Business Opportunities Spring 2023

In Spring 2013, we launched venture client opportunities with Autoliv, Husqvarna Group, KONE, Munters, Scania, SKF, and Stora Enso.

See the past opportunities from cycle 23/1

First business opportunities of 2023 are live: Check out what Autoliv, Husqvarna Group, KONE, Munters, Scania, SKF, and Stora Enso need from your company!

Spring 2023 Venture Client Cycle

We are excited to bring you these 12 opportunities and to welcome newcomers Munters and SKF into their first Foundry cycle.

Sustainable Barrier Alternatives and Applications with Stora Enso

Past opportunity

We need novel barrier application technologies to create even more eco-friendly barrier solutions

Fossil-Free Power for Chainsaws and Handheld Tools with Husqvarna Group

Past opportunity

Husqvarna Group is exploring innovative fossil-free solutions to power its range of chainsaws and handheld tools.

Customer Value Through Next Generation Cybersecurity with KONE

Past opportunity

If you can create new customer value through improved product security or by mitigating risks, get in touch!

Circularity of Grinding Waste with SKF

Past opportunity

SKF needs solutions to improve briquetting, cleaning and/or collection of swarf waste from grinding operations

New Barrier Materials and Coating Methods with Stora Enso

Accepting submissions continuously!

We're developing next-gen bio-based and renewable packaging solutions that enable recyclability and/or reusability

Self-power Technology for Sensorized Rail Axle Boxes with SKF

Past opportunity

SKF has several rail sensor solutions and now seeks next-gen product innovation solutions

Carbon Capture Solutions with Munters

Past opportunity

We are looking for partners to co-develop equipment for carbon capture and create a joint offering for the market

Component Circularity Management with Scania

Past opportunity

If you're working on a solution that contributes to extending the life of components, we'd like to hear from you.

Fabric Pick and Place Automation with Autoliv

Past opportunity

A successful pick and place solution can be deployed to unload fabric components increasing operator safety.

Aftermarket Availability for Ramp-Up with SKF

Past opportunity

We are looking for solutions to help manage and optimize the availability of SKF products to Agri Distributors

Smart Collection Solutions with Stora Enso

Past opportunity

We're aiming to reduce virgin raw material consumption and the carbon footprint of their products and services.

Additive Manufacturing with Munters

Past opportunity

We seek industrial scale solutions within additive manufacturing to improve our existing processes

Autonomous Intralogistics with KONE

Past opportunity

KONE is looking to improve productivity and service speed in manufacturing through internal logistics development.

How to get started

1. Introduce your startup

Tell us a bit more about your company, and we’ll let you know when there’s an opportunity in your area of expertise. Filling our form takes about 20 minutes.

How to get started

2. Meet with your potential client

The best-fitting startups are invited to meet with Foundry companies’ key decision-makers – not to pitch, but to build a shared outline and vision for their partnership.

How to get started

3. Start working on the spot

No fees, complex contracts or lengthy sales cycles needed to start working with your new client.

How to get started

4. Scale your partnership

Over 60% of our initial deals lead to long-term partnerships with one or more companies from our network – and a global reference client will open doors beyond Foundry companies.

Perks for startups

Here's what your company is set to gain

Expect your first sale to be a five figure deal – altogether, we’ve generated +22M€ revenue for startups from scaled projects

Deals we facilitate typically evolve into lasting customer relationships – over 60% of deals lead to continued collaboration with a global client

Gain a global reference client from our network of leading industrials comprising over 775,000 employees and combined net sales of €180B

Our opportunities come with a fixed business owner, bandwidth and budget – which means you skip up to five months in your sales cycle

We want to buy your product, not your company – so you always keep your equity and IP

Focus on execution – meaning no complex contracts, fees, or long-term commitments

What is Combient Foundry?

Combient Foundry is your expedited access to large, global clientele with real revenue on the table. We identify real business needs with the Foundry companies and seek to validate the best solution to form long-term commercial partnerships. Foundry companies aim to be early adopters of the most innovative technologies – that is why we want to be among your earliest customers, with a risk-taking, forward-looking mindset.

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