Open innovation challenges

Open call for rapid cleaning technology for sanitising ambulances in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

NHSX is calling on all innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating during the COVID-19 crisis.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is looking to assess the technical and commercial feasibility of satellite-based services in support of decommissioning of energy assets.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting tenders to assess the technical and commercial feasibility of satellite-based services applied to sustainable built environments.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting tenders to assess the technical and commercial feasibility of sustainable satellite-based services addressing the evolution of the port ecosystem.

This UK Government fund aims to promote sustainable seafood production and increase productivity in the industry.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for innovative solutions to the problems of wind farm interference on radar.

This challenge is to find ways for households to monitor indoor air pollution and provide feedback in order for them to take action. 

Wave Energy Scotland is seeking external experts and an innovative technological design solution for its wave energy device coupling system challenge.

Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for innovative partners for R&D challenges. 

Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking innovative solutions to create a new remote system capable of surveying potential crossing sites over water.

A major UK manufacturing industry is looking for innovative solutions to prevent liquid loss from storage containers. Solutions must be applicable in a large-scale production environment.

A major UK manufacturing industry is looking for an innovative solution for removing long-chain esters from bulk liquids that contain a complex set of components. They’re looking for an energy-efficient alternative.

Innovative solutions needed to keep equipment, such as camera systems, free from internal moisture, ensuring cameras will function with little to no maintenance in all weathers and environments.

Innovative solutions needed for fast, simple and modern ways of fastening glass to metal components such as prisms and lenses to plates and within tubes.

VivaTech 2019 is the world's meetup for startups and company leaders taking place in Paris in May. Apply for this year's innovation challenges. Closing dates vary.

Innovative solutions needed to keep camera system windows clean for military land platforms, ensuring cameras have a clear view of the scene in all weathers and environments.

Inventive thinkers needed to solve the removal of biofouling from offshore wind turbine structures to ensure safe access.

Port safety innovation needed that would work with a broad range of freight types, haulage companies and vessel types.

Do you have a novel, cost-effective solution for noise reduction from ship engine exhausts? 

This open innovation programme is your opportunity to get involved in unlocking the full potential of the UK North Sea. Challenge is ongoing.

Do you have outstanding innovative business ideas that you would like to propose or further develop with Philips? Challenge is ongoing.

GE GENIUSLINK™ uses crowd-sourcing to match challenges to the right innovation solvers. Visit GE to see what challenges are currently open.

P&G is actively seeking innovation and partnership solutions across a number of programme innovation areas. Challenge is ongoing.

This leading home, health and personal care company is looking to partner with startups and entrepreneurs to find hardware devices, formulations and packaging solutions for their products.