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Mondelez International posted this Technology Call
Seeking New Materials, Coatings, Methods and Technologies to Improve Packaging and Polymer SustainabilityWe are looking for technologies for direct food contact applications which can replace plastic films and aluminum foil laminates, both for barrier and non-barrier applications with alternatives which can be recycled with current recycling capabilities that fit the circular economy – both flex and rigid. - Recycling compatible, non-tinting flexible packaging ink formulations for high speed gravure and flexography - De-lamination technologies for reversing the adhesive bonds in multi-layer laminates - New technologies which can be utilized to collect and process mixed plastic films & Al. foil laminates and recycle them back into the plastic packaging supply chain. Includes E-markers for sorting materials in recycling systems That can be utilized to catalyze the accelerated breakdown of the polyolefin polymers into monomers potentially available for upcycling back into usable polymers or other uses To simple and effectively reduce gum waste in the environment; novel collection and gum bolus recycling technology
Clariant posted this Technology Call
Seeking new process technology to manufacture heterogeneous catalystsWe are seeking novel methods for the industrial manufacturing of heterogeneous catalysts. Typical materials which we manufacture are zeolites, (mixed) metal oxides, and supported (precious) metals and metal oxides (supports typically are based on alumina, steatite, cordierite or calcium aluminate). Specific exemplary materials would be Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 (used for methanol synthesis), FeOx (used as catalyst precursor for ammonia synthesis) or Pd or Ni on alumina carriers (used e.g. for hydrogenation or dehydrogenation). The resulting catalysts are currently used for applications around synthesis gas (e.g. methanol production, steam reforming, ammonia production, water gas shift), petrochemicals (e.g. olefin production, aromatics, styrene, ethylene oxide), specialties (e.g. emission control, off-gas treatment, gas purification, selective oxidation, hydrogenation, fuel upgrading). New methods that are relevant along the production of inorganic solids are of interest, for instance for precipitation, mixing, synthesis, aging, filtration, impregnation, coating, drying, calcining & heat treatment, shaping & forming (i.e. tableting, extrusion and pelletizing). The methods should be transferable to a scale of several hundred tons annually.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking new technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for our client's future consumer electronic productsOur client is a leading developer of portable consumer electronic devices, with worldwide demand for its range of desirable, high-quality lifestyle products. Whilst the company has a strong brand with a reputation for innovative and high-performance products, they are continually searching to augment the range with enhanced performance and functionality, benefiting their current customers and appealing to new users. Consumers are increasingly expecting their everyday products to be interactive, personalised and responsive to their ever-changing needs. Current products for everyday use are limited in their capability, and the client therefore wishes to understand, review and implement new technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), into their future consumer electronic products.Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Next generation automotive coating technologiesWe are working with a leading Tier 1 supplier of material solutions to the global automotive sector, and they are actively searching for step-change solutions and processes to address the rapidly changing marketplace for people transportation (including domestic cars, shared autonomous electric vehicles and municipal vehicles). The growing move to autonomous vehicles and future reliance on electric power offers both opportunities and challenges. Existing solutions use coatings to protect and decorate the vehicle, but the processes employed are costly in terms of time, labour and capital equipment, resulting in a significant cost for the manufacturer. Now OEMs are demanding quicker and more cost-effective solutions for vehicles that utilise a broader range of materials and are designed to be replaced more regularly, in some cases negating the need for decades of service. Whilst the emergence of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) necessitates cost efficiency for providers and therefore from the manufacturers, it also provides a new market for increased functionality of the car - as an informational, entertaining and socially responsible mode of transport.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Next generation Consumable identification & recognition technologiesOur client is an established electronic device manufacturer serving the consumer market who wishes to provide intuitive and integrated consumable recognition capabilities for their products. Established brands in the pharmaceutical, consumer goods and luxury product markets are continually seeking ways to protect their products from counterfeits and in some cases, potentially damaging imitations of their products which if used, could be harmful to consumers. Additionally, with the increase in smart devices (including those with multiple consumable options), there is also a growing need for a device to ‘recognise’ the consumable (e.g. cartridge) and thereby allow specific settings to be used, without the need for input by the user.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.
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.
PepsiCo posted this Technology Call
Seeking Novel Proteins, Peptides and Amino Acids with Health BenefitsPepsiCo is looking for novel proteins, peptides and amino acids that provide solutions for specific health benefits especially in the areas of weight management and muscle development/retention/repair. Other benefits of interest are heart health, sports performance, cognition, digestion, satiety, hormonal management, and overall wellness.
- 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.
