Solving Problems That Matter
Access and Affordability of Fertilizers for Small-holder Sub-Saharan African Farmers
$20,000 USD
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Type: Theoretical-licensing
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Deadline: 09/26/2010
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 Phosphoro... read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Chordoma Cancer Cell Lines Needed to Save Lives!
$10,000 USD
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Type: RTP
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Deadline: 12/13/2010
The Chordoma Foundation requests cell lines that can be used for research into chordoma – a slow growing bone cancer that is often resistant to radio- and chemotherapies. read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Emergency Response 2.0 : Oil Collection in Gulf of Mexico
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Type: Theoretical-licensing
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Deadline: 09/09/2010
We are looking for novel approaches to using assorted commercial vessels for oil cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico. read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Emergency Response 2.0 : Oil Detection on Ocean Surfaces
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Type: Theoretical-licensing
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Deadline: 10/09/2010
We are looking for new imaging approaches to identify the presence of oil and oil/water emulsions in the Gulf of Mexico. read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Biomarkers for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
$40,000 USD
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Type: Theoretical‑IP
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Deadline: 08/22/2010
This Challenge requires suggestions for biomarkers predictive of Progressive Multifocal Luekoencephalopathy (PML).
This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitt... read more
This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitt... read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Access and Affordability of Fertilizers for Small-holder Sub-Saharan African Farmers
$20,000 USD
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Type: Theoretical-licensing
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Deadline: 09/26/2010
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 Phosphoro... read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Greener Glycerin Production: Finding Utility for Glycerin Bottoms
$5,000 USD
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Type: Ideation
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Deadline: 08/23/2010
This Challenge seeks to identify uses for the by-products of glycerin production, so-called glycerin "bottoms". This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.... read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Alpha-Heteroarylation of 4-Fluoroacetophenone
$50,000 USD
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Type: RTP
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Deadline: 10/27/2010
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 Challe... read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Identifying & Sourcing Novel Insecticidal Proteins
$1,250,000 USD
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Type: RTP
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Deadline: 11/20/2010
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 a... read more
Solving Problems That Matter
Ways to Improve Photoprotection
$20,000 USD
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Type: Theoretical‑IP
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Deadline: 09/27/2010
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 b... read more
This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to b... read more






