Startups - INDUSTX INNOVATION CALL
INDUSTX INNOVATION CALL
Industry Tech Accelerator Program
JOIN THE INDUSTX INNOVATION CALL!
TRANSFORM THE FUTURE NOW.
Arkas Holding, Cevher Group, Norm Holding, and Farplas Automotive have come together to launch the IndustX Innovation Call, powered by Fark Labs in collaboration with TAYSAD and EIT Community Hub Türkiye. This dynamic initiative is on a mission to identify and support groundbreaking solutions that will revolutionize the industrial sector.
If you’re a visionary startup or tech pioneer developing disruptive technologies in smart manufacturing, quality control, and industrial efficiency, this is your chance to collaborate with industry giants and scale your innovation to new heights. Whether you’re working with AI-driven manufacturing, predictive maintenance, sustainable materials, or digital transformation, we are here to empower your journey to success.
FOCUS AREAS
End-to-End Technological and Innovative Solutions for Logistics
- IoT and AI-based solutions for real-time tracking, route optimization, and arrival predictions.
- Automation and data analytics for demand forecasting, dynamic inventory management, and operational efficiency.
- Alternative fuel usage, carbon footprint calculation, and green logistics solutions. AI-powered predictive analytics to prevent bottlenecks and ensure operational continuity.
Advanced Materials & Coatings
- High-performance coatings to improve mold durability and thermal resistance.
- Sustainable surface coating and removal technologies for eco-friendliness.
- Integration of advanced materials and additive manufacturing for industrial applications.
Smart Quality Control & Traceability
- AI-powered systems for defect detection and process optimization.
- Enhanced traceability with robust labeling solutions for harsh environments.
Sustainable and Efficient Operations
- Environmentally friendly alternatives to energy-intensive processes.
- Intelligent systems for internal logistics, energy, water, and waste monitoring.
- Reporting systems for sustainability metrics.
AI-Powered Industrial Transformation Solutions
- Real-time digital twin models for casting, machining, and painting.
- Predictive analytics to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Data processing and analysis for operational intelligence and optimization.
- Optimization for Production Efficiency and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
- AI-Powered Optimization for Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Advanced Sensing & Characterization
- Innovative methods for residual stress measurement and liquid metal quality testing.
- IoT-embedded sensing solutions for real-time monitoring of critical connections (e.g., bolts, joints, and fasteners).
- Smart solutions for monitoring and characterizing critical equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, boilers).
Chemical Technologies & Sustainable Applications
- Advanced chemical technologies for industrial applications.
- Innovations in sustainable production and process improvements.
Additive Manufacturing
- Innovative technologies for prototyping and low-volume production.
- Applications in personal medical devices, supporting customization.
- Innovative technologies for industrial-scale applications.
Image Processing Technologies
- Image processing technologies for quality control and defect detection.
- Visual analytics for monitoring, process optimization, and logistics applications.
- Occupational safety applications.
Predictive Maintenance & Monitoring
- AI-powered algorithms for analyzing vibration, temperature, and stress data from critical components.
- Digital platforms for centralized data collection and remote condition monitoring.
- Predictive solutions to minimize unplanned downtime and optimize maintenance cycles.
- AI and ML-driven platforms for analyzing sensor data to predict maintenance needs and prevent failures.
Who should apply?
- Entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators with solutions targeting the focus areas mentioned above.
- Businesses with leading-edge innovations that are either MVP ready or at least TRL 5 level.
- Companies that are legally established as either a Limited or Incorporated Company.
- Technologies that not only solve today’s challenges but also anticipate future industrial needs.
- Solutions with high growth potential, profitability prospects, and global scalability.
- Founding teams that include at least one business and one technical expert.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Access to the extensive industry knowledge, technical expertise, and global networks of Arkas Holding, Cevher Group, Norm Holding, and Farplas Automotive.
- Potential investment opportunities from our program partners.
- Opportunities for pilot projects, technology validation, and strategic partnerships.
- Access to Fark Labs’ global ecosystem, including leading academics, industry groups, government bodies, and investors.
- Access to co-working spaces at Fark Labs’ global offices.
- Expert mentorship, business development support, and international expansion strategies.
- Exposure to venture capitalists and angel investors.
- Invitations to exclusive demo days and investor meetings.
- Support from EIT Community Hub Türkiye, including mentorship, access to EIT program opportunities and extensive networking within the European innovation ecosystem.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
- Application Deadline March 19, 2025
- Internal Evaluation: Post-application review
- Finalist Selection: March 26, 2025
- Program Kick-off: April 8, 2025
- One-on-One Mentorship & Training Sessions: April 14 – May 16, 2025
- Demo Day: May 27, 2025 (for selected startups)
Your Future Starts Here!
At the end of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to commercially test and validate your technology, gain strategic market access, and pitch your innovation to investors and industry leaders.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next big transformation in industrial innovation.
Submit your application today and take your technology to the next level!
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