The Association works with members of the FlexFunction2Sustain Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) for nano-functionalization technologies to offer comprehensive services which are integrated to provide a complete, all-round offer to substantially reduce the time and cost to progress through the innovation chain from an idea to a successful product. The ecosystem will support innovative SMEs and industries by providing expert support from an early development stage to the optimised transformation of prototypes into valuable and innovative products. The offering includes:
Planning, Coordination and Realization of innovation projects based on the services in four simple steps
Consulting and technical and economical analysis of the exploitation and market potential
Technical Feasibility Studies and preparation of functional demonstrators
Market oriented technology, process and product development services
Pilot manufacturing and support in setting up supply chains
Support in finance and funding for research and development activities involving investors, public funding, crowdfunding and bank loans
Building networks and relationships for value and supply chains
Consulting on securing your know-how
Technical Due Diligence Services to assess the innovation potential of your investment opportunity
Finding innovative, high-potential Startups and SME as highly profitable investment opportunities
Investment partnerships for financing larger innovation projects
Market analyses, identification of trends, roadmapping
Active sales of services, technologies, prototypes and inventions (finding licensees)
Support in defining industry relevant specification sheets for your services, technologies, or products
Consulting towards market-alignment of your technology portfolio
Exploitation and application partner in your research and development projects (Horizon Europe, National funded projects)
Networking opportunities to SME, industry and value chains