Deadline: 31-May-22
AkzoNobel is inviting applicatios from eligible applicants to join the world’s largest collaborative innovation ecosystem in paints and coating and accelerate their growth through its India startup challenge 2022 – Collaborative innovation.
Details
They see opportunities in several areas, but don’t let the following list limit you:
- Digital experience of their products through visualization technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Gamification software etc.
- Data driven customer experiences through Artificial Intelligence led chat bots, voice enabled engagement tools, curated training content to support Do-It-Yourself projects etc.
- Cloud based solutions to improve customer support and services.
- Solutions within the social media ecosystem to generate credible customer information / insights and further fuel their business strategy.
- Thinking about the consumers’ needs, they already have initiatives such as:
- Digital tools, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) previews, Visualizer, digital shade cards and colour sensors to inspire consumers paint journey and helps them curate it in their style.
- Dulux Painter Market Place, a portal that connects painters with consumers looking for painting assistance.
What they are looking in your Solutions?
- Your solution should be more than idea. It should have proven technical feasibility and be ready to be further developed for this purpose.
- They’re looking for a solution that digitally transforms the painting journey (Planning, Painting and Post-painting) for consumers resulting in a delightful consumer experience.
- Planning – Inspiration, visualization, painter outreach, Buy-it-yourself (BIY), Buying, Budget
- Painting – Empower choices (DIY or professional service)
- Post-painting – Feedback, product & service reassurance, consumer lifecycle management
Why you should Join them?
- Founder Friendly: Validated win-win model with successful outcomes
- Accelerate, you’re Way: Get your innovations to market faster with a tailored collaboration agreement
- Built for Scale: Unique opportunity to take the international stage
- Sector-Specific Expertise: Unparalleled access to AkzoNobel’s global innovation ecosystem
- Direct Line to Top Leaders: Including access to over 50+ experts
- Collaborate with the Brightest Minds: Join 3,500+ other innovative minds on their colorful platform
- Validated Startup Program: 14 startups accelerated through three programs.
For more information, visit https://www.letspaintthefuture.com/india-challenge/