Boost the Green Transition of Mirka
With this year’s innovation challenge, Mirka is inviting creative minds to help boost the green transition in surface finishing. Through the innovation challenge, Mirka aims to discover impactful ideas that boost circularity, extend product life cycles and create sustainable material solutions.
This is an opportunity for participants to take their ideas and transform them into successful business concepts, it’s a partnership where innovators and Mirka co-create a better future. With 45% of Europe’s CO₂ emissions coming from manufacturing and construction, the need for change is urgent. “This is a journey we take together, no one drives sustainability alone”, says Mats Sundell, R&D Director at Mirka. The challenge is open for innovators, change-makers, early-stage startups, researchers and students.
“Your idea could transform the way we work. Whether it’s rethinking materials, reducing waste, or reshaping operations, we want to hear it. This is your chance to turn vision into value and we will help you develop your concept.”, says Mats Sundell, R&D Director at Mirka
In addition to a cash prize, the the competition finalists will have the opportunity to apply for a spot in Mirka’s incubator, M.INC, which provides access to a professional network of experts and support for developing business concepts. The competition also offers participants valuable feedback from Mirka’s experts to refine their ideas and business models.
In the competition process, participants’ contributions will be evaluated in three rounds, ultimately selecting finalists who will present their innovations at the final event on February 12th.
Submissions for the competition can be sent through M.INC’s website until November 16th.