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    Global tech innovator winner 2023

    Sustainable green technology advances at scale as Sweden’s PlasticFri takes top prize as the 2023 KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator winner

     

    Sustainable green technology advances at scale as Sweden’s PlasticFri takes top prize as the 2023 KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator winner.

    On November 15th, KPMG Private Enterprise announced that PlasticFri, whose sustainable green technology converts agricultural waste into eco-friendly products that can replace plastics, has been named the KPMG Private Enterprise winner at the final event held in Lisbon, Portugal.

    It is a huge privilege and testament to our amazing team to win this year’s KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition from 2000 companies around the globe. The competition in the global finals was impressive, and we’re thrilled to be recognized amidst such an amazing group of brilliant innovations and entrepreneurs. We sincerely thank KPMG Private Enterprise and our KPMG Private Enterprise Sweden team for their support at every step in the process. We’re ready and eager to take the next step forward for our company.

    Max Mohammadi

    PlasticFri Founder & Chairman

    Max Mohammadi
    This year’s global competition grew to 1,300 applicants across 23 countries and jurisdictions during the local finals. We’re so excited about the success of this competition. It keeps growing with more and more applications each year with brilliant, innovative solutions that are tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today … and likely tomorrow. I’m proud of the active role we’re playing in helping to introduce a new wave of technology pioneers like this year’s winners PlasticFri, that are turning brilliant ideas into a business reality.

    Conor Moore

    Partner and Global Head of KPMG Private Enterprise

    Conor Moore
    Here is a classic example of a great success story of a company that will only continue to thrive. The notion of a sustainable plastic alternative derived from agricultural waste is now a reality - a phenomenal green solution to a global problem! With their drive and ambition, I believe that PlasticFri may go on to not only achieve many global accolades, but more importantly help society reduce its carbon footprint and combat climate change for generations with this technology breakthrough! Congratulations to PlasticFri for bringing the global crown home to Sweden and reaffirming Sweden’s reputation as a globally respected sustainability leader!

    Sofia Lindskog

    Emerging Giants Leader at KPMG in Sweden

    The panel of international judges presiding over the competition consisted of industry experts, including a previous competition winner, all applauded this year’s finalists who showcased technological advances ranging from advanced generative AI and machine learning, to biopharma, quantum computing, fintech, cybersecurity and environmental sustainability.”

    Conor Moore added, “Our congratulations to PlasticFri! We’re delighted to have this opportunity to introduce you on the world stage, and we’re eager to watch your growth over the coming years. Again, a winner has emerged with technology that provides a tangible solution to help address one of society’s biggest environmental challenges. Congratulations as well to all the country winners that competed in this year’s global final.”

    Daniel Caines
    Daniel Caines

    Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

    KPMG International