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Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Next generation functional materials and structuresThe company is an established electronic manufacturing organisation highly active in research and development. They are continually seeking and evaluating next generation materials and manufacturing approaches that have the potential to improve the functionality of end products.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking next generation pallet boardsPepsiCo seeks innovative suppliers for pallet boards suitable for use in its production and warehousing efforts. PepsiCo currently uses pallet boards made of Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) when warehousing products and goods in its facilities. Many of these pallets are currently made of 7/8” thick 9-11 ply fir or hardwood CC grade veneer core plywood and, while widely used in multiple PepsiCo production facilities, are susceptible to damage from other equipment including chains, brackets and forklifts (see images attached for examples of damaged pallet boards). At present, a single pallet board has an average functional life span of 3-6 months. To improve operations and reduce waste from damaged pallet boards, PepsiCo is interested in a composite pallet board. While the board can still be OSB, composite boards with other materials (such as plastics or aluminum, could be added for increased strength and resiliency) are of primary interest as long as there is no negative impact on recyclability. While PepsiCo is primarily interested in pallet board technologies that are commercially available, earlier stage technologies are of interest, provided viable development pathways exist.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking Non-Artificial Chelating AgentsPepsiCo is interested in leveraging non-artificial antimicrobial preservatives in place of synthetic alternatives. Non-artificial chelating agents are also of interest as alternatives to commonly used chelating agents like EDTA and SHMP.
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel ideas to strengthen inclusion and empower the "Invisible Billion"The COVID-19 pandemic highlights how countries with platforms (such as digital ID systems, digital payment systems, and integrated social protection information ecosystems) are able to quickly scale up existing or introduce new social protection programs. In particular, countries with such assets have been able to efficiently make emergency cash transfers to vulnerable groups—such as women and girls, the poor, informal workers, migrant workers, people living in remote areas, and refugees. The Mission Billion Challenge seeks solutions to how countries can increase their efforts to further support these groups—who often lack smartphones, computers and broadband internet access—so they can access services and cash transfers with minimal health risks.
Organization from SpainOrganization from Spain posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel material for cosmetic formulationWe are looking for novel chemistry to develop solutions for skin care applications and customization
Baltimore Aircoil CompanyBaltimore Aircoil CompanyBaltimore Aircoil Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel materials and technologies to deliver new and improved sound attenuation to industrial heat rejection equipmentBaltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) seeks to identify materials and technologies that can deliver sound attenuation to their industrial heat rejection equipment. Primary focus is to attenuate/cancel noise from three main characteristics of this equipment: water movement (e.g. spraying, splashing…), air movement, and rotating mechanical components (e.g. fan, motor, belts, bearings…). These materials/technologies could greatly enhance the adoption of our products, especially in densely populated area where sound level restrictions hinder the deployment of BAC’s highly energy and water efficient heat rejection solutions.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals able to automatically generate realistic image and video data to be used in Computer Vision and Machine Learning AI algorithm developmentTtechnologies or solutions that are able to automatically generate realistic image and video data to be used in Computer Vision and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm development are sought. We aim for the generated data by AI algorithms to able to achieve equivalent levels of accuracy of AI systems that are trained with real-life images and videos. We intend to achieve cost savings with this solution. This approach will reduce labour cost and effort required in collecting large amounts of image and video for development. The developed technique has also the potential to be applicable not only to this specific use-case, but also to other industries which implement computer vision AI and machine learning.
- Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals aiming to address and enable healthcare solutions in the post-COVID eraWhile the implications of the pandemic are still unfolding, countries across the world are preparing for life in the “New Normal.” In this period of transition, forward-thinking innovations aiming to address healthcare challenges are needed more than ever. Through disruption, we must leverage data and health technologies to accelerate potentially life-saving ideas aiming to improve patient care through the uncharted times that lay ahead. That is why Johnson & Johnson Innovation—JLABS (“JLABS”), in collaboration with Seoul Metropolitan Government (“SMG”), Korea Health Industry Development Institute (“KHIDI”), Janssen Korea Ltd., is launching the Seoul Innovation QuickFire Challenge for Healthcare in the New Normal. Up to two innovators with the best ideas aiming to address and enable potential healthcare solutions in the post-COVID era will receive up to KRW150,000,000 (approximately US$125,000[1]) in grant funding, residency at the Seoul Bio Hub, and mentorship and coaching from experts at the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. [1] From the KRW150 million grant, each awardee will receive a KRW75 million grant including one-year mandatory residency, which must be used toward the rent and utilities at the Seoul Bio Hub for a year. Estimate based on exchange rate of 0.00083 in June 2020
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals for automated inspection of shipping containers at container depotsThe solution should result in significant time savings and reduce the reliance on manual labour for the container inspection process, hence improving the depot’s handling capacity. The solution should also reduce/eliminate risky activities such as working at height or movement under the container trailer chassis. Being able to remotely/autonomously inspect the containers will make the job more attractive too.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals for the management and dynamic allocation of resources in a post-Covid-19 work setting• 30% improvement in resource utilization. • 30% increase in overall productivity • Improved employee retention rates due to solution enabling novel employment practices (e.g. reduced working hours for highly productive employees, etc.) • 50% reduction in instances of manpower imbalances caused due to poor recruitment / over recruitment of personnel. The solution should be one which the industry would readily accept and adopt, with minimal resistance from employees. It should enable warehouse operators to efficiently measure, improve, recognize, retain and reward the worker based on their productivity level. With such a solution, it would enable effective management of the workforce in post-COVID19 world.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to allow real-time tracking and tracing of air cargo movementsSeeking novel proposals to allow real-time tracking and tracing of air cargo movements. Novel proposals are sought to create a solution that allows real-time track and trace of air cargo movement in the warehouse.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to develop an automated system that accounts for real-time inventory tracking of cargo containersNovel proposals are sought to develop an automated system that accounts for real-time inventory tracking of cargo containers and NMEs to provide real time tracking.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to digitalise the cargo handling process to allow for monitoring and real-time tracking of shipmentsNovel proposals are sought to digitalise the cargo handling process to allow for monitoring and real-time tracking of shipments while integrating it with existing IT systems.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to facilitate optimisation and consolidation of shipments to enhance cargo flowNovel proposals are sought to develop a data analytics model that will facilitate optimisation and consolidation of inbound and outbound shipments in order to enhance cargo flow and make Singapore an ideal air cargo transhipment hub.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to improve water use efficiency both in manufacturing and in agriculturePepsiCo’s business depends on water, and as such, we have a vested interest, and responsibility, to conserve and protect it at all points along our value chain. PepsiCo is seeking technology/approaches to improve water use efficiency both in manufacturing and in agriculture and to replenish the water used in manufacturing to local watersheds. Technologies/approaches addressing water usage in agriculture, the manufacturing process or the processing of waste-water will be considered. Solutions may also include atmospheric water generation or unlocking use of “source” water (improved RO, ZLD, inexpensive filtration).
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to optimise bunker utilisation and procurement to improve fleet vessel performanceA technology is sought to optimise bunker utilisation and procurement to improve fleet vessel performance and address the pain points listed above. Generating and Communicating Bunker Utilisation Plans An application that receives and processes vessel performance statistics from the entire fleet of vessels, combines with SMHI weather statistics*, and prepares an optimised bunker utilisation plan for the vessel based on its historical performance data and that of its sister vessels. The optimisation rules engine should be able and could run tirelessly 24 x 7 to provide timely optimization plans and suggestions to vessel masters for their proactive actions, removing the need for vessel masters to wait for advice from on-shore technical and operations team and giving significant cost savings from sub-optimal bunker consumption.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to reduce accident rates among driversWe aim for a reduction of 20-30% in accident rates from the current rate. We intend to have the ability to commercialise the solution for other markets apart from Singapore. This solution will enable us to lower or maintain existing insurance premium, reduce our accident repair cost and reduce the number of vehicles we keep idle as accident replacement vehicles.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel proposals to translate electronic transfer of shipment details on an existing pre-printed bills of landing (BL)/manifest automaticallyA solution is sought to translate electronic transfer of shipment details on an existing pre-printed bills of lading (BL)/manifest to specific port customs pre-printed document in an automated manner, thus eliminating development work required for each port specific customs manifest format. This solution can be used internally or industry wide. • A software product/solution which will be able to handle various eSI format without subsequent customization. • Solution should be user friendly to allow user/agent to self-service to implement a new eSI format integration with a new partner/authority. Stakeholders •Users (requirements in terms of daily operations) • Agents (workflow process & testing) • Port customs (Product & interface testing)
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking Novel Protein Solutions for BeveragesThe food and beverage market currently has significant growing demand for protein rich or protein enriched products. The trend is clearly demonstrated in the recent success of Greek style yogurt and the growing demand for plant-based food and beverages. The challenge with protein additions at the levels at which claims can be made is that the protein adversely impacts the texture/mouthfeel, taste and/or color, of the product. Therefore, consumer perceptions of the product suffer. The goal is to locate novel proteins that do not suffer from these drawbacks and/or unique extraction methods to mitigate/minimize their magnitude and to achieve a claimable level of protein relevant to each category.
- Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel research projects to better understand and address COVID-19 outbreakThe British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy is launching a COVID-19 funding call to support researchers in better understanding and addressing COVID-19 outbreak. 1. Grants of up to £25,000 to support research projects. Exceptional grants in excess of £25,000 will be considered. The funding scope covers: New projects Extension of existing research projects Expenditure of staff and or consumables 2. Applications are open worldwide to all organisations and will be subject to a rapid peer review process. 3. Research findings will be considered for fast track open access online publication in JAC or JAC-AMR.
Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel technologies and business models to drive the shift towards cleaner, safer and smarter solutionsFounded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 52,100 people. Scania is part of Volkswagen. It's a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. Scania’s purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society, and the environment. Together with XNode, a global innovation platform, as our innovation partner. We aim to explore new technologies and business models with fast-moving Chinese startups during this disruptive period. To drive the shift towards cleaner, safer, and smarter solutions, We are delight to invite you and your team to join the Scania Open Innovation Program.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel technologies for multiphase gas separation to enhance waste heat recovery during dehydration processesDehydration is routinely employed as a cooking process by the food and beverage industry. It uses significant amounts of energy and results in substantial lost heat to the atmosphere in the form of vapor clouds. The presence of atmospheric air, up to 30% by mass, in the air-steam reduces the possibility of waste heat recovery. As a non-condensing gas, it remains in a thin insulating layer at the condensate surface; this layer increases the partial pressure of the air and considerably reduces the heat transfer efficiency between the waste heat (steam) and any recovery medium. Separating the air from the steam significantly enhances the waste heat recovery opportunity. PepsiCo wishes to improve their waste heat recovery systems by implementing innovative technology to separate the desirable waste steam from the air-steam mixture.
Sameer Talsania posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel technologies for multiphase gas separation to enhance waste heat recovery during dehydration processesDehydration is routinely employed as a cooking process by the food and beverage industry. It uses significant amounts of energy and results in substantial lost heat to the atmosphere in the form of vapor clouds. The presence of atmospheric air, up to 30% by mass, in the air-steam reduces the possibility of waste heat recovery. As a non-condensing gas, it remains in a thin insulating layer at the condensate surface; this layer increases the partial pressure of the air and considerably reduces the heat transfer efficiency between the waste heat (steam) and any recovery medium. Separating the air from the steam significantly enhances the waste heat recovery opportunity. We wish to improve their waste heat recovery systems by implementing innovative technology to separate the desirable waste steam from the air-steam mixture.
R&D Director, External Innovation at PepsiCo
- Baltimore Aircoil CompanyBaltimore Aircoil Company
Baltimore Aircoil Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel technologies to deliver high energy efficiency and low sound air movement to industrial heat rejection equipmentWe are seeking to identify technologies that can deliver improved energy efficiency and lower sound emissions to their industrial heat rejection equipment. The primary focus is to greatly exceed the minimum energy efficiency goals established by the second tier of the European Union’s Directive 327/2011 guideline https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:090:0008:0021:en:PDF while providing industry-leading low sound performance, by ideally meeting or exceeding the 1.1.2020 efficiency levels listed in this working document: https://www.eceee.org/static/media/uploads/site-2/ecodesign/products/ventilation-fans/explnotefanreview20150430.docx For reference, the EU Directive 327/2011 guidelines establish minimum overall efficiency levels for the fan, electric motor, and driving arrangement assemblies. These technologies would support BAC’s mission of providing sustainable, high-efficiency cooling solutions while minimize the environmental impact of our highly energy and water efficient heat rejection solutions.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking novel technologies to enable consumer promotions using existing packaging componentsPepsiCo is interested in new methods to delight and engage with regard to promotional activity using existing packaging components such as bottles, labels and closures. PepsiCo connects with consumers in a variety of ways, such as advertising and social media. On a more personal, individualized level, PepsiCo can also connect with consumers via QR codes on labels or via unique codes added to the underside of a cap. Driven by the unique coding, these under-the-cap (UTC) codes can provide access to product or promotional information or can provide entry into a contest. Once redeemed, unique codes will need to be prohibited from further redemption. In order to access the code, the consumer must first purchase the product and then open the container by breaking the tamper evident bands to access the unique code. Often, however, the UTC codes can be difficult to read using either the human eye or with a cell phone camera. The main challenge: the closure base color has little contrast when compared to the UTC text. This results in a decline in consumer engagement and participation. PepsiCo is seeking: 1. Systems or technologies that can deliver a more positive consumer experience by ensuring greater visibility and legibility to unique UTC codes 2. Alternatives to the traditional UTC codes by leveraging bottles, labels or closure technologies that still require consumer purchase of the product prior to accessing the unique identifier. While PepsiCo is primarily interested in technologies that are closer to commercial availability, early-stage solutions may also be of interest, provided a clear development pathway exists.
