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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 CompanyBaltimore 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 InnogetCovid-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 UnionOrganization 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.
DCR S.A. posted this Technology Call
Seeking optimization of the plasticizing unit for HDPE and HMWHDPE recyclingWe are looking for an innovative redesign of the plasticizing screw used in the extrusion of HDPE and HMWHDPE blends. The primary goals are: - reduction of extrusion pressure, - reduction of processing temperature, - improved plasticizing efficiency, - lower energy consumption. It is crucial that the plasticity of the material and the mechanical quality of the regranulate are not compromised. The project should deliver alternative screw geometry concepts, technical analysis (CFD simulations), and a virtual prototype of the most promising solution.
DCR S.A. posted this Technology Call
Seeking optimization of the plasticizing unit for HDPE and HMWHDPE recycling.We are looking for an innovative redesign of the plasticizing screw used in the extrusion of HDPE and HMWHDPE blends. The primary goals are: - reduction of extrusion pressure, - reduction of processing temperature, - improved plasticizing efficiency, - lower energy consumption. It is crucial that the plasticity of the material and the mechanical quality of the regranulate are not compromised. The project should deliver alternative screw geometry concepts, technical analysis (CFD simulations), and a virtual prototype of the most promising solution.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking Organic weed control technologiesWe are working with an established manufacturer of ingredients that operates large scale organic farming facilities across the world. Maintaining weed control in these farms is a costly and time consuming operation, therefore the client would like to explore all forms of organic weed control techniques that can address this. The company already employs a variety of solutions including mowing, flaming, manual removal and competitive planting to remove or reduce the weeds, but the variety of crop and weeds can mean effective organic weed control is problematic. The desirable solutions would be those that can reduce the manual labour and tillage needed for weeding, resulting in healthier soil and lower operating costs.Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking organisations able to help scale up production of membrane distillation systems for deployment globallyWe are working with a developer and supplier of equipment for the sustainable supply of safe drinking water in remote areas. Many remote island communities or those in conflict areas do not have access to a consistent supply of fresh drinking water or a reliable energy source to allow water to be created where it is needed. There is therefore a need for technology to transform non-potable water (polluted, waste, grey, brackish or seawater) into safe drinking water. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems are currently used in large desalination infrastructure projects, but are unsuitable when access or power is restricted, or if supply is required in a short time-frame. Membrane distillation (MD) processes are increasingly being investigated as a potential alternative to RO for these scenarios. The process relies on the partial pressure difference (triggered by a temperature difference) between each side of the vapour-selective and hydrophobic membrane pores. These pores are larger than in RO systems, resulting in less pressure, and subsequently less energy required, which facilitates the use of resulting MD systems in remote, off-grid locations with renewable energy sources.
The Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking Overall Wellness/Health in Fabric and Home CareProducts, ingredients, or devices that can enhance the overall wellness/health or safety profile in Fabrice Care of Home Care/cleaning (dish, surfaces, air, etc.) - both in-home and in personal spaces (cars, offices, etc.).
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Laura Bosco posted this Technology Call
seeking participants for stem cell congress 2021Greetings of the day! Amazing opportunity, “4th International Conference on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine” is knocking at the door for experts to share their innovations and insights on April 12-13| Paris, France. Abstract submission is now online, with diverse topic highlights. Your presence is honored & your talk is highly appreciated. Theme: Diving into Stem Cells: Novel Approaches
Marketing Manager at Allied Academies Ltd
BASF SE posted this Technology Call
Seeking partner to address cicular economy of chemical plastic wasteThink of us as your customer or development partner. This challenge is open for startups, universities, institutes and research teams. For the project, we expect you to adapt your existing solution to the agricultural industry and BASF’s requirements or co-develop a product with BASF. By the end of the project, we expect to have a prototype of how a “smart ecosystem” could look, ready for further evaluation and adaptation. We are ready to help you fine tune your solution to get it there. Considering the diversity of BASF’s operations, your solution should allow for a certain degree of customization in order to facilitate broad deployment, such as a multilingual interface.
Independent posted this Technology Call
SEEKING PARTNER TO PATENT CORROSION UNDER INSULATION PRODUCTSI have developd a technology to solve Corrosion Under Insulation of pipe and equipment in the oil, chemical and petrochemical industry. The invention includes 3 devices to be patented and I have the basis to develop a software to apply in all piping circuits to control the problem. All these have a huge potential market worldwide. My proposal is to sign an agreement to patent and develop a market for all products and technology.Indira Altynbekova posted this Technology Call
Seeking partners (SMEs) to Contribute to CO2 emissions reduction and resource efficiency in EUJoin AMULET on a journey that will bring sustainable and reduced CO2 emissions while working with: ✅ fibre-reinforced polymers ✅ ceramic matrix composites ✅ light metal alloys. in four different sectors: ✅ automotive ✅ aerospace&aeronautics ✅ building ✅ energy Contribute to CO2 emissions reduction and resource efficiency in EU by boosting the role of SMEs.
