Our projects

Unlock the full potential of recycled leather! Salamander produces high-quality recycled leather and seeks partners to scale its use across industries. Co-create sustainable products or develop certification & traceability systems that add value and boost market adoption. Join us to drive innovation and establish a long-term business partnership. Who can take part? Open to product innovators, sustainability experts, technology providers, and startups or scaleups. #SustainableLeather #ProductInnovation #Traceability

Clarios is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the sealing of Na-Ion pouch cells. Address key challenges in sealing and material selection to drive advancements in leak-proofing and durability. #BatteryInnovation #PouchCells #SealingSolutions

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. #MaterialSubstitution #SustainableConstruction #InnovativeBuildingMaterials

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. #InnovativeCoatings #MaterialScience #WatchmakingInnovation

AbbVie sucht innovative Lösungsanbieter, die Recycling und Circular Economy im Medizin-Bereich auf das nächste Level bringen wollen. Der erste Use Case konzentriert sich auf Medizinprodukte. Ob Sensibilisierung, Prozessoptimierung oder Recyclingtechnologien – zeigt uns, wie eure Ideen eine nachhaltige Verwertungskette schaffen. Nutzt die Chance, mit AbbVie zusammenzuarbeiten und euer Unternehmen in einer starken Partnerschaft zu skalieren! Wer kann teilnehmen? Start-ups, Scale-ups, Beratungs- und Technologieunternehmen, die maximal 10 Jahre alt sind #VentureClient #CircularEconomy #Recycling

Millions of photovoltaic modules are going to reach the end of their proposed lifespan in close or midterm future, but many are still functional. You are challenged to come up with innovative solutions to evaluate the functionality of these modules and propose concepts for a second life- or re-use. Join forces with SOLARIMO to improve the efficiency and lifetime of PV modules and build a more circular energy industry.

As the world faces pressing climate concerns, sustainable construction takes center stage. Be part and co-create groundbreaking innovations for facade fastening systems with Würth. Tackle the problem of thermal bridges through new materials/ methods or build circular approaches that help to reuse deconstructed panels/ cladding/ sub-constructions. #SmartFastening #EngineeringInnovation #AdvancedFacadeFastening #FacadeConstructionSystems

As resources such as water are becoming scarce, the demand for clean water is on the rise. In this challenge, we aim to find novel adhesive approaches for bonding pipes that not only stay ahead of regulatory shifts but also champion sustainability. Collaborate with Aliaxis to make a lasting impact on the future of fluid management. #WaterPipesBonding #AdhesiveSolutions

Get ready to redefine the concept of sound-absorbing ceilings and create a visually appealing solution using existing or new materials. Join our innovation challenge and help Knauf transform soundproof ceilings into aesthetically pleasing design elements that meet architect´s needs and can be easily integrated into all kinds of rooms. Curious? Let us hear your ideas! #SoundabsorbingCeiling #SeamlessCeiling #InteriorAcoustics #AcousticMaterials

The process of electroplating, used to coat watch dials, is causing major environmental challenges. Together with a major swiss watchmaking company we're seeking sustainable, eco-friendly approaches for non-toxic, longer-lasting silver electroplating solutions. Let's collaborate to build a greener watchmaking industry.

CO2 in unserer Atmosphäre wirkt als Brandbeschleuniger für den Klimawandel. Wir suchen Eure Startup-Ideen, um bereits vorhandenes CO2 der Atmosphäre zu entziehen, es für weitere Zwecke nutzbar zu machen oder mithilfe von Nachweisführung Transparenz über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette herzustellen. #CarbonManagement #StartupProgram #Scholarships

Deloitte Quantum.Link invites you to explore quantum computing for materials research by tackling the challenge of simulating materials that filter carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and may help reach the 2°C goal. In addition, special highlights await our finalists. #quantumcomputing #climatechange #quantumchemistry #chemistry #directaircapture

Surfactants are at the center of our efforts to drive the sustainable transformation of our raw materials. It’s a key ingredient for detergents and shampoos as well as provides dirt and grease-removing power. However, many surfactants today are fossil-based, which is not renewable, or derived from natural inputs whose sourcing has secondary, negative impacts. We are calling on creative minds in the market to help us find new, sustainable ingredients that are based on natural raw materials that optimize environmental, economic and social impacts. We are committed to pursuing sustainable and purposeful growth, and we would be excited to have you join us to strive for a more sustainable future. #renewableingredients #natureinspiredsurfactants

Currently, Essity's packaging is made from post-consumer recycled material (PCR) and partly from bio-polyethylene. However, bio-PE is currently still very cost-intensive and scarce in procurement. Therefore, this challenge is looking for alternative feedstock or materials for the bio-PE share, which are sustainable, recyclable and industrially feasible. #flexiblePEsolutions #BiofeedstockforPE

The immense carbon footprint of the global pharmaceutical and MedTech industry begs for rethinking practices along the entire value chain. Whether it is manufacturing processes, distribution and transport, or the usage and disposal of products - packaging is always the central issue. Innovate and rethink the current processes and practices along the global pharma and MedTech value chain with Uhlmann and “sustainabilize” the future of packaging. #responsiblepharma #sustainablevaluechains #sustainablepackaging

Together with RESOLV, explore how solvent molecules influence the selectivity of a reaction! Take part in RESOLV’s mission to overcome the traditional view of solvent molecules as passive spectators and to consider them as active reactants instead. Use literature research, your knowledge and your creativity to derive a new model that is able to reliably predict the selectivity of a reaction and also takes the influence of the solvent into account.