Industrial innovation platform dedicated to the circular economy
THE FUTURE IS NEUTRAL Innovation Hub is an open innovation platform that supports experimentation and industrial scaling of solutions promoting the circular economy and sustainable mobility. Backed by Refactory, a unique industrial site in Europe dedicated to the circular automotive economy, the Hub is a true crossroads between start-ups, industry, research and public and private partners, transforming innovation into sustainable industrial performance.
THE FUTURE IS NEUTRAL Innovation Hub mainly supports mature start-ups and scale-ups whose solutions have moved beyond experimentation and now need to be tested on an industrial scale.
Our offering is built around three complementary pillars.
A support program dedicated to startups offering a circular‑economy solution (software, services, technologies) that is already developed and has initial market traction. The goal is to test circular‑economy models in real‑world conditions and scale them to industrial level.
An offering that enables startups developing a physical product (mobility, energy) to move into industrialization and ramp up production by establishing themselves at the heart of the Refactory. Start-ups receive support throughout their industrialisation journey, with direct access to industrial facilities, skilled labour, proven operational know‑how and a secure environment in which to test, produce and ramp up.
The “hub as a service” aims to integrate start-ups into an industrial and academic ecosystem. This includes on‑site presence at the Refactory campus, access to offices, workshops and shared spaces, as well as full connection to THE FUTURE IS NEUTRAL ecosystem.
Nathalie REY
Hub innovation director
“Joining THE FUTURE IS NEUTRAL Innovation Hub means working in an environment where the circular economy is tangible, visible and fully operational. Start-ups benefit from real use cases, a deep understanding of the value chain, a genuine testing ground and our industrial culture to accelerate the journey from prototype to factory.”
Contact us : nathalie.rey@thefutureisneutral.com
