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ChallengeUpdated on 10 September 2025

Enhancing Waste Sorting Through INNOVATIVE Technologies

Open Innovation Specialist at Ecoembes

Logroño, Spain

About

Project/Objectives Description

We are looking for innovative technologies to develop waste sorting and treatment systems, especially for packaging.

We are particularly interested in proposals that:

  • Improve packaging separation in waste sorting plants through technologies such as computer vision.

  • Enhance sorting plant efficiency through real-time data capture using IoT in harsh environments.

  • Support traceability and batch production in waste treatment and transportation.

  • Improve auditing and characterization processes of treated waste through new technologies.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Market-ready or pilot-validated product (TRL 6–9), ready for testing.

  2. Capability to develop the project in Spain.

  3. Cost model designed for scaling.

Topic

  • AI
  • Data Management and Analytics
  • Digital Twins
  • IOT
  • Circular Economy
  • Smart Infrastructure
  • Waste Management - Technology and Solutions
  • Circular Economy
  • Cooperation Models
  • PPP (Public & Private Partnership)

Type

  • Proof of concept/pilot testing
  • Client-provider collaboration (commercial agreement)
  • Access to clients
  • Acceleration/Incubation, mentoring and co-working spaces
  • R+D Services

Organisation

Ecoembes

Corporation

Madrid, Spain

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