Free Water Carry-Over Measurement

About 

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage corporation dedicated to innovation, sustainability and enhancing consumer experiences, with an emphasis on creating advanced solutions that optimize operations, minimize environmental impact and enhance customer engagement.

The Challenge  

The challenge focuses on identifying a robust and accurate method to measure Free Water Carryover during potato washing and slicing. It aims to explore:

• Solutions that quantify water on both potatoes and conveyors
• Techniques that can be applied online or offline, excluding hyperspectral techniques
• Approaches that support improved efficiency

The ultimate goal is to better quantify FWCO to reduce frying energy use and lower associated GHG emissions.

Reward

Successful applicants may receive support that includes access to PepsiCo’s subject matter experts, relevant technical data, and R&D facilities. Selected collaborators may also have the opportunity to run funded live trials at PepsiCo production sites, with potential development or execution of project funding based on the proposal.

Timeframe

• Deadline for Submitting Proposals: No specific timeline (ASAP)

Who can apply  

• Applicants with TRL 1-9 solutions (depending on the solution, a lower TRL may be acceptable)

How to apply 

Application through the PepsiCo’s Open Innovation Portal

Find here all the details and the submission page

The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.