LAUNCH NORDIC CHALLENGE, 2014

LAUNCH is an international innovation platform. The CHALLANGE 2014 seeks projects that will transform the system of textiles, fabrics and fibers to one that has a minimal environmental impact and/or drives social equality.

Specifically, LAUNCH NORDIC 2014 is focusing on innovations within the areas of:

1. Closed Loop Solutions & Design for Disassembly
2. Cleaner manufacturing & Green Chemistry
3. Sustainable Investments & Procurement
4. End-user Engagement

LAUNCH Nordic is interested in innovations with the potential to scale in two years, as well as game-changing early stage technologies and prototypes. Innovations can be business models, financial instruments, technologies and programs that accelerate research, education and capacity building.

UPDATE: The projects are now accelerating their ideas. Read more here: http://www.launch.org/challenges/textiles#readmore…

About LAUNCH

Established in 2009, LAUNCH is a network-centred innovation platform founded on the belief that the problems of today are too big to be solved by any one organization alone. Our unique approach is to convene and curate networks of individuals and organizations to forge pathways for change together.

LAUNCH was founded by NASA, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of State and NIKE, Inc., who joined together to identify, showcase and support innovative approaches to sustainability challenges.