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OPEN CHALLENGE SPRINTS

ACTIVE SPRINTS & SPRINT SERIES






Simulation And Optimization Of Biscuit Cookie Trays

Submit Now - Due December 5, 2023

 






Improved Coverage for Low pH Surface Cleaners on Glazed Ceramic Hard Surfaces Challenge

Submit Now - Due January 10, 2024

 






Establishing Circularity for Food & Beverage Containers

Submissions Closed

 






Salt Application Innovations for Food
Submissions Closed

 






Improved Dispensing of Food-Grade Gels
Submissions Closed

 






Advancements In Sub-Surface Detection and Inspection Technologies
Submissions Closed

 






Subject Matter Expert: Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Submissions Closed

 






Simulation Platforms for Beverages and Packaging
Submissions Closed

 






Packaging Innovations For Product Integrity
Submissions Closed

 






Process Innovations For Curing Of Molded Polymers
Submissions Closed

 






Cooling Technologies For Industrial Food Production
Submissions Closed

 






Health Tech And Space Sprint
Submissions Closed

 






Aeration Technologies For Dough
Submissions Closed

 






Natural Powdered Sweeteners
Submissions Closed

 






High Performance Polymers For Oil & Gas Applications
Submissions Closed

 






Innovations in 3D Bioprinting
Submissions Closed

 






Innovative Systems For Medical Gas Usage
Submissions Closed

 






Novel Coatings For Smart Surfaces  
Submissions Closed

 






Next-Generation Technologies For Long Term Energy Storage  
Submissions Closed

 






Technologies For Measurement Of Volatiles in Chocolate
Submissions Closed

 






Engineering Subject Matters Experts Sought   Submissions Closed

 






Sustainable Innovations in Molded Fiber Technology   Submissions Closed

 






Sustainability Innovations for the Materials Industry   Submissions Closed

 






Innovations for Separation and Filtration    Submissions Closed

 






Sustainable Innovations for Advanced Manufacturing   Submissions Closed

 






Sustainable Coatings Sprint: Materials and Methods   Submissions Closed

 






Recyclable Barriers Sprint   Submissions Closed

 






CO2 Separation Technologies   Submissions Closed

 






Membrane Filtration Technology   Submissions Closed

 






Food & Beverage Series   Submission Closed

 






AI Series   Submissions Closed

 






Skin Health Series   Submissions Closed

 






Energy Series     Submissions Closed

 






Artificial Intelligence For Home Management Sprint
Submissions Closed

 






Metaverse Technologies Sprint    Submissions Closed

 






EV Charging Infrastructure Sprint    Submissions Closed
 






Innovations In Connected Health and Wellness Sprint
Submissions Closed

 






Advancements in Recycling of Electronic Devices
Submissions Closed

 






Advanced Materials   Submissions Closed

 






Coatings Series    Submissions Closed
 






COVID-19 Series    Submissions Closed
 






5G+ Technology Series    Submissions Closed
 






Packaging Series    Submissions Closed
 






Biomedical & Healthcare Series    Submissions Closed
 






Sustainability Series    Submissions Closed
 

 

2020 TechConnect Ventures Challenge Sprints Highlights

 

Over 500

Qualified Entries Received

+50

Commercial Actions With Clients

>30

Completed Sprints

15

Industry, Government & Non-Profit Sponsors

 

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Open Challenge Sprints are fast-tracked, incentive-based Innovation Challenges without all of the hassle

 

TechConnect Ventures independently sponsors every Sprint.

  • We set and articulate the Topics.
  • We run the Challenges.
  • We recruit solutions from Solvers.
  • We evaluate the response.
  • We curate the strongest innovations.
  • We host Pitches and Showcases.
 


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As little as 6 weeks from Challenge to Opportunity

 

And we share the Sprint results with motivated Seekers who can take innovation and run with it.

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