Growth Garage is the Open Innovation hub for the Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG). Our primary objective is to foster and nurture innovative concepts using our cutting-edge technologies, services and specialty engineering materials to address the most pressing engineering challenges of our time.
We welcome collaboration with innovators, entrepreneurs and our partners to address the most pressing challenges of your industry and society.
Those selected in our innovation programs will benefit from our comprehensive backing, which includes technical knowledge, access to specialty materials, industry expertise, joint marketing and scaling guidance to advance their projects from prototype to the final product.
Welcome to the world of innovation and problem-solving! Our Engineering Challenge Program is your gateway to a thrilling journey where creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork converge to tackle real-world challenges head-on.
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Welcome to the exciting world of continuous engineering innovation! In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving challenges, the concept of continuous intake of engineering ideas has become pivotal. This dynamic approach involves a perpetual cycle of ideation, assessment, refinement, and implementation, fueling the relentless pursuit of groundbreaking solutions.
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These statistics are more than just numbers; they tell the story of the dedication, the exceptional capabilities of our engineering community and the impact of our participants.
Join the engineering challenges and other programs as we are continuously looking for inspiring ideas that are shaping our world today and paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.
The platform provides several opportunities for engagement in various innovative programs.
Whether it’s participating in challenges, attending pitch sessions, or contributing innovative ideas on a continuous basis, the choice is entirely yours
The Open Innovation Hub simultaneously hosts several programs with a varying focus. We tailor our support, depending on the program to ensure that your requirements are fulfilled. Our team of program specialists will carefully assess your project and customize a support package that aligns with your project needs and the program.
Depending on the program, you will receive support, expert feedback, access to cutting-edge specialty materials and technologies.
From aeronautics to bioprocessing, we can connect you with the right experts and provide the guidance you need to bring your idea to life.
We will support you in transforming your idea into a product or upgrading your existing product, without taking over the rights to your intellectual property.
We’ll help you select the appropriate material for your project from our extensive range of advanced specialty materials, which includes polymers, thermoplastics, high-strength carbon-fiber-based composites, and more. Additionally, we can also create custom formulations based on your requirement.
Successful applicants can also apply for venture funding through our partnership with the corporate venture capital team.
While we appreciate imaginative thinking, we encourage you to consider making your idea a realistic proposal that maximizes the innovative use of our materials and technologies.
We're looking for fresh ideas and projects from entrepreneurial businesses that are ready to explore opportunities for scaling up.
Our commitment towards circular economy means that we value ideas and projects that intend to make a positive impact on the environment and contribute towards a circular economy.
