Open Call for Ideas — 2026
Applications open
Next call coming soon
Let's build what could come next.
This call is for research groups, startups and spin-offs working on technologies related to the world of living, or on frontier solutions applicable to promising markets.
The next call is coming soon. Calls run in two sessions: the first has taken place, and the second is being planned. Details will arrive with the application process.
Here's what the application form will ask, so you can prepare. It opens on Google Forms.
* Required in the form.
Who are you?
Full name*
Email*
Phone number*
With country code, e.g. +39
I represent*
One answer.
Name of your research group, spin-off or startup, with its website if you have one*
I am a…*
One answer.
Full name*
Email address*
Phone number (optional)
With country code, e.g. +39
Organisation / University / Company
Your university, research group or company
Field of study / expertise
e.g. materials engineering
Country
Where you're based
LinkedIn / Portfolio / Website
The sectors you represent*
Select all that apply.
- Engineering and EnergyInnovative refrigeration systems, green refrigerant gases (R32 and beyond), and energy efficiency.
- Materials and HealthAir filtration technologies (HEPA/UV-C), antibacterial surfaces, and advanced materials.
- IoT and Smart HomeConnectivity, home automation, and remote management of the home environment.
- Food TechNew frontiers in food cooking and preservation methods.
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Supply ChainWorkflow automation between the company and installers (advanced CRM).
- Predictive MaintenanceAlgorithms for proactive product servicing and maintenance.
- Customer ServiceAI tools for consumer needs analysis.
- Green TechZero-Emission cooling and heating innovation and AI-driven energy optimization.
- Other
What brings you to evvoliLab?
Select all that apply.
- I have an ideaA concept or early-stage thought I'd like to explore.
- I have a projectAn existing project or prototype that could benefit from collaboration.
- I want to collaborateI'm interested in contributing to or co-developing a project.
- I represent an organisationI'd like to explore a partnership between my organisation and evvoliLab.
- I'm looking for an opportunityI'd like to contribute my skills or expertise to future projects.
- I'm here to exploreNo specific idea yet: I'd like to connect and see what's possible.
Which track fits you best?
Choose the one that best describes your project or proposal.
- 01StartupA founding team building a product or company.
- 02Research & DevelopmentApplied research with real-world ambition.
- 03Product Design (SID students only)Product design, through the Co-design Lab.
Product design is for SID – Scuola Italiana Design students only, as part of their studies at SID.
Area of interest*
One answer.
Where is it right now?
Tell us about the current state of your project and how it got here.
Phase*
One answer.
How long have you been working on it?
One answer.
Funding so far
One answer.
Key milestones (optional)
Pilots, patents, awards, first customers…
Tell us about it.
What are you thinking, building, researching or hoping to explore with evvoliLab?
Your message*
What are you building, for whom, and what would you like to explore with evvoliLab?
Description of your activities*
About 10 lines, focusing on innovation and synergy with evvoli's ecosystem.
Answer in English.
Why open innovation with evvoli?
Why are you interested in pursuing an Open Innovation project with evvoli?*
Answer in English.
Who's on the team?
Tell us who is behind this. Even if it's just you.
Name
Role
e.g. Co-founder, Lead Designer…
CV (PDF or DOC, max 5 MB)
You can add more team members in the form.
Supporting documents (optional)
Pitch deck, proposal, portfolio, prototype link or any other material that helps us understand what you're building.
PDF, DOC or ZIP, max 10 MB
We use your data, including any CV, only to evaluate your application. Read the Privacy policy.
Selection is handled in-house. If there's an opportunity to explore together, we'll be in touch.