Our projects

Unleash the potential of your tech skills to drive sustainability! RWE Renewables is on a quest for tech enthusiasts who are ready to blend their passion for software development with a commitment to renewable energy. Deadline: August 18, 2024 (11:59PM CEST) #RWEChallenge #RenewableEnergy #FutureMakers

Step into ekipa Academic Alliance’s arena where innovation meets impact. Accept the challenge to address global issues with your unique solutions. Compete with peers, collaborate with top-tier companies, and vie for prize money. Your ideas can ignite change—submit your approaches for one of our open innovation challenges today and be the innovation the world awaits!

Deine Ideen können mehr als nur Theorie sein! Bei der Westenergie-Challenge zählt jeder Ansatz, der innovative Technologien und Umweltschutz vereint, um Westenergie in eine nachhaltigere Zukunft zu führen. Deadline: 30. Juni 2024 um 23:59 Uhr (MESZ) #SustainableByInnovation #WestenergieChallenge #FutureMakers

Spot a „snow leopard": in foresight this is an existing but underestimated phenomenon with a potential to shape the future. Join the rad°hub challenge to reveal a neglected trend or tool that will impact future generations. Deadline: May 13, 2024 at 23:59 (CEST) #snowleopards #foresight #future #radhub #bmwgroup

We invite you to explore quantum computing and machine learning by tackling the challenge to develop a new approach in enhancing flood forecasting and disaster prediction to improve climate resilience. #quantumcomputing #QuantumML #machinelearning #floodprediction #climatechange

Join us in reshaping the construction industry towards zero emissions. Show us your innovative approaches for sustainable construction and machinery, focusing on circular approaches, data-driven efficiency, or customer-centric innovation.

Unlock the future of sustainable healthcare! Join GLS Bank's challenge to revolutionize the sustainability transformation of nursing homes and healthcare facilities. Dive deep into the ESG criteria, identify real needs, and craft a holistic consulting concept. Your innovative solutions can reshape the SMEs healthcare landscape, fostering long-term sustainability alongside GLS Bank's commitment to positive change.

Gemeinsam mit Iqony könnt ihr die Effizienz von Windkraftanlagen erhöhen. Wie können komplexe Prozessdaten von Windkraftanlagen durch kreative und intuitive Visualisierungen besser nutzbar gemacht werden? Werde Teil der Visual Insights Challenge und entwickle innovative Visualisierungen für komplexe Prozessdaten, um den Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien voranzutreiben!

Die BSH sucht nach neuen Wegen, um bisher unerschlossene Zielgruppen zu erreichen. Wie können neue und intensivere Kontaktpunkte mit potenziellen Neukunden geschaffen werden? Welche neuen, begleitenden Services können genutzt werden, um den Kontakt zu intensivieren? Wähle eine der beiden Tracks und bring Bausparen auf das nächste Level!

Bist Du bereit für die Revolution der urbanen Mobilität? Nimm an unserer Innovation Challenge teil und hilf Volkswagen dabei, ein modulares Konzept für rentable Service-Hubs in öffentlichen Räumen zu schaffen. Entwickle innovative Business Models um Dienstleistungen wie Parken, Aufladen, Wartung und mehr zu kombinieren, und den Alltag vieler Menschen zu erleichtern.

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

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.

Partner with Bayer in the fight against consequences of heatwaves and their impact on vulnerable populations & those in need of care. We're looking for innovative solutions that leverage technology to identify and mitigate relevant health risks caused by extreme heat. Can you develop solutions to safeguard well-being during heatwaves? #HeatWaveProtection #RemoteCare #DataScience

Join our challenge to develop a user-friendly dApp that enables investors to discover, invest in, and trade sustainable assets while ensuring transparency and accountability. Partner with LBBW and leverage the SWIAT-platform to create a novel offering that addresses the growing demand for impactful investing.

