TechConnect Ventures
Sprint Challenge Brief:
High strength polymer materials for lightweighting in transportation
Submission ClosedBackground
In response to client needs across a range of industries, TechConnect Ventures is calling for innovations in materials and manufactures of high strength polymers for lightweighting applications, especially those that are relevant to the automotive industry. Globally, increasingly stringent environmental regulations call for steadily increasing gas mileage and emissions requirements. Meeting these new efficiency requirements can be achieved in various ways, chief among them is to reduce the overall vehicle weight by employing lighter weight materials than traditional steel parts. Polymers offer significant functional and performance advantages such as easy processing, high strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight. This call focuses on the great need to utilize these polymers in the automotive sector beyond non load bearing decorative components to the more demanding high strength structural and functional components.
Requirements
Solvers submitting an Entry should make efforts to address the following key focus areas in their Submission (if applicable):
Business Opportunity for Solvers
All complete and eligible Entries will be included in our exclusive Innovation Opportunity Report that will be presented the innovation-seeking clients and partners. Solvers with well-matched capabilities may be contacted directly by consortium members to discuss potential partnership opportunities. Top-rated Entries may also be invited to register or participate in an upcoming TechConnect Ventures event or pitch program.
Participation Rules & Guidelines
Solvers should to review the Rules and Guidelines provided on the Sprint page for details about participation, including submission criteria, eligibility information, and more.
QUESTIONS? Contact Executive Director, Nick Kacsandi at info@techconnectventures.com