Summary:
A small Italian company specialised in precision mechanical engineering has developed an innovative appliance for separate waste collection. The appliance is able to differentiate and compact up to 7 types of waste; it was realised for private household use, hospitals, schools, companies and other similar types of organisations. The company is looking for an industrial partner to establish a manufacturing agreement and develop the prototype appliance designed by itself.
Description:
Italian small company specialised in precision mechanical engineering has developed an innovative appliance for separate waste collection. The appliance is able to differentiate and compact up to 7 types of waste ( paper, plastic, wet waste, etc. ); it was realised for private household use, hospitals, schools, companies and other similar types of organisations. The innovative solution designed for the appliance was also patented in Italy: the patent deadline is in the year 2035. The company is looking for an industrial partner to establish a manufacturing agreement and develop the prototype appliance designed by itself. The industrial partner will be entitled to be an exclusive producer for European market.
The company has already estimated the cost of the development program: around one million Euro for industrialization prototyping, testing, certifications, European patent, technical documentation preparation. The company would also access to European Investment Bank financial instruments to support its business: the investment topic (innovation, circular economy, sustainability ) is nowadays relevant too. The company can also offer further information about the very high profitability estimation on request.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The partner sought must be a manufacturer of household appliances with a well-established national / European distribution network. After the development of the new industrialized household appliance the company can evaluate the possibility to create a joint new company and extend the manufacturing operations also in Campania, region where a warehouse is available.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought:
Industrial partner able to develop the prototype appliance designed by the Italian company. A company with a R&D department focused on household appliances is prefered.
Stage of Development:
Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development:
The company has already completed the first prototype version, registered the Italian patent and completed the technical documentation
IPR Status:
Patents granted
Comments Regarding IPR Status:
There is an Italian patent with deadline 2035
External code:
BRIT20200325001
