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• Powder Atomisation Technology (TECHNOLOGY REQUEST, ref.:08 GB EAST 0K3H)
  A UK specialist coatings group is seeking a novel powder atomisation technology based on either a Plasma Rotating Electrode Process or Centrifugal Atomisation, which show clear cost benefits over existing methods (e.g. energy, equipment, productivity). The aim is to produce dense, highly spherical, satellite-free metal powders in the size range of 50 to 1000 microns for a new range of high-value coatings. Strong IP is demanded. The company is seeking academic/industrial partners.
  
  
• Thermopile Detector that can withstand high ambient temperatures without any cooling (Reference:08 GB EAST 0K2G)
  A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a thermopile detector for a new infrared sensor head it is developing for high-ambient-temperature environments. The detector will have a small, sensitive well-defined active area, and be either field-tested or already on the market. The company is seeking evaluation samples through technical collaboration leading to a commercial agreement with technical assistance.

• Manufacture of plastic over-moulded lead frames with laser-welded components (Reference.:08 GB EAST 0K1O)
  A UK-based global manufacturer of sensor solutions seeks an established automotive supplier to assist in development of a new engine control sensor product. Expertise required includes: stamping lead frames, attaching components such as capacitors and microprocessors, and plastic over-moulding in high-pressure polyamide (PA). The product will be used in a high-temperature automotive environment. The company is interested in manufacturing/commercial agreements.
  
  
• Measurement of Oxygen with sub ppm resolution (Reference: 08 GB EAST 0JYD)
  A UK company is searching for advanced technologies to detect oxygen at sub ppm resolution. The technology is likely to come from the fields of Delta-F cells or Hersch cells. Desired features are: fast response time, continuous measurement, and non-consumable. The type of collaboration is flexible. The company can access global markets.
  
  
• Manufacturer of Crystal Cans & Bases for Housing a Sensor (Reference: 08 GB EAST 0K17)
  The UK-based technical centre of a global manufacturer of sensor solutions is seeking a manufacturer of the crystal cans and bases typically used for mounting quartz crystals in frequency-control circuits. The company wants to use the can (or cover) and base to house a sensor that will be located in petrol/diesel fuel tanks. They also need to find a supplier of the resistance welding equipment to hermetically seal the base to the cover.
  
  
• Improved eco-friendliness of domestic laundry (Reference: 08 GB EAST 0K0A)
  A UK company is searching for novel technologies and products in domestic washing of laundry. The solutions may address more effective use of water, chemicals (including concentration) and energy, or more sustainable alternatives. Strong IP is demanded. The company can access global markets. The type of collaboration will depend on the stage of development.
  
  
• Supercritical fluid spray technology for coating applications (Reference: 08 GB EAST 0JWI)
  A UK research organisation is looking for a spray coating technology that uses supercritical fluids (such as scCO2). The aim is to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the production of uniform thin films. High coating speeds are desirable in a continuous process. The company is seeking academic/commercial partners. The type of collaboration will depend on the stage of development.
  
  
• Anti-infection Compounds and Programmes (Reference: 08 GB EAST 0JW3)
  A UK biotechnology company is looking for academic and company partners with novel anti-infection compounds or programmes. Gram-negative indications are of particular interest. In-licensing and technical collaboration is sought.
  
  
• Improved bathroom, spa and kitchen products, and enabling technologies (Reference: 08 GB EAST 0JHY)
  A large UK company is in the business of supplying bathroom, spa and kitchen products. As part of its Open Innovation Strategy they are looking for protectable products or process innovations, coming from SMEs or research laboratories. The type of agreement may vary.
  
  
• Slurry Coating (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0JAU)
  The UK branch of a multinational company is searching for highly effective powder slurry coatings (and coating techniques). The solution should be close to market. Type of collaboration may vary, including technical collaboration and outright purchase.
  
  
• Ankle band solution sought to help address the cause of cold feet (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0J6S)
  A UK company that specialises in providing effective uncomplicated products designed to provide relief from the problem of cold hands is seeking complimentary products to address the related problem of cold feet. The company is seeking a product that is already on or close to market or a suitable partner that could adapt their cold hand product.
  
  
• An adhesive solution that can be machine-applied to extruded polystyrene (XPS) board (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0J9Z)
  A UK company is looking for an adhesive solution that can be machine applied to XPS (extruded polystyrene) board. Both an adhesive to bond sand, and an applicator are sought as a commercial agreement or a manufacturing agreement.
  
  
• In-situ treatment and enhancement of natural fibres (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0J78)
  A UK company is searching for novel technologies and products in in-situ treatment and enhancement of natural fibres - for example cotton/textile fibres, cellulose, wool, fur, etc. Strong IP is demanded. The company can access global markets.
  
