Scaling up the manufacturing of connected objects
Linxens, a global leader in smart components manufacturing, opened its manufacturing sites to startups looking to scale connected objects to industrial and global levels.
- Sector
- Connected objects & smart components
- TRL
- TRL 5 and above
- Deadline
- 4 July 2022 (closed)
Why an innovation call?
Linxens is a global leader in smart components manufacturing and a dedicated partner enabling connected objects to be smart, reliable and connected to their reading devices.
In a world where digitalisation is pervasive, seamless and secure connections are critical to progress. Linxens is ready to open its manufacturing sites to innovative projects looking to scale to industrial and global levels.
The historical leader in the smart card components industry, Linxens builds reliable and innovative components-based solutions to enable secure connections and authentication: 80% of the world uses Linxens’ products every day, 110 billion micro connectors have been supplied to the market, and the company runs 4 R&D centres and 7 production facilities worldwide.
What are we looking for?
Linxens is calling on startups that can offer innovative solutions for healthcare connected devices, IoT for energy and connectivity, and environmental sensors.
Healthcare and medical devices
Could include wearables, smart patches, point-of-care devices, etc.
IoT for energy and connectivity
Could include telecommunication modules, energy harvesting and storing devices, location and authentication hardware, etc.
Environmental sensors
Could include liquid and gas sensors, etc.
Am I eligible?
Solutions should be at least at TRL 5, aim to produce high volumes and offer a clear, differentiating value proposition in their markets.
TRL 5 or above
Your solution has at least a functional prototype.
Ready for high volumes
You are looking to produce high volumes.
Clear value proposition
Your solution provides a clear and differentiating value proposition in its markets.
Win a unique chance to rapidly scale
Selected applicants have various opportunities. Depending on your solution’s maturity, Linxens can tailor its support to your needs.
Scale up production
Scale up production for your sensing system and IP.
Industrial and strategic expertise
Benefit from Linxens’ industrial and strategic expertise.
Smart system design platform
Get access to a platform for designing a smart system in a single module.
Reliable interconnection
Build a reliable interconnection between your sensing system and the outside world.
Reel-to-reel manufacturing
Manufacture cost-sensitive solutions on reel-to-reel flexible substrates.
Key dates
From applications to industrial scaling, the challenge ran from summer 2022 to 2023.
Applications close
Last day to apply to the challenge.
Jury selection
The jury selects the most scalable projects.
Business meetings and workshops
Linxens and applicants organise business meetings and workshops.
Scaling starts
Scaling of the selected projects starts.
In collaboration with
Linxens
The historical leader in the smart card components industry, building reliable and innovative components-based solutions to enable secure connections and authentication.
Hello Tomorrow Consulting
Hello Tomorrow Consulting connects corporates and public institutions with innovative deep tech startups through tailored scouting programmes. We help organisations discover emerging technologies and connect directly with the startups shaping the future.
Your questions about the challenge
For more information on applications, contact Lucas Maurice (lucas.maurice@hello-tomorrow.org).
Who could apply?
Startups offering innovative solutions for healthcare connected devices, IoT for energy and connectivity, or environmental sensors, with at least a functional prototype (TRL 5) and looking to produce high volumes.
What support does Linxens offer?
Depending on your solution’s maturity: scaling up production, industrial and strategic expertise, access to a smart system design platform, a reliable interconnection with the outside world, and reel-to-reel manufacturing on flexible substrates.
What happens after the selection?
The jury selects the most scalable projects by 8 July 2022. Linxens and applicants then organise business meetings and workshops until Q3 2022, and scaling starts in 2023.
Who can I contact for more information?
Lucas Maurice (lucas.maurice@hello-tomorrow.org).
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