Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRIT20250423023
- 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 sustainable materials, products and processes 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 (International Open Innovation Programme) aims to support local companies to address specific business challenges by creating strategic matches with other organisations of the international ecosystem. The call is dedicated to national and international Solvers from both the business and research world with a solution or know-how suitable to the challenges.
Participants will have the opportunity to propose their solutions for the challenges launched by the 31 partner Corporates, initiating potential collaborations. The challenges are grouped into clusters
Cluster 3: SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES
This cluster includes challenges focused on developing innovative materials, products, and processes with minimal environmental impact, fostering the circular economy and reducing waste
16. Methodologies and tools for reusing pharmaceutical plastic waste materials
Methodologies and tools to reuse pharmaceutical waste, in particular mixed plastic and sludge from wastewater industrial treatment. The ideal solution would allow to transform waste materials into inputs for new value chains
17. Powder solution to absorb liquids
Powder solution to absorb liquids of varying densities, enabling the efficient collection of animal excrements without creating additional waste
18. Sustainable materials for tunnel excavation operations
Sustainable materials to be used in tunnel excavation processes, that can replace the currently used Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) while ensuring the same mechanical properties
19. Solutions for purifying and reusing wastewater from milk production processes
Solutions to recover condensate water generated during the milk production process, specifically from milk sterilization using direct steam injection
20. Solutions to achieve high barrier performance for cellulose-based packaging
Additives, methodologies, or technologies to enhance the barrier properties of dry molding cellulose packaging against water, fats, gases and aroma preservation
21. Materials and methodologies for compostable wood packaging suitable for food contact
Innovative materials and methods to produce primary waterproof wooden packaging. The ideal solution would allow the company to manufacture fully compostable and environmentally friendly wooden trays
22. Materials, methodologies and technologies for sustainable packaging
Methodologies, technologies and materials to reuse and reduce waste generated in the logistics industry, to reduce the environmental impact and improve the sustainability of food and consumer goods supply chains
23. Methodologies, tools and materials for sustainable packaging of industrial components
Innovative methodologies, tools or materials that would enable the company to maximize the recyclability of packaging materials and processes used for shipping industrial components (specifically, cartridge valves)
Solutions sought by the companies participating in this cluster should have a minimum TRL of 3 and ensuring compliance with Warranties, Intellectual Property Declarations and Content Conformity
The 31 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 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, 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 meetings.
Application closes on the 27th of July 2025 and the 11th of July is the last day for matchmaking meetings. - 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 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- 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 focussing on climate change, natural resources and biodiversity..
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 11-49
- R&D Institution
- SME 50 - 249
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 08001003 - Food Packaging / Handling
- 02005003 - Packaging for machines
- 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
- 010002009 - Water Pollution / Treatment
- 02005004 - Packaging for materials
- Market keywords
- 08004003 - Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
- 09007004 - Engineering and consulting services related to construction
- 09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
- Sector Groups Involved
- Agri-Food
- Health
- Energy-Intensive Industries - BioChemTech
- Construction
- Targeted countries
- All countries
Files
Cluster3_IOIP2025_ International Open Innovation Program.pdf