Challenge completedAlternatives to electrodeposited coatings
Traditional electroplating in watchmaking presents challenges related to security, safety, and ecological impact. In partnership with this Swiss watchmaking company, we're seeking novel coating solutions for gold and nickel (or nickel-alternatives), exploring new techniques & materials. Join us in pioneering safer, sustainable innovations and scale your approaches with our partner, a renowned Swiss watchmaking company.
Who can take part? Open to startups, tech companies, researchers, and materials innovators with a knack for advancing coating & sustainability
Submission Phase: Send us your approaches!
Seize this moment to showcase your innovative concepts & solutions. Throughout this phase, we're available every week in our Q&A sessions to address your questions and provide support or simply explore our FAQs for additional assistance. Deadline: February 4, 2025, 23:59 PM CEST.
After the deadline, the Swiss watchmaking company will review all submissions and select up to five teams to be shortlisted and given the opportunity to get to know the Swiss watchmaking company in a virtual meeting after signing an NDA. Afterwards, up to three teams will be chosen for the final phase and will be invited to the Collaboration KickOffs.
Collaboration Kickoffs: 1-2 weeks after finalist anouncement
Each finalist will engage in a session with the Swiss watchmaking company aimed at refining approaches and laying the groundwork for co-creation journey together in the Collaboration Phase. The session will be guided by open innovation experts from ekipa.
Attendance is mandatory.
Collaboration Phase: Starting right after the Collaboration KickOffs
Adapt and refine your approaches in close collaboration with the Swiss watchmaking company, establishing the groundwork for a potential long-term partnership. Each finalist team will receive up to 2,000 euros for successfully conducting this phase from ekipa.
Demo Day: one-day (tbd)
Finalists will present their refined approaches and potential long-term propositions, followed by in-depth discussions. The Swiss watchmaking company will then deliberate on the final details and determine which partnership to progress further with.