Competition
iX Challenge: Developing cost-effective polyols from UK waste-carbon for digital mass manufacturing
An Innovate UK Innovation Exchange challenge for businesses, start-ups, academics and individuals to develop clean polyols from UK waste-carbon for Photocentric. Selected applicants can collaborate with Photocentric on testing and development, with prototype and technical support and investor introductions.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Innovate UK Business Connect
- Deadline
- December 11, 2026
- Opens
- October 20, 2026
- Amount
- No cash
- Open to
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
- Any sector
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about iX Challenge: Developing cost-effective polyols from UK waste-carbon for digital mass manufacturing
Who can apply to iX Challenge: Developing cost-effective polyols from UK waste-carbon for digital mass manufacturing?
Eligible locations: United Kingdom. Other requirements: Must be UK based or intend to set up a UK base; Must use existing UK waste-carbon sources; Able to produce at least 1 kg of suitable polyol for testing.
When is the iX Challenge: Developing cost-effective polyols from UK waste-carbon for digital mass manufacturing deadline?
The iX Challenge: Developing cost-effective polyols from UK waste-carbon for digital mass manufacturing deadline is December 11, 2026. Applications open on October 20, 2026.
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