Synthe6

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1. Technology Opportunity

What is your core technology or innovation, and how does it differ from existing solutions or competitors?

Optionally, include links to patents, publications, or technical documentation

2. Market Opportunity

What market(s) are you targeting, and what is the problem you’re solving? Who specifically will be your customers or early adopters? What evidence do you have that the market wants or needs your solution? Share estimations of the overall market opportunity.

3. Commercialization Strategy

How do you plan to bring your technology to market? Describe your business model, prospective go-to-market strategy, and revenue potential.

What is your customer acquisition strategy? Detail any plans to work with pilot customers.

4. Team Strength and Commitment

Who are the core team members and what are their roles and relevant experience? How committed is your team to commercializing this technology?

5. Technical Feasibility and Development Stage

What is the current stage of technical development (TRL)? Describe what’s been validated so far and what key technical milestones are next. What technical hurdles will you need to overcome in order to scale up the technology?

6. Funding History and Need

What funding have you secured to date, and how do you plan to finance future development? Include non-dilutive and dilutive sources (SBIRs, grants, VC, etc.).

What is your current runway or funding need? In your response, please describe any planned or proposed funding project that is intended to increase the technology readiness level (TRL) of your business. This project should fall within a total budget range of $37,500 to $500,000 and include a secured match of at least 25% of the total project cost (a 3:1 match). Provide a high-level budget summary and indicate the source(s) of your secured match funding. (Please note that funding requests are not guaranteed to be awarded with acceptance into Synthe6.)

7. Fit with Synthe6 Program & Polymer Industry Cluster

How does participating in Synthe6 help advance your company’s goals in the next 12 months? What specific resources, connections, or expertise are you seeking?

8. Sustainability and Impact

How will your startup contribute to the long-term sustainability, resilience, and growth of Ohio’s polymer industry? Describe any environmental, circular economy, or sustainability benefits of your technology.

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