Innovation Consultant at Bax&Co
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking partners / expertise in the sustainable processing of plant-based raw materials for oils/fats for the food industryWe are working with an established ingredients manufacturer supplying the food industry with a range of oils/fats and proteins. The production of these ingredients can require extensive processing, high energy consumption, and the use of large quantities of organic solvents (e.g. hexane), all of which provide environmental risks. The food industry and its supply chain currently faces the dual challenge of moving to more sustainable sources (requiring alternative sources of oils/fats and proteins that can provide similar yield/quality to products such as palm oil), whilst finding ‘greener’ methods of processing that don’t require the use of organic solvents and capital intensive processes. This shift to sustainable farming and processing is being increasingly demanded by more knowledgeable consumers keen to protect the environment and long term health of the planet and its occupants. The client has committed to extending and improving the sustainability of their operations and seeks innovative partners to enable this change.
Odor DumitruDanube Valley Factory Agro Pellets srlOdor Dumitru posted this Technology Call
Seeking partners consortium We want to access European funds for a pilot station in Romania with the inventor.In order to obtain the European financing we must form a consortium together with the Inventor, who will be paid from this amount or will choose to remain in the final consortium. We want technologies to replace energofage technologies, we want technologies that volorify local raw materials, replace iron, wood, produce cheap and clean domestic energy
CEO at Danube Valley Factory Agro Pellets srlHempel Group posted this Technology Call
Seeking partners for development of Photovoltaic paint.We are seeking partners that can contribute to the development of a Photovoltaic coating. A partner should be able to contribute within at least one of the following areas: Photovoltaic coating: A coating that has photovoltaic properties and that allows the extraction of the resulting electrons. The coating might contain perovskite particles or other photocatalytic particles. The binder should be able to disperse the photocatalytic particles and should allow the extraction of the generated electricity while providing good film forming properties. The coating could be water based, solvent based or solvent-free. Current collection: Suitable materials for current collection from the photovoltaic coating. Solution on the position of the electrodes relative to the photovoltaic coating as well as the geometry of the electrodes is of interest. Important criteria's for selection of the proper material includes • The catalytic durability of the material. • The photovoltaic paint as well as the current collectors should be easy to apply on site • The durability when exposed to the environment. • The chosen technology should not contain substances of concern and is a candidate for passing REACH and other equivalent regulations.
- Organization from European Union
Organization from European Union posted this Technology Call
Seeking Partners to Co-Develop Direct Ocean Capturing Technology ( DOC) in Desalination PlantsMajor player in the fields of Materials, Chemicals, and Industrial Solutions is seeking partners to implement and investigate an innovative Direct Ocean Capturing (DOC) technology of CO2 within seawater desalination plants. The feasibility of DOC using seawater has already been demonstrated experimentally, showing significant potential, particularly when coupled with desalination processes. By using the brine from desalination as an input for DOC, this approach could unlock substantial economic and operational synergies. The company aims to collaborate with visionary partners to develop and integrate these processes- initially on small scale (lab) and if successful on a large scale (pilot) - advancing sustainable and efficient solutions for CO2 capture. The R&D challenges to address include mitigating the impact of by-products in seawater or brine that could interfere with the DOC process , optimizing the process and ensuring extended operating times during experiments, which are critical for scaling up the technology effectively.
Nomad Foods posted this Technology Call
Seeking partners to develop innovative bi-valve solutions along the whole supply chain from sea to plate & beyondWe are looking to collaborate with individuals, companies or academic institutions to develop innovative solutions along the whole supply chain from sea to plate & beyond.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking partners to support the development and/or manufacture of bio-sourced oils, lubricants and fuelsWe are working with an established manufacturer of high performance industrial lubricants, greases and fuels interested in developing their bio-sustainable offerings. Mounting environmental and sustainability concerns has shifted significance towards non-technical criteria for the evaluation of lubricants, and there is growing demand for more sustainable options. Early offerings were biodegradable and non-toxic but often derived from petrochemicals. Newer bio-sourced lubricants are made from plant oils or biomass feedstocks. Depending on the base stock used, chemical and oxidative stability and corrosion resistance of bio-sourced lubricants can be an issue, but improvements can be made through chemical modification of the oil, or through the use of additive packages. Therefore, to support development of bio-sourced lubricants, there is also a requirement for additives compatible with bio-based base stocks that are themselves environmentally friendly.CABIER INSTITUTE, SL posted this Technology Call
Seeking patents for license: DE, EP and US issued patentsWe are seeking patents granted in Germany (DE) or as European Patents (EP) and US-issued patents in the fields of "advanced cars". PCT, EP or US patents having good search reports are also considered. Technologies envisaged comprise, i.e., electric devices, systems, software or managing methods for e-vehicles, self-driving vehicles, battery packs and chargers, communications and IoT devices within vehicles, including two, four or more wheeled vehicles. Automobiles using more efficient fossil fuels can be also sought. We will analyze the patents and assess them for licensing or otherwise monetization.
