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?? Corporate RFPs are revolutionizing how industry leaders access cutting-edge research expertise Corporate RFPs (Requests-for-Proposals) are emerging as powerful matchmaking tools, connecting companies with academic researchers for targeted technology R&D while avoiding misaligned proposals. Unlike traditional grants, these RFPs focus on immediate market challenges, with industry leaders offering substantial funding for cutting-edge research projects. These opportunities often serve as gateways to long-term strategic partnerships, creating win-win scenarios where companies access fresh expertise while researchers work on real-world challenges with engaged industry partners. Read more about the benefits of RFPs in this article from our partner organization, UIDP ?? https://lnkd.in/eSvEqr4n

Calling all innovators! We're thrilled to partner with Halo to launch a series of innovation challenges that tackle technical hurdles to extend shelf life and maintain product quality. Join us on December 5th at 9AM ET to learn more about the opportunities and collaborate with our R&D team. Let's innovate together! https://lnkd.in/eBZaUvmb #innovation #hereatkraftheinz #partnerships #collaboration

?? Do you have expertise in molecular dynamics modeling and artificial intelligence? Henkel is looking for modeling solutions with strong predictive accuracy to identify new ingredients for cosmetic applications and/or laundry detergents. They are particularly interested in models that can predict interactions of compounds with hair, skin, or textile substrates and estimate core functionalities, such as film formation on hair or color retention on textiles. They are also open to models capable of predicting interactions within complex formulations, such as viscosity changes and the complexation of polymers and surfactants. Solutions of interest include: - Molecular dynamics techniques - Hybrid modeling of MD and AI You can read more about the project call here ??https://lnkd.in/eqVyxvDv #chemistry #molecularmodeling #artificialintelligence #AI #labtesting #hair #textile #fibers #molecules

?? Do you have expertise in novel coating technologies? Kraft Heinz is looking for novel coating technologies to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce. These coatings would be applied directly to the skin/cuticular wax layer of the target fruit or vegetable. Primary goal is to extend the produce’s useful shelf-life by reducing dehydration and wrinkling without microbial spoilage. Stretch goals would be to demonstrate active antimicrobial properties, slow down the respiration rate of the produce, and/or inactivate polyphenol oxidase (PPO) to slow down enzymatic browning. These coatings would be: 1. Coated onto whole or pre-cut fruits and vegetables 2. Stored and performant at refrigerator temperatures Solutions of interest include: - Biopolymer and biofilm coatings - Polysaccharide-based coatings - Hydrogel coatings - Protein-based coatings - Lipid-based coatings - Starch-based coatings - Composite/bio-nanocomposite coatings RSVP to Kraft Heinz's upcoming webinar on Thursday, December 5th to learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eBZaUvmb You can read more about the project call here ?? https://lnkd.in/e8KrDtkm #foodscience #biofilm #coatings #shelflife #chemistry #biochemistry #research #hydrogel #biopolymer #protein #lipid #starch #nanocomposite #industry

?? Do you have expertise in chemical and physical modeling? Henkel is looking to develop a simulation framework that integrates chemical and physical modeling to predict the effects of various ingredients or formulations on diverse hair types, as well as track how hair properties (e.g. hydration, elasticity, friction, cuticle alignment, porosity) change before and after product application. The goal is to capture both immediate transformations (in seconds) and progressive changes (over days or weeks). The ideal solution would combine molecular interactions with fluid dynamics to simulate complex hair-liquid interactions under realistic, varied conditions (e.g., exposure to humidity, rain, styling, blow-drying, and washing) across different hair textures and time scales. While they have a preference for visual simulations to observe product-hair interactions in dynamic scenarios, they are also open to models that provide simplified numeric data outputs for evaluating the performance of a wide range of products with unique functional goals. Solutions of interest include: - Models that simulate hair-product interactions - Integrated molecular and physical interaction models - Multiscale (molecular, micro, and macro) models You can read more about the project call here ?? https://lnkd.in/enM7i7yh #chemistry #hair #environmentalchemistry #hairscience #research #water

