Description

The aim of this Kickstart is to help tackle sustainability challenges relating to batteries, electrical products, electronic waste,and the ICT sector. Solutions can target any part of the product lifecycle, whether it's improving sourcing of materials for the micromobility industry or helping to recover useful components from landfill sites. Winning teams will receive 80% funding of up to 200,000 to run a year-long feasibility study. This call is launched in collaboration with Dott, Voi, and Material Focus.The following topics are of relevance: - Enhancing the design, sourcing, manufacturing and supply of batteries and electrical goods - Ensuring safe usage, storage, charging and repair of batteries and electrical items- Improving circularity and end of life solutions of batteries and electrical goods- Counteracting the negative environmental impacts of data centres and blockchain-powered solutions During the Kickstart study, an in-depth analysis of the technical feasibility and economic viability of the solution should be carried out.