Open for submissionsGentle, Cost-Efficient Decolouring of Reactive-Dyed Cotton
CHT Group is seeking a gentle, cost-efficient process to remove reactive dyes from cotton textiles without damaging the fibre. The goal is to enable high-quality recolouring and textile-to-textile recycling, and to validate the process in a structured Venture Client PoC.
How to submit
Process
To participate, solution providers submit two elements via the ekipa platform:
1. Mandatory Questions (online form)
After joining the challenge, applicants complete a short set of mandatory questions. These ensure comparability across submissions and allow quick assessment of solution fit.
2. Pitch Deck (PDF upload)
Applicants should upload a concise pitch deck (max. 10–12 slides) providing additional depth.
- Product & core capability (mechanism of decolouring / dye removal)
- Fibre-friendliness and any evidence of preserved fibre integrity
- Process conditions (temperature, time, aqueous system, equipment compatibility)
- Sustainability profile and relevant certifications / standards
- Initial PoC concept
- Indicative commercial / cost model