JX Nippon Mining & Metals Group, the leading corporate group in the non-ferrous metals and ceramics industry, is looking for game-changing Startups and ideas to make a difference together.

Following the success of the first edition in 2019, JX Nippon Mining & Metals is delighted to launch the second edition of the Innovation Challenge for the Next Generation.

If you are a driven Startup or researcher with big ideas and want to have a part in shaping the future, participate in JX Nippon Mining & Metals Group’s Innovation Challenge for the Next Generation 2021-2022 by participating in one of the themes below:

1. Advanced materials to support lives and lifestyles

Materials and processes for next generation communications, battery and semiconductor devices, metal-based additive manufacturing, new materials such as copper-based alloys.

2. Technologies to facilitate materials development

Solutions that increase the productivity and cost-efficiency of materials development, such as innovative manufacturing processes, novel measurement technologies and Materials Informatics.

3. Circular economy and decarbonization

Ideas and technologies that create circular production loops to ensure that our production methods are sustainable.

Eg: Environmentally friendly E-scrap materials recovery technology, innovative hydrogen storage materials or catalysts for the generation of hydrogen carriers

By joining this challenge, you will have the chance to win:

• Grand Prize: USD 25,000 in cash for a Proof of Concept
• Runner Up: USD 15,000 in cash for a POC
• Second Runner Up: USD 10,000 in cash for a POC
• Possibility of receiving additional investment
• Comprehensive business support and access to JXNMM R&D assets

Sign up now at https://bit.ly/SignUp-JX-Mining-2021 before December 6th