United States Contacts Login close Innovation / Focus Field - Smart Packaging Open up to Open Innovation PLAY Join us to bring YOUR VISIONS TO LIFE Big ideas come from everywhere – from large corporations to small start-ups or even the garage. We open our doors to anyone and everyone, in any shape or size, dedicated to finding innovative solutions. At Clariant, we see ourselves as accelerators and provide global infrastructure and expertise along the entire value chain to ensure that the best ideas come to fruition. We know that global change can only happen through collaboration. We look forward to receiving your ideas for solutions and unmet needs in our Open Innovation Focus Fields. Free your imagination and open up to Open Innovation! Changing the world takes smarts LET’S START WITH SMART PACKAGING Our lives are unimaginable without packaging protecting the goods essential to our health and comfort. To ensure that these demands do not burden our world, it is imperative that we develop sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. While we are interested in fostering our internal and external innovation potential in all areas, our first – but not our last – Open Innovation Focus Field is dedicated to Smart Packaging. Calling all ideas that help solve packaging-related problems, or unmet needs related to packaging. We’re open to any and all of your thoughts, so don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you! SUBMIT FAQ HOW CAN PACKAGING CONTRIBUTE TO AN IMPROVED PRODUCT PERFORMANCE? Consumer good packaging contributes very rarely to the product performance during its intended application. Additional benefits like intended controlled release of active ingredients belong to the key elements of functional packaging. Due to this, we are interested in any chemical solutions for primary and secondary packaging. 60% of non-food consumer goods packaging do not have a functional performance Source: Brand Owner Trends 2018, Page 3 / Smithers Pira × HOW CAN SMART PACKAGING FURTHER PROLONG THE SHELF LIFE OF PRODUCTS? Technical limitations in harvesting, transporting and storage, or simple consumer behavior contribute to food spoilage. We believe a major factor in improving lies in the packaging. 30% of food is spoiled every year Source: Food and Agricultural of the United Nations 2014 WHICH MATERIALS COULD MAKE PACKAGING LIGHTER OR EASIER TO HANDLE? The challenges to support an aging population are numerous: securing adequate healthcare, ensuring print legibility or making food and pharmaceutical packing that is easy to open. 25% of patients over 65 experienced difficulties opening their drug packaging Source: International Journal of Pharma Practice 2014 HOW CAN WE OPTIMIZE RECYCLING TO MAKE IT MORE EFFICIENT? Environmental protection is one of the central topics for us at Clariant. We are continuously looking for innovative packaging solutions to enhance recycling. 80% of plastic bottles are not recycled Source: Ocean Crusaders 2014 SUBMIT How can a collaboration with Clariant BENEFIT ME? FUNDING Are you a start-up active in one of our Open Innovation Focus Fields? From business mentorship to Venturing, we can help start-ups and young enterprises overcome financial challenges to grow quickly FACILITIES Finding testing or production facilities can be a challenge for cash-strapped individuals and startups. We open our labs and facilities to foster your innovation. MARKETS Do you have a product ready but find it difficult to expand to markets around the world? Our global network of experts provides the perfect partners to accelerate your customer base. EXPERTISE From scientific R&D to business development, we possess vast experience and comprehensive competences. As a global player with representatives in all relevant markets, our experts can support you along the entire innovation chain. Changing the world ONLY TAKES 3 MINUTES GET STARTED Sharing your idea, solution or need is easy. Click below to access the submission portal. FILL OUT All we need from you is a short overview of your idea or need – and no lengthy documents. SUBMIT We will send you an e-mail response with feedback within a maximum of three weeks. SUBMIT Any questions? GET IN CONTACT Melvyn Ho Technology & Innovation Office, Manager Open Innovation General Information Get in Contact Tweets von @ClariantOI For general questions please go to the FAQ section. Besides our Open Innovation Focus Fields, WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN OUR 4 TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS Chemistry & Materials The Specialty Chemicals Industry develops leading technologies and chemical-product solutions. Read more Biotechnology Biotechnology provides tailor-made solutions via microorganisms and optimized enzymes. Read more Catalysis Catalysts reduce energy and raw material, promote natural resource efficiency and produce cleaner emissions. Read more Process Technology Process Technology optimizes production processes through design, improvement and innovation. Read more TERMS OF USE IMPRINT CALIFORNIA SUPPLY CHAINS ACT DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY Copyright © Clariant 2016. All rights reserved. By using this website you consent to the use of cookies. 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