Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRIT20250423022
- Term of Validity
- 28 April 2025 - 28 April 2026
- Company's Country
- Italy
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- Italian companies participating in an International Open Innovation Program seek micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups or researchers offering technological solutions regarding climate change, natural resources and biodiversity. All solutions should focus on manufacturing methods and industrial optimization and have a minimum TRL of 3. Participation in the program is free and research and/or commercial cooperation between partners is envisaged.
- Full Description
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IOIP is the International Open Innovation Programme based in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), that aims to support local companies to address specific business challenges by creating strategic matches with other organisations of the international innovation ecosystem. The call is dedicated to national and international Solvers from business or research world with a solution or know-how suitable to the open call challenges.
Participants will have the opportunity to propose their solutions for the challenges launched by the 31 partner companies from Emilia-Romagna, initiating potential pilots and collaborations. The challenges are grouped into clusters.
Cluster 2: MANUFACTURING METHODS AND INDUSTRIAL OPTIMIZATION
This cluster includes challenges aimed at the development of innovative methods and processes in industrial production, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and product quality.
10. Solutions for automating sugar beet transplant processes
Solutions to automate sugar beet farming processes consisting in nursery, calibration and transplanting of stecklings. The solution can be a new machine or an add-on, i.e. a component to be integrated into the machines already in use by farmers
11. Sustainable solutions for disposable medical devices in advanced wound care treatment
Innovative materials or technologies to optimize performance of disposable medical devices to be used in advanced wound care treatment. The ideal solution would meet (at least one) of the following requirement: have functional properties (e.g., be antibacterial) and ensure comfort/ease of use
12. Solutions to merge steel and titanium for automotive exhaust pipes production
Solutions to merge steel and titanium, to obtain an alloy to produce exhaust pipes for the automotive sector. The company wants to create a high performing material that combines the key properties of both metals
13. Innovative methods or technologies for surface treatments of medical filters
Innovative surface treatment methods or techniques for medical filters. The ideal solution should improve filters’ performance, sustainability (e.g., be PFAS-free) and/or allow the company to enhance the efficiency of the filters’ production process
14. Sustainable sound-absorbing materials for noise reduction in industrial machinery
Innovative sound-absorbing materials to be inserted into industrial machinery. The ideal solution is sustainable, ensure a compact and optimized design, as well as comply with fire safety regulations
15. Innovative durable and hard materials for steel cutting
Innovative, high performing and durable materials for the production of steel cutting blades. The ideal material must have sufficient hardness to minimize blade wear over time
Solutions sought should have a minimum TRL of 3 and ensuring compliance with Warranties, Intellectual Property Declarations and Content Conformity.
Participation in the program is free and research and/or commercial cooperation is envisaged depending on the solutions’ TRL. The 31 companies will discuss the type of cooperation with the potential partners.
IMPORTANT:
This technology request refers to an open innovation challenge program published on a separate online platform (b2match). Interested business/research organisations will be guided to the Program website (https://ioip-2025.b2match.io/). Applicants will receive a link to submit their proposal after creating an EOI.
During registration, interested applicants will be asked to select one challenge that corresponds with this technology request profile. If admitted to the programme, participants will be able to create their (presentation) profile to connect with the companies in order to organise 1to1 matchmaking meetings.
Application closes on the 11th of July and 25th of July 2025 is the last day for matchmaking meetings.
It is recommended to submit the application as soon as possible to take full advantage of the entire matchmaking period. - Advantages and Innovations
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International Open Innovation Programme (IOIP) is a unique chance for micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups and individual researchers from all over the world to meet and create a win-win business relationship. The goal is to co-develop concrete pilots and go-to-market strategies.
Why should business and research organisations apply?
Access to Italian corporates: Get in touch with companies that are keen to innovate and ready to collaborate.
Expand your network: Meet many top companies in the international innovation ecosystem and build useful connections and new relationships.
Participants support: Improve your pitching skills with help from the IOIP team and meet innovative corporates ready to disrupt the industry. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Who can apply?
Any business or research organisations with a solution or know-how compliant with the challenges and with a minimum TRL of 3. The applicants should be from any of the Enterprise Europe Network countries.
During registration, interested applicants will be asked to select one challenge that corresponds with this technology request profile. - Stage of Development
- Under development
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Potential partners are micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups and individual researchers with a solution or know-how compliant with the challenges and with a minimum TRL of 3 from any of the Enterprise Europe Network countries.
Participants are required to propose innovative ideas and/or solutions to challenges launched.
The solution offered should demonstrably meet one of the business challenges. In the Application form, suitable solvers are invited to answer questions regarding their expertise, innovative solutions, business model, industries and sectors in scope.
After being selected, the goal is to co-develop concrete pilots and a go-to-market strategy under research or commercial cooperation agreement. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- SME 11-49
- R&D Institution
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02003002 - Manufacturing plants networks
- 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
- 06001024 - Medical Biomaterials
- Market keywords
- 08003007 - Other industrial equipment and machinery
- 08002007 - Other industrial automation
- 09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
- 08004002 - Chemical and solid material recycling
- Sector Groups Involved
- Agri-Food
- Health
- Mobility - Transport - Automotive
- Energy-Intensive Industries - Materials
- Targeted countries
- All countries
Files
Cluster2_IOIP2025_ International Open Innovation Program.pdf