BIC posted this Technology Call
Seeking Numerical simulation of the cold forming process of small metallic partsBIC is looking for advanced computer simulations that can accurately model the process of shaping small metal parts. Cold forming is a key step in the manufacturing of ballpoint pen tips, which poses technical constraints on the raw material such as low inclusion content and small dimensional variation. Numerical simulations have been identified as a promising tool to identify the most suitable tool geometry to perform the cold forming operation, allowing thus both to increase the tooling lifetime and to expand the materials compatible with it. The group has an extensive hands-on experience in cold forming but has not yet explored the use of numerical simulations in this context. By making the process less sensitive to the raw material characteristics, the group can broaden its supply sources, reduce the operating costs, and introduce new materials with a view to comply with the anticipated strengthening of safety regulations.
- Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this Technology Call
Seeking nurse-led ideas from nurses and nursing students around the world focused on improving COVID-19 patient careNurses have always been critical partners on the frontlines of care, and the backbone of our healthcare system. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised new challenges for nurses and health workers and brought into focus the obstacles that they face around the world, every day. The power of nurse-led innovation and know-how may be more critical than ever when developing potential solutions amid a global crisis. With extensive patient experience, nurses’ ideas have the potential to profoundly improve human health. In connection with our overall commitment to supporting frontline healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson & Johnson is proud to continue the Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenges series with a new challenge inspired by the NurseHack4Health: COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon where over 500 nurses, healthcare professionals, and tech enthusiasts convened virtually to help ideate potential solutions for COVID-19 health challenges. This QuickFire Challenge is open to all nurse innovators, and aims to help nurture early-stage ideas from the frontlines of COVID-19 by celebrating, supporting, & mentoring the nurse innovators behind them. Introducing the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge in COVID-19 Patient Care together with the American Organization for Nursing LeadershipTM (AONL) and the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, & Leaders (SONSIEL). Nurses from around the world are invited to submit ideas aiming to improve COVID-19 patient care. The nurse innovators with the best idea(s) will receive up to $100,000 in grant funding, mentoring from experts across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, and access to the Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS ecosystem to help bring their ideas to life. As innovators on the frontlines of healthcare, nurses have the power to profoundly change lives. Johnson & Johnson has the scale, resources and know-how to help move them forward. Put these two together, and that changes everything. We have never stopped and never will stop advocating for, elevating and empowering nurses as innovative, critical leaders on the frontline. Learn more about nurses who innovate, and the commitment Johnson & Johnson has made to nurses over the past 120 years at https://nursing.jnj.com/our-commitment. Learn more about how we are supporting front line health workers amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
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- Organization from European Union
Organization from European Union posted this Technology Call
Seeking olive compounds with antioxidation and/or preservation activity for meat products (cooked, fresh and dry) and meat alternatives (vegan meat)We are looking for food grade raw materials which improves shelf life in final products, such meat preparations and meat products, cooked and dry-cured, from olive tree or olive origin. For preservation we are interested in both natural solutions active against spoilage bacteria but also pathogenic bacteria like Listeria, Salmonella and Clostridium. For Oxidation we are interested in both natural solutions that protects against fat and/or colour oxidation.
