SUSTAINABLE BUILD Innovation Challenge FAQ
About the application process
What type of innovations are we looking for? SUSTAINABLE BUILD is looking for projects and innovations globally that can provide solutions to the Innovation Challenge. The solutions can be either stand-alone projects, or an innovative way of integrating existing solutions.
In addition, we seek solutions for both existing and future buildings and for all phases, i.e. across concept, design, construction, operation, and renovation.
Your innovation can be a new type of platform, system, process, method, business model, product, material, component – or something completely different!
See our Innovation Challenge 2020 for further specifications. The Innovation Challenge is open to all sectors – we welcome applications from the construction industry and beyond. We are interested in projects and innovations from early stage towards implementation/rollout/commercialisation with the potential to significantly impact sustainable lives. It is a global call to action, so we encourage innovators from all around the world to apply. You can apply by following the link below: If your innovation is selected, you will get access to the SUSTAINABLE BUILD partners and network, giving you the opportunity to collaborate on your project with leading experts, companies and organisations within the built environment.You will get: At Accelerator Forum, you will get counselling from the SUSTAINABLE BUILD Council members specifically chosen for this year’s theme and based on the chosen innovators. Following the Accelerator Forum, innovators will become part of a further Accelerating process, that facilitate access to – and realisation of – the opportunities identified at Accelerator Forum. Participation in the SUSTAINABLE BUILD Innovation Challenge can therefore help mature your innovation and open the door to new opportunities. The SUSTAINABLE BUILD team, and experts will review and select all applications from a line of criterions. Your application will be judged on the following: You will retain all rights to your innovation. All submissions are confidential and will not be publicly available. However, if your innovation is selected, you do need to accept a degree of openness, so that the SUSTAINABLE BUILD Innovation Group members can understand and support your innovation. The only terms and condition you are required to commit to as part of your application are: No, SUSTAINABLE BUILD is a non-equity innovation program. We do not gain a financial profit from submitted innovations, nor do we take financial stake in any person, company or organisation that submits their innovation to us. You are welcome to submit more than one innovation per person, team or organisation as long as you submit them individually. It is possible to apply in either English or Danish. Once you’ve submitted your application, the SUSTAINABLE BUILD team and experts will review your submission. If an initial fit exists between your innovation and the partnership, we will be in touch to arrange a video conference call to get to know each other better. Subsequently, a final round of reviewing will be done by the partners in SUSTAINABLE BUILD. If you are then selected as one of our best innovators of 2020, you will get invited to join our innovation program. If you are selected as one of our top 10 innovators, you will know by mid-March. No, there is no application fee, and no costs associated with the selection process, aside from the investment of your time. However, should you be selected, we do not cover costs for your participation in the Accelerator Forum days in Copenhagen, meaning you are responsible for your own transport and stay. |
About the innovation program
Where does the innovation program take place? The innovation challenge and acceleration program take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, where you’ll be invited for the main acceleration event called ‘SUSTAINABLE BUILD Accelerator Forum’, and for the following Advisory Board meeting with selected pioneering companies ready to help you. The innovation program runs from March till June. Once you are invited to join, you are expected to make a 100% commitment to being on-site for the SUSTAINABLE BUILD Accelerator Forum April 21st-23rd, 2020, in Denmark, set time aside for before Forum to making the presentation, and set time aside in the following weeks after the Forum to do follow up on the attained leads. April 21st, 2020, is the Preparation Day. The purpose of this day is to refine and rehearse your presentation and performance in a peer-review-format together with the SUSTAINABLE BUILD team and the other innovators. You will have a personal facilitator helping you maximize your output from the Forum. During the program, you can speak both Danish and English. Our Innovation Challenge is global, which is why it is recommended to speak english for maximal output. Specially with during the Acceleration Forum and preparations for it. After the Forum, the tailored follow-up and engagement phase will begin in the months immediately following the Forum (May-June). |
About SUSTAINABLE BUILD
What is the SUSTAINABLE BUILD Innovation Challenge 2020? Read more about our Innovation Challenge 2020 SUSTAINABLE BUILD is a collaboration between Central Region Denmark, Henning Larsen Architects, NCC, Pension Denmark and Tarkett. SUSTAINABLE BUILD is created in close collaboration with various actors from the building industry such as manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects, knowledge institutions and government organisations. The purpose of SUSTAINABLE BUILD is to create growth in sustainable buildings. We help strengthen the competitiveness of sustainable solutions and scale new sustainable products and business models through cross-industry collaboration. SUSTAINABLE BUILD is supported by The Danish Industry Foundation, GI (The Landowners’ Investment Foundation), and is operated by Danish Architecture Center and Leaderlab. The partnership and innovation program are facilitated by Danish Architecture Center (DAC) and Leaderlab. Together, we each contribute with something unique to the project and its processes. DAC with its long-running position in, and knowledge about the industry. Leaderlab with its specialization in facilitating global partnerships and accelerator programs. SUSTAINABLE BUILD 2018-2020 is funded by The Danish Industry Foundation and GI (The Landowners’ Investment Foundation) and the Founding Partners: NCC, Central Region Denmark, Henning Larsen Architects, Tarkett & Pension Danmark, along with the Resource Partners: Frøslev Træ, Kalk, Outrup & Stark. It is furthermore supported by in kind hours and knowledge from a number of Community Partners. See all of our partners here. |
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How can I stay informed during the process? Once you submit an application, we will keep you updated by email on the selection process. So make sure to type in the correct email address. For general updates and information sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page. You can also join our LinkedIn group or follow our Twitter account. I have other questions If you have other questions, you are more than welcome to ask us directly at: stine@sustainablebuild.dk |