InnoCentive > Challenges > Chemistry

Maintaining Fully Differentiated Human Primary Renal Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:43:09 GMT

A validated protocol is required for maintaining and expanding Human Primary Renal Proximal Tubular Epithelial (HPRPTE) cells in culture in a fully differentiated state

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Oct 27, 2010

Differentiation of Renal Proximal Tubular Cells from hES or hiPS Cells

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:24:15 GMT

A validated protocol for the differentiation of Renal Proximal Tubular (RPT) cells from human Embryonic Stem (hES) cells or human Induced Pluripotent Stem (hiPS) cells is required.

Challenge Reward: $50,000 USD Deadline: Oct 27, 2010

Ways to Improve Photoprotection

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:57:49 GMT

The Seeker requests a white paper describing compounds viable for use as photoprotective agents in bulk liquid formulations. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted. The Challenge award will be contingent upon theoretical evaluation of the proposal by the Seeker. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Sep 27, 2010

Alpha-Heteroarylation of 4-Fluoroacetophenone

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:58:32 GMT

The Seeker desires a one-step method for the selective α-heteroarylation of 4-fluoroacetophenone. Specific details are provided in the Detailed Description. This is a Reduction-to-Practice Challenge that requires a written proposal and experimental proof-of-concept data.

Challenge Reward: $50,000 USD Deadline: Oct 27, 2010

Seeking Elastic Material with Superior Cost per Performance Characteristics

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:37:45 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a new viscoelastic material, compound or rubber additive that meets specific physical property and cost targets. Many more details are available once Solvers log into the website.

Challenge Reward: $40,000 USD Deadline: Oct 26, 2010

Access and Affordability of Fertilizers for Small-holder Sub-Saharan African Farmers

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:19:55 GMT

There is a great need for access to affordable compound fertilizers (NPK) to improve the livelihoods of small-holder farmers in the developing world. Cheaper nitrogen sources and recovery/recycling of Phosphorous and Potassium are of interest. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Sep 26, 2010

Seeking Substituted Triazolo Thiazolo Pyrimidine Derivatives

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:38:55 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Potassium Channel Blocking Substances

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:24:34 GMT

Material supply of substances which are inhibitors or blockers of the potassium channel is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Substances with Activity at the Ryanodine Receptor

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:59:04 GMT

Material supply of substances which are ryanodine receptor agonists or antagonists is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Substances with Activity at the Insect Ecdysone Receptor

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:34:46 GMT

Material supply of substances which are agonists of the insect ecdysone receptor is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Substituted Pyrrolidine Diones and Aromatic Derivatives Thereof

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:32:17 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Substituted Imines and Aromatic Derivatives Thereof

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:35:49 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Substituted Heterocyclic Thiourea Derivatives

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:05:03 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Substituted Cyclopentenyl Benzamides and Derivatives Thereof

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:48:37 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Seeking Isopropyl Thiazolidine Derivatives

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:16:11 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 21, 2010

Identifying & Sourcing Novel Insecticidal Proteins

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:19:15 GMT

Novel insecticidal proteins, or genes encoding insecticidal proteins, are requested. Awards and milestone payments of up to $1,250,000 are offered for various levels of solutions - from bioinformatics-based approaches up to clones expressing proteins with experimentally validated activity. Precise details are available within the Challenge Description. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $1,250,000 USD Deadline: Nov 20, 2010

Seeking (D)-Ribose

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:27:43 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a partner who can supply large quantities of (D)-Ribose (Cas 50-69-1).

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Aug 31, 2010

Electrochemistry: Replacing Batch Processes in Pharmaceutical Manufacture

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:30:11 GMT

The Seeker desires proposals for using electrochemical reactions in a continuous flow reactor to replace commonly used batch reactions in pharmaceutical manufacture. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.

Challenge Reward: $8,000 USD Deadline: Aug 14, 2010

Photochemistry: Replacing Batch Processes in Pharmaceutical Manufacture

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:30:11 GMT

The Seeker desires proposals for using photochemical reactions in a continuous flow reactor to replace commonly used batch reactions in pharmaceutical manufacture. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.

