M.INC is Mirka’s platform for innovation, commercialization, and growth. It identifies, evaluates, supports, and scales new ventures through business development, venture clienting, joint development, and funding.

It was established to take innovation beyond research and early-stage development. It provides a pathway for promising ideas to develop into viable business opportunities.

M.INC focuses on innovation opportunities that can create new business value and accelerate the green transition. This includes exploring new technologies, business models, and solutions.

The key focus areas are:​

• Circularity and resource efficiency​

• Sustainable and bio-based materials​

• Repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing​

• Digitalization and AI-driven sustainability solutions​

• Regenerative and low-carbon value chains

M.INC provides tailored support based on the maturity, needs, and objectives of each venture. Support may include feasibility studies, pilots and testbeds, validation, proof of concepts, business development, venture clienting, co-innovation, expert support, strategic partnerships, and access to industry, research, and ecosystem networks.

Depending on the opportunity and its objectives, a venture may be supported through one or more of the following pathways:

• Business Development: Development of a new business opportunity through incubation and acceleration.

• Venture Clienting: Validation and adoption of a startup solution within Mirka.

• Joint Development: Co-development of a new solution together with Mirka, partners, or the SHAPE ecosystem.

You start by filling the contact form. Our team will be in touch with you regarding the next steps.