THE SECOND CALL IS
OFFICIALLY CLOSED

We'd like to thank all the founders who showed interest in our program and
a special mention to our partners for fueling and supporting
the growth of a vibrant deep-tech startup ecosystem.

CANNOT WAIT?
SUBMIT YOUR IDEA
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COSMETICS
SOLUTIONS

Development and characterization of formulations for cosmetic applications

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ADVANCED
PACKAGING

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

DISCOVER MORE
APPLY NOW

WHAT'S NEXT?

The selected startups will be interviewed by the RedZone team.
Together we will deepen synergy, potential and feasibility of their projects.
We will unveil the winners in October.

Stay tuned!

TIMELINE

JUNE - SEMPTEMBER

APPLY ONLINE

Apply on our website and tell us about you, your disruptive idea and its feasible applications.

JULY to SEPTEMBER

1st
SELECTION

We will carefully evaluate the proposals and select the most interesting and scalable solutions.

SEPTEMBER

INTERVIEW

Let'stake a deep dive into your ideas.

Be ready to pitch!

OCTOBER

WINNER DECLARATION

Selected winners to sign an agreement and get ready to work with us.

END of OCTOBER

PROJECT
DEFINITION

Before getting our hands dirty, we will define a valuable and customized win-win project.

NOVEMBER

PROGRAM
START

Welcome in the RedZone!
Let's start innovating together in our Open Labs in Milan.

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.

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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.

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PROJECT
DEFINITION

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

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PROGRAM
START

RedZone starts!
Enjoy the journey!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

SMART
PACKAGING

Materials and additives for active and intelligent packaging

Bio-polymers, paper, antimicrobial, antioxidants, indicators and biotech based solutions

COSMETICS
SOLUTIONS

Active ingredients and delivery systems from upcycling and biotechnologies

Probiotics, enzymes and active principles for cosmetic and cosmeceutical applications

CARBON CAPTURE MATERIALS

Active materials for CO2 capture and/or sequestration

Including adsorbers, biomaterials and biotech based solutions.

SENSING & FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Materials with sensing capabilities and advanced functional properties

Including 2D metamaterials, green and bio-based solutions

‍ADVANCED
MEMBRANES

Polymeric based mixed-matrix membranes

for H2 production, fuelcells, CO2 separation, medtech, water and air purification
GUIDELINES AND TERMSHEET