  
• Technologies for pelletising or briquetting biomass with a high moisture content (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0J24)
  A UK company is looking for pelletising and briquetting technologies for biomass in general and wood in particular. The technology or process must be able to accept relatively high moisture content and produce high-grade fuel pellets. Various types of collaboration would be considered.
  
  
• Longer-life coatings for metallic products with enhanced properties (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0INI)
  The UK branch of a multinational company is searching for highly effective wear-resistant coatings (and coating techniques) that also demonstrate corrosion and high temperature resistance. It seeks to expand its portfolio with long-lasting low-maintenance solutions and products. Strong IP is demanded. Type of collaboration may vary, including technical collaboration and outright purchase.
  
  
• Improved PVCu building products and enabling technologies (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0IV0)
  The UK branch of a multinational company is in the business of supplying PVCu building products to the house-building and renovation industry. They are looking for protectable product or process innovation, coming from SMEs or individuals. The type of agreement may vary. The company can access global markets.
  
  
• Elastomeric Mesh for Seating (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0ITB)
  A UK designer & manufacturer of specialist seating is seeking elastomeric mesh and fabrication processes. Applications are varied, including shower chairs for healthcare and luxury chairs for domestic retail. The materials should be at a commercial stage, ready to incorporate into the company?s current range. In addition to the mesh, the request includes manufacturing processes for fixing flexible mesh to rigid structures.
  
  
• Safe Disposal of Used Products containing strongly alkaline material (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0IOH)
  A UK based chemical manufacturer active in the Medical, Industrial & Safety markets wishes to enhance its overall solutions capability to meet the global trend of increasingly stringent legislation. A safe & compliant disposal system/process is required once a product (e.g. 700g of an alkaline granular material in a plastic moulding) is used or out of shelf-life. The company is seeking established industrial waste management/engineering partners to ensure ongoing regulation compliance.
  
  
• Long life polymer-modified cementitious adhesive that is waterproof and a vapor barrier (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0INH)
  A UK water systems company is looking for a polymer-modified cementitious adhesive to bind extruded polystyrene. It will have to resist water for many years. Solutions are likely to be found with small or niche adhesive manufacturers / research labs. Technical or commercial agreement is sought.
  
  
• Technologies, products, devices and materials relating to hair care (TECHNOLOGY REQUEST, ref.:07 GB EAST 0IM0)
  A UK company is searching for novel technologies and products in hair care. The solutions, leading to either novel formulas or packaging or dispensing innovation, are likely to come from sectors not connected to hair care. Strong intellectual property is demanded. The type of collaboration may vary, including joint technical development and outright acquisition.
  
  
• State-of-the-art molecular and virology-based diagnostic tests/biomarkers associated with human health (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0IIS)
  A UK-based independent provider of healthcare and diagnostic services is looking for additional state-of-the-art molecular & virology based diagnostic tests/biomarkers associated with human health. Market-ready products where there is a substantial unmet clinical need are preferred (e.g. cardiovascular, cancer, stroke etc). They may also have utility in diagnosis, prognosis, patient stratification etc and/or being sold elsewhere in Europe. Various types of agreements will be considered.
  
  
• Expertise and Equipment in Mechanical Handling of Miniature Parts (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0I5Q)
  A UK company is a systems integrator for assembly lines for small engines. They are looking for equipment like feeders, hoppers, sorters, etc. that can handle parts in the millimetre range. If such equipment is not readily available, expertise is sought for developing it. The collaboration type will depend on the offering.
  
  
• Pressure-relieving solutions required for healthcare seating (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0I21)
  A UK designer & manufacturer of specialist seating for frail, elderly & disabled people seeks new solutions for pressure relief that can be incorporated into their seating for pressure ulcer prevention & comfort. There are two requirements: 1) the foam or replacement material including dynamic pressure care; 2) the covering fabric (waterproof, stretchable & breathable). Ideally the technology will be commercially available although they are also interested in technology at pre-market entry level.
  
  

• Technologies to detect trace (ppm to sub-ppm) nitrogen in the presence of other gases such as (but not restricted to) helium, argon and oxygen (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0HWA)
  A UK company is searching for novel technologies to detect trace (ppm) nitrogen in the presence of other gases. The type of collaboration is flexible. The company can access global markets.

• Techniques to perform multi-component gas analysis (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0HW7)
  A UK company is searching for novel techniques to perform multi-component gas analysis. The type of collaboration is flexible. The company can access global markets.

• Environmentally cleaner solutions for refractory aggregate binding technologies (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0HRE)
  A UK company is searching for novel, environmentally cleaner solutions for refractory aggregate binding technologies, used for moulds and cores in the production of metal castings. The type of collaboration is flexible. The company can access global markets.

• Highly effective topical personal care products for niche applications (Reference: 07 GB EAST 0HH9)
  A UK company in niche personal care, medicated skincare and foot care products, is looking to expand its product range. Various types of agreements would be considered for topically applied products marketed elsewhere in Europe, with proven efficacy.

