I’m reaching out regarding these five active industry partnership opportunities that have received less than 10 applications from researchers. Given the low application number, these calls are likely to increase the chance that your researchers would have in securing a partnership and funding.
Could you kindly share these with anyone at your university who may have an interest in applying?
Private Company: Fast-acting treatments for ingrown hair prevention and relief
A consumer goods company is looking for innovative solutions that address ingrown hairs. The primary focus is on finding faster alternatives to current treatment methods. They are open to all application methods, including topical, oral, and other novel approaches. The ideal solution should offer quick and effective relief from the symptoms of ingrown hairs while also preventing their occurrence. Selected applicants will be provided funding, company data, expertise, and have access to the company’s facilities and services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Private Company: Non-odorous topical formulations for hair removal
A consumer goods company is seeking innovative solutions to develop the next-generation hair removal topical formulation that eliminates the unpleasant odor associated with current depilatory products. Specifically, they are looking for an alternative to thioglycolic acid that is both effective and non-malodorous. As an alternative, they are also interested in technologies for odor control that can mask the unpleasant smell inherent in current depilatory products, which becomes more pronounced during the hair removal process. Ideally, this new active compound or formulation should be easy to use, allowing users to apply it and continue with their activities without discomfort or lingering odors. It would also ideally offer an added skin care benefit, such as moisturization or soothing. Selected applicants will be provided funding, company data, expertise, and have access to the company’s facilities and services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Tata Steel: Air quality and noise reduction in an industrial laboratory
Tata Steel is looking to collaborate with global experts to explore solutions to reduce noise levels (<60 dB) and contain fugitive emissions for easier collection and removal. Selected applicants will be provided funding, company data, expertise, and have access to the company’s facilities and services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Private Company: Material and process improvements for eliminating metal particulates in fibre drum production
A manufacturing company is looking for technologies to either modify the materials used for chimes or to improve or replace the methods of production, such as precurling/hemming and mechanical crimping, to help eliminate the production of debris in the manufacturing process or prevent the debris from entering into the packaging. Up to $100,000 USD in funding provided in increments based on the achievement of specific milestones and progress checkpoints.The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Corteva: Scalable and cost-effective mono-hydroxylation of relevant process chemistry building blocks
Corteva is seeking short, non-confidential proposals that describe a plan for a scalable, selective and cost-effective process for mono-hydroxylation of readily synthetic building blocks (visual is included on project call page). Proposals should include: 1) Detailed method or plan on how we can develop and implement the process ; 2) Relevant literature or industrial application references; 3) A high-level cost estimate; and 4) A proposed development timeline. Submissions should exclude any proprietary and confidential information such as specific reagents, process conditions, specific enzymes and/or sequences. Up to $100,000 USD in funding is available, inclusive of indirect costs. There are opportunities for extended collaboration and additional funding if successful. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
