CASE STUDY 1UNDP Plastics Innovation Programme

UNDP Plastics Innovation Programme— Acceleration Phase & Demo Day
Programme coordination and stakeholder engagement | InnoEx
The UNDP Plastics Innovation Programme supports innovation teams developing solutions related to plastic waste and the circular economy in Viet Nam. Its Acceleration Phase combines coaching, mentoring, specialised learning and ecosystem engagement to help teams strengthen their solutions and prepare for further development.
As part of my internship at InnoEx, I supported programme coordination and stakeholder engagement during the Acceleration Phase and Demo Day. My work focused on helping communication, follow-up and access to relevant support move forward for 11 participating teams.

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Programme at a glance
These figures describe programme scale and activities supported by the wider team. They are not sessions or trainings delivered by me alone.
Programme engagement
MY CONTRIBUTION / 1
Team communication and follow-up
I maintained communication with 11 innovation teams, followed up on their progress and helped identify support needs as they moved through the programme. On-site exchanges gave me a closer understanding of the teams and the challenges behind their solutions.
MY CONTRIBUTION / 2
Expert and mentor coordination
I identified and approached potential experts and mentors, coordinated their involvement and helped connect teams with relevant expertise. The work involved aligning needs, availability and communication so that mentoring could be useful to the participating innovators.
MY CONTRIBUTION / 3
Programme delivery support
I supported the coordination of coaching, mentoring and specialised training activities, helping keep communication and follow-up moving among innovation teams, mentors and programme stakeholders. Clear preparation and consistent follow-through were central to this work.
MY CONTRIBUTION / 4
Investor and ecosystem research
I researched potential investors and funds, reached out to verify profile information where relevant, and developed an investor infographic. The aim was to give teams a clearer view of relevant funding opportunities and ecosystem actors.
MY CONTRIBUTION / 5
Demo Day and exhibition preparation
I supported the 11 teams with presentation, slide and exhibition preparation, helping them communicate their solutions, funding needs and partnership opportunities to investors and corporate partners. This included practical coordination around how the teams would present and engage at the event.
MY CONTRIBUTION / 6
Reporting and learning
I authored the Acceleration Phase report, drawing on programme outcomes and participant feedback. The report analysed team support and proposed improvements in investor matching and continued engagement after the programme.