Challenge Reward: $8,000 USD Deadline: Aug 14, 2010

Soil Mobility of Active Ingredients

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:00:57 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a novel, lab-based method to estimate the mobility and distribution of agricultural active ingredients (AIs) in the soil, as a means to improve their application efficacy and reduce negative environmental impact. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Sep 14, 2010

Identifying G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:08:13 GMT

The Seeker is looking to identify G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) that qualify as potential biological targets for the development of new ligands. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $35,000 USD Deadline: Sep 14, 2010

Protecting-Group Free Derivitization of Aldose to Hydantoin

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:48:20 GMT

The Seeker desires a protecting-group free method for the selective derivitization of an aldose to a hydantoin. Specific details are provided in the Detailed Description. This is a reduction-to-practice Challenge that requires a written proposal and experimental proof-of-concept data. In the absence of a proven solution, however, the Seeker may make a partial award of up to $20,000 USD for a theoretical contribution. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $50,000 USD Deadline: Oct 13, 2010

High-throughput Detection of Autonomous Linear Artificial Chromosomes

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:14:33 GMT

The Seeker desires to develop a high-throughput means of detecting autonomous linear artificial chromosomes. More details are provided inside of this Challenge. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Sep 15, 2010

Emergency Response 2.0 : Oil Collection in Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:40:47 GMT

We are looking for novel approaches to using assorted commercial vessels for oil cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico.

Challenge Reward: See details Deadline: Sep 09, 2010

Emergency Response 2.0 : Oil Detection on Ocean Surfaces

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:40:47 GMT

We are looking for new imaging approaches to identify the presence of oil and oil/water emulsions in the Gulf of Mexico.

Challenge Reward: See details Deadline: Oct 09, 2010

How to Transform Bacteria with Large Plasmids?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:47:20 GMT

An efficient process is required for the transformation of Agrobactrium tumefaciens with large plasmids. This is a Reduction to Practice Challenge and therefore only validated solutions will qualify for a full award. However, the Seeker is also interested in solutions supported only by theoretical justifications which may qualify for a partial award of up to $15,000. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Oct 08, 2010

Fast Absorbing POP-UP Material

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:22:02 GMT

A highly expandable material is desired such that there is a large change in free volume upon wetting. The ideal material will be very thin when dry. The expansion (and hence water absorption) must be very rapid so the material "Pops-up" upon wetting.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Sep 30, 2010

Effective, Non-damaging Cleaning of Hair Tresses

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:39:11 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a cleaning protocol for human hair tresses that can remove deposited materials such as silicone, fatty alcohols, and polymers. The method must be non-damaging to the hair, not utilize highly hazardous materials, and be fast and cost effective.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Aug 28, 2010

Development of Catalysts and Polymerization Processes for Polar Copolymers

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:59:12 GMT

The Seeker is looking to speed up the development of a catalyst and polymer process to produce polar copolymers. It can be a direct or block copolymerization of an olefin and a polar monomer.

Challenge Reward: $40,000 USD Deadline: Sep 28, 2010

Fast Film Forming Coating

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:52:23 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a coating material that could be applied onto an organic hard surface, rapidly form a solid thin film, and regulate the flow of chemicals between the surface and its surroundings.

Challenge Reward: $35,000 USD Deadline: Aug 24, 2010

Measuring Blood Levels of Extracellular Matrix Cathepsin S Breakdown Products

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:22:19 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a partner to develop an assay measuring blood levels of extracellular matrix peptides generated by endogenous cathepsin S activity. This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge. The Solver will need to submit a written proposal (including contact information) to be evaluated by the Seeker with a goal to establish a collaborative partnership. Upon completion of the evaluation, the Seeker will need to submit a written proposal to be evaluated by the Seeker with a goal of establishing a collaborative partnership.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Aug 09, 2010

Advanced Material Coatings for High Strength, High Conductivity Substrates

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:25:32 GMT

The Seeker is looking for advanced materials (alloys, metal composites, advanced coatings, surface treatments, etc.) to be used as the contact surface of a high speed rail system. The conductive material must withstand thermal, mechanical and electrical cycling while still retaining surface hardness and strength properties. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Responses are not length limited, but good proposals are generally about 5 pages long.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Aug 21, 2010

