To encourage modern options for railroad challenges, Vitória-Minas Railway (EFVM in Portugese) offered its first ideation occasion: InovaVM. With participation from 19 groups from varied firms and entrepreneurs, this system boosted the tradition of innovation and generated a optimistic influence for the group.
As well as, InovaVM contributed on to the technological {and professional} growth of the collaborating groups by providing technical mentoring by Vale’s specialists. Altogether, over 40 professionals from completely different areas supplied assist to the groups.
‘With InovaVM, we will spotlight two essential factors: the change in the best way Vale’s technical mentors suppose and the large potential that resultswhen we suggest a win-win relationship, during which a startup and Vale construct a relationship of belief. The startup will get its product developed and Vale will get its drawback solved.’ stated railroad engineer Leandro Soares.
Profitable groups
For 15 days, between November 23 and December 6, contributors labored collectively to create options for challenges that influence the effectivity and security of the railroad. The second section of the occasion came about on December 7, when 5 chosen initiatives had been thought of.
On the finish of the marathon, solely two firms had been chosen to supply a proof of idea and win funding capital from Vale. Within the ‘Part and Asset Traceability’ problem, the winner was Atech Negócios em Tecnologias S.A. To unravel the ‘Handbook Changes Threat Whereas Dealing with Cargo’ problem, Logpyx Tecnologia AS offered the perfect concept.
Mentoring
A bonus of InovaVM was the technical mentoring provided through the ideation section. The target was to assist contributors with the information of Vale’s professionals within the railroad sector.
Inspiration and integration
The marathon additionally had particular schedules to advertise the event of an modern mindset and encourage collaboration between mentors and entrepreneurs.
A lecture was held with Olympic seaside volleyball champion Alison Cerutti. The athlete spoke about his determination to go professional within the sport on the age of 17 and the way his experiences made him stand out on the courts, which conveyed an impactful message about entrepreneurship.
InovaVM was carried out in partnership with Findeslab, an business innovation hub from the Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo (Findes). The proposal evaluation board was attended by different railroad firms, resembling VLI, MRS and Rumo, along with professionals from Estrada de Ferro Carajás and different areas of Vale.
