Summary
- Closed for EoI
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRIT20241125011
- Term of Validity
- 25 November 2024 - 25 November 2025
- Company's Country
- Italy
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- 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 Circular Economy and Water Nexus. All solutions should focus on new materials and resources 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, northern Italy region, that aims to support local companies to address specific business challenges by creating strategic matches with other actors of the international innovation ecosystem. The call is dedicated to national and international Solvers from both the business and research world. In particular micro-enterprises, SMEs, scale-ups, start-ups, spin-offs, laboratories, research groups or researchers with a solution or know-how suitable to the open call challenges can participate.
Participants will have the opportunity to propose their solutions to the challenges launched by the 21 partner Corporates from Emilia-Romagna, initiating potential pilots and collaborations.
Challenges launched regard Circular Economy and Water Nexus. Specifically the challenges of Cluster 3 focus on “ New materials and resources optimization”.
In particular, the challenge deals with scouting for new materials and methods to optimize business and industrial resources, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Challenges:
1. Methodologies or tools for extending and/or measuring the shelf life of agricultural products
2. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technologies for efficient co-generation of electrical and thermal energy
3. Methodologies and tools to improve the efficiency of small-sized batteries
4. Materials, tools or methodologies for manufacturing items with expanded polymers
5. Biological and sustainable liquid adhesives for woodworking
6. Methodologies or technologies for filtering aqueous solutions to purify proteins derived from waste materials
7. Research of sustainable textile fabrics that safely store and conduct energy.
Solutions sought by the actors participating in this cluster 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 21 companies will discuss the exact 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 or research actors will be guided to the Program website. Applicants will receive a link to submit their proposal after creating an Expression of Interest.
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 benefit from business modelling and pitching training support and they will be able to create their (presentation) profile to connect with the companies in order to organise 1to1 matchmaking meetings.
The Emilia-Romagna companies who are the challenge owners will select the organisations that they would like to meet for the development of the solution.
Application closes on the 13th of December 2024 and December 20th 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, hence maximising the opportunity to meet the companies and identify potential collaboration opportunities. - 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 actors 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 actors 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
- Concept stage
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 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 <=10
- R&D Institution
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 08001005 - Food Technology
- 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
- 02007024 - Nanomaterials
- 04001003 - Storage of electricity, batteries
- 07002005 - Wood Products
- Market keywords
- 09004003 - Textiles (synthetic and natural)
- 05009001 - Food & feed ingredients
- 08001009 - Speciality/performance materials: producers and fabricators
- 08004003 - Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
- Sector Groups Involved
- Construction
- Agri-Food
- Renewable Energy
- Textiles
- Energy-Intensive Industries
- Targeted countries
- All countries