Innovative Substitutes for Steel and Aluminum in Formwork
Challenge the norm in formwork materials! In collaboration with Doka, we are searching for eco-friendly substitutes for steel & aluminum that can meet performance and ecological standards in Wall Formwork, Floor Formwork, and Floor Props. Elevate your solutions and scale up with Doka's global reach & expertise in the construction market.
Who can take part? Open to startups, tech innovators, researchers, and material science experts eager to collaborate on eco-friendly alternatives.
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🏆 Prize Funded Co-Creation + Pilot Projects + Long-term Partnerships + Research Collaboration to scale globally
🕑 Deadline Feb 4, 2025, 10:59 PM🌎 Scope Global
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Why you should take part
This challenge offers a significant opportunity for startups, researchers, and material innovators to collaborate with Doka, a leader in the formwork industry, to drive forward the innovation in sustainable construction materials.
- Collaborate on Pilot Projects: Exceptional solutions may lead to collaborative pilot projects with Doka, allowing your innovations to be tested and refined in real-world construction environments.
- Long-term Partnerships: Outstanding prototypes have the potential to establish long-term partnerships with Doka, advancing your innovations from concept to full-scale implementation.
- Scale Solutions Globally: Doka processes approximately 150,000 tons of steel and aluminum annually, translating to over 1 million floor props and 180,000 framed formwork elements produced each year. Your solution has the potential to be scaled across Doka's extensive global operations, providing immense commercial and environmental impact
- R&D Support: Gain access to Doka’s R&D resources, which will provide unparalleled support in refining and developing your solutions for the formwork industry.
- Funded co-creation: All finalists will receive a budget of up to 2,000 euros by ekipa for the second phase to take the solution and collaboration to the next level.
Participants are encouraged to view this challenge not just as a competition but as a gateway to becoming key partners in transforming the construction industry's approach to sustainability.