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Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking step-change functionality in the manufacture of specific Polymers to simplify the creation, manufacturing and end of life processingOur client is an established European manufacturer of speciality polyols, glycols and polyolefin-based materials for use in technically demanding and often niche applications. Polyolefins (POs) are versatile plastics with good physical and chemical properties (e.g. lightweight, transparent, mechanical, flexibility and weather resistance), and as such are used in a wide variety of industries. Polyols and glycols are intermediates used for the manufacture of materials such as polyurethane (e.g. for adhesive or foams). The client’s materials are considered specialised grades (not commodity materials) and are often used in emerging markets and for new applications; they are also supported by excellent customer service. However, these materials are now required to provide enhanced performance to justify their continuing use and increasingly require a simplified route to recycling and potential reuse. The client therefore wishes to provide step-change functionality in the manufacture of specific polyols and polyolefin materials by simplifying the creation, manufacturing and end of life processing, in addition to ways to differentiate their materials providing enhanced material performance for their customers. This could include enabling use of these plastic materials in applications previously not covered (i.e. replacing wood / metal / concrete / glass). Polymers of interest include: ▪ Polyolefin-based (PO) materials: - Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and Ethylene butyl acrylate (EBA) - Polyethylene – high and low density (HDPE and LDPE/LLDPE) - Polypropylene (PP) copolymers ▪ Polyol- / Glycol- based materials
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking students ages 13-17 from around the world to form virtual teams to develop technology-based solutions to slow the spread of COVID-19The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic, spanning 112 countries and infecting over 150,000 people. As scientists and public health experts rush to find solutions to contain the spread, much still remains unknown about COVID-19. As the world races to contain the virus, existing and emerging technologies are proving to be valuable. In fact, governments and health care facilities have increasingly turned to technology to help manage the outbreak. In China, where the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported, the government has launched several initiatives to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and data science into the healthcare system to track and contain the outbreak. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has sparked alarm worldwide. Many countries are grappling with the rise in confirmed cases. It is urgent and crucial for us to discover ways to use technology to contain the outbreak and manage future public health emergencies.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking suppliers of a flexible, durable packing bag able to hold raw materials (solid vegetable matter) for processing at elevated temperaturesOur client is a large company with UK and global operations, manufacturing intermediate ingredients for use in consumer products. The company has an extensive R&D program and is continually innovating to provide the best ingredients, often via new production processes. They have successfully developed a new ingredient, and now wish to optimise and scale-up the batch production process. This requires larger quantities of the processing materials used.Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking suppliers of crushable capsules to encapsulate a wide spectrum of hydrophobic and hydrophilic flavoursOur client is an established manufacturer of FMCG (fast moving consumer good) products incorporating a range of flavourings (e.g. fruit, herb, botanical or synthetic versions). Flavours can enhance the consumer enjoyment of products and manufacturers are increasingly looking for versatile technology platforms to incorporate a variety of such ingredients into their product ranges. Food, health or consumer products often require the encapsulation of flavours or active ingredients to improve the stability or control the release for a specific trigger (including consumer activation). One way these are delivered is via soft or hard capsules, and common applications include: - cosmetics; confectionary; chewing gum; detergents; nutraceuticals, etc.
The Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking Surface Care Cleaning Enhancement for use on Hard Surfaces in the HomeLooking to identify novel technologies and/or full formulations that deliver enhanced cleaning in terms of stain protection and/or repellency for soils or pollution protection.
- The Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable Adhesive/ Bonding Technologies for Feminine Absorbing Hygiene ProductsHotmelt Adhesives (polymer backbones surrounded by tackifier resins and modifiers) have been the predominant bonding technology in Absorbing Hygiene Products (AHP) for decades. We are looking for more sustainable Adhesive/Bonding technologies for AHP that would not compromise the performance of our products.
