ENGAGE WITH US
We offer engagement opportunities across the value chain, to support your innovation journey from TRL 1(basic principles) to TRL 6 (technology ready).
Find out more:
Feasibility Research
Engaging at TRL1 - TRL2
We have a curiosity for research that addresses a key sustainability problem and look to engage partners that provide complimentary understanding and expertise to collaborative research.
By identifying risks ahead of emerging trends, we work to build the business case through our science driven research to position the problem for adoption by the industry.
Our diverse portfolio of leading research and IP development are all underpinned by a commonality in purpose driven innovation primarily in the textile and clothing sector. Recent research includes:
-
Fibre Fragmentation from textiles
-
Biobased Synthetics for the clothing sector
-
Additive Manufacture (3D Printed) of textiles
Innovation Mentoring
Enabling TRL 1 - TRL 6
We enable you to excel as topic pioneers by appraising, challenging and acting as your ‘additional brain space’ whilst you are busy in the day to day.
As topic trailblazers ourselves, we know first-hand the life of an entrepreneur can be a daunting one. We draw from our innovation experience, sustainability leadership and extensive network, to ensure you feel supported in meeting your vision.
We provide you with a personable mentoring package that supports you through structured, scheduled sessions giving you a fresh perspective which enables you to focus on the day to day.
We have a rich and diverse experience of delivering thought partnerships across the industry including:
-
Global brands & retailers
-
Industry organisations
-
Non-profit businesses
-
Public sector
-
Manufacturing partners
Investment 'Health Check'
Safeguarding TRL 4 - TRL 6
Aimed at investors looking to support purpose driven innovation, we can support you in positioning your target fund recipient within the industry, individual topic landscape and larger sustainability agenda.
We work through a systematic process to ensure sustainability due diligence has been undertaken and your funding can be optimised to the greatest social and environmental impact.
Within this service you are provided with:
-
Positioning within the larger sustainability agenda
-
A methodology and rating for the proposed innovation
-
A narrative to support the scoring
-
Key questions to raise with you potential fund recipient
