RFP: Request for Proposals: Innovative Shipping Container Solutions

Introduction

We are excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for groundbreaking technical solutions in the shipping container industry. We are seeking innovative, professionally sound, and engineering-backed proposals that can disrupt the conventional steel-based shipping container design. The winner will receive a $100,000 cash prize and a 33% stake in a newly established company that will own the intellectual property (IP) rights for the submitted solution. We encourage out-of-the-box approaches and welcome all ideas that have the potential to transform this space.

Subject

Standard shipping containers are typically made of steel, which contributes to their strength and durability. A 20-foot container weighs approximately 2.3 tons (2,300 kg) when empty, while a 40-foot container weighs around 3.8 tons (3,800 kg). Is it possible to manufacture containers from other materials or using alternative designs that would disrupt this space? Any out-of-the-box approaches are welcome as well.

Proposal Guidelines

All submitted proposals should adhere to the following guidelines:

Proposals must be professionally sound and based on solid engineering principles. This includes a detailed explanation of the proposed material, design, or technology, along with evidence supporting its feasibility, performance, and durability.

Proposals should address the potential advantages and challenges associated with the proposed solution compared to conventional steel shipping containers. This may include aspects such as weight reduction, cost, environmental impact, and scalability.

Submissions should include a clear plan outlining the necessary steps for prototype development, testing, and eventual deployment in real-world applications.

All proposals must be original, and the submitter must have the legal right to share the proposed solution.

Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

Intellectual Property, Company Ownership, and Confidentiality

By submitting a proposal, you agree to grant the rights to review and evaluate the submission to the board of reviewers. If your proposal is selected as the winning solution, you will receive a 33% stake in a newly established company, which will own the intellectual property rights associated with the proposed solution. The confidentiality of all submitted information will be maintained, and your proposal will not be shared with anyone outside the review process. Upon selection of the winning proposal, further discussions regarding the formation of the new company, intellectual property rights, and licensing agreements will be conducted with the successful applicant.

Submission Deadline and Contact Information

Please submit your proposals as a single PDF file in the attachment to the proposal on Sourcezon by end of July, including all relevant documentation, illustrations, and references.

We look forward to reviewing your innovative ideas and working together to revolutionize the shipping container industry.