Organization from European UnionOrganization from European Union posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable Bio-Based Material for Low-Temperature Extrusion in FMCGs/CPGs A major FMCG producer is currently looking for a material that can be processed by extrusion. This could involve an existing material, a newly developed material, or a novel method/formula for creating such a material. Ideally, this material should be extrudable at relatively low temperatures (preferably around 100°C maximum) while exhibiting good stiffness. Company is interested in options that are either biobased or biodegradable and comply with the TOY Safety Directive.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable electronics for use within portable consumer devicesThe client is a global FMCG company that designs and manufactures a range of portable consumer devices. These devices contain electronic components and PCBA (printed circuit board assembly), using increasingly unsustainable rare metals. As part of its on-going sustainability programmes, the client wishes to reduce the environmental impact of these devices and identify technology solutions that would facilitate the creation of “sustainable electronics” for use within their consumer devices
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable non-woven material for FMCG applicationsThe client manufactures a range of products for the FMCG market and is actively searching for ways to improve the sustainability of their products and associated packaging without compromising on performance. They currently use a thermoplastic non-woven material to wrap food-grade ingredients for use by the consumer (example products could include tea bags, beverage filters), but this is not biodegradable or compostable and is not suitable for plastic recycling schemes. Whilst there is an increasing number of biodegradable or compostable alternatives to plastic-based nonwovens (e.g. bioplastics), many are not compatible with traditional heat-sealing equipment used in FFS (Form, Fill, Seal) production lines without the use of thermoplastic binders. This could result in the end-product still being considered as single use plastic, and so would be likely to face future regulation regarding waste disposal in some geographies.- The Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable Packaging for Wet WipesThis outlines the need to develop consumer-preferred and sustainable packaging innovation for wet baby-wipes via best-in-class partnership with strategic External Business Partners to bring a strong and disruptive sustainability solution. Wet wipes (pre-moistened non-woven disposable towelettes) continue to be a consumer desirable product form. Ease of use (dictated by packaging) directly impacts overall perception and consumer acceptance of the product. Packaging of wet-wipe products requires easy dispensing of wipes when needed, while retaining the moisture during storage. Recently, another dimension of packaging emerged as a major driver for consumers acceptance across industries, namely the introduction of more sustainable packaging solutions.
inocrowd posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable packaging: Development of barrier properties to oil and grease in molded fiber (cellulose) articles (MFA) for the Food sector.The challenge is managed by Innoget on behalf of InoCrowd, our partner in the Open Innovation Global Alliance. InoCrowd specializes in providing services to generate ideas and solve problems through its interactive open innovation technological platform. This platform connects a network of experts from around the world, accelerating and enhancing innovation for companies investing in research and development (R&D).
Stefano RestaFater SpAStefano Resta posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable Superabsorbent PolymerFater is looking for partners able to solve technical challenges in order to develop a super absorbent polymer - SAP - material from sustainable sources with good fluid handling properties, able to replace the currently used raw material. We are open to solutions that already have applications in adjacent fields, such as agriculture, anti-flood bags, food absorbent pad or other that could potentially be re-applied for our purposes.
Principal Scientist Technology Innovation at Fater SpA
Fater SpA posted this Technology Call
Seeking Sustainable Superabsorbent PolymerFater is looking for partners able to solve technical challenges in order to develop a super absorbent polymer - SAP - material from sustainable sources with good fluid handling properties, able to replace the currently used raw material. The sustainable SAP should have similar absorption properties of the commercially available SAP (produced from non-sustainable petrochemical sources) and guarantee a significantly reduced environmental impact, evaluated via Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Qatar Research, Development and Innovation CouncilQatar Research, Development and Innovation CouncilQatar Research, Development and Innovation Council posted this Technology Call
Seeking sustainable, cost-effective solutions to reduce the humidity of cooling air inside greenhouses in QatarHassad Food is requesting sustainable technologies that can reduce relative humidity inside greenhouses to at least 70%, and can be applied for both small sized (450m2) and large greenhouses (5000m2) at scale.
