💡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 💡 What happens when startups with disruptive ideas and new technologies meet established corporates in coatings and paint eager to innovate? With our Startup Deep Dive, co-organized with Verband der deutschen Lack-und Druckfarbenindustrie e.V., we took the first steps toward finding out. Five Startups showcased their activities in 7-minute pitches: Excellence Coatings: Silicone-based additives for coatings and paints BioHalo: Sustainable alternatives to PFAS with bio-based monofluorination PureSurf: Bio-based surfactants for versatile and sustainable applications MIR Insight: Precision demand forecasting powered by AI DATA LIGHTHOUSE: AI-driven optimization for production and logistics While the Q&A was somewhat reserved, the curiosity and interest were clear. This event reinforced a key lesson: bridging the gap between startups and corporates isn’t an instant connection — it’s a journey. Building partnerships takes time and requires environments where both sides feel comfortable engaging openly. A huge thank you to all participants and organizers who made this event possible. 🙌 To those in the coatings and paint industry: we’d love to connect and explore how open innovation is reshaping your field. Let’s dive even deeper into this topic. But now: Happy weekend 😁 #Startups #Innovation #CorporateCollaboration #Coatings #Paint #CoatingsIndustry
It was a pleasure to help bridging the gap between the startups and the paint and printing ink industry. Thanks again to all who participated and contributed!
Also a heartfelt thank you from our side to chemstars and Verband der deutschen Lack-und Druckfarbenindustrie e.V. for inviting ud to this fantastic event! It was a pleasure!