The GRØDE Challenges: Open Call for Innovators
Are you an innovator with a passion for sustainability and a knack for developing innovative solutions? We invite you to apply your skills to real-world challenges presented by Enablers of the GRØDE program. Explore the (continuously updated) list of challenges below.
Challenges
Feddie Ocean Distillery
Objective
Develop biodegradable materials and products using draff, a by-product of whisky production, with the goal of reducing waste and creating sustainable alternatives.
Material
Draff, the residual husks after fermentation of the grain used in brewing, primarily comprises grain husks, heavy soluble carbohydrates, and some raw proteins.
Goals
Feddie Ocean Distillery invites innovators, both individuals and businesses, to propose ideas for new biodegradable materials and products that leverage draff as a key ingredient. The goal is to:
Use draff to create sustainable materials or products
Reduce environmental impact by repurposing draff instead of traditional disposal methods
Address the challenge of the increase of whiskey production by scaling up the use of draff
About
Feddie Ocean Distillery, the sole organic whisky distillery in Norway, produces a range of spirits, including Nine Sisters gin and akevitt. Committed to environmental responsibility, they hold organic certification for all their spirits and actively work to minimize their local and global environmental footprint.
Why Join GRØDE as an Innovator?
As an innovator, you:
Gain hands-on experience in biomaterial innovation
Gain access to a design environment with a workplace and biodesign lab
Work on real-world challenges with the support of mentors and experts
Receive a certificate upon successful completion
Pitch your project to potential investors.
Apply now to facilitate the green shift!
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a motivation letter indicating why you're the ideal candidate for the chosen challenge.
Contact: grode@bioregion.institute
Application deadline: ASAP
Kickoff: 1 February 2024
Program overview: GRØDE: A Program for Biomaterial Innovation.