Upsalite - Verification of possibilities with impossible meterial
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | DISRUPTIVE MATERIALS AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 000 000 |
| Project duration | December 2013 - February 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The purposesand goal of this final stage (MS-4) of the Vinn veifiering project were to: 1. Based on customer verification projects secured in MS-3, adjust the product and its packaging and produce customized products for entry-level markets. 2. Secure continued funding for the company. Both goals are met! At least four different customized products have been developed within the main entry-level market: moisture adsorption. A financing round will be closed in April that secures funding for the coming two years.
Results and expected effects
The results of this Vinn verifiering Project has been of crucial importance for Disruptive Materials. It has enabled the company to go from having a very exciting and promising material produced in the lab, all the way to the development of verified products for entry-level markets, which resulted in that the company now is able to rase funding from private investors to drive the development forward.
Approach and implementation
The design of the project was well developed where each leg has had for milestones that led to the final goal. The most important lesson learnt is to not to take too great steps too quickly without really analyzing the situation in each step and keep a clear customer focus. Vinnova has helped us when changes of the plan have been necessary and has been a professional partner throughout the project. We are extremely grateful for this cooperation and the help we have received from Vinnova!