Partners
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Biofabrication
Mogu is an italian startup founded on the belief that it is possible to employ Nature’s intelligence to radically disrupt the design of everyday products, seeking a finer balance between the man-made and the rhythms of the natural ecosystem. Over the years, Mogu explored the potential of mycelium-based technologies in diverse application sectors developing a range of materials with different performances, from soft and foam-like to strong and high-density.
Processing and finishing
Filk is a branch institute of the leather and plastic sheeting industries, founded in 1889 as German tanning school. FILK has a long-lasting expertise in leather production, processing and characterisation. Starting with artificial leather substitutes, the production, processing and characterisation of various plastic fabrics (conventional as well as biopolymers) has become the other major department at FILK.
LEITAT is a Spanish Technological Research Centre specialized in production technologies. It provides R&D activities in the areas of materials science, environment, surface treatments, biotechnologies and renewable energies with deep knowledge and experience in technological transfer to several industrial sectors.
AITEX is a Spanish non-profit association that encompasses textile and textile-related companies. The institute promotes modernization and the introduction of new and emerging technologies by developing R&D projects and, in general, any initiatives that will contribute to the industrial progress of the sector.
ITECH-Lyon is a French engineering School, member of the Conference des Grandes Ecoles (CGE). It was formerly the French School of Tannery trains engineers and technicians in all fields of chemistry relating to paints, inks, adhesives, cosmetics, plastic materials, textile materials, and leather (shoes, maroquinerie).
Scaleup
BBEUPP is a belgian pilot facility for process development, scale-up and custom manufacturing of innovative biobased products and processes. Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is an independent, state-of-the-art facility that operates from a laboratory level to a multi-ton scale. Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is a service provider for process development, scale-up and custom manufacturing of biobased products and processes
Mogu is an italian startup founded on the belief that it is possible to employ Nature’s intelligence to radically disrupt the design of everyday products, seeking a finer balance between the man-made and the rhythms of the natural ecosystem. Over the years, Mogu explored the potential of mycelium-based technologies in diverse application sectors developing a range of materials with different performances, from soft and foam-like to strong and high-density.
Prototyping and validation
Bond Factory is an innovative Italian company working close to technologies manufactures of all sector in order re-characterize machinery and technology (welder, laser, print) to use for textile fabrication or their up-cycling. In this way, Bond is able to provide market way out to biggest luxury brands in recovering or performing their collection wished-for end of life, reducing the cradle to cradle phenomena.
The Volkswagen Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries. Each brand has its own character and operates as an independent entity on the market. With its “TOGETHER – Strategy 2025” future program, the Volkswagen Group is paving the way for the biggest change process in its history: the realignment of one of the best carmakers to become a globally leading provider of sustainable mobility.
CRF has the mission to develop and transfer innovative products, processes and methodologies in order to improve the competitiveness of the products of the FCA group. Also, through the cooperation with a pan-European and increasingly global network of more than 1700 partners from Industry and academia, CRF conducts collaborative research initiatives at the national and international levels concerned targeting specifically the industrial exploitation of research.
Tannerie de Périers is one of the leading tanneries in Europe.
Founded in Normandy, in 1979, Tannerie de Périers has always excelled in high quality products and positioned itself as one of the major players in the tanning industry.
In 2013, the KERING Group acquired the tannery and built a brand-new factory making Tannerie de Périers one of the most modern tanneries in Europe, fitted with the very latest technological equipment.
Promoting and consulting
OWS is a stock company under Belgian law, constituted in 1988. The company is mainly active in following areas: the area of engineering, construction and operation of composting and biogasification plants, the area of biodegradation and composting laboratory testing, the area of waste management consulting services and environmental sustainability assessment.
SPIN360 is an Italian company offering advanced and innovative services, promoting sustainable business models and innovation in international fashion, design and other important markets. SPIN360 has worked to develop an integrated approach, encouraging collaboration and managing common objectives between large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises in the same production chain.
Axia Innovation has a deep expertise in the European consultancy reality offering integrated consulting services and is specialized in accompanying and supporting companies in all phases of business development and product’s commercialization. Located in Germany, we pride ourselves in engineering excellence, creating business opportunities for entrepreneurs, independent enterprises and academic institutions.
