Global Impact Coalition Unveils Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainable Chemicals

The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led collaborative platform committed to enabling a net-zero and circular chemicals future, is launching the GIC Innovation Ecosystem—a new initiative designed to connect start-ups, research and technology organizations, and academic institutions with leading chemical companies to drive early-stage innovation in support of a more sustainable industry. 

As the chemical sector confronts growing pressure to reduce emissions and advance circularity, it has become clear that scaling impact will require new kinds of partnerships and innovation models. Many innovators—both from within and beyond the sector—are developing emerging technologies that could play a pivotal role in the transformation of the chemicals value chain. 

“Innovation is happening fast—and often at the edges,” said Charlie Tan, CEO of the Global Impact Coalition. “We are launching the Innovation Ecosystem to bring those edge innovators into the room with industry leaders, enabling early collaboration and ensuring breakthrough technologies can scale where they’re needed most.” 

Through the Innovation Ecosystem, innovators will have the opportunity to engage directly with GIC’s project portfolio, which includes tangible workstreams focused on chemical emissions reduction, circularity, and sustainable feedstocks. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with GIC member companies and contribute to commercially scalable solutions that meet shared sustainability goals. 

The GIC Innovation Ecosystem offers innovators a unique opportunity to: 

• Shape future-ready projects and pilot tangible solutions with leading chemical players 
• Gain enhanced visibility and strategic insights across the chemical value chain
• Work with global leaders to accelerate emissions reduction, circularity, and “no harm” chemical innovation 

Participation begins with an open call for applications aligned with one of GIC’s ongoing projects. Selected applicants are invited to engage directly with the relevant GIC project and, if successful, contribute to advancing the project toward spin-out.