shape the future of tyre recycling

NextLap Tech Hub is dedicated to transforming end-of-life tyres into valuable resources.

In a holistic approach, the program offers both technological development and networking opportunities with industry partners. Our mission is to nurture cutting-edge ideas and technologies that promote the full circularity of tyres.

Our measure of success? Products in the market

Coming Full Circle: the End(less) Life of Tyres

A new raw material

Nurturing cutting-edge ideas and tech, we turn End-of-Life Tyres into a new resource, not a discard.

We minimize environmental impact, reduce waste, and maximize tyre utility. Our vision transcends traditional disposal methods. We pioneer a true circular approach uniting sustainability and innovation.

Our commitment to innovation includes advanced recycling processes, exploring new materials, and fostering networks of cross-industry collaborations for a closed-loop tyre lifecycle.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Startups, SMEs, and academia are invited to apply and bring their solutions to NextLap Tech Hub.

If your technology relates with any of these categories, we want to hear from you.

THE JOURNEY

Nextlap Tech hub includes three stages: Open Innovation, the Innovation Systems and Business Ecosystems, complementing each other by providing a comprehensive support for innovators.

While the Open Innovation focuses on finding ways to address the challenges, the Innovation Systems make
sure that all the solutions are viable and ready for market and Business Ecosystems promote disruptive products and aid them into reaching the market.

The goal is not just create innovative solutions but bringing it full circle.

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OPEN INNOVATION

Encouraging the creativity to approach the challenges associated with end-of-life tyres, the program offers opportunities to explore and design pilot collaboration with the top-notch network of program partners.

Participate in workshops with industry leaders

Network with industry decision-makers

Start your collaboration in a Bootcamp

Explore future partnerships

INNOVATION SYSTEMS

Reserved for selected innovators, the Innovation Systems are a Tech and Business Modules sandbox where they can experiment, refine, and validate their solutions. With guidance, solutions will work on strategies to scale and get ready for market entry.

REVIEW & FEEDBACK
Assess progress, provide feedback, and if necessary
iterate the process.

TESTING & VALIDATION
Utilize lab facilities for prototyping and pilot testing to gather data for refining solutions, followed by market trials for validation

PREP & STATUS ASSESSMENT
Evaluate the current state of each solution to tailor support and resources

TRAINING & EXPERIMENTATION
Tech & Business Development workshops

Business Ecosystems

Business Ecosystems is the last stage of the journey. Partners with complementary strengths come together to enhance product development and market reach.

By strategically aligning with other partners who bring unique manufacturing, distribution, or market access capabilities, we aim to amplify the market impact of our innovations.

Are you ready to connect with the corporate partners who will bring your product to market?

Timeline

OPEN CALL

2nd September - 11th October 2024

January 01, 2021

12:00 AM

ONLINE PITCH

24th -25th October 2024

January 01, 2021

12:00 AM

BOOTCAMP

Late November - Early December (date to be confirmed) 2024

January 01, 2021

12:00 AM

INNOVATION SYSTEMS

December 2024 - February 2025

January 01, 2021

12:00 AM

DEVELOPMENT

February - April 2025

January 01, 2021

12:00 AM

INNOVATION DAY

Early May 2025

January 01, 2021

12:00 AM

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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Support in strategizing your market entry

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Gain access to valuable resources, guidance & tools

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Connect with key industry partners

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Foster impactful pilot collaborations with program partners

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Interested in joining the next life of tyre components?

If you have any questions, please leave your contact details and message. The NextLap team will reach out as soon as possible.

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