Innovation Challenge for the Next Generation

What is your innovative business idea in Advanced materials, High-performance and Multifunctional materials or Recycling technologies that will improve our Future?

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

 
 

The Innovation Challenge for the Next generation by JX attracted a total of 71 Startups, mainly from Europe but also from other parts of the world. 20 Startups were selected to attend interviews in Frankfurt. The 5 finalist Startups which were chosen after the interviews are:

 
  • RadiSurf ApS - Denmark
  • Genes'Ink - France
  • AddiFab - Denmark
  • Maroma Technologies - Russia
  • Leyden Jar Technologies - the Netherlands

 

For the Final Judging, the 5 finalist Startups posted their final presentation, as well as a Q&A and video pitch on the platform, which was evaluated online by the JX Group jury.

  

For more information regarding the winners and finalists, but also the challenge in general, please find below a link to the official press release published by JX Nippon Mining and Metals on their website:

JX NIPPON MINING & METALS PRESS RELEASE

 

Congratulations to all the finalists for their impressive proposals. These are the top three winners:

RECEPTION IN TOKYO

 

All 5 finalists will be invited to a sponsored trip to Tokyo to have the opportunity to meet the JX representatives in person.