Validation of a new innovative platform for sustainable living, trade and consumption
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| Coordinator | NUTRISPA GLOBAL Ekonomisk förening |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | May 2018 - September 2018 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
Purpose and goal
We have assessed the sustainability and feasibility of our business model; tested and developed the business model into a demoversion / prototype, validated and verifyed the company´s ability to establish the platform in a larger market. We have validated the business model and showed that there is a growing number of customers / partners that wants to be engaged in the long-term realization of our vision. We have developed strategies for quality assurance /certification and protected the business model/concept as an innovation.
Expected results and effects
We have a well-functioning demo-platform where individuals, different companies, competences, etc. come together which is expected to strengthen the conditions for sustainable growth, entrepreneurship and innovation. The platform enables a more effective collaboration and communication/dialogue, as well as learning to foster a more sustainable lifestyle, sustainable trade and consumption. We established a growing sustainable business and consumer network, that can meet, learn, interact, sell and buy sustainable products and services via the platform.
Planned approach and implementation
The following activities have been carried out according to plan (see above). 1. Investigation of market conditions, incl. interviews of needs and demand among 50+ companies 2. Examination of technical and design conditions: incl. use of blockchain technology, gaming, AI, etc. 3. Developing a demo version of the platform including a range of offers in different categories (25+) 4. Testing and validation of the business model: incl. structure, function and content to match our value base and meet customers and stakeholders needs.