SHV Energy posted this Technology Call
Seeking pathways to produce C3/C4 saturated hydrocarbons (LPG) from sustainable feedstocks with high yieldsSHV Energy is looking for pathways that can produce saturated C3/C4 hydrocarbons (LPG - propane and/or butane/iso-butane) from sustainable feedstocks with yields that could ultimately be scaled to make production commercially viable. The saturated C3/C4 hydrocarbon may be a co-product with other similarly valuable components. Traditionally, petrochemical processes are designed to minimise saturated C3/C4 hydrocarbons, hence this challenge. Sustainable feedstocks are generally described as containing bio-derived carbon (eg biomass, vegetable oils), though could also include fossil carbon contained in wastes (eg industrial flue gases, municipal solid waste or non-recyclable plastics).
SHV Energy posted this Technology Call
Seeking pathways to produce C3/C4 saturated hydrocarbons (LPG) with high yields from sustainable feedstocks abundantly available in IndiaSHV Energy is looking for pathways that can produce saturated C3/C4 hydrocarbons (LPG - propane and/or butane/iso-butane) from sustainable feedstocks with yields that could ultimately be scaled to make production commercially viable. The saturated C3/C4 hydrocarbon may be a co-product with other similarly valuable components. Traditionally, petrochemical processes are designed to minimise saturated C3/C4 hydrocarbons, hence this challenge. Sustainable feedstocks are generally described as containing bio-derived carbon (eg biomass, vegetable oils), though could also include fossil carbon contained in wastes (eg industrial flue gases, municipal solid waste or non-recyclable plastics).
Stefano RestaFater SpAStefano Resta posted this Technology Call
Seeking perfume technologies for packagingWe are looking for perfume technologies designed to be put in paper or plastic, in order to achieve a perfume blooming while opening the package of solid products.
Principal Scientist Technology Innovation at Fater SpA
- Organization from European Union
Organization from European Union posted this Technology Call
Seeking PFAS-free Low-Friction Coating for metallic cutting edgesA world leader in fast-moving consumer goods is looking for a technical solution to replace PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), currently used as a low-friction coating on metallic cutting edges. The desired solution should be an alternative material outside the PFAS family and offer a scalable process for depositing the material on the metallic cutting edge. The coating must exhibit excellent adhesion to the metallic cutting edge substrate, be ultrathin (preferably below 100 nm), durable for repeated, long-term use in wet/soapy environments, safe for skin contact, and avoid the use of fluorochemistry or corrosive materials.
Sameer Talsania posted this Technology Call
Seeking Powder Sterilization TechnologiesWe are seeking efficient and effective technologies to sterilize powdered seasonings without impacting performance characteristics. The powdered seasonings provided to PepsiCo are often comprised of onion or garlic powder. The complete seasoning, or its component ingredients, have the potential for the presence of undesirable microbial contamination. Treatment of these powders by way of irradiation can be effective, however, this technique is not permitted without proper labeling in certain global regions. Given the large surface area of the powders in question, other methods of microbial eradication have typically been ineffective. We would like to identify potential technologies to remove microbial contamination without negatively impacting the physical attributes or flavor profile of the seasoning.
R&D Director, External Innovation at PepsiCo
Mary James posted this Technology Call
Seeking PowerBi Dashboard AutomationAn automation solution that will automatically select fields from a PowerBi dashboard to an Outlook email and automatically insert data. This solution will be used regularly to reduce time spent on the task.
Corporate Researcher at Anonymous- The Procter & Gamble CompanyThe Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company posted this Technology Call
Seeking Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for Female Hygiene PadsWe want to explore if your company has solutions for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) which will help the female hygiene pad attach to panty fabrics. We want to understand if your solutions meet the set of technical requirements provided.
Strategic Allies Ltd. posted this Technology Call
Seeking printable conductive / resistive inks and materialsThe company is an established manufacturer of small electrical devices. The organisation is continually investing in NPD (new product development) and is currently focused on reducing the cost and environmental impact of their products. The electronics industry is investigating the use of conductive and/or resistive inks and materials to replace metallic materials typically used in printed electronics, sensors, heating elements and RFID/smart packaging, etc. However, many current conductive inks contain silver, which is not acceptable from an environmental standpoint to the company. They therefore wish to identify alternative materials which can still maintain the technical performance required by the end-products.
