ISC3 is looking for innovators in the field of sustainable chemistry and climate change
International start-up competition is endowed with 25,000 euros
Which innovative ideas in the field of sustainable chemistry can contribute to mitigating and adapting to climate change? This is the central question posed by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Center (ISC3) as part of its Innovation Challenge 2025. start-ups and innovators from all over the world are invited to submit their solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry for this annual innovation competition, which is once again endowed with a total of 25,000 euros. The application period runs until March 3, 2025.
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"Sustainable chemistry plays a key role in tackling the climate crisis. With our sixth Innovation Challenge, we want to identify, reward and support start-ups and innovative solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and climate change," says Dr. Alexis Bazzanella, Director of the ISC3 Innovation Hub.
With the sixth edition of its 2025 Innovation Challenge, ISC3 is looking for breakthrough innovations in the field of sustainable chemistry that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, particularly in the following key areas:
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in chemical production:
- Use of renewable energy sources for energy supply in chemical transformations
- Substitution of fossil raw materials with non-food biomass/organic waste material
- etc.
GHG reduction through chemical and biotechnological solutions:
- Technologies to mitigate methane emissions in agriculture or municipal landfills
- High-performance alternatives to fluorinated gases with high global warming potential
- etc.
Chemical-based technologies to adapt to climate change:
- Chemical solutions for reclaiming water for agriculture in arid areas or recycling wastewater for sustainable freshwater supply
- Soil carbon sequestration: improving the soil's ability to capture and store carbon and improving soil health
- Heat-resistant building materials
- etc.
The finalists selected by the international jury will receive access to individual support through the ISC3 Global Start-up Service as well as pitch training, networking opportunities and visibility through ISC3 communication channels.
The ISC3 Global Start-up Service is the world's first program to offer comprehensive support to innovators in the field of sustainable chemistry. The unique program supports start-ups based on their needs and provides direct access to talent, experts and stakeholders by bringing together the relevant players to find the right solutions.
The winner of the Innovation Challenge 2025 will receive prize money of EUR 15,000. In addition, the winners of the two categories "Best Regional Impact" and "Best Social Impact" or "Special Impact" will each receive prize money of EUR 5,000.
Applications from innovators and entrepreneurs from the Global South and ideas that address challenges in developing countries are particularly welcome. The finalists will be officially announced at the end of June 2025. They will pitch for the Innovation Challenge Award at the ISC3 Investor Forum in fall or winter 2025.
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