PLANTING THE SEED
FOR FUTURE GROWTH
Small companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs can change the food and beverage industry with just one small idea.
SIGCUBATOR can take your idea on a ‘consumer-centric’ journey, from testing prototypes in our test center in Germany through to successfully launching to market.
SIG is here to help – giving you advice, expertise, consumer-focused insights and access to an extensive global network.


MAKING A DIFFERENCE
TOGETHER
Lifestyles are changing and with this consumer expectations are high, from healthy ingredients to convenient on-the-go packaging solutions.
Working together we can launch innovative, sustainable and differentiated long-life products for a fast-paced mobile generation.

THE PERFECT PARTNERSHIP
We’re looking for like-minded partners, who share our vision for delivering nutritious food and beverages that excite and improve peoples’ lives in a sustainably packaged way.
Are you ready to go on this journey with us? We can support if…

…you have a concept idea but need a supporting partner to grow it & make it commercially ready…

…your product concept is ready-to-go but you need a fitting packaging solution…

…or it’s simply time to make a difference with an eye-catching packaging design.
THIS IS OUR PACK

combidome
It is suitable for filling liquid dairy products (all kinds of plant-based) and non-carbonated soft drinks (such as juices, teas, etc.)
The benefits of a carton
Renewable. Sustainable.
Renewable raw material
The carton composite from which the entire carton pack is made, from the base to the eye-catching yet practical dome, contains around 75% paper board which is made from the renewable raw material of wood.
Best CO2 performance
That’s a factor that’s good for the planet – and good for business too. SIG ordered an independently verified, ISO-compliant lifecycle assessment to check the environmental performance of combidome packs. It showed that, over their full lifecycle, combidome cartons generate 41% less CO2 than disposable PET multilayer bottles, 28% less than disposable PET monolayer bottles and 75% less than disposable glass bottles.
Are you interested in a different format? Ask what other ones we offer.

TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
We believe in working together in partnership. Our team of experts will be there to support and guide you through the most crucial period of your innovation: from creating a prototype through to a final product and package concept that’s ready for consumers.

HOW SIG CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE: OUR OFFERING
We can fill with any food or non-carbonated beverage product, from dairy, to juice, to plant-based drinks
We can produce drinkable snacks including oats, fruit pieces, etc.
We have a wide volume portfolio
It’s all about getting your product off the ground – we offer smaller lot sizes, anything up to 10,000 liters is perfect



MEET OUR
START-UPS

The UK-based start-up “GROUNDED” reached out to SIG to get support in getting their innovative concept idea – a plant-based coconut milk drink with cocoa & the pure plant power of pea protein – ready for the market.
GROUNDED convinced SIG with its concept & its launch-to-market plan.
GROUNDED filled two SKUs in SIG’s combiLab in Linnich.
Grounded’s new protein shakes are available from their online store (www.grounded.co.uk), and on shelf in Selfridges, Planet Organic & premium UK-based gyms.




THE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CHOICE


ALL OUR PACKAGES ARE 70% – 80% made out of liquid paperboard carrying the Forest Stewardship Council™ certification label.

ASI certified – If you cannot take it out – make it better.The very thin alu layer is ASI certified – a commitment to promote the responsible production and sourcing of ultra-thin aluminum foil in our packs.

NOTHING VENTURED
Describe your concept & vision of how you would like to see your product in the future. A PDF or ppt would be ideal)

open until 31st March, 2022.
Are you a startup company from the Middle East & Africa? You can apply until April 30th.

2 weeks
To understand your concept and vision better, we will invite you for a kick-off meeting or call, depending on where you are.

Getting to know each other, coordinate & run “deal-flow” session with you
To make your first production a success, we will prepare your recipes, production method etc. in all its details.

Fine tuning
of recipe
This is where the rubber hits the road. We will produce your products in limited quantities in our facilities in Germany (Linnich) or at one of our co-packing partners

1 day
per start-up
To wrap everything up, it would be great to have a final meeting to follow-up and plan future next steps.

Individual next steps need to be defined, e.g. commercial filling in customer design packaging, further recipe finetuning etc.

SIGNITE YOUR IDEA!
Rest assured, we fully understand how precious your unique idea is and we will treat your application with the utmost confidence at all stages of the application and selection process. Intellectual property rights of your idea remain with you at all times.
Apply now to SIGNite your idea!


APPLICATION
OPEN UNTIL 31st MARCH, 2022
OPEN UNTIL 30th APRIL, 2022 FOR STARTUPS FROM MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
Start your journey now! Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch to confirm your application.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact us under sigcubator@sig.biz. Please do not use this email address for submitting your application, but always the form above.

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