Portuguese manufacturer of 100% eco-friendly educational toys for children seeking distributors and commercial agents across Europe

CommercialPortugalskoBOPT20201003001
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Summary: 
This Portuguese based startup has developed unique toys made of cork. Toys are functional, educational, fun to play and instigate imagination and creativity while children shape their emotional, social and cognitive identity. The startup sees great potential in the global marketplace and is seeking partners under a distribution or a commercial agency services agreement.
Description: 
The Portuguese-based startup has developed a line of educational toys for children - from blocks to vehicles, animals, puzzles and crayons - that are fun, motivational, educational and 100% eco-friendly. There are still huge amounts of goods that rely excessively on plastic material and the startup was created to produce eco-friendly toys that are ethically made from sustainable, native raw cork and, ultimately, help to close the gap between consumers’ intentions and purchasing behaviors. Cork is a natural raw material extracted from the cork oak, through an eco-friendly harvesting process that does not resort to cutting the tree down. It is one of the most natural and sustainable materials known to man. It is lightweight, soft, smooth, hypoallergenic, shock resistant and compostable. Its soft texture and absorption properties also make it compatible with all stages of child development. In addition, the inks and sealants used in the toy making do not contain phthalates, flavourings or heavy metals. The team cleverly applies cork benefits to the creation of natural toys that help children learn important motor, sensory, and cognitive skills. The company is now looking to expand further and is seeking commercial agents to represent their products in new markets. Additionally, the company welcomes wholesalers and retailers to work with directly under a distribution services agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought: 
The company is looking to partner with distributors and commercial agents with experience in the toy industry and established sales channels who can support them to access new markets and introduce the eco-friendly toys to prospective end-users.
Stage of Development: 
Already on the market
IPR Status: 
Trade Marks,Other
Comments Regarding IPR Status: 
CE certification by SGS – Société Générale de Surveillance. Other mechanical tests by the Portuguese Technological Centre for the Metalworking Industry (CATIM).
External code: 
BOPT20201003001