Inspiring Inventors: Valentyn Frechka
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Join the Ukrainian entrepreneur to hear the inspiring story behind his fast-growing start-up that turns green waste into eco-friendly paper.
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- Thursday, 27 March
Driven by a love of nature and desire to create something memorable, Valentyn Frechka pioneered a method to transform fallen leaves into sustainable paper. Learn how the Young Inventors Prize finalist overcame setbacks, achieved success with his invention and how he balances cutting-edge science with his entrepreneurial vision.
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- Valentyn Frechka
Valentyn Frechka is the Founder and Chief Technical Officer of Releaf Paper, a company that transforms fallen leaves into sustainable paper. At 16 while hiking in the Carpathians, Frechka had the idea of combating deforestation by transforming fallen leaves into a resource for paper production—simultaneously reducing carbon emissions from decomposition. His passion for innovation led him to join the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, where he embarked on the journey that would ultimately result in his groundbreaking invention.
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About Inspiring Inventors
Inspiring Inventors is a series offered by the European Patent Academy. Each edition features a former European Inventor Award or Young Inventors Prize finalist or winner, providing a unique opportunity to interact with these inventors. Viewers gain insight into the journey of bringing an invention to market and learn more about the technologies and trends shaping our world. The series is hosted by EPO patent examiner Edward Cooke.