Development of a Circular Climbing & Mountaineering Rope with the Focus on Bio-Based Raw Material

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We are looking for ideas and solutions to the challenge of developing sports & mountaineering ropes from bio-based raw materials of polyamides or comparable products.In contrast to ropes made of virgin materials (Polyamide), the challenge in developing biobased ropes, is to find the right biobased substitute to meet the technical and certification requirements of a climbing and/or mountaineering rope. ExpectationsExploration of the innovation field "biobased mountaineering ropes" e.g., material potential analysis, availability of materials in industrial application, technical specifications of materials, raw material costs, recyclability, LCA analysis, creation of first prototypes. Identifying consumer needs and expectations for bio-based climbing & mountaineering ropes. Unbiased consideration of the challenge. Validation of the ideas and solutions developed - this can also take place in a workshop with the Mammut development team. Implementation Partner: Mammut Sports Group AGFounded in 1862, Mammut is a Swiss outdoor company that provides high-quality products and unique brand experiences for fans of mountain sports around the world. This leading international premium brand has stood for safety and pioneering innovation for 160 years. Mammut products combine functionality and performance with contemporary design. With its combination of hardware, shoes and clothing, Mammut is one of the most complete suppliers in the outdoor market. Mammut Sports Group AG operates in around 40 countries and employs around 800 people.Pitching WorkshopEverybody who is interested to submit an idea for this challenge is invited to an online pitching workshop. More details can be found in the "Events" section further below.Submission and Funding ProcessIt only takes you a couple of minutes to submit your ideas which help to solve this challenge.The most promising ideas will be turned into projects and supported with up to CHF 25'000 by the Innovation Booster Plastics for Zero Emission.Submission deadline for ideas: 14 October 2022, 23:59More details on the funding process and on how to submit your idea can be found in the guidelines linked below.ContactIf you have any further questions regarding this call for ideas, please contact us at info@plastics4zeroemission.ch

Challenge Metadata

• Challenge Name: Development of a Circular Climbing & Mountaineering Rope with the Focus on Bio-Based Raw Material
• Date: 9/2/2022 1:41:44 PM
• Administrators:
  • Theo Sandu  | 
  • Sophie Renot

Challenge Description

We are looking for ideas and solutions to the challenge of developing sports & mountaineering ropes from bio-based raw materials of polyamides or comparable products.

In contrast to ropes made of virgin materials (Polyamide), the challenge in developing biobased ropes, is to find the right biobased substitute to meet the technical and certification requirements of a climbing and/or mountaineering rope.

Expectations

• Exploration of the innovation field "biobased mountaineering ropes" e.g., material potential analysis, availability of materials in industrial application, technical specifications of materials, raw material costs, recyclability, LCA analysis, creation of first prototypes.
• Identifying consumer needs and expectations for bio-based climbing & mountaineering ropes.
• Unbiased consideration of the challenge.
• Validation of the ideas and solutions developed - this can also take place in a workshop with the Mammut development team.

Implementation Partner: Mammut Sports Group AG

Founded in 1862, Mammut is a Swiss outdoor company that provides high-quality products and unique brand experiences for fans of mountain sports around the world. This leading international premium brand has stood for safety and pioneering innovation for 160 years. Mammut products combine functionality and performance with contemporary design. With its combination of hardware, shoes and clothing, Mammut is one of the most complete suppliers in the outdoor market. Mammut Sports Group AG operates in around 40 countries and employs around 800 people.

Pitching Workshop

Everybody who is interested to submit an idea for this challenge is invited to an online pitching workshop. More details can be found in the "Events" section further below.

Submission and Funding Process

It only takes you a couple of minutes to submit your ideas which help to solve this challenge.

The most promising ideas will be turned into projects and supported with up to CHF 25'000 by the Innovation Booster Plastics for Zero Emission.

Submission deadline for ideas: 14 October 2022, 23:59

More details on the funding process and on how to submit your idea can be found in the guidelines linked below.

Contact

If you have any further questions regarding this call for ideas, please contact us at info@plastics4zeroemission.ch