Seeking N-substituted 2-imino-1,3-dithietanes

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:37:18 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Aug 18, 2010

Sustainable Packaging Materials for the Developing World

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:36:50 GMT

This Challenge requests proposals for sustainable materials that could be used in packaging concepts for developing countries. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted. The Challenge award will be contingent upon theoretical evaluation of the proposal by the Seeker.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Aug 16, 2010

High-speed Tree Injection

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:28:57 GMT

The Seeker is looking for new application technologies for high-speed tree injection. This Challenge requires only a written proposal. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Aug 11, 2010

Seeking Trehalulose

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:04:09 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a partner who can help in supplying small quantities of Trehalulose.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jul 22, 2010

Identification of Substrates that Mimic Human Skin

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:14:23 GMT

The Seeker is searching for a substrate material that would mimic the human scalp/skin in terms of its ability to retain deposits of hair treatment particles (zinc compounds). The substrate in question would have to meet certain material properties. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Submissions are not length limited, but normally good Ideation submissions are 3-5 pages in total length. The Seeker welcomes ideas from a variety of disciplines and industries.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Jul 03, 2010

Seeking Substituted Alkyl Thiadiazoles Carboxylates Substituted by an Heterocycle or a Phenyl Moiety

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:22:21 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Aug 03, 2010

Seeking Heteroaryl Substituted Annelated Heterocycles

Fri, 28 May 2010 19:17:45 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jul 28, 2010

All Natural Materials to Produce Emulsions, Microemulsions, and Microencapsulation

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:42:40 GMT

The Seeker is searching for natural materials that could replace synthetic materials, currently used in the production of foods and beverages. The materials in question must meet a set of requirements in regard to their safety, compatibility with certain food groups, and additional chemical/physical properties. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this challenge. Submissions are not length limited, but normally good Ideation submissions are 3-5 pages in total length. The Seeker welcomes ideas from a variety of disciplines and industries, e.g., food & beverage industry, flavor industry, health supplement industry, agro industries, paint & ink industry, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics industry, aerospace and electronics industries, and biosensor industry.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Jun 27, 2010

Dissolved CO2 Detection

Wed, 26 May 2010 17:37:58 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a partner that has or can quickly develop a method to measure dissolved CO2 in water, ethanol and water/alcohol mixtures that is not based on a spectrophotometer (UV-Vis, IR, and Raman).

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jul 12, 2010

Synthesis of a Nucleotide-Selective Label for Single-Stranded DNA

Mon, 24 May 2010 20:07:26 GMT

A nucleotide-selective (i.e., for dATP or dTTP or dCTP or dGTP) molecular label for labeling DNA is desired.

Challenge Reward: $100,000 USD Deadline: Aug 24, 2010

Binding Affinity of Organic Compounds

Fri, 21 May 2010 15:59:30 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a partner who can help in delivering/developing a software tool to calculate the binding affinity between certain organic compounds and metals.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jul 06, 2010

High Surface Area Material

Tue, 18 May 2010 20:28:09 GMT

The Seeker is searching for a material with a high surface-area-to-volume ratio that could be molded into a stick-like part and be used to collect a target substance from an aqueous solution by binding it to the surface of the stick. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $35,000 USD Deadline: Aug 18, 2010

Seeking substituted annelated pyridinones, pyrimidinones and aza-derivatives thereof

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:02:03 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jul 07, 2010

Emergency Response 2.0 : Solutions to Respond to Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:45:23 GMT

Recently, an explosion on an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico caused both loss of life and a sizable and ongoing oil spill. We are asking Solvers worldwide to respond quickly with ideas and approaches to react to this very serious environmental threat. Can you make a difference? Yes, InnoCentive's work with the Oil Spill Recovery Institute a few years ago is proof positive of this. We encourage you to get involved. Note: This is not a competition. This is an urgent call to action to help respond to a dangerous situation affecting the environment, wildlife, and human health of the world. There will be no award made for this Challenge. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: See details Deadline: Jul 16, 2010

Measuring and Predicting the Performance of an R&D Organization

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:29:34 GMT

The Seeker is looking for new ideas on how to measure and quantify the performance of an innovative R&D organization. In addition, the Seeker is interested in identifying a model to predict the future success-likelihood of an R&D organization, based on a pre-defined set of performance criteria. The goal of this Challenge is to preserve and increase the value of an R&D organization within a company. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this challenge. Responses are expected to be about 2-3 written pages not including figures or other reference materials.

