AppleSkin
Problem and implemented solution
Problem: Material Shortage: Manufacturers are seeking eco-friendly alternatives, but the market is empty. Toxicity: Production involves sulfides, protein breakdown products, and chromium compounds. High Cost: Imported eco-friendly materials are expensive, making them inaccessible to many producers. Solution: AppleSkin “ILAS”. Eco-friendly and Affordable: AppleSkin offers a sustainable and affordable alternative to genuine leather and imported faux leather substitutes. Made in Russia: Production within Russia makes AppleSkin more accessible and reduces transportation costs. Proven Technology: Developed at Skolkovo, our technology is validated by Harvard and Scopus research and tested in real-world production. Strong Market Potential: The market for eco-friendly materials is growing rapidly, providing AppleSkin with significant growth potential. ESG Alignment: AppleSkin allows companies to embrace ESG principles without incurring additional expenses.
Nomination
New Industry And Energy
Topic
New materials and substances
Estimated duration of implementation
1 year
Implementation geography
Russia, CIS countries, BRICS, MENA
Description of competitive advantages
Our Competitive Advantage:
* Unique Technology: Our apple-based material sets us apart from competitors like Mabel LRS, Desserto, Pinatex, PinoGreen, and Bolt Threads.
* Strong Demand: We have received inquiries from India and Sri Lanka, demonstrating international interest in our product.
* Proven Viability: We have successfully produced a pilot batch and have a robust financial plan and roadmap for scaling our production.
List of awards and prizes, media articles about the organization/individual or the Practice
The project entered the top 150 of Sberbank, won the Moscow Mayor's competition "Innovator of Moscow". They entered the TOP 5 best projects of Startech.Awards". In March 2023, the development was presented to the Federation Council and was highly appreciated personally by V.I. Matvienko. At the BRICS+ Fashion Summit forum, the development aroused great interest among representatives of the fashion industry and manufacturers, including from Turkey, India, America and other countries. The British Higher School of Design in Russia has invited us to cooperate.
List of scientific works and IP connected with the Practice
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023E3SWC.45802004T/abstract
