ABOUT
AMB LAUNCH THE INNOVATION PROJECT AMB D2BD
The Open Call has the goal of selecting the best startups and SMEs around the world to support transformation and sustainability in the Packaging sector. Specifically, companies that develop products or services with innovative and original business models in line with the AMB innovation strategy will be favoured.
MARCH 2, 2023
Open Call
APR 26, 2023
Close Call
MAY 25, 2023
Selection
JUNE, 2023
Pitch Day
JUNE, 2023
Co-design Starting
JULY, 2023
Co-design Closing
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
AMB D2BD PHASES
OPEN CALL
During the Open Call phase startups, scaleups and SMEs, in line with the Focus Area described below, have the opportunity to send their application by filling the short form on this platform. Filling the application form, each startup will have the opportunity to describe their product/service and set up an use case for AMB
SELECTION & PITCH DAY
After the Open Call phase, a team of AMB, Skipso and SCS Consulting experts will review all the applications and select the companies that are most in line with AMB innovation goals. These companies will be invited to the Pitch Day, in which they will have the opportunity to present their project in front of the top managers of AMB.
CO-DESIGN
The selected startups or SMEs will have the opportunity to collaborate with AMB managers thanks to the one-month Co-Design programme. During this period an integrated proposal will be developed between the Startup or SME and AMB. Skipso ans SCS Consulting will facilitate the interaction between the two parties.
FOCUS AREAS
AMB D2BD - FOCUS AREA
BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY
Applications and enablers for circular economies.
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E.g. startup/scaleup/solutions that might:
- Allow or facilitate the use of raw materials that today are considered inefficient or poorly performing, but potentially disruptive in the medium term / explore new materials
- Increase performances of monomaterial packaging or other/new product types with reduced plastic content
- Enable circular sourcing chain for increase recycling of final products (e.g. post-industrial)
INTELLIGENT & SMART PACKAGING
Innovative solutions to develop intelligent and smart plastic packaging
- E.g. startup/scaleup/solutions that might:
- Develop system that «sign» products, and provide into information about the path on the value/supply-chain and also create a connection with the end customer
- Draw and implement a system which help in traceability and integrate with new technology such as blockchain
- Design smart solutions that reduce quality failures in the process and misuse of product in the customer chain
PACKAGING QUALITY, PERMEABILITY & SHELF LIFE
Applications to enhance quality and increase shelf life of packaging
- E.g. startup/scaleup/solutions that might:
- Reduce oxygen and/or water vapour permeability of mono-material PET film, while at the same time do not affect recyclability
- Ensure an higher level of protection or decontamination from the environment in order to extend product quality and shelf life
- Design solutions that enhance the mechanical properties of packaging, reducing the chance of breaking the pack during production/transportation
INNOVATIVE MARKETS
New applications for plastic films in different and innovative markets
- E.g. startup/scaleup/solutions that might:
- Collaborate and support startup operating in other sectors, in order to activate win-win opportunities in the value-chain
- Support AMB to enter in markets in which is not present, enhancing or complementing its offer with innovative solutions
- Enhancing AMB’ existing assets for new purposes
TECHNOLOGY AREA
The following technological areas are indicated, they are not limiting for the purpose of participation in the project