?? Check out our 20 new industry partnership calls! - BASF, Amazon, & Pregis: Circular food & distribution packaging materials ? https://lnkd.in/eaAFw6Yp - Private Company: Advanced sensors and technologies for light-based hair removal ? https://lnkd.in/eyvdFt-2 - Kraft Heinz: Biofilm coatings for preservation of fresh produce ? https://lnkd.in/e8KrDtkm - Procter & Gamble: Biodegradable chelating agents selective for ferric ion ? https://lnkd.in/enrW3Ucv - Procter & Gamble: Sustainable packaging solutions for SB54 compliance ? https://lnkd.in/eAM9wheM - Henkel: Molecular dynamics modeling for predicting compound interactions ? https://lnkd.in/eqVyxvDv - Henkel: Simulation models for hair-liquid interaction ? https://lnkd.in/enM7i7yh - Private Company: Skin repair and regeneration ? https://lnkd.in/eeuTjhpU - Private Company: Addressing periodontal disease in cats ? https://lnkd.in/e22mSn_e - BASF: Quantum machine learning for predicting molecular spectral properties ? https://lnkd.in/dWPdjmc2 - Tata Steel: Water recovery from vapor emissions in industrial cooling applications ? https://lnkd.in/e4VBXz2p - PepsiCo: Glass strengthening and lightweighting for beverage packaging ? https://lnkd.in/eJK5-bvh - Private Company: Advancing energy storage and transfer for heavy-duty electric vehicles ? https://lnkd.in/e63ewuDa - Private Company: Hormone-monitoring technology ? https://lnkd.in/ecSygB_j - Private Company: Active ingredients and delivery systems for hair growth ? https://lnkd.in/e7uSrGD4 - Private Company: Therapeutics for anxiety management ? https://lnkd.in/eAp3zD8S - Private Company: Therapeutic interventions for obesity treatment ? https://lnkd.in/eTJ7msGX - Daiichi Sankyo US: Drug delivery systems that penetrate the blood-brain barrier ? https://lnkd.in/ecrryM9a - Daiichi Sankyo US: Biodegradable nanoparticles for targeted gene delivery ? https://lnkd.in/eryJ-iuQ

?? Do you have expertise in low-temp, fast-curing catalysts for epoxy/melamine coatings? A global player in the paints and coatings industry is looking for catalyst solutions that can lower the current curing temperature for high-temperature cure coatings, like epoxy-based powder coatings or melamine coatings, and/or achieve faster cure kinetics for low-temperature cure systems, like epoxy-amine, under the same catalyst loading as current industry-standard catalysts, while maintaining industrial shelf-life or pot-life. Solutions of interest include: - Catalysts (metal, organic, acid, base, latent, thermal) for melamine or epoxy systems (e.g. epoxy-amine) - Additives (organic molecules, oligomeric, or polymeric materials), inhibitors, accelerators, and retarders for optimizing curing speed and shelf/pot-life control - External triggers and stimuli-responsive systems, such as photo initiators, photocatalysts, microencapsulation of reactive components with temperature-sensitive triggers, hybrid curing systems combining multiple triggers (e.g., heat and moisture) - Tailored polymer chemistry for controlled reactivity and delayed curing, including controlled cross-linking density for predictable cure profiles - Stabilizers and plasticizers to extend shelf-life, control viscosity, and prevent premature polymerization or degradation You can read more about the project call here ?? https://lnkd.in/eGPucYRz #catalysts #chemistry #coatings #polymers #polymerchemistry #epoxy #chemicalengineering #polymerscience

?? Do you have expertise in microbial corrosion testing for coatings? A global player in the paints and coatings industry is looking for test methods that simulate long-term microbial exposure and its impact on both coatings and substrates, to better predict the performance of protective coatings and their ability to resist microbially induced corrosion and/or biodeterioration over extended periods. Solutions of interest include: - Multi-parameter test chambers that simulate both microbial and environmental conditions, including temperature, pressure, moisture, and salinity, to predict long-term coating performance while distinguishing between microbial-induced and abiotic corrosion. - Biofilm and material deterioration hybrid assays that measure not only biofilm growth but also its direct impact on material deterioration, linking microbial activity to corrosion under field-like conditions. - Accelerated corrosion tests that adapt current state-of-the-art accelerated corrosion cabinet standards to include controlled microbial exposure, ensuring that both microbial activity and environmental stress factors are taken into account. - A new standard testing method that simulates microbially induced corrosion and environmental degradation separately, allowing for isolated and combined analysis of microbial and abiotic factors influencing coating performance. Corrosion simulation models developed using historical corrosion data and comprehensive field monitoring from industries such as infrastructure and oil & gas, enabling accurate long-term performance prediction (if such data is available from external sources). You can read more about the project call here ?? https://lnkd.in/edsNxWJC #coatings #materials #corrosion #engineering #chemicalengineering #civilengineering #microbiology #microbials #environmentalengineering

We are thrilled to invite companies, universities, and institutions to support our 2025 Early Career Research Prize in Vaccinology Research and Development Prize of Excellence. This initiative aims to recognize and reward exceptional early-career academic researchers who are advancing the future of vaccines. We invite you to learn more about our previous prize editions at: https://loom.ly/eKaryIo. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please contact us at [email protected].

#DYK? According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, approximately 95% of U.S. universities engaging in research receive only about 10% of all research funding from the corporate sector. ?? To bridge the gap between industry and academia at emerging research institutions, #NSFfunded pilot Halo helps companies connect with scientists and startups to bring innovation to market faster using artificial intelligence. Leveraging Halo's network and AI-based matchmaking technology, Halo CEO Kevin Leland leads NSF Emerge, an NSF-supported pilot connecting industry research and development teams with a curated network of top innovators across emerging research institutions. Through AI-driven matchmaking, the pilot will support NSF's efforts to democratize access to industry partners and fuel innovation by fostering diverse partnerships nationwide. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3YEkamL. ??: Halo Science