GenerationS is searching for innovative solutions in the field of mineral fertilizers
GenerationS, the RVC platform for corporate innovations development, begins its search for projects related to biodegradable coatings for controlled release fertilizers.
The search is conducted in partnership with one of the leading world fertilize producer and is focused on a highly specialized technology of fully biodegradable coating for controlled release fertilizers and a technology for applying this coating.
Projects that successfully pass the assessment stages will have a unique opportunity to work with the international producer of fertilizers. The form of potential cooperation will be determined for every project individually and might include both the possibility of project investments and collaborative technology improvement with the foundation of a joint venture.
Startups from all over the world can apply on the website before September 28th.
Ekaterina Petrova, Managing director at GenerationS corporate accelerator by RVC:
"Technological scouting for the leading international producer of mineral fertilizers represents another challenge for GenerationS team. Many corporations are currently changing their approach to the search for innovative solutions by prioritizing highly specialized and quality projects that can offer them a significant competitive advantage in the market. The biodegradable solutions that we are looking for will also help minimize the environmental impact, which represents a particular concern nowadays. The breakthrough solutions in such a specialized but extremely important field will help bring the market to a completely new innovative level shifting it towards new technologies and unique solutions".
About GenerationS
GenerationS is a platform for development of corporate innovations; it is the highest-profile Russian and CIS accelerator. It was organized by RVC in 2013. GenerationS realizes integrated programs on corporate development: in-house – for development of internal entrepreneurship; acceleration – on scouting and acceleration of external projects; international – on training of the personnel in methods of building up and monitoring of innovations under the aegis of the corporations – world leaders.
At present, the accelerator infrastructure includes more than 16 thousand of startups from 30 countries, 400 corporate and ecosystem partners. In 2017 GenerationS was given the title of the largest Russian accelerator according to the RBC magazine. In 2018 it also became the best corporate accelerator in Europe according to the Corporate Startup Summit. GenerationS is also in the top 5 best state-owned accelerators in the world according to the UBI Global. In 2020 GenerationS became a member of the INSME Association, the international network for small and medium-sized businesses.
