The Paint the Future global startup challenge invites 11 finalists to take part in a three-day bootcamp taking place in Amsterdam November 16-18. The startups and AkzoNobel experts will meet face-to-face to explore potential collaborations together. The invited startups will follow a tailored program that includes customized expert sessions, exclusive presentations and opportunities to network with senior leadership and subject matter experts.
The jury-selected winners will be announced during the event’s closing ceremony. They will receive a Paint the Future award and a collaboration agreement to work together with AkzoNobel on sustainable business opportunities.
The 11 startups attending the Paint the Future bootcamp in Amsterdam are:
GreenMantra Technologies, Canada
Up-cycling of polystyrene waste to styrene monomer/oligomers
Halley Labs, Israel
Optimizing paint application through machine learning
SolCold Ltd, Israel
Sustainable self-cooling coating
Techstyle Materials, U.S.
Coatings that regulate heat and moisture in buildings
Graphite Innovation and Technologies, Canada
Anti-fouling coating specifically designed for propellers
Repela Tech, LLC, U.S.
Novel non-toxic fouling control
Zinergy, U.K.
Thin film energy storage solution
Advanced Material Development, U.K.
Temperature or mechanical responsive surfaces
SIA Aerones, Latvia
Robotic solutions for paint application at height
SprayVision, Czech Republic
Data-driven approach towards optimal paint spray application
HausBots, U.K.
Crawling robot for inspection and application of paint
“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,” says Ally van der Boon, Paint the Future program manager. “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.”
For more information, visit: www.letspaintthefuture.com/global-challenge-2021/
