1.Green Chemistry
- Greener solvents, surfactants, etc
- New compounds that replace REACH-affected chemicals
- Sustainable alternatives for “forever chemicals” (e.g. per-fluorinated compounds)
- Bio-privileged molecules
- Tier 1/2/3 supplier transparency
- Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions reduction of suppliers
- Chain of custody (e.g blockchain technology)
- Biological/enzymatic/microbial degradation
- Chemical degradation
- Physical degradation
- Isolation packaging
- Chemical packaging
- Regulated pharma packaging
- Plastics alternatives (bio-degradable, bio-based, renewable, by-product-based, recycled, etc.)
- Energy efficiency at tool, manufacturing process, and supply chain levels
- Water sustainability technologies to enable increased manufacturing process efficiencies, reclamation, reuse, and restoration in industrial treatment centers
- Material usage and sustainability, including alternative chemistries for wafer processing, materials recycling, and waste stream abatement
The Challenge winner will receive a cash prize of 40,000 USD granted by the Climate Solutions Prize.
Application Process & Timeline
- Applications open: March 1st - May 25th, 2022
- Applications reviewed: June - October 2022
- Pitch event for shortlisted applications: July 2022
- Winners announced: October 25th-27th, 2022