Safe, Smart & Sustainable – The buildings of tomorrow

Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (EPTD) Future Grid Challenge

Accelerator Opportunity: NVP Labs

12/08/2019

City:	Munich
Challenge Title:	Safe, Smart & Sustainable – The buildings of tomorrow
Challenge Owner:	Wacker Chemie AG via Techfest and unternehmerTUM (Technische Universität München)
Challenge Website:	https://techfestmunich.com/challenges/test-challenge/
Challenge Award:	There will be semi final prizes for the first 3 places provided by our challenge partners and final prizes provided by the UnternehmerTUM.
Other Awards:	Start-up Advisory, matchmaking and further co-creation and collaboration opportunity.
Theme / Sector:	Building & Construction
Challenge Blurb:	We want to create the world we want to live in with a sustainable approach. You love technology and see the potential in it to create mind-blowing stuff? Then, we invite you to become part of the TECHFEST and feel the buzzing atmosphere of an inspiring fusion of technology and creative spirit. Our goal is to continue working on all projects, which show high potential for future business opportunities. For this next step towards creating the unthinkable we would also like to engage you. However, most important for us is to organize an event in a unique and creative atmosphere, which will be an unforgettable experience for every single participant. The fusion of industry, hackers, makers, visionaries and entrepreneurs will take place in Munich 6-8. September 2019.
Challenge Description:	Find a new approach to improve the way people live and build by using high-tech mortars and smart solutions. Mixing mortar might look simple, but it’s a science in itself: Every construction site is different, raw materials differ in quality, laborers lack know-how. At the same time, buildings become smarter, connected and digital. How to: – Help low-skilled laborers to find the perfect mix of ingredients? – Use smartphones to build safe, sustainable houses? – Empower control and quality checks on a construction site? – Enable DIY builders in Asia and Europe? – Build smartly to live safer, healthier and more sustainable?
Open for Submissions:	Yes for individuals and teams.
Deadline for Submissions:	30.08.2019
Finalist Announcement:	Finalist will announced prior to the event.
Winner Announcement:	In connection with the Techfest 2019 in Munich, the winners will be announced directly.
Who Can Apply:	Individuals or teams (Start-ups and young companies)
Registration Details:	https://techfestmunich.com/registration/

For application assistance: Danish Green Hub