support is available during and beyond the programme?
We’ll also be addressing frequently asked questions, including those submitted in advance, and live questions during the session.
Who should attend?
- Startups, scaleups, SMEs and established companies with sustainability innovations at TRL 7+
- Founders, product leads, R&D and sustainability professionals
- Applicants or prospective applicants to the 2025 accelerator cohort
- Anyone curious about how to work with CISL and L’Oréal to scale impact
Register now
Secure your place at one of the sessions and submit your questions when registering.
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Wednesday 3 September 9:00 AM BST – for Eastern regions
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Wednesday 3 September 3:00 PM BST – for Western regions
