Transferencia tecnológica: Slovak start-up is looking for new technology/research partners for the extension of research in the possible recycling of cigarette waste and waste from tobacco sticks (IQOS)

Profile Type

Technology request

POD Reference

TRSK20240126003

Term of Validity

26 January 2024 – 25 January 2025

Company’s Country

Slovakia

Type of partnership

Research and development cooperation agreement

Targeted Countries

All countries

General information

Short Summary

A Slovak start-up, that recycles filters from tobacco products to modify asphalt mixtures and replace conventionally used cellulose fibers.
• Quality research of our product in pavement constructions/roads/asphalts
• Collaboration on solving one of the most littered items in the environment
• Countries from the whole of Europe

Full Description

The company operates in Slovak and Czech Republic
• Ltd = limited liability company – Waste management
• The company offers several solutions for various clients. They produce and deliver special ashtrays for companies and municipalities to lower the stage of littering, also, cooperate with IQOS and collect it directly from customers (around 2 tons a month). Also, they collaborate with construction companies to use their products in their pavement asphalt mixtures.
• The company developed technology for recycling of filters and underwent several research techniques to find out the strengths of our solution
The desired outcome of collaboration could be beneficial for both sides. Together, environmental problems can be solved and solutions for countries all over the world can be provided

• There is a certain way to do business together with the institution/individual

Advantages and Innovations

There are no competitors in the field of using filters in road construction. Therefore, the solution must be proven by the company on several levels – academic, business, and governmental.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGoal 6: Clean Water and SanitationGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal 3: Good Health and Well-beingGoal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

As stated above, the goal is to find a partner in the field of pavement/road/asphalt research to test the company’s products and develop possible improvements to make it not just environmentally friendly, but also secure and quality products. Cooperation will be based on the research and development cooperation agreement.

Type and Size of Partner

Big companyR&D InstitutionOtherSME 50 – 249SME <=10UniversitySME 11-49

Type of partnership

Research and development cooperation agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords

10003004 – Recycling, Recovery

Market keywords

08004002 – Chemical and solid material recycling

Sector Groups Involved

Construction

Targeted countries

All countries