Challenge Reward: $8,000 USD Deadline: May 30, 2010

Asymmetric Synthesis of 2-Methyl THF (Tetrahydrofuran)

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:11:31 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a partner who can help in synthesizing small quantities of enantiomerically enriched 2-methyl THF (Tetrahydrofuran), utilizing one of several pre-defined synthesis routes. The potential partner should be able to identify the source of the compound and the synthesis route used to produce it. A collaboration partnership will be established with an appropriate candidate.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jun 14, 2010

Inert Filler for Water Soluble or Dispersible Films

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:59:02 GMT

We are searching for an inert filler material that is water soluble or water dispersible. It is to be used in the formulation of water soluble/dispersible films. The filler material will take up space left by the removal of active ingredients as product formulations change. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Submissions are not length limited, but normally good Ideation submissions are 3-5 pages in total length.

Challenge Reward: $8,000 USD Deadline: May 27, 2010

Mechanisms of Action of Preservative Boosters in Bacteria

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:34:31 GMT

A deep mechanistic understanding of the action of chelating agents in controlling microbial growth, especially in combination with antibacterial agents, is needed. The Seeker requests detailed insights regarding the action of chelating agents, such as ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA), in increasing the sensitivity of bacteria to a variety of antibacterial agents and suggested paths for identifying alternative chelating agents, or alternatives to use of chelating agents. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted. The Challenge award will be contingent upon theoretical evaluation of the proposal by the Seeker.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Jun 14, 2010

On line Inspection Method for Pouch Sealing Integrity

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:23:22 GMT

We are seeking an on-line inspection method to test the seal integrity of a heat-sealed aluminum/polymer laminate pouch.

Challenge Reward: $15,000 USD Deadline: Jun 01, 2010

Replacing Ag/AgCl for In-Vivo Reference Electrodes

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:44:58 GMT

The Seeker wishes to identify conductive materials feasible for use in a reference electrode. The material should be suitable for in vivo physiological measurements. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted. The Challenge award will be contingent upon theoretical evaluation of the proposal by the Seeker.

Challenge Reward: $15,000 USD Deadline: May 30, 2010

Hygiene Visualization

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:35:37 GMT

We are looking for a method to visually evaluate the hygiene status of a newly cleaned surface. We are interested in methods either for demonstration on skin or demonstration on hard surfaces such as metals, plastics etc. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Responses are expected to be about 2-3 written pages not including figures or other reference materials.

Challenge Reward: $8,000 USD Deadline: Apr 25, 2010

Long-term Preservation of Multicellular Organisms in a Recoverable Latent State

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:59:27 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a method to provide long-term storage of live insects. This Challenge requires only a written proposal. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: May 29, 2010

Rapid Therapeutic Development Pipeline

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:18:02 GMT

The Seeker requires an achievable strategy for evolving species-specific therapies for unknown bacterial isolates within as little as seven days after receiving a culturable sample. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this challenge. Responses are expected to be about 2-3 written pages not including figures, however there is no strict limit on length.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Jun 10, 2010

Membrane-associated Protein Expression

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:08:52 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a cloning system to achieve plasma membrane-associated protein expression. This Challenge requires only a written proposal. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $25,000 USD Deadline: May 09, 2010

Crystal Growth Detection System

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:46:49 GMT

A fast and reliable method for detecting early crystal growth in suspensions is desired. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: May 08, 2010

Stabilizing an Oil and Food-Seasoning Suspension

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:38:33 GMT

A process or technology is required to stabilize a physical suspension of food seasoning in oil.