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- Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking tech innovations that can slow and track the spread of emerging disease outbreaksHow can communities around the world prepare for, detect, and respond to emerging pandemics and health security threats? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the latest in a series of infectious disease emergencies, including cholera, Ebola, SARS, Chikungunya, HIV/AIDS, and influenza. While scientists and drug developers, with support from governments and multilateral organizations, have been rushing to produce, test, and deliver vaccines and treatments, tech innovators also have a crucial role to play, both in the near term and to prevent and mitigate future disease outbreaks. In the near term, we need improved solutions for prevention, accurate detection, and rapid response. MIT Solve is seeking tech innovations that can slow and track the spread of an emerging outbreak, for example by improving individual hygiene, developing low-cost rapid diagnostics, analyzing data that informs decision making, and providing tools that support and protect health workers. At the same time, we cannot solely treat disease outbreaks reactively. Climate change and globalization leave us ever more vulnerable to future epidemics and pandemics, and it’s critical to be prepared. Solve is also seeking solutions that focus on preventative and mitigation measures that strengthen access to affordable primary healthcare systems, enhance disease surveillance systems, and improve healthcare supply chains.
Haier posted this Technology Call
Seeking technical solution for air-permeable drying technology (blocking liquid and vaporous water molecules)We are looking for a technical solution with air-permeability of not less than 350-1600ml/min and water resisting (liquid water, water molecules, water vapor molecules)Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking technologies & expertise to improve the bioavailability of cannabinoidsThe company is developing cannabis-based edible products for the consumer lifestyle market and is looking for expert advisers and enabling technologies to assist their R&D and product innovation activities. Edible cannabis products are difficult to formulate because of the low water solubility and poor bioavailability of cannabinoids. Our client is interested in working with individuals and organisations with formulation expertise in delivery systems to improve the bioavailability of cannabinoids in gummy and beverage products.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Technologies for Manufacturing Sustainable paraffins and olefinsWe are working with an established chemical company that is looking for technologies for manufacturing sustainable C9-C16 paraffins (alkanes) and olefins (alkenes). The production of chemicals from renewable resources, rather than petroleum-based feedstocks, has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions and defossilize production. C9-C16 paraffins (alkanes) and olefins (alkenes) are liquid hydrocarbons. They are used in a range of products including jet fuels, personal care products and solvents.
- The Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking Technologies for Sampling Interstitial Fluid in SkinInterstitial fluid (ISF), the fluid in spaces between the cells, is a novel source of biomarkers that compliments conventional sources like blood and urine. The use of ISF for therapeutic drug monitoring, dermatological diagnoses and continuous biomarker measurements provides unique information and is potentially pain-free. Despite the advantages, ISF has received limited attention due to the lack of simple collection methods. Thus, there is a need for a simple ISF collection method.
arbaz adilJinnah University for Womenarbaz adil posted this Technology Call
Seeking technologies related to healthcare raw materialsunderstanding, monitoring, and controlling raw material variability across the biopharmaceutical value chain from raw material suppliers to patients is critical. However, doing so depends on how a company’s raw material data is collected, shared, and analyzed.. If you have any suggestions or solutions regarding raw material for health care and contacts below mention address. IRP industry partner will invest in piloting and license in potential viable formulations.
R&D Manager at Jinnah University for Women- Organization from Germany
Organization from Germany posted this Technology Call
Seeking Technologies relating to Asphaltenes Agglomeration in Crude OilAn important challenge in the oil industry is to transport crude oils through pipelines while minimizing potential transport issues like formation damage and plugging of wellbores, production facilities, and pipelines due to asphaltenes agglomeration. Asphaltenes agglomeration occurs when the equilibrium of the asphaltene and resins is altered due to the changing flow conditions during transportation. Since the viscosity of crude oil which is a key governing parameter in fluid transportation in pipelines and asphaltenes content are both closely related – any fluctuation in the temperature, pressure, and oil composition in the pipelines can easier trigger an industrial debacle. The company is seeking chemical flow improvers i.e. surfactants, polymers, small molecules, etc. and analytical/computational methods to study the mechanism of asphaltenes agglomeration.
Beiersdorf AG posted this Technology Call
Seeking technologies to jellify fluids (water or oil) without using polymeric molecules or surfactant systems.The main goal is to find a technology to jellify a fluid without using macromolecules or concentrated surfactant systems. The fluid in question may be water or oils (eg. hydrocarbons, triglycerides, fatty acids and esters - mostly saturated). The concentration of the gelling agent should be below 5% w/w. (preferentially < 2% w/w).
