NOVA Innovation Competition 2015
Saint-Gobain: Building potential since 1665
Who Is Saint-Gobain?
NOVA External Venturing
The world leader in sustainable habitat, Saint-Gobain is
celebrating its 350 th anniversary in 2015. Backed by its
experience and its capacity to continuously innovate,
Saint-Gobain is applying all of its energy toward finding
new solutions to build better and build sustainably.
A Catalyst for Innovation Partnerships
Innovation is an integral part of Saint-Gobain’s DNA. From its
first major achievement — supplying the glass for the Hall
of Mirrors at Versailles — to sending its high-performance
materials into space aboard the Mars Curiosity Rover, SaintGobain has become a flag-bearer for a rapidly evolving world.
One of the top 100 global innovators, Saint-Gobain
has a presence in 64 countries, with nearly 190,000
employees who work on designing, producing and
distributing innovative, high-performance materials
that improve habitat and day-to-day life. Whether it’s
creating more comfortable homes, dynamic workplaces,
safer cars or quieter classrooms, Saint-Gobain is
committed to developing technologies of the future.
Saint-Gobain complements its significant
commitment to in-house research and
development by identifying start-up
organizations on the leading edge of
emerging technologies that mesh with
Saint-Gobain’s areas of strategic interest.
NOVA External Venturing is the “matchmaker” between start-ups and Saint-Gobain
business units.
The collaboration can take a variety of
forms: intellectual property license, joint
technological development, production
joint venture, commercialization agreement
or equity investment.
NOVA
• G lobal presence with team members in
North America, Europe and Asia
Construction Products
• Works closely with venture capital funds
and corporate venturing organizations
• 2,600+ start-up companies examined to date
• 65+ partnerships signed worldwide
Innovative Materials
Partnering with Saint-Gobain
A partnership can drive development by
providing:
Distribution
• Resources and knowledge to scale up and
commercialize your product or process
• Access to global markets via global
distribution channels and sales teams
Learn more at nova-saint-gobain.com
• Technology validation through global
R&D and operations teams with world-class
knowledge and experience in materials
applications and products across industries
NOVA Innovation Competition 2015
Saint-Gobain: Building potential since 1665
Start. Scale. Soar.
Build your start-up’s potential … compete in THE leading habitat
innovation competition.
Win a chance to pitch your innovative business to the senior leadership team
of Saint-Gobain. Compete LIVE at Greenbuild 2015, Washington, D.C., USA,
in a fast pitch/speed-dating format. Saint-Gobain offers public recognition,
cash prizes and the power of a partnership with the world’s largest building
and innovative materials company.
Learn more and
apply online at
nova-saint-gobain.com
Start-ups and new technologies or processes in
the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Building materials and easy-to-install solutions that
improve energy efficiency, safety, comfort (visual, acoustic, thermal), air
quality and durability.
New materials for use in Energy applications, such as
renewable energy production, energy storage and conversion.
Clean technology, like biomass, bio-polymers, low CO
materials and recycling.
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footprint
Systems and solutions that integrate natural or artificial light into
buildings and automobiles for enhanced comfort.
Construction services: software solutions, value-added services
for craftsmen, renovation and energy performance.
Innovative technologies for demanding industrial applications
(abrasives, ceramics, crystals, glass and plastics).