Business Opportunities Summer 2023

We launched business opportunities with Atlas Copco, Autoliv, Husqvarna Group, and SKF in this past cycle.

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We've launched 7 new business opportunities with Atlas Copco, Autoliv, Husqvarna Group, and SKF!

Summer 2023 Venture Client Cycle

Submit your solution by May 28th!

Sensor Platform for Oil Regeneration Filters with SKF

Past opportunity

SKF seeks solutions to monitor the condition remotely using sensors rather than having to process oil samples at laboratory facilities

Sustainable Polymers with Autoliv

Past opportunity

Our aim is to find alternatives to the currently used polymers, rubber, and related glass fiber fillers with reduced GHG emission intensity

Fuel Cell Technologies to Power Small Work Machinery with Husqvarna Group

Past opportunity

We're exploring how hydrogen and fuel cell solutions could serve as fossil fuel alternatives to powering tools and small machines

Optimizing Grinding Efficiency through Torque Analysis with SKF

Past opportunity

SKF is looking for solutions to extract and analyze more data from the grinding spindle to optimize the metal grinding process

Connected Bolting Tools with Atlas Copco

Past opportunity

We aim to make our bolt-tightening tools connected in the field to help improve quality and productivity in the wind industry

Real-Time 3D Screening with Autoliv

Past opportunity

We are looking for novel solutions to 3D scan parts rapidly, accurately, and at a low cost

Remanufacturing Return Flow Platform with SKF

Past opportunity

SKF is looking for platform solutions to provide an easy-to-use and smooth end-to-end tool to encourage customers to adopt circularity

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

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

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.

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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