ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2023

Applications are open for the ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Waste 2023. The Innovation Challenge is an annual challenge by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3), and it focuses on a specific topic that follows a respective focus topic.

ISC3 Innovation Challenge Advertisement

• Position(s): Several
• Applications closing Date: April 19, 2023
• Vacancy Type: Permanent/Temporary.
• Application Type: Challenge
• Duration: 18 months
• Company Name: ISC3

Benefits

• The finalists will gain access to customized support from ISC3 Global Start-up Service, pitch training, networking opportunities, and visibility through the ISC3 communication channels.
• The winner of the Innovation Challenge will be awarded a monetary prize of 15,000 EUR, while winners of the “Best Social Impact” and “Best Regional Impact” categories will receive 5,000 EUR each.
• All three winners will also receive digital award credentials as well as blockchain-based certificates and badges.
• The winners of the Innovation Challenge will be awarded during the Investor Forum which will be held in November 2023.

Eligibility

• Eligible are all innovators and entrepreneurs, i.e. persons owning or representing the proposed innovation, employed by organisations including research institutes, start-ups, small-medium sized enterprises or comparable institutions active in the development and realisation of sustainable chemistry solutions.
• Enterprises participating in the challenge shall have a staff headcount not exceeding 50 (full-time equivalent) and an annual turnover of max. 10 Mill. Euro.
• Enterprises majority-owned by large enterprises are not eligible for the award, with the exception of innovations leading to the creation of independent spin-offs.
• Proposals submitted by innovators and entrepreneurs from developing countries and tackling challenges in developing countries are considered as particularly important. Female entrepreneurs are specifically encouraged to submit a proposal.

Selection Criteria

The proposals will be assessed against the three main criteria:

• Innovation level. Is the innovation unique, distinct and truly original?
• Business viability. What is the market potential of the innovation? Is the idea commercially feasible?
• Sustainability. What is the sustainability impact of the innovation?