Innovation Challenge for Digital Circular Economy | Startup Challenge

If your startup has an innovative solution for digital circular economy, we want to hear from you!

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This challenge is open to startups across the world

Themes

 

Battery Circulation

 

> THEME BACKGROUND

While various data can already be obtained at the manufacturing and utilization stages of batteries, etc., please propose a solution using digital technology that contributes to the proper management of circulation or partial efficiency and management throughout the lifecycle, including material recycling, component recycling, repurposing/2nd use, sharing, etc.


> EXAMPLE IDEAS

  • Solutions that comply with the regulations of each country (e.g, Digital Battery Passport).
  • Data on activities in the supply chain, and the use of AI to analyze and predict the data obtained.
  • Ensure traceability of batteries used in trains, cars, etc.
  • Digital technology to support the supply chain from collection to disassembly.

 

 

Plastic Circulation

 
> THEME BACKGROUND

While various material types and recycling methods have been developed for plastics, please propose how to promote and properly manage the entire lifecycle of recycling, repurposing, and re-materialization, or a solution using digital in the partial recycling process.


> EXAMPLE IDEAS

  • Solutions for any type of plastic (PET, Nylon, etc.), but that comply with the regulations of each country and the regulations of each application of the recycled material (e.g., for use in food products).
  • Digital technology for collecting and analyzing quality data of recycled.

 

 

Bio Based Material Circulation

> THEME BACKGROUND

Please propose solutions that utilize digital technology to collect and analyze data different from inorganic materials and products required in the lifecycle of biological materials and products, as well as AI-based analysis to utilize such data and ensure traceability.


> EXAMPLE IDEAS

  • LCA analysis and management for materials of biological origin using data.
  • Traceability using AI-based data analysis and digital technology specific to the life cycle of biological materials and their products.

 

 

Circulation Based Eco-Designs

 
> THEME BACKGROUND

Based on the concept that products are not for one-time use but are later recycled and circulated, please propose solutions that support designs that include the concepts of disassembly and repurposing, and that utilize digital technology to connect designers and disassemblers (or disassembly robots), who have not collaborated much in the past.


> EXAMPLE IDEAS

  • AI-based design and analysis of how to utilize dismantled parts and materials.
  • Solutions utilizing data related to the disposal of EVs, which are expected to increase in the future.
  • Digital technology using data for automated disassembly that repurposes or recycles recycled materials according to their quality.