Bridge2Brand: FCA call for innovative solutions
The research centre of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (CRF – FCA) is looking for circular and bio-based solutions to turn cars components more sustainable, in collaboration with Biobridges project.
The full development of a sustainable European bio-based industry would represent a suitable pathway for achieving several Sustainable Development Goals. The introduction of Bio-based products and solutions depict a great opportunity to reconcile sustainable long-term growth with environmental protection through the prudent use of renewable resources for industrial purposes.
However, introducing bio-based products and solutions in consolidated business practice of a Brand is a complex process, which does not simply require innovative technologies from the supply-side, but also regulatory and societal transformations based on a multi-actor process in which the involvement of brand owners is crucial.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, according to its last Sustainability Report, is involved in the reduction of the environmental footprint of its products by embracing the concept of the circular economy. In this process, sustainable design plays a key role, since it is committed in “selecting recycled, recycling, bio-based and/or bio-filled materials helps to reduce the overall environmental impact of the vehicles we produce ”.
Given this, a call for innovative solutions has just been issued in collaboration with the Biobridges project. The call is targeting SOLUTION PROVIDERS of innovative BIOBASED MATERIALS.
Who can apply?
Bio-based industries, SMEs, Start-ups, Research centres, EU funded projects.
How it works?
STEP1: The interested applicants are requested to propose their solution to one or more of the challenges identified and described in detail in the section “Details of the call for innovation” below. Each applicant can propose more than one solution to more than one challenge. Deadline for the submission of applications: 24th of September 2020 by 17:00 CET.
STEP2: CRF – FCA and Biobridges will select the most promising innovative solutions
STEP3: The selected solutions will be invited to attend a one-day online event where they will be able to pitch their idea to FCA representatives and answer their questions. The workshop will initiate a market dialogue and potentially will lead to a collaboration among the solution providers and FCA.
Moreover, all selected innovators will be asked to share their contacts and ideas with all other participants, on a voluntary basis, to stimulate networking and generate new innovative ideas.
A great chance to establish new partnerships and generate business opportunities!
Details of the call for innovative solutions
The solutions shall focus on the following application fields:
- Bio-based polymers for exterior
- Exterior and engine compartment plastics
- Elastomers
- Textile and upholstery materials
- Coatings and adhesives
The solutions proposed should have a 5-7 TRL (Technology Readiness Level)
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The selected participants will be invited to pitch their solutions during a one-day online event.
The expected date of the event is 27 October 2020, further details will follow soon.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Biobridges, as organizer of the “Call for innovative solutions” advise that the disclosure of any technical detail that could be subject to IPR is not requested in the application phase, neither during the pitch of ideas during the workshop. Biobridges and FCA will treat any information and personal data provided as confidential.
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