LOOP THE TYRE 2026
Opportunity for start-ups

Enrico Koggel
Community Director
AZUR looking for startups and projects with fresh ideas and bold concepts
for the future of the tire circular economy:
Retreading: Processes, Tools, Digital Services
Repair & reprofiling to extend the life of tires
Sustainable Materials & Rubber Alternatives for the Manufacture,
Repair and Retreading of TiresClimate-friendly recycling solutions for the mechanical and chemical recycling of tyres at the end of their life cycle
Innovative production, sorting or separation processes for the manufacture,
repair, retreading and climate-friendly recycling of tyresTire management systems for the efficient use of tires
New business models for successful circular economy to keep tires and their raw materials in the loop
Automation, AI & data-based solutions for the future of the circular tire economy
Future-oriented take-back and recycling systems, logistics and more
In short: Everything that keeps tires on the road longer, better, more sustainably and more efficiently, avoids waste, conserves resources, keeps raw materials in the cycle, saves energy and CO₂ emissions.




