Collaborate Beyond Boundaries

Aevum Zenth doesn't just build in silos. We open our pipelines. Partner with us to solve tomorrow's hardest challenges across energy, aerospace, biotech, AI, and beyond.

Submit Your Idea → Browse Active Challenges

Open by Design. Accelerated by Partnership.

True breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. At Aevum Zenth, we maintain a transparent challenge marketplace where startups, academic labs, and independent researchers can propose solutions to real-world problems faced by our 400+ subsidiaries. We provide capital, pilot environments, and regulatory navigation. You bring the science, the code, or the vision.

Our IP framework is designed to protect contributors while enabling rapid commercialization. Whether you're a garage founder or a national research institute, the pipeline is open.

From Concept to Conglomerate Scale

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Discover

Browse our live challenge board. Filter by division, technical domain, funding level, and geographic focus.

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Propose

Submit a technical brief, prototype demo, or research abstract. Our AI-matched reviewers provide feedback within 72 hours.

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Pilot

Selected partners enter our sandbox: access to testbeds, regulatory sandboxes, seed funding, and dedicated engineering liaisons.

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Scale

Successful pilots transition to joint ventures, equity partnerships, or direct acquisition. You keep what you build.

Find Your Entry Point

Flexible structures designed for different stages of innovation and scale.

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For Startups

Innovator Track

Early-stage companies with breakthrough prototypes seeking validation, capital, and market access.

  • Up to $2M non-dilutive funding
  • Access to Aevum test environments
  • Executive mentorship board
  • Fast-track procurement pathways
Apply as Startup
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For Academia

Research Alliance

Universities and labs conducting fundamental or applied research aligned with our strategic roadmaps.

  • Joint grant administration
  • Shared lab infrastructure
  • PhD fellowship sponsorships
  • Co-authored IP frameworks
Apply as Institution
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For Enterprise

Corporate Co-Dev

Established tech firms and system integrators ready for joint engineering and global deployment.

  • Revenue-sharing models
  • Cross-division pilot contracts
  • Regulatory & compliance support
  • Dedicated program management office
Request Partnership
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For Open Source

Community Labs

Maintainers of critical infrastructure, AI models, and developer tools seeking stability and scale.

  • Compute & cloud credits
  • Security audit sponsorship
  • Core contributor stipends
  • Commercial licensing options
Join Community

Active Challenges

Real problems. Real funding. Real deadlines.

Energy Open

Solid-State Battery Anode Optimization

Seeking novel silicon-carbon composite architectures to reduce dendrite formation and increase cycle life to 2,000+ for grid storage.

AI / Software Open

Decentralized Fleet Routing for Autonomous Logistics

Algorithmic solution for dynamic, multi-modal routing across 50k+ vehicles with real-time weather and traffic integration.

Biotech Closing Soon

Microbiome-Targeted Therapeutics Delivery

Encapsulation technology enabling precise intestinal release with >85% bioavailability for chronic inflammatory conditions.

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Ready to Accelerate?

Join the Aevum Zenth Open Innovation Network. Submit your proposal, request a partnership meeting, or explore our IP framework.

Submit Proposal → Schedule Consultation