Challenge Reward: $25,000 USD Deadline: Apr 26, 2010

Understanding the Sensing of Saltiness

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:16:43 GMT

Partners are requested who can aid the Seeker in better understanding the physiological mechanisms and technologies that could be used to influence the perception of salt taste from solid foods. The ultimate goal of the Seeker organization is to decrease the salt (sodium chloride) content of foods while maintaining the perception of salt taste and other organoleptic qualities of the food.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Apr 19, 2010

Water Activity Reduction in Food Products

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:31:29 GMT

The Seeker, a research-based Food Company with over 5.5 billion dollars in annual sales, is looking for Solver(s) as supplier(s) or (joint) development partner(s) of approaches to reduce water activity in food products.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Apr 12, 2010

Glycerol Substitutes in Bakery Products

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:31:29 GMT

The Seeker, a research-based Food Company with over 5,5 billion dollars in annual sales, is looking for Solver(s) as supplier(s) or (joint) development partner(s) of glycerol substitutes in bakery products.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Apr 12, 2010

Increasing Chemical Stability and Delivery of Small RNAs in Environmental Applications

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:51:48 GMT

The Seeker is looking for novel approaches to increase chemical stability and delivery of small RNA molecules in environmental applications. This Challenge requires only a written proposal. You can try our new Team Project functionality on this Challenge.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: May 10, 2010

Plant Ontology Creation

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:37:21 GMT

The Seeker is looking for software that can automatically create ontology similar to systems that currently exist within the public domain. Solvers are asked to create demonstrations of similar technologies that achieve similar results.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: May 23, 2010

Flexible Light Weight High Temperature Fire Partition

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:00:18 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a lightweight material or system of materials that can serve as a high temperature fire partition. It must be able to meet a very stringent US fire test.

Challenge Reward: $50,000 USD Deadline: May 25, 2010

Design of a Solar Water Treatment System based on TiO2 Nanoparticles

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:08 GMT

The Rockefeller Foundation is providing support to this Seeker for the design of a low cost water treatment system based on solar radiation and titanium dioxide (TiO2). It is part of the Global Giveback Innovation Challenge Set. A prototype design will be required using known proven technology supplied by the Seeker.

Challenge Reward: $15,000 USD Deadline: Apr 08, 2010

What Do We Not Know to Cure Type 1 Diabetes?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:01:35 GMT

This Challenge is asking InnoCentive Solvers to formulate well-defined problems aimed at advancing our knowledge about Type 1 Diabetes and ultimately eradication of the disease. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.

Challenge Reward: $5,000 USD Deadline: Mar 15, 2010

Seeking a Stable Micro-structured System in High Ionic Strength Aqueous Pesticide Solution

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:09:19 GMT

We are seeking a microstructure system such as an emulsion or gel or surfactant structure that is stable when mixed with high ionic strength salt solutions.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Apr 29, 2010

Potential Drug Targets for Kinetoplastid Infectious Diseases

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:53:14 GMT

The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), is looking for potential drug targets for kinetoplastid infectious diseases affecting the developing world (African Sleeping Sickness, Visceral Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, and Chagas Disease). The focus is on chemically validated targets and associated small molecules. This Challenge requires only a written proposal.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Apr 16, 2010

Sunlight/UV-light dose indicator

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:17:16 GMT

The Rockefeller Foundation is providing support to this Seeker to design an indicator which gives a visual sign of being exposed to sunlight/UV-light. It is part of the Global Giveback Innovation Challenge Set. This is a Reduction-to-Practice Challenge that requires a written proposal and experimental proof-of-concept data.

Challenge Reward: $40,000 USD Deadline: Apr 11, 2010

Make Water from Lake Victoria Safe to Drink!

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:14:48 GMT

This Challenge requires a design for an easy-to-use and robust method that purifies water from Lake Victoria so that it is safe to drink. It is part of the Global Giveback Innovation Challenge Set. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted. The Challenge award will be contingent upon theoretical evaluation of the proposal by the Seeker.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Mar 11, 2010

NASA Challenge: Improved Barrier Layers ... Keeping Food Fresh in Space

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:22:02 GMT

As we go deeper into space and spend more time on the International Space Station (ISS), missions become longer, requiring packaged food to be stored for longer periods of time with even greater restrictions on size, weight and waste disposal. New food packaging technologies are needed that have adequate oxygen and water barrier properties to maintain the foods' quality over a 3 - 5 year shelf life. The new packaging must have improved barrier properties, remain lightweight and be compatible to sterilization processes and proper disposal.

