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A high-tech hub for startups in materials science.
A tailored program for scientist, engineers and inventors.
A new way to grow your deep-tech innovations.

a startup program by

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ARE YOU INNOVATING IN THESE FIELDS?

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COSMETICS

Development and characterization of formulations for cosmetic applications

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PACKAGING
SOULUTIONS

Packaging solutions with preservation function and capability

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SENSING
MATERIALS

Sensors with
chemical active components

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FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES

Innovative additives with specific functions

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bio
materials

Advanced natural materials as Bio-degradable, Bio-based, Bio-inspired, Bio-mimetic

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THE PROGRAM

1st 1st phase

DURATION
03_months
OBJECTIVE
Proof of concept or Initial MVP
  • GRANT 25K€
  • PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT 10h
  • OPEN LABS 100h

2nd phase

DURATION
06|12_months
OBJECTIVE
Launchable MVP in partnership with SAES
  • INVESTMENT 50/80K€
  • PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT 20h
  • OPEN LABS 300h

THE PROGRAM

1ST PHASE

Duration

3 months

Objective

PoC or Initial MVP

25K €

Grant

10 hours

Professional Support

100 hours

Open Labs

2ND PHASE

Duration

6-12 months

Objective

MVP in partnership with SAES

50-80K €

Grant

20 hours

Professional Support

300 hours

Open Labs

HOW TO APPLY

01

ONLINE
FORM

let us know who you are, how your innovation will change the World and what are you looking for in the next year.

02

1st
SELECTION

We will carefully select the most interesting and fitting solutions.

03

INTERVIEW

Let's deep dive into your ideas, let's understand how we can drive change.
Be ready to pitch!

04

FINAL
SELECTION

Selected startups will have access to our RedZone acceleration program.

05

PROJECT
DEFINITION

Together we will define a meaningful and feasible project to be carried out during the program.

06

PROGRAM
START

RedZone starts!
Enjoy the journey!

APPLY NOW
STEP_001

ONLINE
FORM

let us know who you are, how your innovation will change the World and what are you looking for in the next year.

STEP_002

1st
SELECTION

We will carefully select the most interesting and fitting solutions.

STEP_003

INTERVIEW

Let's deep dive into your ideas, let's understand how we can drive change.
Be ready to pitch!

STEP_004

FINAL
SELECTION

Selected startups will have access to our RedZone acceleration program.

STEP_005

PROJECT
DEFINITION

Together we will define a meaningful and feasible project to be carried out during the program.

STEP_006

PROGRAM
START

RedZone starts!
Enjoy the journey!

THE PROGRAM

the program

1st phase

DURATION 03_months

OBJECTIVE Proof of concept or Initial MVP

Benefits

2nd phase

DURATION 06|12_months

OBJECTIVE LAUNCHABLE MVP in partnership with SAES

Benefits

1st phase

DURATION 03_months

OBJECTIVE Proof of concept or Initial MVP

Benefits

2nd phase

DURATION 06|12_months

OBJECTIVE LAUNCHABLE MVP in partnership with SAES

Benefits

1st phase

DURATION 03_months

OBJECTIVE Proof of concept or Initial MVP

BENEFITS
GRANT 25K€
OPEN LABS 100 H
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT 10 H

2nd phase

DURATION 06|12_months

OBJECTIVE LAUNCHABLE MVP in partnership with SAES

BENEFITS
GRANT 50/80K €
OPEN LABS 300 H
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT 20 H

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

01
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Based on Advanced Materials or their application.
Patented or to be patented.
Knowledge intensive.

02
EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

Pre Seed / Seed Stage.
Initial Market Traction.
TRL 2 to 6.

03
VALUABLE BUSINESSES

You solve a real customer problem, in a growing market, with a scalable and sustainable business model.

04
BASED IN EUROPE

We are looking for startups located in all Europe and Israel, constituted as a Limited Companies when the Program starts.

05
CALL VERTICALS

Your solution must fit the current call thematic areas.

DISCOVER OUR CALL

THE OPEN LABS

Startups will have access to SAES' Open Lab, the heart of more than 3.300 sqm of state-of-the-art chemical and material science laboratories.

DISCOVER THE LABS

PARTNERS

INNOVATING FOR OUR FUTURE

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