Valorisation of Expired Paints

Berger Paints Nigeria is looking for methods of converting expired paints, and paint fractions and components, into usable paints and other beneficial products. The Innovation should have wide applicability and scalability to help transform this worldwide waste stream into commercially valuable outputs. 
Solutions are invited from, but not limited to, the following sectors:

• Chemistry
• Coatings
• Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Plastics
• Recycling
• Design
• Construction

Early-stage solutions are welcome, but TRL must be aligned with project objectives (ie: capable of running a valid pilot).

Rewards & Benefits

• Up to GBP 25,000 seed funding (Subject to T&C)
• Opportunity to pitch your solution to Berger Paints Nigeria
• Collaboration/partnership with Berger Paints Nigeria
• Technical support from Berger Paints Nigeria team
• Sector expertise from Innovate UK
• Support in the development of a prototype or pilot
• Invitation to attend or present at Innovate UK events
• Investor introductions (if investment is required)
• Application support for any Innovate UK or similar competitions that are relevant.

Click here to apply.