Challenge Reward: $15,000 USD Deadline: Feb 28, 2010

Seeking Thieno-oxazoles

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:53:24 GMT

Material supply and synthesis protocols of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure are desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Feb 16, 2010

Seeking Novel Sulfonamide Linked Compounds

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:28:40 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Feb 16, 2010

Seeking Novel Munchnone and Sydnone Compounds

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:28:40 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Feb 16, 2010

Improved Granule Technology for Turf Applications

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:51:31 GMT

Turf treatment granules with increased adherence to foliage.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Feb 08, 2010

Seeking Oxadiazolo-pyrazines

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:08:59 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Feb 02, 2010

Synthetic DNA Management Software

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:04:06 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a programmer to implement a PHP based web interface to a designed database. The Challenge outlines the specific software requirements and suggests some interface designs that should be implemented by the Solver.

Challenge Reward: $45,000 USD Deadline: Mar 02, 2010

Biocide Formulation

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:25:44 GMT

A formulation for enhanced binding of biocides to surfaces exposed to an aqueous environment is desired.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Feb 28, 2010

Corrosion Resistant Lining for Stainless Steel Process Equipment

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:00:39 GMT

The Seeker is searching for a partner who can help in the development of a corrosion resistant lining for stainless steel process equipment. We would like to adapt standard reaction vessels (316 SS, Hastelloy) so that they can be utilized under acidic conditions at high temperature and pressure. We are open to any solutions, but we envision some type of "coating" or "treatment" of exposed surfaces including reactor body and head, inlets/outlets, heat exchangers, fittings and valves. The potential partner should have potential solutions and the skills and equipment to produce the "coating" or "treatment" for the Seeker to test. A collaboration partnership will be established with an appropriate candidate.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Jan 15, 2010

High Refractive Index Resin

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:03:16 GMT

We are searching for a transparent resin with a refractive index above 1.70 that can meet other specific requirements. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Responses are expected to be about 2-3 written pages not including figures or other reference materials.

Challenge Reward: $5,000 USD Deadline: Jan 04, 2010

Process Mass Intensities

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:41:19 GMT

A white paper collating the process mass intensities for the top selling pharmaceuticals is desired.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Dec 29, 2009

Reflectance Standard Material for Applications in the Near UV

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:53:32 GMT

The Seeker is looking for materials with constant reflective properties in the near ultraviolet light range. Solutions must meet a handful of criteria in order to fulfill the Seeker's needs.

Challenge Reward: $15,000 USD Deadline: Dec 29, 2009

Seeking Malononitriles

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:10:41 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial compounds matching the shown core structure is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Dec 16, 2009

Aircraft Interior Space Sampling Methodology

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:06:47 GMT

We are searching for an aircraft interior space sampling and analysis methodology to determine if aircraft interior is at or below a cleanliness standard for contagious diseases. We would like to gather ideas on what, where and how to sample as well as methods of analysis that could be fast and as simple as possible. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Responses are expected (but not limited) to be about 2-3 written pages not including figures. You do not have to meet every requirement to be eligible for an award. A good solid answer that is part of the solution would still be considered.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Nov 30, 2009

Seeking Pyridone-carboxylic Acid Esters

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:12:31 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial Pyridone-carboxylic acid esters is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Nov 29, 2009

Seeking Indazolyl-methylene-amines

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:12:31 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial Indazolyl-methylene-amines is desired. Structures which replace the benzopyrazole ring with a pyridopyrazole are also of interest.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Nov 29, 2009

Seeking an Oxadiazolotriazinone Carboxylic Acid

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:12:31 GMT

Material supply of the shown oxadiazolotriazinone carboxylic acid is desired.

