Project Call #1 - NTN Innovation Booster Circular Building Industry

AI Quick Summary

Who do we address?​Are you a Swiss company (start-up, SME, or corporate), non-profit (public institution, NGO etc.) or a research group looking to implement an idea in practice? ​​What are we looking for?​Do you want to develop, test and refine your idea for a product, service, process or business model relating to circularity in the building industry?​We are looking for project ideas that strengthen circular economy within the Swiss building industry. If your idea fulfills the following criteria, then you are in the right place:​You have an idea for a new product, service, process or business model ​Through circularity, your idea has a positive impact on the 3Ps: ​Planet (e.g., reducing GHG, raw material extraction and toxicity etc.)​Prosperity (e.g., creating employement, generating innovation etc.)​People (e.g., improving health, well being and living conditions of employees, communities, customers etc.)​Your idea has the potential to be self-sustaining in the midterm​You are familiar with the value chain and account for its particularities. Ideally, your idea involves stakeholders across the value chain.​You are a Swiss start-up, SME, or large company, a non-for profit, or a research team looking for partners to implement an idea in practice​You have the intention of implementing the project in Switzerland and/or beyond after the booster What's in it for you?Direct cash contribution of up to 25,000 CHF to develop ideas, concepts and prototypes (the implementation partner shall add a financial contribution equivalent to 10% of the funding requested from the booster to confirm commitment). The funds can be used flexibly (e.g., pay salaries, buy equipment and material etc.).Methodological and technical support from topic expertsA Swiss-wide network of companies, researchers and public institutionsNetworking and targeted events (e.g., roundtables, workshops etc.)What to submit?When submitting your project idea, include a description of your idea and address the following questions:What problem would you like to solve?​Who are the customers and how will they benefit from your solution?​Who are the existing persons/companies in your team and what is their role?How does your challenge have a positive impact on the planet (e.g., material reduction, CO2 emission reduction)?​Has your idea been tested before?What are you planning on working on throughout the booster (e.g., developing the business model, building an initial prototype, material for prototyping etc.)? What will you deliver at the end of the booster?What are you expecting from the booster (e.g., looking for specific partners, expert support etc.)?If you have any questions, contact cnakhle@ethz.ch

Challenge Metadata

• Challenge Name: Project Call #1 - NTN Innovation Booster Circular Building Industry
• Date: 11/4/2021 8:47:14 AM
• Administrators:
  • Sem Mattli  | 
  • Reto Largo  | 
  • Christina Nakhle  | 
  • Circular Hub - Team  | 
  • Nicola Blum  | 
  • CBI Booster  | 
  • Sophie Führer

Challenge Description

Who do we address?​

Are you a Swiss company (start-up, SME, or corporate), non-profit (public institution, NGO etc.) or a research group looking to implement an idea in practice? ​

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What are we looking for?​

Do you want to develop, test and refine your idea for a product, service, process or business model relating to circularity in the building industry?​

We are looking for project ideas that strengthen circular economy within the Swiss building industry. If your idea fulfills the following criteria, then you are in the right place:​

• You have an idea for a new product, service, process or business model ​
• Through circularity, your idea has a positive impact on the 3Ps: ​
• Planet (e.g., reducing GHG, raw material extraction and toxicity etc.)​
• Prosperity (e.g., creating employement, generating innovation etc.)​
• People (e.g., improving health, well being and living conditions of employees, communities, customers etc.)​
• Your idea has the potential to be self-sustaining in the midterm​
• You are familiar with the value chain and account for its particularities. Ideally, your idea involves stakeholders across the value chain.​
• You are a Swiss start-up, SME, or large company, a non-for profit, or a research team looking for partners to implement an idea in practice​
• You have the intention of implementing the project in Switzerland and/or beyond after the booster

What's in it for you?

• Direct cash contribution of up to 25,000 CHF to develop ideas, concepts and prototypes (the implementation partner shall add a financial contribution equivalent to 10% of the funding requested from the booster to confirm commitment). The funds can be used flexibly (e.g., pay salaries, buy equipment and material etc.).
• Methodological and technical support from topic experts
• A Swiss-wide network of companies, researchers and public institutions
• Networking and targeted events (e.g., roundtables, workshops etc.)

What to submit?

When submitting your project idea, include a description of your idea and address the following questions:

• What problem would you like to solve?​
• Who are the customers and how will they benefit from your solution?​
• Who are the existing persons/companies in your team and what is their role?
• How does your challenge have a positive impact on the planet (e.g., material reduction, CO2 emission reduction)?​
• Has your idea been tested before?
• What are you planning on working on throughout the booster (e.g., developing the business model, building an initial prototype, material for prototyping etc.)? What will you deliver at the end of the booster?
• What are you expecting from the booster (e.g., looking for specific partners, expert support etc.)?

If you have any questions, contact cnakhle@ethz.ch