Nouryon launch of third Imagine Chemistry challenge involves partnership with Unilever

Nouryon has launched the third edition of its Imagine Chemistry collaborative innovation challenge, inviting startups, scale-ups and other potential partners to tackle chemistry related challenges and uncover new ways to create value for customers.

To increase the focus on developing business opportunities, Nouryon has expanded the number of Imagine Chemistry partners to include Unilever, seed investor High-Tech Grunderfonds, and the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3), a collaboration that drives the commercial adoption of green chemistry.

Charlie Shaver, CEO of Nouryon, said: “Innovative solutions that help our customers improve their products, become more competitive and sustainable, and uncover new business opportunities are central to how we work. As partnership is the key to success, we are very pleased to add more organisations to our Imagine Chemistry network, including Unilever, one of our key customers.”

In the 2019 edition of the Imagine Chemistry challenge, Nouryon is looking for solutions in sustainable bio-based surfactants for everyone, performance-boosting nanoparticles, sensing in demanding chemical environments, label-free chemistries, and pushing the frontiers of chemical innovation.

Peter Nieuwenhuizen, Chief Technology Officer at Nouryon, said: “Imagine Chemistry stands out in the industry due to its collaborative approach. It is a platform that helps bring great innovative solutions to the next level, contributing to our customer needs. I’m looking forward to seeing who we might be working with this year.”