Challenge Reward: $5,000 USD Deadline: Nov 29, 2009

Optimizing Sub-cellular Localization Tags

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:07:32 GMT

The Seeker is looking for methods to optimize sub-cellular localization tags for protein expression. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only written proposal to be submitted.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Jan 31, 2010

Polymer Grafting

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:23:33 GMT

We are searching for a method to graft styrene onto the main chain carbons of MS polymer (copolymer of MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) and Styrene) in a controlled manner. The method must not promote main chain cleavage or crosslinking and maintain the transparency of the polymer.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Jan 04, 2010

Identifying Functional Groups on a Surface

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:39:14 GMT

The Seeker is interested in identifying and quantifying the functional groups present on the outer surface of keratin fibers, e.g. hair or wool. The "surface" of the fiber is the outer 3-15nm, and is comprised of approximately 75% protein and 25% lipid. Spatial resolution along the length of the fiber is also desired, so that variations from the root end to the tip end can be monitored.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Jan 04, 2010

Seeking Imino-thiazolidinones

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:34:30 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial Imino-thiazolidinones are desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Nov 04, 2009

Seeking Dihydro-furanones and Tetrahydro-pyranones

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:03:29 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial Dihydro-furanones and Tetrahydro-pyranones is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Oct 28, 2009

Seeking Novel Amide Core Compounds

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:24:20 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial Amide Core Compounds is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 23, 2009

Seeking Novel Oxime Core Compounds

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:24:20 GMT

Material supply of non-commercial Oxime Core Compounds is desired.

Challenge Reward: varies Deadline: Sep 23, 2009

Mitigating Zinc Corrosion

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:09:06 GMT

The Seeker is looking for novel methods to mitigate zinc corrosion/gassing in alkaline media. This Challenge requires only a written description of the solution.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Aug 23, 2009

Corrosion Inhibitor

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:08:35 GMT

The Seeker is looking for inhibitors of corrosion. This Challenge requires only a written description of the solution.

Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Aug 19, 2009

Alkyl-Lactoside

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:46:35 GMT

A cost-efficient synthesis of an alkyl-lactoside is desired.

Challenge Reward: $40,000 USD Deadline: Jul 13, 2009

Open nonwoven Self-wound Fastening Tape

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:36:30 GMT

A method is needed to coat an adhesive directly onto an open polypropylene non-woven material without migration and loss of performance without the addition of a third extruded layer.

Challenge Reward: $25,000 USD Deadline: Apr 01, 2009

Preventing Mist Formation

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:44:25 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a technology to prevent mist formation during a technological process. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Mar 29, 2009

Grain Moisture/Wetness Sensor System

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:12:27 GMT

The Seeker is looking for the next generation sensor for measuring the total moisture content of grain as it is conveyed to a storage hopper in a moving vehicle in the field. Improvements in accuracy and the ability to measure both total moisture and external surface wetness caused by rain or dew are desired.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Feb 26, 2009

Antistatic Release Layer Coating

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:08:42 GMT

The Seeker is looking for a plastic film coating/modification that has good release properties from adhesive and anti-static properties to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Mar 05, 2009

Visual Indication System for Porcelain Insulator Failure

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:42:36 GMT

A novel cost effective visual indication system for porcelain insulator failure is desired. This requires a written proposal only. The solution to this Challenge can help to prevent power outages and accidents in maintenance activities.

Challenge Reward: $20,000 USD Deadline: Sep 23, 2008

Disintegrating Film

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:50:54 GMT

A clear film is needed that dissolves or breaks apart when in contact with hot water or hot alkaline solution.

Challenge Reward: $30,000 USD Deadline: Oct 16, 2008

Synthesis of a Specific Pyridine

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:50:59 GMT

An efficient synthetic scheme to make 2-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)propan-2-amine) hydrochloride with high purity and isolated yield is desired.

Challenge Reward: $40,000 USD Deadline: Sep 20, 2008

Seeking Surface Chemistry for Optical Biosensor

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:57:42 GMT

Surface chemistry for optical biosensor with high binding capacity and specificity is required.

Challenge Reward: $60,000 USD Deadline: Mar 14, 2008