Challenges
Method of Separation of Quarry Fines
25000 EUR
The seeker operates one of the largest limestone quarries in the world: approximately 6 million tons of limestone aggregates are produced each year. The use of a wet
Submission deadline: Dec 5, 2019
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It is one of the great dilemmas of climate change: We take such comfort from air conditioning that worldwide energy consumption for that purpose has already tripled since 1990.
Submission deadline: Dec 31, 2019
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Success Story
Find the Solutions You'd Never Expected Before
An ETI specialist in the quarrying industry had been looking for a technology for several years to valorize its colossal stocks of residual materials. By relying on a community of more than 2 million experts, Hypios detected and proposed an existing patent capable of transforming and developing this mining waste, while offering a path for the creation of a new industrial sector in France. Open Innovation is also at the service of employment!
3 Solutions in One Challenge
One of the world leading companies in Telecommunications found 3 solutions to aid in the remote handling of their smartphones for after-sales service in a confidential and quick manner by using Hypios' platform. Hypios made it possible to identify and buy several solutions for the same problem!
Finding the Real Problem
An agribusiness leader/chocolate bar manufacturer was looking to extend the shelf life of its products. Hypios identified a pastry chef located in Europe who noticed that the solution was not related to the food, but its packaging. The technical knowledge of the European packaging standards of this expert allowed a more comprehensive analysis of the problem for the industrialist. The increase of a few nanometers in the thickness of the packaging paper offered a sufficient barrier from UV rays and allowed for a perfectly adapted shelf life. Hypios proves that the solution is not always where you look for it!
Disruptive Closure System
An industrial baker wanted to respond to a request from his customers. The closure of his sandwich packs needed to be faster and more ergonomic, replacing a plasticized wire which was impractical. By using our semantic technologies, Hypios quickly identified more than 90,000 experts/Solvers directly or indirectly related to the problem. Nearly 4,000 Solvers responded to the challenge and 14 of them submitted a solution. A laureate from the hospital sector had diverted a rigid elastic effectively creating a quick and simple closure for medical bags. This solution quickly gained great success!
A Quick Replacement of Bisphenol A
A large agri-food company used Bisphenol A in their cans. The prohibition of this endocrine disruptor forced them to rapidly find a solution, so they could continue production. Hypios technologies discovered a new molecule in less than 6 weeks. This process is still used to date for the canned food of this international group. Hypios is committed to sustainable development!
Different Industries Bringing Together A Solution
A large group in the telephone industry had technical difficulties connecting new cables to existing underground ducts. This problem led to potentially huge delays and an exorbitant cost for the company. After consulting their own R&D department, they had no solution. The group then turned to Hypios technologies. Hypios detected experts all over the world. Thanks to Hypios' semantic algorithms, Hypios identified a solver in a completely different field, a South American orthopedic surgeon. He developed a wavelength capable of detecting probes introduced into the human body. This innovation enabled the group to carry out their project and apply for a new patent at the same time!