Welcome to the Avery Dennison AD Stretch Accelerator Program.

Unleash Your Potential with the Pioneers of Innovation!

AD Stretch Accelerator, powered by Avery Dennison, is looking for innovators and founders who would collaborate to address real business problems to create impactful solutions.

Our program is a non-dilutive startup accelerator that concentrates on Customer engagement, Sustainability and Materials Innovation. Join a community of like-minded disruptors and tap into the limitless possibilities. It's a unique opportunity to participate in an ecosystem where your revolutionary ideas are nurtured, refined, and propelled into the global spotlight.

Why Choose AD Stretch?

Pilot Funding

Take the unique
opportunity to
experiment with
a paid pilot.

Rapid Growth

Expand your
Customer base and
scale up with a globally recognized leader

Material Science Mastery

Leverage Avery
Dennison's decades
of Material Science
leadership to revolutionize
your products
and solutions.

Global Network

Access a vast
network of industry
experts and mentors
who can turn your
startup into a global phenomenon.

Demo Day

Showcase your
progress to industry
partners, investors
and media on
our highly anticipated
Demo Days.

Timeline for current cohort

Applications Open Applications Close Start-ups Selected Pilot Phase Demo Day
September
05 2023
November
27 2023
April
2024
May-October
2024
November
2024

Shaping Tomorrow, Together

Your journey with AD Stretch is more than just business growth; it's a partnership in shaping the future. We're not just seeking partners – we're forging lasting collaborations with pioneers who share our vision for progress.

Explore our exciting challenges waiting for your innovative solutions:

See Challenges

Check out the best moments
of our Demo Day events:

APAC
Demo Day

Singapore
January 26,
2023

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LATAM
Demo Day

São Paulo,
Brazil
March 8,
2023

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AD Stretch Alumni: Real Stories, Real Impact

Chris

APPLY and be ready to lead. AD Stretch demands
entrepreneurs to be specialists in their own field.
The collaboration aspect between project
champions, Avery Dennison and Pilot customers
is a wonderful thing!"

Chris Braine
Founder and CEO of Cellr
AD Stretch Cohort 01 participant

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