Applications Open for the International Innovation Challenge Advanced Technologies For Textile

About the Opportunity:

The textile and sportswear industries are facing industrial challenges, linked to providing long-lasting and high performance products whilst considering environmental concerns and versatility.

This is why Decathlon, a world leader in its market, is calling on external researchers and startup businesses that can offer innovative solutions for one of the following topics:

• Combining moisture management (moisture and sweat evaporation during practice) with odour control (deodorising after activity and usage)

• Long-lasting water repellent properties

Targeted Beneficiaries:

• RESEARCHER or INNOVATOR: Looking to connect with the industry or fund a research project

• EARLY-STAGE STARTUP: With innovative technologies or solutions looking for industrial applications

• MATURE STARTUP or SME: With established solutions and looking to scale

Benefits of the Opportunity:

• Access to R&D platforms, equipped with all the prototyping, testing and production equipment

• A fully-financed prototype or PoC with innovation and product teams

• Scaling with a global network of manufacturers and partners

Submission Deadline:

25 April 2022

To Download the Brochure, please click:

https://hello-tomorrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Innovation-Challenge-Advanced-Technologies-for-Textile-Decathlon-1-2.pdf

To Apply, please click:

https://hellotomorrowstartupchallenge.submittable.com/submit

For more information, please click:

https://hello-tomorrow.org/decathlon-international-innovation-challenge/

Contact Details:

email: contact@hello-tomorrow.org