Open Challenge Sprints
ADVANCED MATERIALS SERIES

SUMMER 2021 MATERIALS INNOVATION SERIES 2
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

SPRING 2021 MATERIALS INNOVATION SERIES 1
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

SUMMER 2020 MATERIALS INNOVATION SERIES
Submissions Closed

 
About this Sprint Series

The Advanced Materials Sprint Series will feature fast-tracked Innovation Challenges seeking innovative material solutions with applications in virtually every industry discipline. Sprints may also target strategic themes in the material innovation sector, such as lightweighting, sustainability, performance, nanotechnology, and much more!

 
Archived Sprint Opportunity Reports

The following Opportunity Reports are now available for purchase.

  • 5G-Enabling Materials
  • Sustainable Materials for Energy Storage Applications
  • Corrosion Protection Materials

Contact info@techconnectventures.com for details and information.

 
 

 

WHAT ARE OPEN CHALLENGE SPRINTS?

Sprints are fast-tracked Innovation Challenges that connect Innovation Seekers and Solvers through a non-exclusive open innovation platform that combines strategic innovation discovery and commercial opportunity matching, through Opportunity Reports, Pitches, Showcases and Awards.

 
 
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As little as 6 weeks from Challenge to Opportunity.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

INNOVATION SEEKERS

Rapid, low-risk access to novel, strategically-aligned concepts, technologies, research and start-ups. Plus:

  • Topic-specific opportunity reports
  • Exclusive virtual pitches
  • Facilitated introductions
 
INNOVATION SOLVERS

Commercial opportunities and exposure to global solution-seeking organizations. Plus:

  • Invitations to Pitch Events
  • Top Innovation Awards
  • Showcase opportunities subsidized by TechConnect
Information for Solvers
» View Sprint Guidelines
» View Official Sprint Rules
 
Information for Seekers
» Ask About Seeker Packages & Pricing
 
 
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» Email an inquiry
 
 

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