Executive Brief
Project EVE Limited is an IoT-driven social enterprise and AgTech startup based in Hong Kong. They develop the "EVE-Pot," an assistive smart-planting system designed to bridge the gap between indoor farming, mental health, and elderly care (specifically dementia). Their technology stack integrates environmental sensors with a gamified mobile interface to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that reduces the "plant-blindness" and maintenance burden for users and caregivers.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 42 (General Research / Engineering)
Why this Score? While Project EVE is primarily a B2C/Social Impact startup, their "self-sustaining" value proposition creates a technical bottleneck: sensor fouling and water health. Standard pH and nutrient sensors (Nitrates/Phosphates) degrade quickly in organic environments, requiring frequent calibration that contradicts their "easy access" promise for the elderly. 6C’s Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) technology offers a "set-and-forget" sensing and purification solution that aligns with their mission of reducing caretaker burden.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance-Free Sensing | BDD Electrochemical Sensors | Traditional electrodes drift and foul in soil/water. BDD sensors provide high-sensitivity detection of nitrates and pH with zero-fouling and no need for frequent recalibration. |
| Self-Cleaning Water | Mini-BDD Electrolysis Cell | To ensure the pot is truly "Self-Sustaining," 6C's BDD electrodes can generate in-situ ozone or hydroxyl radicals to eliminate algae and root-rot pathogens without chemical additives. |
| Device Longevity | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coating | Applied to internal sensor probes or moisture pins to prevent corrosion and mineral buildup, extending the hardware lifecycle to 10+ years. |
| Thermal Management | PCD Heat Spreaders | If their "Server for virtual pets" or edge-computing hub scales in complexity, PCD ensures the device remains "cool to the touch"—critical for elderly-safe electronics. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: As you scale EVE-Pot for the dementia industry, how do you manage the "sensor drift" and bio-fouling that typically requires manual calibration by caregivers every few weeks?
- Value Statement: 6C can help Project EVE achieve true "self-sustainability" by integrating maintenance-free diamond sensors that ensure the pot stays healthy even when the user or caretaker forgets it exists.