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking technologies to reduce, remove, or separate hydrocarbon compoundsWe are working with a manufacturing company that operates a range of industrial processes to isolate and purify products from raw materials. They are looking for technologies for removing or reducing to a non-detectable (less than 1ppm) level, various species of long chain saturated hydrocarbon compounds and (poly)aromatic hydrocarbon compounds from a mixture of triglycerides. The compounds of interest have hydrocarbon chains with a carbon number up to C50.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking technologies, products and services to provide hair-derived health knowledgeOur client is an established manufacturer of consumer-focused health and personal care products, enabling users of all ages to improve their health and appearance directly. Consumers are increasingly seeking to understand if their lifestyle choices are having a positive (or negative) effect on their health. Therefore, the client is looking for ways to support this need, allowing the consumer to measure, track and most importantly, understand their underlying health. This capability needs to be based on established (scientific) knowledge; thus ensuring the consumer receives relevant and actionable health-related metrics and insights. The client is continually seeking to enhance the functionality of current products, and launch new products or services to provide consumers with a broader choice of tools to maximise their health ensuring that accurate information is at the core of their decisions. Whilst the use of blood, urine and saliva testing is well known, hair analysis is a less recognised technique, despite it being less invasive and providing valuable insights into dietary and lifestyle influences.Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Technology concepts for new natural flavoured sparkling water beveragesOur client is a leader in the manufacture and supply of carbonated beverages in North America, searching for ways to differentiate a future offering of flavoured sparkling water products. As with other beverage categories (e.g. craft beer, coffee) the use of innovative processes to enhance the taste, nutritional profile and consumer experience are equally important as the unique founder / product story that often accompanies leading brands. The current and growing trend in the beverage market is for low calorie, non-sweetened, fruit-flavoured beverages that are perceived as better hydration options for health-conscious consumers. The move away from traditional sodas has focused on the goodness of water and the use of natural flavours (e.g. citrus) with minimal calories, but consumers are now demanding greater tasting products and are looking for brands with a compelling reason for purchase.Qaztech Ventures posted this Technology Call
Seeking technology for controlling weeds in potato fields- The solution should not depress crop plants in the crop rotation. - The solution can include both mechanical processing of potato row spacing and the use of herbicides that effectively combat weeds common in the fields. - Should work on potatoes grown under irrigation.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking Technology for extraction/limiting absorption of oil/hydrophobic fluidsNew technologies/IP that identify new technologies for oil extraction or preventing absorption of lipids in a porous matrix e.g. potato chips. These technologies can be outside of the food industry such as pharmaceutical, petrochemical to enable oil/hydrophobic fluid removal/reduction. Key areas of focus: 1) Tech limits absorption of hydrophobic fluids (e.g. high temperature post frying to promote oil drainage) 2) Tech that extracts hydrophobic fluids (e.g. steam stripping, centrifuge, super-critical CO2 extraction, ultrasonic) 3) Tech that prevents creation of a porous matrix when exposed to thermal energy (e.g. (pre-treatments such as pulse electric field))
Olzhas Bilyalov posted this Technology Call
Seeking technology for increasing the shelf life of carrots in industrial environment of up to 8 monthsCan be a game-changer technology - The technology should work at a temperature of -1 to 2 C, humidity 95-98%. - The technology should be non-waste, safe, not affecting the taste and color. - Storage technology should have minimum requirements for changes in the design of the vegetable store.
R&D Manager at Qaztech Ventures
- Organization from Germany
Organization from Germany posted this Technology Call
Seeking Technology for Petroleum-based Composition ProfilingThe company is seeking analytical innovation for residual chemical detection (down to ppm levels) in a fluid matrix that could comprise both petroleum-based and aqueous based components. The ideal chemical sensors must able to operate remotely at harsh conditions of high pressure & temperature and to characterize the multiphase composition and residual chemical presence. Relevant technical proposal can be carried out in the framework of a joint venture, license or research cooperation agreement.
