THE INNOVATION CHALLENGE BACKS PROJECTS ACCORDING TO TWO STRATEGIC LINES:
1. The preparation of materials made from used textiles and footwear :

• Sorting techniques, material characterisation, separation and preparation methods
• Optimisation of reverse logistics and scaling up of material deposits

2. The incorporation of recycled materials made from used textiles and footwear in products from other industries (construction, automobile, etc.)

• Creation of materials or recycled materials able to be used in several industries (eg: plastic pellets, flocking material)
• Creation of products (other than textiles and footwear)

AND AIMING FOR TRL LEVELS OF BETWEEN 4 AND 6

OUR ASSETS :

• The Challenge is open to all (in France and Europe: consortiums, companies, individuals, associations, etc.)
• Funding for the Innovation Challenge of at least €500 K per year, without shareholding requirements or royalties
• A Scientific Committee composed of recognized industry experts.
• 52 projects backed and monitored since 2010
   

ACCOMPANIMENT:

Find out about and download the various studies conducted by Refashion. Details of the projects backed by the eco-organisation since 2010 are also set out in the Innovation magazine.
For any questions regarding the Innovation Challenge, please refer to the dedicated FAQ (select the "Innovation Challenge" tag in "You are a professional"). the dedicated FAQ (select the "Innovation Challenge" tag in "You are a professional").
The Refashion team and the Scientific Committee are available to help you put together your application prior to its submission.

THE 2020 INNOVATION CHALLENGE SUPPORTS :

1. Presentation of the 2020 Innovation Challenge
2. Application file (4 elements to be completed)  :

• Innovation Challenge rules
• Project description
• Financial tables
• 1 page summary

Download the documents HERE

For more information visit the Speed Up Recycling webpage  or contact Cécile Martin, Innovation and Recycling Manager, c.martin@refashion.fr