Who can participate in this challenge?
Participation is open to companies, startups, and researchers with innovative manufacturing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9. This means the technology is advanced and proven beyond lab testing:
TRL 7: Validated in real operational environments. TRL 8: Fully qualified and proven in real conditions. TRL 9: Ready for large-scale deployment or commercialization.
The challenge offers collaboration with OCP Group and access to expert networks to promote and scale your solutions.
How does the selection process work?
Participation is open to companies, startups, and researchers with innovative manufacturing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9. This means the technology is advanced and proven beyond lab testing:
TRL 7: Validated in real operational environments. TRL 8: Fully qualified and proven in real conditions. TRL 9: Ready for large-scale deployment or commercialization.
The challenge offers collaboration with OCP Group and access to expert networks to promote and scale your solutions.
Do I need to complete the registration form in one go?
Participation is open to companies, startups, and researchers with innovative manufacturing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9. This means the technology is advanced and proven beyond lab testing:
TRL 7: Validated in real operational environments. TRL 8: Fully qualified and proven in real conditions. TRL 9: Ready for large-scale deployment or commercialization.
The challenge offers collaboration with OCP Group and access to expert networks to promote and scale your solutions.
Can I submit multiple projects? If so, how many projects?
Participation is open to companies, startups, and researchers with innovative manufacturing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9. This means the technology is advanced and proven beyond lab testing:
TRL 7: Validated in real operational environments. TRL 8: Fully qualified and proven in real conditions. TRL 9: Ready for large-scale deployment or commercialization.
The challenge offers collaboration with OCP Group and access to expert networks to promote and scale your solutions.
When will I receive a response to my application?
Participation is open to companies, startups, and researchers with innovative manufacturing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9. This means the technology is advanced and proven beyond lab testing:
TRL 7: Validated in real operational environments. TRL 8: Fully qualified and proven in real conditions. TRL 9: Ready for large-scale deployment or commercialization.
The challenge offers collaboration with OCP Group and access to expert networks to promote and scale your solutions.
Themes
Participation is open to companies, startups, and researchers with innovative manufacturing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9. This means the technology is advanced and proven beyond lab testing:
TRL 7: Validated in real operational environments. TRL 8: Fully qualified and proven in real conditions. TRL 9: Ready for large-scale deployment or commercialization.
The challenge offers collaboration with OCP Group and access to expert networks to promote and scale your solutions.

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