Questions?

1. What is the startup profile that Braskem Labs Ignition is looking for?

   We seek startups that, in the future, can participate in the other programs offered by Braskem Labs. As such, these are our profiles of interest:

   1. Solutions that use or are geared towards the chemical and/or plastic chain.
   2. Solutions that cause positive social and environmental impact.
   3. Solutions that have innovation as a principle.

    

2. What is the maturity level of the startups we seek for Braskem Labs Ignition?

   To participate in Ignition, a startup must have a well-defined business idea and be in the process of validating it in the market. In other words, it's the time to get to know your client better, refine your business model, prototype your product/service and even make your first sales.

3. What is socio-environmental impact?

   Social and environmental impact can be defined as a positive effect of a product, system or solution that benefits society or the environment. We believe this is essential in any business, regardless of the sector in which it operates. For this reason, one of Braskem Labs' evaluation criteria is to operate under the scope of at least one of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

4. What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

   The SDGs are a set of 17 goals of the United Nations that seek to guide the international agenda through 2030 in the area of sustainability. They include areas such as health, education and economic growth.

   

5. Will Braskem or Quintessa inject cash into my startup?

   At first, neither Braskem nor Quintessa will inject cash into startups.

6. How many startups will be selected?

   We have no limit on the number of startups selected, given that the selection process runs year round. We will select those with the best team and solutions within the profile we seek.

7. When can I sign up?

   Registration for Braskem Labs Ignition remains open year round.

8. As an acceleration program in partnership with Quintessa, what is Braskem's involvement?

   Braskem believes that chemistry and plastic transform people's lives and sees in entrepreneurship huge potential for driving positive impact and innovation.

   Braskem monitors the acceleration process of all startups via mentoring on topics of its expertise, such as product development and materials. It also forms connections with partners in its network if it sees business synergies for the startup.