The sign-up period for Braskem Labs Challenge, one of the new programs of the Braskem platform, will end on October 30 and can be made at www.braskemlabs.com/challenge . The program will select startups to run a pilot in industrial units or administrative areas of Braskem in accordance with the challenges posed, aiming to help the company to improve its processes.

Startups that have a tested and validated MVP (Minimum Viable Product), or whose product or is service available on the market, may participate. Additionally, the solutions offered should adhere to at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (ODS).

The 2017 edition of Braskem Labs Challenge features 10 Challenges divided between the areas of logistics and administrative solutions. After a pre-selection, the startups participate in a Demo Day with internal Braskem teams, when those that will have the opportunity to perform a pilot with the company will be selected. The startup whose pilot succeeds may become one of Braskem's suppliers. The program is promoted in partnership with the innovation consulting firm Innoscience.

Learn more about the challenges below:

• Braskem Labs Scale, which represents the original program launched in 2015. It is in its third edition and focuses on empowering more mature entrepreneurs with solutions already available in the market that improve people's lives.
• Braskem Labs Ignition, which accelerates startups in the validation phase of their business model or MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or in the growth phase. Made by the business accelerator ACE, which is also a partner of Braskem in Scale, it offers two programs according to the phase of development of the startup, in addition to featuring mentors and monitoring by Braskem.