LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
Challenges include calls for greater energy efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing and a waste-to-resource marketplace to support a circular economy. Submissions close August 11.
Open Innovation Platform is an organization that connects people and companies seeking solutions to specific problems with the innovators who can offer solutions to those problems. They launch a new "Innovation Call" every few months, each comprising a set of challenges posted by “Problem Owners” in different sectors. Innovators and then invited to submit their solutions, with the winning solutions receiving prize money and support.
Explore their current challenges here.
Submissions for their latest batch of challenges are closing August 11 – so if you're interested in entering, better act fast.