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

How do you envision your future? How can novel technologies be utilized in the fields of education, sustainability, health, mobility, social inclusion or new work to create a better future? Take part and collaborate with Samsung to bring your idea that benefits our society & environment to life! We innovate together! #solvefortomorrow #techideasofgennext The voting for your favorite Tech ideas of Gen next is open now!

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

Sustainable and green construction is one of the most relevant areas in which sustainable concepts need to be introduced and applied. However, in rural areas, this trend is not very advanced, because the whole focus often lies on urban development. Therefore, RWZ concentrates on rural development and within the framework of this challenge aims to find solutions on how to implement green and sustainable concepts for construction and energy supply in rural areas. #greenbuilding #sustainableruraldevelopment #energyefficiency

The increasing climatic challenges as well as political geo-crises have an ever more immense influence on energy consumption. Sustainable energy concepts and renewable energies can efficiently counteract these challenges. However, this requires innovative and intelligent solutions that ensure the development of sustainable, implementable and climate-friendly energy concepts by processing complex data sets. #smartenergyconcepts #energytransisition

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

Climate protection and thus the issue of sustainability have become increasingly prevalent in recent years and play an ever-greater role in business and society. Credit institutions have been assigned a central role in the green transformation, as financing decisions have a direct influence on investment decisions and money flows. Banks can thus be seen as catalysts in the transformation of an economy. Accordingly, Haspa's wants you to help them deal more actively with the topic of sustainability as well as climate protection. #greentransitionenabler #sustainabilityfinance #sustainabilityenhancingoffers

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

With increasing safety concerns regarding the use of preservatives in personal care products, the demand for preservative-free, natural alternatives is growing. As a renowned natural & organic cosmetics manufacturer, Weleda is looking for novel and safe preservation-systems. #naturalcosmetics #multifunctionalingredients #alternativepreservation

The ongoing pressure to tackle technological hurdles for new applications and growing environmental sensitivity are confronting the transport sector with a range of new challenges.  Novel engineering and materials solutions are required to increase the longevity of the railroad line as well as to optimize flexibility or strength, and low emissions of the various components. #AdvancedRailSystemMaterial #FutureRailSystemsMaterial

Wöchentlich erreicht Nussbaum Medien eine aktive Community von über 1,1 Millionen Haushalten. Insbesondere junge Familien können davon profitieren und ihren Alltag erleichtern sowie ihr Leben aktiver und nachhaltiger gestalten.   Ziel ist es, die Übermittlung wichtiger Nachrichten, Informationen und kommunaler Angebote an die Familien in der Region zu verbessern und das Potential von lokalen & regionalen Inhalten zu erschließen und für Familien voll ausschöpfen.  #LocalFamilyNews #Hyperlokalität #ZukunftderRegionalenKommunikation

In der Abfallindustrie bedarf es effizienterer technologisch führender Systeme, um eine verbesserte Müllerkennung, folglich auch Sortierung und Abfalltrennung zu gewährleisten und somit Müll ressourcenschonend und -gewinnend zu grüner Energie zu verarbeiten. #futurewastedisposal #digitalwastedetectionassistant #digitalwasterecognitionassistant

Partner with Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, to build an AI-based application to automate the monitoring of enacted and planned ESG regulations in the area of real estate development! #AIforESG #SustainableLegal #RealEstateRegTech #LegalTech

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

Let's start and innovate together with Bosch to create a more efficient, more sustainable, more intelligent, more exciting and safer logistic industry.  The Mobility of Goods causes many emissions and many of them are due to inefficiencies along the supply chain. Closing the digitalization-gap and building novel solutions for the logistics industry can help. #ExcitingLogistics #SustainableMobilityOfGoods #DigitalServices

The future of mobility must be sustainable! But are we really open to shift to an electrified and sustainable world and stop using vehicles that are responsible for more than 10% of global carbon emissions? We need to change and drive the innovative transformation in industry, infrastructure, society and the combustion culture. If we want to overcome the obstacles and succeed, we need to exploit new digital opportunities. Start your idea engine and drive a major change that makes mobility holistically cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. #MobilityTransformation #SustainableMobility#MobilityEcosytem

