New technology, like AI and robotics, additive manufacturing, digitalization, and quantum computing, is changing business structures and platforms. On a products and marketing front, we see a need for greater experimentation using new technology to better engage customers. From the management and HR front, we see new technology and labor concerns challenging the future of work.
P&G aims to accelerate their innovation outcomes around sustainability that will improve life for generations to come.
Alexander Kerman Director of Business Development and Partnerships, Syntegra
P&G is looking for partners and solutions that provide technologies which can increase the amount of information on its products and labels.
Finance, IT, data analytics / big data, NLP, real-time analysis, AI, marketing
W.L. Gore & Associates has recently launched a Sustainability Initiative to explore business opportunities that will create a more sustainable future. They are interested in meeting and exploring ideas to work together with startups that have created innovative material technologies that fit the theme of a sustainable future across a broad range of application areas. In particular, they are seeking new material advancements in cleantech (such as membranes), catalysis, separations and biofabrication.
Evonik is looking for Battery Solutions to explore collaboration and investment opportunities.
P&G is looking for new approaches and technologies that can help them to address key business challenges/opportunities.
Seeking several startups to participate in the West Coast / Silicon Valley Startup Showcase on October 20.
Epoch Foundation of Taipei Taiwan has invited MIT-connected startups to apply to their Global Startup Program. A number of MIT startups have participated in this program and found it very productive.