• Drug Development Service partners for co-development of a new powerful predictive toxicology tool (Reference: 06 GB EAST 0GPE)
  A UK biotech company has developed a combined human in vitro protocol and powerful software tool that predicts the likely human liver toxicity of drug leads. Aimed at the pharmaceutical industry the product analyses and predicts 10 subtypes of liver toxicity (including the dose-response and structure-activity relationships). Following successful trials and external technology validation the company is seeking additional Drug Development Service partners.
  

• Automatic Object detection, segmentation and extraction from Still Images (Reference: 06 GB EAST 0GGV)
  A UK research organisation is looking for an organisation with image processing technology to enable extraction of objects from complex image scenes. Initial focus is on a human contour extractor. Collaboration type may include joint development, licensing, and commercial agreement with technical assistance.
  

• Clear compostable bio-plastic film from renewable resources to provide an alternative to low-density polyethylene (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0DHL)
  A leading UK manufacturer supplying products to the packaging and stationery markets requires an innovative compostable bio-plastic film with characteristics similar to low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Suitable films should be produced from renewable resources, be non-toxic, and capable of high-volume manufacture. Compliance with European Standard EN 13432 (compostability) is also preferred. The company seeks partners with suitable technology for joint exploitation or commercial agreement.

• Accelerometer with very low power requirement (Reference: 06 GB EAST 0GEF)
  A UK subsidiary of a large international aerospace company is looking for a cutting-edge accelerometer or similar sensor, specifically developed to meet a very low power requirement. The company is looking for SMEs or research labs willing to join an existing technology development programme, or license out a promising solution.

• Antibodies and related products for research applications (Reference: 06 GB EAST 0F4A)
  A leading UK company has a substantial online catalogue of ?research? antibodies that is used by biological researchers in industry and academia around the world. The company makes its own antibodies and continually increases the amount of characterisation data available on its complete product range. They are actively seeking to source partners (e.g. research institutes, academic laboratories, primary manufacturers & re-sellers) with new antibodies & /or antibody-related reagents.
  
  
• New technologies in soil and groundwater remediation (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0DTU)
  A UK company seeks complementary emerging technologies in the field of accelerated aerobic and/or anaerobic biodegradation. Owning a wide portfolio of protected technologies, they now look for synergies for creating and exploiting new IP. Technical collaboration is proposed.
  
  
• Process technology for production of uniform polymeric films with consistent thickness (less than 50 microns) for personal care products (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0DF1)
  A leading UK healthcare company is seeking a new process technology for production of uniform polymeric films with consistent thickness of less than 50 microns. The natural or synthetic films will be used in personal care products for the global healthcare market. The company is interested in establishing partnerships/licensing agreements with external companies active in the ?thin film? sector in order to bring the process into full-scale production.
  
  
• Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Disease (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0D9Y)
  A UK subsidiary of a multinational diagnostics company wishes to access novel biomarkers of cardiovascular disease. Biomarkers should be relevant to major areas of cardiovascular disease (e.g. myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, atherosclerosis, plaque rupture & thrombosis). They should also have utility in diagnosis, prognosis, patient stratification etc. The company is seeking commercial/research partners.
  
  
• Over the Counter (OTC) Diagnostic products for the sexual health market (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0D6H)
  A leading UK healthcare company has an established partnership strategy that complements its ongoing internal innovation/development programmes and current portfolio. They are seeking OTC Diagnostic products to in-license for the global sexual health market. The global company is interested in establishing partnerships and licensing agreements with external companies in order to bring products in mid/late stages of development to market.
  
  
• Thermopile Detector technology for a new Infrared Thermometer (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0D4M)
  A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a thermopile detector for a new infrared thermometer it is developing. The technology will have a small, sensitive well-defined active area and be either field-tested or already on the market. The company is seeking evaluation samples through a technical collaboration leading to a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
  
  
• Reducing Wastage in Meat Cutting and Packing (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0CX5)
  A UK processor of meat products is looking for expertise, systems/technologies to reduce its wastage in the preparation of fixed weight sliced meat packs. Even though the company uses the latest high-speed fixed-weight slicing technology there is still significant weight 'giveaway' on the packs. The challenge is to obtain accurate fixed weight cuts from a non-uniform natural product. The company is seeking partners for technical co-operation.
  
  
• Conductive and semi-conductive ink formulations to print circuits for microelectronic devices (Reference: 05 GB EAST 0BWI)
  A UK-based organisation with extensive expertise in the digital printing industry has developed a technology to print electronic circuits with inkjet printing technologies. The current width feature sizes are in the range of 50 - 100µm track-gap today and the organisation expects to achieve 5 - 10 µm track-gap in near future. The company is looking to establish a technical collaboration with partners that can provide conductive and semi-conductive ink formulations.