{"id":26835,"date":"2022-03-02T10:14:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T04:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/akzonobel-india-3\/"},"modified":"2022-03-02T10:14:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T04:44:25","slug":"akzonobel-india-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/akzonobel-india-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Time for Startups to Paint the Future AkzoNobel&#8217;s India Challenge Opens for Solutions on Digital Consumer Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trade-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-3697026165\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/get\/telegram\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101992\" src=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/telegram-channel-300x119.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"59\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN3Epgswxc--Aw?hl=en-IN&amp;gl=IN&amp;ceid=IN%3Aen\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-123430\" src=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news-300x82.png\" alt=\"follow-on-google-news\" width=\"222\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news-150x41.png 150w, https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news.png 468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><p>New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir)  An exciting journey of discovery and collaboration has just begun for the brightest startups in India &#8211; the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. AkzoNobel\u2019s Paint the Future India startup challenge officially opens today for submission of solutions!   In partnership with NASSCOM Industry Partnership Program (NIPP), the India startup challenge will explore solutions on \u2018Digital Consumer Experience\u2019. Startups in India can sign-up and submit their solutions until May 31, 2022.<\/p><div class=\"trade-content_7\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-616777053\"><!-- Composite Start --> \r\n <div id=\"M923760ScriptRootC1549812\"> \r\n <\/div> \r\n <script src=\"https:\/\/jsc.mgid.com\/t\/r\/tradebrains.in.1549812.js\" async> \r\n <\/script> \r\n <!-- Composite End --><\/div>\n<p> \u201cThe Indian paint industry estimated at over INR 55,000 crores is ready for the next revolution. Digital technology has the power to transform the paint consumers\u2019 journey. At AkzoNobel, we know that the future lies in collaboration and that\u2019s what Paint the Future is all about. By combining our strengths with disruptive solutions of startups, we\u2019re able to bring innovative solutions to our customers in India,\u201d said Oscar Wezenbeek, Managing Director, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, South East South Asia (SESA).<\/p>\n<p> As Rajiv Rajgopal, Managing Director, AkzoNobel India says, \u201cWe see digital opportunities in all three phases of the consumer journey: right from planning to application to post-purchase reassurance. This startup challenge goes beyond addressing the consumer challenges of today, you can think of digital solutions for personalized inspiration, making painting processes more efficient, helping consumers make confident choices and many more. We\u2019re excited to see what brilliant solutions Indian startups will offer that will further boost the magic of Dulux and unearth new value for consumers.\u201d   For startups, there\u2019s a lot that Paint the Future brings to the table. All participants stand to gain from the vast knowledge and experience offered by AkzoNobel\u2019s experts. For the winners, more doors open as they enter AkzoNobel\u2019s Accelerator program and win customized partnership agreements.<\/p>\n<p> About Paint the Future  Launched in 2019 as a global startup challenge, Paint the Future has become the world\u2019s largest collaborative innovation ecosystem in the paints and coatings industry. Since its introduction, the challenge has been further expanded, with two regional programs taking place in Brazil and China, while two supplier challenges have also been staged. In 2022, AkzoNobel is stirring things up with the third regional startup challenge in India.<\/p><div class=\"trade-content_5\" id=\"trade-2194176322\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4023722985638610\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- in_content_2_news -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4023722985638610\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7925020301\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p> To know more about the India challenge, please visit letspaintthefuture.com\/india-challenge.<\/p>\n<p> About AkzoNobel  We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities &#8211; and the environment &#8211; are increasingly relying on. That\u2019s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. Our world class portfolio of brands &#8211; including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon &#8211; is trusted by customers around the globe. We\u2019re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It\u2019s what you\u2019d expect from a pioneering paints company that\u2019s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.<\/p>\n<p> About AkzoNobel India Limited                AkzoNobel India has been present in India for over 60 years and is a significant player in the paints industry. In 2008, the company became a member of the AkzoNobel Group. With employee strength of around 1,500, AkzoNobel India has manufacturing sites, offices and a distribution network spread across the country. All manufacturing facilities have a state-of-the-art environmental management system. 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