Boosting the circular transition (BSR BioBoosters)

Join the Stora Enso Hackathon

Are you an expert dealing with sustainability issues, and do you have a solution in mind for reducing water consumption in the wood manufacturing industry? As the temperatures rise, the company Stora Enso tackling the challenges of sustainability and circularity and is seeking innovative, eco-friendly solutions to combat the dual threats of blue stain in sawn logs and wood-damaging insects without increasing water consumption. With ambitious goals to enhance water stewardship and reduce process water discharges, Stora Enso is committed to transforming the forestry sector for a more sustainable future.   

Join the Stora Enso Challenge and become a part of the solution that harmonizes production with environmental responsibility! 

What is it about? 

As freshwater plays a central role in Stora Enso production processes and is a key component in forest growth, both water availability and sustainable water management are of key importance to the company. [...] Water stewardship is an area of increasing strategic importance and provides opportunities to reduce costs by using water and energy more efficiently [...] therefore Stora Enso aims to improve water performance and reduce the intensity of process water discharges through targeted investments combined with continuous improvements in day-to-day activities. 

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What is Stora Enso looking for? 

  • efficiency of solution;   

  • feasibility;  

  • profitability;  

  • compliance with Stora Enso' s sustainability goals and reduction of water consumption;  

  • required resources (human resources, implementation time, costs). 

What is Stora Enso? 

Finnish and Swedish based company Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction. Its operations are spread across Europe, Asia, and the USA, reflecting its diverse portfolio and global reach. The company’s operations span across production facilities, sales offices, and research centers. It has strategically placed itself in regions where it can access renewable resources and develop cutting-edge innovations for sustainable solutions. 

More about the company: About Stora Enso 

Read more about the rules here: BioBoosters Hackathon Rules

The recording of the launch webinar is available here.


Why should you participate in Stora Enso Hackathon?  

The hackathon is open to all interested teams: SMEs, start-ups, research institutes, sustainable product developers, educational institutions, forestry experts, experts in sustainability and resource utilization and other actors interested in solutions for wood industry. 

Solution of the winning Team will be potentially piloted in Stora Enso Launkalne mill. In addition, you will have the opportunity to:  

  • network with other companies and professionals interested in this field;  

  • establish international contacts and networking in your field of interest;  

  • test your idea with direct feedback from a potential customer and learn how to adapt your solution idea to the needs of end-users;   

  • develop the commercialization potential of your idea and discover new business opportunities with the support of expert mentors;  

  • gain international recognition and visibility. 

TIMETABLE  

  • 15th of NOVEMBER Deadline for team submissions for Stora Enso Hackathon 

  • 21st of NOVEMBER 13:00 - 14:30 CET | 14:00-15:30 EEST KICK-OFF Stora Enso Hackathon (online). Meet-up of selected teams and representatives of the Challenge Owner company Stora Enso. Company representatives will tell the teams more about the challenge and teams will have a first opportunity to pitch their solution idea and get feedback before the Hackathon.  

  • 5-6th of DECEMBER Stora Enso Hackathon Days (hybrid). The two-day event includes sessions with Stora Enso representatives and mentors. At the end of the hackathon, each team will present a proposal of a developed solution in a pitch session. These presentations will be evaluated by the jury, determining the winners that most accurately meet the set criteria. The hackathon will take place on-site, but teams will have the option to join online if travel is not possible. 

Register for hackathon here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/B8095F63EA1AEC05 

More information: Inguna Kucina, e-mail: inguna.kucina@vidzeme.lv, phone: +371 26598678, Krišjānis Pundurs, e-mail: krisjanis.pundurs@vidzeme.lv , phone: +371 26567624 

Organizers: Vidzeme Planning Region in collaboration with BiooBoosters by Jamk 

Project “BioBoosters” started in January 2023 and is implemented by partners from Finland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The project will run for three years and has a total budget of €2.8 million. The project is co-funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme. 

More information about the hackathon

09.10.2024