A high-tech hub for startups in materials science.
A tailored program for scientists, engineers and inventors.
A new way to grow your deep-tech innovations.
a startup program by
DID YOU KNOW?
Materials have always marked the evolution of mankind, rising civilizations from the Stone to the current Carbon Age.
They set the basis for arts and technologies, and paved the way to an interconnected world through the Steel Revolution and the Silicon Era.
Today, Advanced Materials are key to disrupt entire industries, to sustain the development of humanity and a huge, necessary opportunity to save our Planet.
SAES is fully committed to this vision, and RedZone is how we embrace innovation openly. We aim to develop the materials of tomorrow, side-by-side with the most brilliant startups.
LET'S MAKE AN IMPACT
DO IT TOGETHER
Development and characterization of formulations for cosmetic applications
Packaging solutions with preservation function and capability
Sensors with
chemical active components
Innovative additives with specific functions
Advanced natural materials as Bio-degradable, Bio-based, Bio-inspired, Bio-mimetic
Materials and additives for active and intelligent packaging
Active ingredients and delivery systems from upcycling and biotechnologies
Active materials for CO2 capture and/or sequestration
Materials with sensing capabilities and advanced functional properties
Polymeric based mixed-matrix membranes
Duration
3 months
Objective
PoC or Initial MVP
25K €
Grant
10 hours
Professional Support
100 hours
Open Labs
Duration
6-12 months
Objective
MVP in partnership with SAES
50-80K €
Grant
20 hours
Professional Support
300 hours
Open Labs
Apply on our website and tell us about you, your disruptive idea and its feasible applications.
We will carefully evaluate the proposals and select the most interesting and scalable solutions.
Let's take a deep dive into your ideas.
Be ready to pitch!
Selected winners to sign an agreement and get ready to work with us.
Before getting our hands dirty, we will define a valuable and customized win-win project.
Welcome in the RedZone!
Let's start innovating together in our Open Labs in Milan.
let us know who you are, how your innovation will change the World and what are you looking for in the next year.
We will carefully select the most interesting and fitting solutions.
Let's deep dive into your ideas, let's understand how we can drive change.
Be ready to pitch!
Selected startups will have access to our RedZone acceleration program.
Together we will define a meaningful and feasible project to be carried out during the program.
RedZone starts!
Enjoy the journey!
OBJECTIVE Proof of concept or Initial MVP
OBJECTIVE LAUNCHABLE MVP in partnership with SAES
OBJECTIVE Proof of concept or Initial MVP
OBJECTIVE LAUNCHABLE MVP in partnership with SAES
OBJECTIVE Proof of concept or Initial MVP
OBJECTIVE LAUNCHABLE MVP in partnership with SAES
call windows open every trimester
and project definition
-client-supplier
- co-development
- contract manufacturing
- joint venturing
- capital investment
Based on Advanced Materials or their application.
Patented or to be patented.
Knowledge intensive.
Pre Seed / Seed Stage.
Initial Market Traction.
TRL 3 to 6.
You solve a real customer problem, in a growing market, with a scalable and sustainable business model.
We are looking for startups located in all Europe and Israel, constituted as a Limited Companies when the Program starts.
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.
SAES and RedZone are committed to provide a positive impact through innovation in materials science. Our aim is to support startups developing solutions which share with us a clear vision about the future of our planet.
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