Igniting Potential from Science
Bridging academic excellence with circular market challenges
NextLap Tech Hub R&D is the gateway for scientific breakthroughs to meet real-world circular economy challenges. We support early-stage, high-potential academic and research initiatives that explore novel ways to transform end-of-life tyres into valuable, scalable solutions. Our mission is to bridge the gap between lab insights and industrial applications, ensuring that knowledge doesn’t stay on paper—it becomes impact.
Who Can Apply
- PhD candidates
- Public or private R&D teams working on circularity, materials, sustainability, or tyre valorisation
- Academic institutions
- Research groups
What is in it for you
From Lab to Market
Make Your Research Matter
Break out of the academic silo. NextLap connects your research to concrete industrial challenges, providing a path to scale your innovation and bring it into real contexts through pilot projects and market partnerships.
Funding + Mentorship
Get the Tools to Grow
Selected projects receive not only funding but also access to a mentorship package curated to each project’s maturity. This includes technical, business model, and IP guidance from both scientific peers and industry leaders.
Ecosystem Exposure
Be Part of a Circular Innovation Community
Engage with a dynamic network of corporates, innovators, and policy actors in the circular economy. Participate in knowledge exchange sessions, connect with potential partners, and position your research at the heart of systemic transformation.
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Interested in joining the next life of tyre components?
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