European Joint Laboratory: Accelerating Sustainable Innovation in Cosmetics

Joint Lab to Address the Green Transition in the Cosmetic Sector: Survey for Companies

This survey aims to understand whether cosmetic companies across Europe would use a Joint Laboratory to support the green transition in this sector. This laboratory will function as a digital platform where companies can connect with the most advanced chemical laboratories in Europe and collaborate to create new products and technologies.

Please answer the following questions and help us understand how we can create this Joint Lab, enabling you to develop new products that are sustainable for the environment.

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SECTION 1 - Innovation in Your Company

1. How focused is your company on innovation in the cosmetic sector? Please select from 1 to 5, where 1 means your company is not focused or interested in innovation, and 5 means your company considers innovation a key element for the sector.

2. How does your company usually approach product innovation?

We develop and produce everything in-house We innovate in-house but outsource production We develop some products in-house and outsource the most complex ones We rely mostly on external partnersWe don’t have a structured innovation process but innovate when opportunities ariseOur innovation comes mainly from adapting existing market trends or customer requestsWe rarely introduce new products or processes; our focus is on existing formulations

3. What is your company’s main barrier to innovation?

Cost of R&D or testingLack of expertise or qualified staffLack of equipment or laboratory infrastructureTime-to-market constraintsRegulatory or certification complexityUncertain market demand for new productsSupply chain limitations for sustainable ingredientsOther (please specify)

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4. What percentage of your company’s annual revenue is invested in R&D or product innovation?

Less than 2%Between 2% and 5%Between 5% and 10%Between 10% and 20%Over 20%We do not currently invest in R&D

5. Would your Company be willing to invest part of its R&D budget in a Joint Lab to address new innovation in the cosmetic sector?

YesNoMaybe, depending on conditions (please specify)We would need a co-funding or grant mechanismWe would need guaranteed IP ownership/patent rightsWe would need proof of laboratory expertise or track record

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SECTION 2 - Use of the Joint Lab

Now imagine a European Joint Laboratory focused on cosmetics.

It brings together leading chemical laboratories already active in the sector to collaborate and share expertise. Here’s how it works: your company defines its needs and challenges, and the Joint Lab identifies the laboratories best positioned to work on them. They develop tailored solutions, and your company can own the resulting innovation and intellectual property.

Based on that information:

6. Given the concept of a European Joint Laboratory that provides tailored innovation support for cosmetic companies, how likely is your company to use it instead of developing all products entirely in-house?

Definitely, we would use it for at least some projectsWe would try it once or on a pilot projectWe might consider it depending on conditionsWe would not use it; we prefer to innovate entirely in-houseWe already collaborate with external labs

7. What factors or conditions would make your company more likely to use a European Joint Laboratory for cosmetics innovation?Multiple choice

Only if it allows us to create products we cannot develop in-houseOnly if it reduces R&D costsOnly if it provides access to expertise or technology we don’t have internallyOnly if it accelerates time-to-marketOnly if it guarantees IP/patent ownership for the resulting innovationOnly if it provides co-funding or financial supportOther (please specify)

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8. Would your company be willing to invest part of its R&D budget in the Joint Laboratory if it could help achieve innovations that would be difficult or impossible to develop internally?

Yes, for all projects relevant to our strategic prioritiesYes, but only for selected projectsYes, we would invest a small portion of our R&D for high-risk projects that we wouldn’t attempt aloneMaybe, depending on conditions (e.g., cost, IP ownership, time-to-market)No, we are not willing to investNot applicable / we already collaborate with external labs for innovation

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10. Which support services would make a Joint Lab most valuable for you? (multiple choice possible)

Pilot testing Shared databases Access to equipmentAccess to specialized expertiseIP support Networking opportunitiesOther (please specify in the box below)

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Thank you for your time and contribution. We will use this information to create a laboratory that can support your company in improving and addressing the green transition in the cosmetics sector.

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