AkzoNobel has invited the finalists of its “Paint the Future” global start-up challenge to a three-day bootcamp.
The paint manufacturer AkzoNobel has invited the 11 finalists of its global start-up challenge “Paint the Future” to a three-day bootcamp that will take place from 16th to 18th
November 2021 in Amsterdam. The event will allow face-to-face meetings between AkzoNobel professionals and young entrepreneurs to explore potential collaborations.
The programme of the bootcamp will include customised expert sessions, exclusive presentations and numerous networking opportunities with senior leadership and subject matter professionals from AkzoNobel. The winners of the competition will be announced by the jury at the end of the closing ceremony and they will be honoured with the Paint the Future Award and a partnership agreement to work together with AkzoNobel on sustainable business opportunities.
“Paint the Future bootcamps are full of energy and highly stimulating, and I’m really looking forward to meeting these motivated entrepreneurs in person. Collaborative innovation is a vital part of our People. Planet. Paint. approach to sustainable business. We’re excited to see how collaboration can transform the paints and coatings industry,” stated Klaas Kruithof, AkzoNobel’s Chief Technology Officer and Chair of the Paint the Future jury.
The 11 start-ups that will take part in the AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future bootcamp are:
GreenMantra Technologies
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Canada
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Up-cycling of polystyrene waste to styrene monomer/oligomers
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Halley Labs
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Israel
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Optimizing paint application through machine learning
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SolCold Ltd
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Israel
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Sustainable self-cooling coating
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Techstyle Materials
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US
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Coatings that regulate heat and moisture in buildings
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Graphite Innovation and Technologies
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Canada
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Anti-fouling coating specifically designed for propellers
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Repela Tech, LLC
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US
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Novel non-toxic fouling control
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Zinergy
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UK
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Thin film energy storage solution
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Advanced Material Development
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UK
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Temperature or mechanical responsive surfaces
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SIA Aerones
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Latvia
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Robotic solutions for paint application at height
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SprayVision
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Czech Republic
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Data-driven approach towards optimal paint spray application
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HausBots
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UK
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Crawling robot for inspection and application of paint
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“Our jury members have been specially selected to bring a wide range of expertise covering innovation, digital technology, business, science, marketing, investment and customer experience. With both internal and external experts involved, as well as a previous Paint the Future challenge winner, we’re going to get a multi-layered perspective on these solutions and the impact they could have on our industry,” affirmed the Program Manager of the Paint the Future Challenge, Ally van der Boon.