Next-gen materials in the Dragons’ Den: Which innovations can demonstrate reliability, affordability and scalability?
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Historically, it takes 30-40 years for new materials to achieve mainstream scale—a timeline that feels incompatible with the urgent demand for lower-impact materials. Which innovations have the potential to break this cycle, and how can we fast-track their adoption without compromising on quality, affordability, or scalability?
In this dynamic Dragons' Den-style session, innovators will pitch their next-gen material solutions to a panel of industry experts and thought leaders, showcasing how their products address critical sustainability challenges. Our "dragons" will probe into key factors such as reliability, scalability, and affordability while sharing actionable insights to help overcome hurdles to market entry.
This session will also invite contributions from the audience, leveraging the collective expertise in the room to tackle key challenges such as:
- Barriers to market access: Can we address cost and scalability effectively?
- Brand responsibility: What role should offtake agreements and brand partnerships play?
- Avoiding over-reliance: How can we support a diverse portfolio of materials to prevent unintended consequences?