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Slovak start-up is looking for new technology/research partners for the extension of research in the possible recycling of cigarette waste and waste from tobacco sticks (IQOS)

Summary

Profile Type
Technology request
POD Reference
TRSK20240126003
Term of Validity
26 January 2024 - 25 January 2025
Company's Country
Slovakia
Type of partnership
Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Slovak start-up, that recycles filters from tobacco products to modify asphalt mixtures and replace conventionally used cellulose fibers.
• Quality research of our product in pavement constructions/roads/asphalts
• Collaboration on solving one of the most littered items in the environment
• Countries from the whole of Europe
Full Description
The company operates in Slovak and Czech Republic
• Ltd = limited liability company – Waste management
• The company offers several solutions for various clients. They produce and deliver special ashtrays for companies and municipalities to lower the stage of littering, also, cooperate with IQOS and collect it directly from customers (around 2 tons a month). Also, they collaborate with construction companies to use their products in their pavement asphalt mixtures.
• The company developed technology for recycling of filters and underwent several research techniques to find out the strengths of our solution
The desired outcome of collaboration could be beneficial for both sides. Together, environmental problems can be solved and solutions for countries all over the world can be provided

• There is a certain way to do business together with the institution/individual
Advantages and Innovations
There are no competitors in the field of using filters in road construction. Therefore, the solution must be proven by the company on several levels – academic, business, and governmental.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGoal 6: Clean Water and SanitationGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal 3: Good Health and Well-beingGoal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR description
The goal is to find a partner in the field of pavement/road/asphalt research to test the company's products and develop possible improvements to make it not just environmentally friendly, but also secure and quality products. Cooperation will be based on the research and development cooperation agreement.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
As stated above, the goal is to find a partner in the field of pavement/road/asphalt research to test the company's products and develop possible improvements to make it not just environmentally friendly, but also secure and quality products. Cooperation will be based on the research and development cooperation agreement.
Type and Size of Partner
Big companyR&D InstitutionOtherSME 50 - 249SME <=10UniversitySME 11-49
Type of partnership
Research and development cooperation agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
10003004 - Recycling, Recovery
Market keywords
08004002 - Chemical and solid material recycling
Sector Groups Involved
Construction
Targeted countries
All countries

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