Ten groundbreaking start-ups are set to showcase their innovative ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum, culminating in the Award Ceremony for the Innovation Challenge 2024, with a prize of €25,000.
What can attendees expect from this year’s Investor Forum of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)? Innovations range from leather alternative made from fruit waste in Mexico, to advanced textile recycling processes from Sweden, to PFAS-free textile membrane from Switzerland, to bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals developed in India, and to unique genetic identifiers for products developed in Türkiye. These outstanding ideas will be presented by the finalists of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge who are all focused on driving solutions in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles.
Taking place as part of the Impact Festival on October 30th and 31st at Forum Messe Frankfurt, the event will feature five finalists competing for the Innovation Challenge Award, alongside another five exceptional start-ups which are supported by the ISC3 Global Start-up Service.
Harnessing Impact Investment for Sustainable Chemistry Innovations
The annual ISC3 Investor Forum aims to foster connections among start-ups, scientists, investors, and decision-makers, promoting collaboration to advance Sustainable Chemistry solutions.“This year, we are excited to partner with the Impact Festival to showcase the transformative potential of Sustainable Chemistry. Our goal is to engage Impact Investors by highlighting the significant contributions of our selected start-ups to society and the environment, along with their promising economic potential,”states Dr. Thomas Wanner, Managing Director of the ISC3.
There is a lot to experience: 10 start-ups on 2 days on 2 stages and 1 winner of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge!