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Seeking Oral Care Solutions with Seal and Protect Benefit

• Posted by The Procter & Gamble Company
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• Project Size : 250,000 - 1,000,000 €

Products, technologies or ingredients that (a) provide a layer, barrier or coating which will inhibit the formation of plaque or biofilm on tooth surfaces and/or (b) provide a coating to protect the teeth from stain and erosive acids or deliver effective amounts of oral care ingredient for an extended period of time.

Seeking Solutions for Repair and Protection of Enamel and Dentin

• Posted by The Procter & Gamble Company
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• Project Size : 250,000 - 1,000,000 €

A product that delivers significant and long lasting repair to damaged tooth enamel and dentin

Seeking a next generation material for safe Microwave, Oven and Air Fryer cooking from frozen

• Posted by Nomad Foods
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• Project Size : 0 - 50,000 €

As a global market leader in the frozen food sector, Nomad Foods is seeking advanced material solutions capable of maintaining structural and chemical integrity across an extreme thermal lifecycle: from deep-freeze storage at -18°C to active cooking in microwaves, air fryers, and conventional ovens (up to 220°C). The material must not adversely affect the product in any way: Proposals must demonstrate that the material has zero organoleptic impact, ensuring no migration of taste, odor, or aroma to the food product throughout its lifecycle. To ensure the long-term sustainability of our packaging portfolio, the material must achieve a RecyClass Recyclability Assessment Method (RAM) rating of Grade A or B. This may be accomplished through the use of an appropriate barrier coating or by utilising an existing recyclable substrate. The packaging format remains open, though our preference is to identify solutions that could replace our current flexible plastic cook‑in pouches or trays. The technology we are seeking should be at the functional prototype stage. The proposed packaging format must enable a high-performance "cook-in-pack" solution for our consumers. This technology will facilitate steam-cooking directly within the bag, pouch, or enclosed material, preserving the nutritional integrity of the food. The material must offer high transparency, allowing consumers to see the product, allowing us to showcase our vibrant, high-quality ingredients, emphasizing the premium nature and freshness of the Nomad Foods portfolio.

Breathe free air of COVID-19 in indoor common areas

• Posted by Javier Montiel Bonmatí from Universidad de Alicante
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• Patents for licensing

The Institute of Chemical Process Engineering of the University of Alicante has developed a system that allows the individual supply of disinfected air simultaneously to multiple users in closed spaces of common use. This system is characterised by the fact that it can be easily installed in any place (classrooms, cinemas, theatres, means of transport, hospitals, offices, banks, etc.), it is very economical, it allows the safety distance to be reduced safely, and therefore, to complete the capacity at 100% with practically no risk of contagion by the inhalation of air contaminated with COVID-19 or other pathogens that are transmitted by air. We are looking for companies interested in acquiring this system for commercial exploitation through patent licence agreement.

PROTAC molecules targeting PAX3:FOXO1 fusion protein for rhabdomyosarcoma treatment

• Posted by Georgetown University
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

This invention introduces novel PROTAC (proteolysis targeting chimera) molecules designed to induce degradation of the PAX3::FOXO1 fusion oncoprotein in rhabdomyosarcoma cells. The compounds consist of a PAX3::FOXO1 binding moiety, an E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety, and a bivalent linker. This targeted approach offers a potential breakthrough in treating fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma, addressing a significant unmet need in pediatric cancer therapy.

Soy-Based Epoxy Alternatives to BPA and Similar (Hazardous) Industrial Feedstocks

• Posted by Barry McGraw from Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

Airable is developing a series of bio-based epoxy alternatives to hazardous industrial feedstocks, such as bisphenol-A (BPA), whose pervasiveness raises health concerns. Airable’s innovative bio-based chemicals are derived from soybean oil and use polyketonate functionality to grant reactivity similar to traditional aliphatic epoxies. Our environmentally friendly products may be formulated into adhesives, coatings, and composites for industrial and consumer applications.