Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRDE20250515005
- Term of Validity
- 15 May 2025 - 15 May 2026
- Company's Country
- Germany
- Type of partnership
- Outsourcing agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- The German startup develops an innovative interactive play system for young children. They are looking for a manufacturing partner for their physical character figures made of semi-rigid materials like PVC, PU, TPE/TPR or ABS for pre-series production. An outsourcing agreement is envisaged.
- Full Description
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The German startup is specialized in the development of innovative interactive play systems. Their mission is to combine hands-on interaction, immersive storytelling, and modern sensor technology to create screen-free entertainment for children that fosters creativity, decision-making, and active learning.
The company’s flagship product is a sensor-enabled playmat that interacts with physical character figures to activate storylines through an audio-based logic system. Children’s decisions influence the flow of the story, turning every play session into a unique adventure. The system blends analog movement with digital storytelling in a way that is both pedagogically valuable and technologically forward-thinking.
Founded in 2024, the company is currently preparing its first product for market launch and is seeking specialized manufacturing partners to support pre-series production (50–100 units), with long-term collaboration in mind.
The characters are a key part of the games experience. They are not only storytelling triggers, but also collectible items that children engage with physically and emotionally. By working with a partner skilled in detailed miniature production, the German company aims to deliver high aesthetic value while ensuring maximum safety and durability for everyday play. The figures will evolve with each story world, creating a modular and expandable system that keeps children engaged and families returning for new adventures.
The company would like to outsource the production of the figures to a manufacturing partner specialised in thermoplastics and willing to start with a small pre-series production. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Materials & Process:
• PU (polyurethane), vinyl, or soft-touch TPE/TPR for durable, child-safe finish
• Injection molding or resin casting depending on scalability
• Optional use of silicone molds for early series prototyping
• Surface treatment and painting: hand-painted, airbrushed or tampo printed
• Embedded magnetic markers (provided or sourced with support)
Design Features:
• Figurines must be robust, chew-safe, and non-detachable
• Edges rounded, no small parts that can detach
• Coloration and design details will be provided by the German company, including 3D files
Compliance Requirements:
• Must fulfill EN 71-1/2/3 safety standards for toys
• REACH-compliant materials and paints (non-toxic, lead-free, solvent-free)
• CE marking capability is preferred - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The German startup is looking for a manufacturing partner with expertise in producing small figurines from semi-rigid materials like PVC or ABS (thermoplastic material).
The partner should be able to:
• Manufacture robust, painted character figures approximately 5–7 cm in size
• Use safe, non-toxic materials such as PVC or ABS
• Integrate a small embedded component (e.g. magnets)
• Provide support for detailed painting or pad printing of figures
• Assist with safety certification for children’s toys (EN 71)
The production run will begin with a small batch of 50–100 units per character, across an initial set of 5–10 character designs.
They are open to collaboration in design finalization, prototyping, and mold development, and seek a long-term partner capable of scaling productions. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Other
- Big company
- Type of partnership
- Outsourcing agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02007014 - Plastics, Polymers
- 02002013 - Moulding, injection moulding, sintering
- Market keywords
- 07001003 - Toys and electronic games
- Sector Groups Involved
- Energy-Intensive Industries - Materials
- Targeted countries
- All countries
