Evonik is seeking innovative partners to help discover new adhesives capable of debonding, and applications for debonding on demand.
This challenge has two targets for startups to consider:
Target 1: new chemical strategies for debonding on demand that:
Target 2: application proposals where debonding on demand can be beneficial in terms of recycling, repair or rework, for instance by
Benefit for Startups:
Evonik will offer the opportunity for the best innovative ideas to initiate a collaborative project, working alongside Evonik experts to develop a proof-of-concept.
How to Apply:
Apply HERE by June 30th, 2025.
**Please note, you MUST apply through the application link to be considered for this challenge.**
You can find additional information on the challenge and the application process at the following link:
https://www.evonik.com/en/company/Innovation/innovation-challenges.html
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The focus on more specialty businesses, customer-oriented innovative processes and a trustful and performance-oriented corporate culture form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. They are the lever for profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company. Evonik benefits specifically from its customer proximity and leading market positions. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2023, the enterprise with more than 33,000 employees generated sales of €15.3 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €1.66 billion from continuing operations.
Creavis is the strategic innovation unit and business incubator of Evonik. For more than 25 years, it has been paving the way for new technologies and innovative business models that make a livable future possible. Its approximately 200 employees worldwide develop sustainable solutions for key challenges arising from climate change and population growth. In doing so, they drive new economic ecosystems and value chains.
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