Construction/Mining must become more efficient & sustainable! IoT and digital services for workers, machines & processes promise to help. Key is a stable, reliable, and independent network connection - ubiquitous connectivity - exactly what proves difficult on large construction/mining sites. Work together with Liebherr to build stable connection to cloud services without local cellular network connectivity using pre-existing devices. #sustainableconstruction #sustainablemining #reliableconnectivity

How do you envision your future? What role will technology play to build a better and more sustainable future? Collaborate with Samsung to make your ideas about the future society real! We support you in bringing your idea that benefits our society and our environment to life. WE INNOVATE TOGETHER! Sign up for our free Design Thinking Workshops (Monday, June 20th & 27th) via the tab submission now.

Click here to be part of the new Deloitte's Quantum Climate Challenge 2023! Quantum.Link by Deloitte invites you to investigate how Quantum Computing can be used to reduce the negative impact of air travel on the climate by optimizing flight trajectories.

#digital4climate #circulareconomy #co2neutrality The future of production and industry sectors worldwide is circular. However, the transition requires collective action to overhaul existing structures and processes completely. Together with our challenge partners, the United Nations and the European Commission, we’re looking for innovative digital solutions to accelerate the transition towards circularity in urban contexts. Apply to this challenge if you’re working on a solution that can speed up the process of change. 

#agritech #africanfarming #sustainableagriculture Climate change, COVID-19 and conflicts challenge us to innovatively rethink our food systems. Ensuring just-food supplies in African countries requires smart systems and digital technologies for farmers to boost productivity, make food systems more resilient and thus contribute to the sustainable development of cities and communities. Does your idea have what it takes to contribute to solving this challenge? With our partner Atos, we’re looking for scalable digital ideas to boost a smart and sustainable system for urban food supplies on the African continent. 

#digital4climate #climatechange #resilience Digital solutions have the power to enhance climate resilience for communities worldwide. From risk management to collective decision making – we believe the possibilities of digital are endless. Together with our challenge partners, the United Nations and the European Commission, we’re looking for scalable approaches that make cities and communities more resilient.  This is your chance to scale your idea and impact beyond your core market.

#digital4climate #greentransformation #co2neutrality Do you believe a digital solution can change our business practices and consumption behaviors towards sustainability and carbon-neutrality? Do you have an idea, or are you already working on a project that makes sustainability the new status quo? Together with our challenge partners, the United Nations and the European Commission, we’re looking for individuals and teams that use digital for climate action. 

#urbanmobility #sustainablemobility #emergingcountries The current pace of urbanization and thus the increasing need for smarter and greener ways of transport is a topic for cities and towns worldwide. Together with our partner BOSCH, we’re looking for digital mobility ideas and solutions to ensure sustainable urban development in developing and emerging countries. Participate in this challenge and partner with one of the largest suppliers of mobility products that can support you scale your project. 

#innovateRwanda #sustainablecities #urbaninfrastructure Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, wants to become a blueprint for sustainable and green cities by 2030. Faced with massive urban growth, the government of Rwanda is looking for smart, climate-friendly solutions that boost the quality of life through improving access and management of green urban infrastructure. This is a challenge for you if you’d like to see your idea come to life to elevate the living quality of Kigali’s citizens. Don’t hesitate to submit! 

- Spanish Briefing available / bases del concurso disponible en español - #innovateecuador #sustainabledevelopment #smarttourism The local government of Portoviejo in Ecuador strives to create a blueprint for a sustainable and smart destination. They want to build a wonderful place to live for residents and an attractive destination for tourists. Therefore they’ve teamed up with us to look for technology-driven innovations that foster positive change. Whether it’s solutions that you’ve established somewhere else already or want to submit a yet unseen idea, this challenge is for you! 

#CircularEconomy #DataModelling #ConsumerElectronics Um politische sowie gesellschaftliche Fördermaßnahmen zum Aufbau einer Kreislaufwirtschaft zielgerichtet zu steuern, bedarf es dem Monitoring relevanter Bausteine einer Kreislaufwirtschaft – wie Materialströmen, Rückgabe- oder Reparaturstellen etc. Ohne Überblick und Monitoring ist keine Wirkungsanalyse der Maßnahmen möglich. Unterstütze Huawei dabei, ein solches innovatives Datenmodell im Bereich der Consumer Electronic zu schaffen, um einen wichtigen Schritt zur Etablierung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft zu gehen!

#SustainableTransformation #KMUInnovation #ESGtransition Nachhaltigkeit ist nicht nur ein Trend, sondern ein notwendiger Paradigmenwechsel. Das Thema Nachhaltigkeit hat bei der LBBW Tradition: Seit mehr als 200 Jahren gestaltet die LBBW als starke, regional verwurzelte Universalbank die Transformation von Unternehmen und Gesellschaft mit. Das ist auch der Anspruch für die Zukunft. Unterstütze gemeinsam mit der LBBW kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen durch smarte ESG-Service-Bundles im Bereich Finanzen und Transaktionen bei ihrer Sustainability-Transformation.

#EnergyPrediction #HeatingCosts #DistrictHeating Unsere Energieversorgung steht durch die digitale Sammlung und Auswertung von Messdaten vor ganz neuen Möglichkeiten – das gilt für individuelle Kund:innen wie auch unser gesamtes Energiesystem. Arbeitet gemeinsam mit STEAG und deren Tochtergesellschaft STEAG Fernwärme an der Entwicklung einer innovativen Anwendung, um die datenbasierte Planbarkeit des Energieverbrauchs von Kund:innen der Fernwärme auf ein neues Level zu heben!

#EnergyEfficiency #BuildingEfficiency #PowerofData Zur Erreichung der Klimaziele spielt der Gebäudesektor eine entscheidende Rolle. Auch die Energieversorger können dazu beitragen. Die Einbindung des Gebäudebestandes in ein intelligentes Energiesystem und die stetige Weiterentwicklung digitaler Lösungen zur Messung und Optimierung der Energieeffizienz kann einen erheblichen Teil zur Co2 Reduzierung beitragen. Unterstütze Vattenfall dabei, eine solche – innovative und digitale – Energieversorgung zu schaffen!

#reverselogistics #designforcircularity #sustainabilize Key aspects of sustainable consumption and production are the reuse or repurposing of old products and materials to contribute to a circular economy. Together with BSH you will develop novel approaches to “sustainabilize” their reverse logistics program across Europe.

#sustainabilize #forwardtogether #inspiredretail Each product we produce, use and dispose has a specific social-ecological impact. Being faced with a very complex product-lifecycle, a consumer cannot be aware of the consequences the product might have triggered. With QVC you can tackle the exciting task to create a more transparent lifecycle of products.

#sustainablewrapping #pallethandling #reducewaste Key drivers for sustainable production and consumption are the underlying supply chains and the handling of goods. Work together with KION and develop smart and sustainable solutions for more environmentally friendly, automated and efficient securing of goods on pallets.

#incentivizecircularity #SwarovskiSustainability #circularjewelry Key aspects of sustainable consumption and production are the reuse or repurposing of old materials to contribute to a circular economy. Together with Swarovski you will develop novel approaches to incentivize and conduct circular approaches that will help to drive a more sustainable jewelry industry.

#sustainableproductdesign #sustainablekitchen #futuredigitalkitchen Everyday products quite often get forgotten when thinking about innovating our surroundings to establish a more sustainable future. With WMF you can try to establish new innovative designs and lifecycles for kitchen products like dishes, pans and co being perfectly sustainable.