New Problem Statements
Client no: 1 Large Industry: FMCG Sector
Preferred attributes A:
— Emulsify solid fat, grease, protein, carbohydrates with low concentration ; Indicated by low CMC
— Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
— Be able to emulsify at 10-15C
— Good foaming properties
Preferred attributes B:
— Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic or microbial; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
— Not sourced from animal or insect sources; No GMO traces
—Good visual characteristics; Clarity
— Odourless
Preferred attribute C:
— Novel
Preferred attributes A:
- Effectiveness in viscosity modification (large change in viscosity for small concentration)
Preferred attributes B:
- Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
- Non toxic in aquatic environments; LC50 > 100 ppm
- Water soluble or water dispersible
- Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
- Not sourced from animal or insect sources; No GMO traces
- Good visual characteristics; Clarity
- Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants
Preferred attribute C:
- Novel
Requirements:
Aerobic/ Anaerobic fermentation
Capacity ranging from 5L- 20 KL
Fermentation derived high and low viscosity products
Open to :
Scientists working on fermentation derived high and low viscosity products
- Infrastructure with expertise/ consultancy
- Equipments along with a technology
Manufacturing units/ Toll manufacturers
CRO or CMO
Client no: 2 Large Industry: Chemicals Sector
Client no 3: Company supplying sustainably manufactured raw materials for Personal Care, Food, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industrie
Looking for a research partner/ innovator for synthesis of Natural Betaine. The partner should have technology capabilities in purification and crystallization of natural betaine from beet sugar molasses. Will require advanced analytical support as well.
Old Problem Statements
Client: Large Industry: FMCG Sector
Problem statement no 1: Seeking technology for sustainable sourcing/ sustainable manufacturing of caprylic/ capric triglyceride
Not sourced from animal or insect sources; No GMO traces
Not sourced from palm oil
Economical
Open to :
Scientists offering capability to synthesize
Competitively priced finished product
Partners manufacturing CCT
Problem 2: Biodegradable surfactant for cleaning or cleansing products (for hair, skin, fabrics etc) that can removes greases, fats etc at low temperature
Preferred attributes A:
- Emulsify solid fat, grease, protein, carbohydrates with low concentration ; Indicated by low CMC
- Be able to emulsify at 10-15C
- Save water in cleaning
- Save energy in cleaning
Preferred attributes B:
- Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
- Non toxic in aquatic environments; LC50 > 100 ppm
- Water soluble or water dispersible
- Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
- Not sourced from animal or insect sources; No GMO traces
- Good visual characteristics; Clarity
- Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants
Preferred attribute C:
- Novel
Problem 3: Biodegradable polymer that leaves behind a sensory feel (slippery, smooth) on surfaces (hair, skin, fabric etc)
Preferred attributes A:
- Sensory attributes on surface; leaves a silky, slippery sensation
Preferred attributes B:
- Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
- Non toxic in aquatic environments; LC50 > 100 ppm
- Water soluble or water dispersible
- Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
- Not sourced from animal or insect sources; No GMO traces
- Good visual characteristics; Clarity
- Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants
Preferred attribute C:
- Novel
>>>Metrics for key properties:
Client: Large Industry: Chemicals Sector
Problem 1: Manufacturing of C16-C22 range fatty acids, special interest in Isostearic acid through a chemical process by using novel catalysts or bioprocess/ fermentation.
Problem 2: Developing and manufacturing the branched chain alcohols, called Guerbet alcohols.
Problem 3: Biofermentation or Biocatalytic processes in the oleo spaces for manufacturing the fatty esters (monoglycerides and diglycerides), Glycerol esters in continuous manner.
Client: Natural ingredients supplier
Problem statement : Long term colour stabilisation in Beet root natural water based extract to be used in cosmetic formulations
Requirements:
Stability of Natural water based beet root extract .
The scope includes stability at higher temperature and pH variations ph range 5-8, temp range 25 Degree C to 80 Degree Celsius, for a time period of upto 3 years .
Need a solution that is based on only natural products; not synthetic materials.
Open to :
Experts who can demonstrate the solution
Scientists/Startups working on natural based chemistry to demonstrate solution
Scientists/Startups working on organic chemistry with chromophores to demonstrate solution
Scientists working on dyes, inks to demonstrate solution
Client: Molecular Diagnostics Company
Problem 7: 1) Synthesis of oligos (primers) and fluorescent oligos 2) Setting up facility to synthesize oligos.
Problem 8: Development of multiplex lyo ready real time RTPCR master mix indigenously. The composition would include reverse transcriptase enzyme, Hot start Taq polymerase, buffer components and excipient for lyophilzation.
